Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
DOWNINGTOWN REGIONAL WATER POLLUTION CONT. CENTER
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $50,503 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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550 S. BRANDYWINE AVE.
DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
View on map ↗ - County
- CHESTER County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 22132
- Inspections
- 11 · last Nov 12, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $50,503 · last Oct 17, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000550895
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.
1
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 - Failure to Pay Fees | Nov 12, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Nov 18, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Nov 18, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Failure to Pay Fees | Nov 6, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 30, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Oct 17, 2023 | Oct 17, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 21, 2007 | Sep 5, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Sep 21, 2007 | Sep 5, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 21, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 21, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 1, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 21, 1998 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.10 mg/L | 6.00 | +15% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.10 mg/L | 2.00 | +5% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.10 mg/L | 6.00 | +15% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.20 mg/L | 6.00 | +13% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +16% | Jan 2023 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.50 mg/L | 2.00 | +25% | Jan 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,559.04 kg/d | 1,278.01 | +22% | Jan 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +23% | Jan 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,154.98 kg/d | 852.16 | +36% | Jan 2023 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.90 mg/L | 2.00 | +45% | Nov 2022 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.30 mg/L | 2.00 | +15% | Oct 2022 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.10 mg/L | 2.00 | +5% | Aug 2022 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.90 mg/L | 2.00 | +45% | Jul 2022 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 61.11 kg/d | 56.75 | +8% | Jul 2022 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 107.14 kg/d | 56.75 | +89% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 636.51 kg/d | 284.20 | +124% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,236.70 kg/d | 852.16 | +45% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +140% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +360% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,244.28 kg/d | 1,278.01 | +154% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.90 mg/L | 2.00 | +95% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,785.58 kg/d | 425.85 | +319% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9,800.00 MPN/100mL | 1,000.00 | +880% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +57% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 125.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +178% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 141.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +213% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 73.91 kg/d | 56.75 | +30% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,458.86 kg/d | 852.16 | +189% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +150% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,537.86 kg/d | 852.16 | +198% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 95.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +217% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.40 mg/L | 2.00 | +20% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,785.45 kg/d | 1,278.01 | +196% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 84.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +180% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,508.19 kg/d | 567.95 | +166% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +45% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,442.07 kg/d | 1,278.01 | +91% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.82 kg/d | 56.75 | +28% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 95.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +111% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +120% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.10 mg/L | 2.00 | +55% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.70 mg/L | 6.00 | +22% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,044.65 kg/d | 852.16 | +23% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,612.15 kg/d | 852.16 | +89% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +40% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 695.07 kg/d | 567.95 | +22% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.24 kg/d | 56.75 | +13% | Feb 2022 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.80 mg/L | 2.00 | +40% | Feb 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +3% | Jan 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +16% | Jan 2022 | 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 PA-0026531_10172023 · Oct 17, 2023
$49,063
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2023-0066 · Jun 20, 2023
$1,440
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