Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
CITY OF PALMER WWTP
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $6,750 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
FM RD 813/IH 45
PALMER, TX 75152
View on map ↗ - County
- ELLIS County
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jul 27, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $6,750 · last Nov 21, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110029526724
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.
5
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 | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Dec 2, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Nov 20, 2021 | May 2, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 20, 2021 | May 2, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 20, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 20, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 6, 2021 | Dec 7, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 4, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 4, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 4, 2021 | Dec 1, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 4, 2021 | Dec 1, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 27, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 20, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 20, 2014 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.21 mg/L | 4.00 | +5% | Aug 2023 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.12 mg/L | 4.00 | +3% | Jul 2023 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.09 mg/L | 4.00 | +2% | Jun 2023 | Resolved |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +506% | May 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.14 kg/d | 8.63 | +168% | Apr 2023 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.02 mg/L | 4.00 | +1% | Apr 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.23 mg/L | 15.00 | +82% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.70 mg/L | 35.00 | +36% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.30 mg/L | 10.00 | +143% | Apr 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.23 kg/d | 12.71 | +106% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.48 mg/L | 10.00 | +115% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.47 kg/d | 8.63 | +126% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.64 mg/L | 15.00 | +24% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.80 mg/L | 35.00 | +31% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.26 MGD | 0.23 | +14% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.20 kg/d | 12.71 | +20% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 424.50 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +6% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,553.10 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +289% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,553.10 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +1,133% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.99 mg/L | 15.00 | +33% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.40 MGD | 0.23 | +76% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.12 kg/d | 8.63 | +40% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.32 MGD | 0.23 | +43% | May 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +506% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +1,820% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.34 mg/L | 10.00 | +3% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +506% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 468.72 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +272% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +99,999% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.90 mg/L | 15.00 | +19% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +100% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.98 mg/L | 15.00 | +13% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.31 MGD | 0.23 | +38% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.40 MGD | 0.23 | +78% | May 2019 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.29 MGD | 0.23 | +29% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.30 MGD | 0.23 | +33% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.67 kg/d | 8.63 | +140% | Oct 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.61 kg/d | 12.71 | +86% | Oct 2018 | Resolved |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.47 MGD | 0.23 | +551% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.10 kg/d | 12.71 | +42% | Jul 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +40% | Jul 2018 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +50% | Jul 2018 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.30 kg/d | 8.63 | +31% | Jul 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.94 kg/d | 12.71 | +65% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.70 mg/L | 4.00 | +8% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +110% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.33 kg/d | 8.63 | +43% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +120% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 242.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +92% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.57 kg/d | 8.63 | +312% | May 2018 | 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 TX-2022-0146-MWD-E · Nov 21, 2023
$6,750
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2018-1059-MWD-E · Oct 25, 2019
$14,625
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-N00004098 · Jul 23, 2001
Other facilities in ELLIS County, TX
LEVANTE ESTATES
WAXAHACHIE, TX
BOWLES REDI MIX
AVALON, TX
COPPER PENNY ESTATES PHASE 1
PALMER, TX
HAVEN RANCH OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS
WAXAHACHIE, TX
THE LAKESIDE VILLAS
SHADY SHORES, TX
JTEKT AUTOMOTIVE OF TEXAS
ENNIS, TX
· Manufacturing