Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
TAHLEQUAH PWA
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $44,375 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
1410 E. POWELL RD
TAHLEQUAH, OK 74465
View on map ↗ - County
- CHEROKEE County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221320
- Inspections
- 8 · last May 15, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $44,375 · last Aug 6, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110010283433
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
8
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 19, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Mar 10, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Feb 21, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 17, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Nov 17, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 17, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 17, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Dec 19, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 10, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 26, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 16, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 29, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 18, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 26, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 23, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 4, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 21, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 10, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 6, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 11, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 23, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 18, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 1, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 2004 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 2003 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 14, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 19, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Aug 30, 2001 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 8, 2001 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jan 29, 2001 | Mar 8, 2001 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 11, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 13, 1999 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 20, 1999 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 7, 1998 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 11, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 30, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 31, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 28, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Noncompliance with Section 308 Information Request | Feb 1, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 1, 1990 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 6, 1989 | — | Open |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.20 mg/L | 11.00 | +93% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.20 mg/L | 16.50 | +28% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.10 mg/L | 1.00 | +10% | Dec 2025 | Resolved |
| Coliform, total general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 106,400.00 MPN/100mL | 5,000.00 | +2,028% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.00 mg/L | 11.00 | +18% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, total general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 241,960.00 MPN/100mL | 20,000.00 | +1,110% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, total general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34,658.00 MPN/100mL | 20,000.00 | +73% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, total general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11,711.00 MPN/100mL | 5,000.00 | +134% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,741.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +335% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.76 mg/L | 1.50 | +17% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.06 mg/L | 1.00 | +6% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 801.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +301% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,921.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +880% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 830.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +315% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.21 mg/L | 1.00 | +21% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.16 mg/L | 1.50 | +44% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,202.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +501% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.46 kg/d | 29.92 | +129% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.50 mg/L | 2.25 | +189% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.80 mg/L | 7.60 | +82% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.94 mg/L | 1.50 | +29% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.50 mg/L | 1.50 | +333% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12,098.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +2,925% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.10 mg/L | 11.40 | +24% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.26 mg/L | 1.00 | +26% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 428.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +7% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 235.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +18% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.70 mg/L | 2.25 | +20% | May 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.70 mg/L | 1.50 | +80% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 226.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +13% | May 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,130.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,433% | May 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.15 kg/d | 29.92 | +121% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.90 mg/L | 11.40 | +48% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.84 mg/L | 2.25 | +26% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.78 kg/d | 29.92 | +96% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.84 mg/L | 1.50 | +89% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Coliform, total general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 223,338.00 MPN/100mL | 5,000.00 | +4,367% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.40 mg/L | 7.60 | +50% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.95 mg/L | 1.50 | +30% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 203.94 kg/d | 151.64 | +34% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Coliform, total general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 241,960.00 MPN/100mL | 20,000.00 | +1,110% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.70 mg/L | 1.50 | +880% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.16 mg/L | 1.50 | +44% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.15 mg/L | 7.60 | +191% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.60 mg/L | 16.50 | +37% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, total general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 241,960.00 MPN/100mL | 20,000.00 | +1,110% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.70 mg/L | 2.25 | +553% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.10 mg/L | 11.40 | +120% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.64 mg/L | 1.00 | +64% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Coliform, total general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 241,960.00 MPN/100mL | 5,000.00 | +4,739% | Mar 2025 | Open |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case OK-24-148 A · Aug 6, 2025
$19,688
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case OK-24-148 · Jul 30, 2024
$19,687
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case OK-S-21701-24-2 · Apr 24, 2024
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case OK-S-21701-24-1 · Mar 20, 2024
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case OK-23-336 · Dec 19, 2023
$5,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case OK-S-21701-23-3 · Oct 17, 2023
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case OK-S-21701-23-2 · Sep 13, 2023
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case OK-S-21701-23-1 · May 17, 2023
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case OK-S-21701-22-1 · Jun 22, 2022
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case OK-S-21701-20-1 · Dec 11, 2020
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case OK-N00000069 · Jun 23, 2005
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case OK-N00000418 · Oct 30, 2001
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case OK-N00000861 · Mar 8, 2001
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1993-N050 · Apr 12, 1993
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1993-N076 · Nov 30, 1992
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1990-N121 · Aug 17, 1990
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1990-N141 · Jul 6, 1990
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1990-N093 · Apr 30, 1990
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1990-N085 · Dec 4, 1989
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1989-N116 · Jun 1, 1989
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