Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
HARRODSBURG WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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965 CORNISHVILLE RD
HARRODSBURG, KY 40330
View on map ↗ - County
- MERCER County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221320
- Inspections
- 5 · last Sep 9, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 7, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110000732324
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.
6
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 | Effluent Violations - Failed Toxicity Test | Jan 31, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Failed Toxicity Test | Aug 22, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Failed Toxicity Test | Aug 18, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 18, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Failed Toxicity Test | Apr 6, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 29, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Failed Toxicity Test | Jun 11, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 29, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 15, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 15, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 2, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 19, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Sep 19, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - No Flow Measurement Device | Sep 19, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 19, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Aug 15, 2011 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60,000.00 MPN/100mL | 240.00 | +24,900% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +13% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 178.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +37% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 283.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +118% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8,197.00 MPN/100mL | 240.00 | +3,315% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 252.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +94% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60,000.00 MPN/100mL | 240.00 | +24,900% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,421.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +993% | May 2025 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60,000.00 MPN/100mL | 240.00 | +24,900% | May 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.10 mg/L | 3.00 | +237% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.39 kg/d | 39.77 | +39% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.23 kg/d | 26.33 | +22% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.27 mg/L | 2.00 | +264% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.15 mg/L | 3.00 | +205% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.33 mg/L | 2.00 | +267% | Aug 2024 | Resolved |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 816.00 MPN/100mL | 240.00 | +240% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.33 kg/d | 26.33 | +19% | Aug 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 76.27 kg/d | 39.77 | +92% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.76 kg/d | 26.33 | +78% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.55 mg/L | 3.00 | +318% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.56 mg/L | 2.00 | +378% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.68 mg/L | 3.00 | +223% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.67 mg/L | 2.00 | +134% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.95 kg/d | 39.77 | +13% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +20% | May 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.50 kg/d | 26.33 | +50% | May 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +7% | May 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.76 kg/d | 39.77 | +30% | May 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.79 mg/L | 3.00 | +93% | May 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.47 mg/L | 2.00 | +124% | May 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +60% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 740.47 kg/d | 397.70 | +86% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +60% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +30% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, suspended percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.00 % | 70.80 | +71% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,690.86 kg/d | 596.56 | +351% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 245.00 MPN/100mL | 240.00 | +2% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 153.00 kg/d | 132.57 | +15% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 65.83 kg/d | 19.07 | +245% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 391.35 kg/d | 198.85 | +97% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 165.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +267% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Toxicity, final conc toxicity units | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.62 toxic | 1.00 | +262% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.31 mg/L | 2.00 | +316% | Oct 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.10 mg/L | 3.00 | +337% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +20% | Oct 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +20% | Oct 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.93 kg/d | 39.77 | +38% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.14 kg/d | 26.33 | +45% | Oct 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.92 kg/d | 39.77 | +63% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Toxicity, final conc toxicity units | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.70 toxic | 1.00 | +70% | Sep 2023 | 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 KY-DOW-20-3-0290 · Jun 4, 2021
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-DOW 160076 · Jan 27, 2017
$21,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-DOW 140058 · Mar 3, 2015
$5,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00001820 · Mar 15, 2000
$500
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00001187 · Sep 23, 1998
$10,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00005698 · Aug 31, 1991
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00000054 · Mar 12, 1987
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00000053 · Jun 10, 1986
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 04-1984-N066 · Dec 21, 1983
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00005697 · Jun 15, 1983
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