EMERALD PERFORMANCE MATERIALS LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 117,160 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1550 CR 1450N
HENRY, IL 61537
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- MARSHALL County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325998
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 6, 2014
- Registry ID
- 110016660451
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 113,880 | — |
| 2016 | 111,947 | -2% |
| 2017 | 117,160 | +5% |
| 2018 | 103,519 | -12% |
| 2019 | 22 | -100% |
| 2020 | 54,465 | +247468% |
| 2021 | 36,805 | -32% |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | 20,746 | 20,708 | 38 | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 9,083 | 9,083 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbon disulfide | 3,852 | 3,626 | 226 | — | — | |
| 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole | 1,397 | — | 1,397 | — | 1,869 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 877 | 870 | 7 | — | 1 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 629 | 629 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 183 | 129 | 54 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aniline | 34 | 22 | 12 | — | 20 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diphenylamine | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 1,807 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | 26,736 | 26,478 | 258 | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 15,250 | 15,249 | 1 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbon disulfide | 7,172 | 6,721 | 451 | — | — | |
| 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole | 2,794 | — | 2,794 | — | 36,460 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,313 | 1,306 | 7 | — | 3 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 629 | 629 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 503 | 129 | 374 | — | 4,988 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aniline | 46 | 22 | 24 | — | 383 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diphenylamine | 22 | 2 | 20 | — | 22,002 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diphenylamine | 22 | 2 | 20 | — | 5,865 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 47,659 | 47,658 | 1 | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 25,264 | 24,913 | 351 | — | 137 | |
| Carbon disulfide | 21,738 | 21,246 | 492 | — | 1 | |
| 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole | 3,942 | — | 3,942 | — | 2,398 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 3,106 | 3,092 | 14 | — | 541 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,255 | 1,255 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 462 | 91 | 371 | — | 3,864 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aniline | 65 | 34 | 31 | — | 785 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diphenylamine | 28 | 2 | 26 | — | 12,762 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 47,659 | 47,659 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 43,470 | 43,121 | 349 | — | 158 | |
| Carbon disulfide | 18,069 | 17,569 | 500 | — | 3 | |
| 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole | 3,096 | — | 3,096 | — | 67,965 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 2,963 | 2,956 | 7 | — | 556 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,204 | 1,204 | — | — | 14 | |
| Formaldehyde | 622 | 116 | 506 | — | 6,038 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aniline | 56 | 30 | 26 | — | 734 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diphenylamine | 21 | 2 | 19 | — | 11,771 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | 42,750 | 42,354 | 396 | — | 166 | |
| Dichloromethane | 39,840 | 39,839 | 1 | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbon disulfide | 21,023 | 20,374 | 649 | — | 3 | |
| 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole | 3,401 | — | 3,401 | — | 53,113 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 3,087 | 3,079 | 8 | — | 510 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,130 | 1,130 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 633 | 123 | 510 | — | 5,514 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aniline | 59 | 30 | 29 | — | 566 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diphenylamine | 24 | 2 | 22 | — | 12,618 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 50,547 | 50,546 | 1 | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 37,398 | 37,051 | 347 | — | 131 | |
| Carbon disulfide | 17,779 | 17,230 | 549 | — | 3 | |
| 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole | 3,399 | — | 3,399 | — | 53,110 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 2,917 | 2,909 | 8 | — | 459 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,130 | 1,130 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 627 | 123 | 504 | — | 6,237 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aniline | 59 | 30 | 29 | — | 605 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diphenylamine | 24 | 2 | 22 | — | 12,603 |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | — | 3,431,166 | — | 1,897 |
| Aniline | — | 551,092 | 12 | 3,672 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 221,553 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | 3,852 | 1,292 |
| Toluene | — | 39,084,871 | 12 | 719 |
| Carbon disulfide | — | 1,688,505 | — | 122 |
| Dichloromethane | — | 1,358,893 | — | 640 |
| 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole | — | — | 2,362 | 204,666 |
| Diphenylamine | — | — | 12,605 | 1,295 |
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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INDIAN CREEK LANDFILL 1
HOPEDALE, IL
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Toluene | 551 | — | — | — |
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INDIAN CREEK LANDFILL 1
HOPEDALE, IL
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2-Mercaptobenzothiazole | 38 | — | — | — |
|
EMCO CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS INC
KENOSHA, WI
|
2-Mercaptobenzothiazole | — | — | 471 | — |
|
ECO SERVICES
HAMMOND, IN
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2-Mercaptobenzothiazole | — | 67,456 | — | — |
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INDIAN CREEK LANDFILL 1
HOPEDALE, IL
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Acetonitrile | 158 | — | — | — |
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ECO SERVICES
HAMMOND, IN
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Aniline | — | 708 | — | — |
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EMCO CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS INC
KENOSHA, WI
|
Aniline | — | — | 5 | — |
|
INDIAN CREEK LANDFILL 1
HOPEDALE, IL
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Aniline | 21 | — | — | — |
|
INDIAN CREEK LANDFILL 1
HOPEDALE, IL
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Carbon disulfide | 3 | — | — | — |
|
INDIAN CREEK LANDFILL 1
HOPEDALE, IL
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Dichloromethane | 7 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Diphenylamine | — | — | 917 | — |
|
ECO SERVICES
HAMMOND, IN
|
Diphenylamine | — | 1,383 | — | — |
|
EMCO CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS INC
KENOSHA, WI
