Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
T.S. COOPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WWTP
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $3,119 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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NC HWY 32
GATESVILLE, NC 27938
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- GATES County
- Inspections
- 1 · last Oct 19, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $3,119 · last Feb 15, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110009845061
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.
9
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 | Violation Detected During Inspection | Mar 8, 2010 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.70 mg/L | 20.00 | +149% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.26 mg/L | 4.00 | +581% | Dec 2025 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,400% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 774.60 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +287% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.30 mg/L | 4.00 | +7% | Nov 2025 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 249.82 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +25% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 790.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +98% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.55 mg/L | 2.00 | +128% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 430.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +8% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 469.89 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +135% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 736.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +84% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 328.63 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +64% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 540.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +35% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.42 mg/L | 6.00 | +60% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.25 mg/L | 6.00 | +29% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 664.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +66% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 891.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +123% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 MGD | 0.00 | +8% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 782.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +96% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.90 mg/L | 6.00 | +2% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.41 mg/L | 6.00 | +43% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 430.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +8% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,400% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 424.26 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +112% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 975.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +144% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,400.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,000% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.30 mg/L | 4.00 | +108% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,400% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 536.66 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +168% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.27 mg/L | 6.00 | +46% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.99 mg/L | 6.00 | +17% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.80 mg/L | 2.00 | +40% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.00 mg/L | 6.00 | +33% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.72 mg/L | 6.00 | +5% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.04 mg/L | 6.00 | +16% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.32 mg/L | 2.00 | +16% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.22 mg/L | 2.00 | +11% | May 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.05 mg/L | 2.00 | +3% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.04 mg/L | 6.00 | +16% | Nov 2015 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.29 mg/L | 6.00 | +62% | May 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.23 mg/L | 2.00 | +162% | May 2015 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.41 mg/L | 2.00 | +170% | Apr 2015 | Resolved |
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 CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2024-0046 · Feb 15, 2024
$1,020
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2024-0034 · Feb 8, 2024
$758
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2023-0337 · Dec 12, 2023
$340
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2023-0135 · May 3, 2023
$351
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2022-0262 · Oct 13, 2022
$200
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2021-0306 · Nov 1, 2021
$450
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00012985 · Feb 2, 2011
$291
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00012576 · Sep 30, 2010
$276
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00011204 · Oct 23, 2008
$135
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00010799 · Oct 3, 2008
$270
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00010798 · Oct 2, 2008
$670
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00006415 · Aug 25, 2004
$370
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00005445 · Mar 4, 2003
$1,302
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00005444 · Jan 15, 2003
$1,052
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00003214 · Dec 16, 2002
$1,052
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00005443 · Sep 30, 2002
$2,302
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00003858 · Sep 27, 2002
$2,302
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00005442 · Sep 24, 2002
$1,302
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00003857 · Sep 13, 2002
$1,302
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00004436 · Jul 16, 2002
$1,302
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