|
Diphenylamine | — | — | 9,313 | — |
|
INDIAN CREEK LANDFILL 1
HOPEDALE, IL
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Diphenylamine | 158 | — | — | — |
|
EMCO CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS INC
KENOSHA, WI
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Formaldehyde | — | — | 6,019 | — |
|
INDIAN CREEK LANDFILL 1
HOPEDALE, IL
|
Formaldehyde | 19 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | 14 | — |
|
ECO SERVICES
HAMMOND, IN
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Toluene | — | 5 | — | — |
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EMCO CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS INC
KENOSHA, WI
|
Toluene | — | — | 0 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 28, 2019 | Feb 18, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Aug 28, 2019 | Feb 18, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 28, 2019 | Feb 18, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 1, 2018 | Apr 11, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Aug 1, 2018 | Apr 11, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 29, 2011 | Dec 31, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 29, 2011 | Dec 31, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 29, 2011 | Dec 31, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Nov 29, 2011 | Dec 31, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 29, 2011 | Dec 31, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 29, 2011 | Dec 31, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 29, 2011 | Dec 31, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 31, 2011 | Oct 18, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 31, 2011 | Dec 21, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 31, 2011 | Oct 18, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 31, 2011 | Dec 21, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 31, 2011 | Sep 26, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 2011 | Sep 26, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Jan 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 31, 2010 | Sep 26, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 31, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Dec 31, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 31, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2010 | Sep 26, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Nov 30, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 31, 2009 | May 24, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 31, 2009 | May 24, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 31, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 31, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2008 | May 24, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 31, 2008 | May 24, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 31, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Jul 31, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | May 31, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Jan 31, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Dec 31, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2007 | Sep 17, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 31, 2007 | Sep 17, 2008 | Resolved |
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 | 15.00 mg/L | 6.00 | +150% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Chloroform | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.05 | +24% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 6.00 | +100% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.90 mg/L | 6.00 | +65% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.00 mg/L | 6.00 | +317% | May 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.39 kg/d | 31.78 | +99% | May 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.47 kg/d | 10.44 | +48% | May 2021 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.20 mg/L | 3.00 | +107% | May 2021 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.27 mg/L | 3.00 | +376% | Apr 2021 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.00 mg/L | 6.00 | +450% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.58 kg/d | 10.44 | +212% | Apr 2021 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.54 kg/d | 31.78 | +144% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.00 mg/L | 6.00 | +300% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.23 kg/d | 31.78 | +64% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.15 kg/d | 10.44 | +7% | Feb 2021 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.18 mg/L | 3.00 | +73% | Feb 2021 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +99,999% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +99,999% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.40 mg/L | 6.00 | +57% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +32% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +14,900% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 160.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +220% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +3% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 82.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +64% | Nov 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.19 mg/L | 25.00 | +17% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.48 mg/L | 25.00 | +2% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +4% | Oct 2018 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,400% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.74 mg/L | 25.00 | +43% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 94.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +88% | Sep 2018 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,700.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +325% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +99,999% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +99,999% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.22 mg/L | 20.00 | +11% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +14,900% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +65% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +42% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.52 mg/L | 20.00 | +8% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Methylene chloride | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 kg/d | 0.12 | +45% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Methylene chloride | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.04 | +143% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Methylene chloride | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.09 | +57% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +800% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.58 mg/L | 25.00 | +2% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +150% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 410.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +3% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +14,900% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +34% | May 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.50 mg/L | 25.00 | +30% | May 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +3,400% | May 2016 | 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.