Non-Compliance
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $200,000 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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451 FIRST STREET BLVD
LOWELL, MA 01850
View on map ↗ - County
- MIDDLESEX County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221320
- Total Penalties
- $200,000 · last May 17, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110024329289
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
11
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 14, 2013 | Nov 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 14, 2013 | Nov 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Aug 14, 2013 | Nov 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 14, 2013 | Nov 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 15, 2011 | Jan 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Nov 1, 2009 | Jan 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 1, 2009 | Jan 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 1, 2008 | May 29, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Nov 1, 2008 | May 29, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 2006 | May 1, 2006 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 1, 2006 | May 1, 2006 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 1, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2004 | May 14, 2004 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2004 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2004 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 1, 2003 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 1, 2003 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2001 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 14, 1998 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 1998 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 1997 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.38 mg/L | 1.08 | +28% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 830.00 MPN/100mL | 409.00 | +103% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.45 mg/L | 1.08 | +34% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.34 mg/L | 1.08 | +24% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.81 mg/L | 1.08 | +68% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 409.00 | +99,999% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.57 mg/L | 1.08 | +45% | Oct 2024 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.19 mg/L | 1.08 | +10% | Aug 2024 | Resolved |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.99 MGD | 32.00 | +3% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.56 mg/L | 1.08 | +44% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.83 MGD | 32.00 | +9% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.23 MGD | 32.00 | +10% | May 2024 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.55 MGD | 32.00 | +11% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.50 MGD | 32.00 | +8% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 MGD | 32.00 | +6% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.69 MGD | 32.00 | +5% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.96 MGD | 32.00 | +3% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.27 mg/L | 1.08 | +18% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.63 mg/L | 1.08 | +51% | Sep 2022 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.72 mg/L | 1.08 | +59% | Aug 2022 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.60 mg/L | 1.08 | +141% | Jul 2022 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.21 mg/L | 1.08 | +12% | Jun 2022 | Resolved |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 830.00 MPN/100mL | 409.00 | +103% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 649.00 MPN/100mL | 409.00 | +59% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 409.00 | +492% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.68 kg/d | 0.49 | +38% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,011.00 MPN/100mL | 409.00 | +147% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.78 kg/d | 0.49 | +58% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.55 kg/d | 0.49 | +12% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.27 MGD | 32.00 | +1% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.20 MGD | 32.00 | +1% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.50 mg/L | 50.00 | +17% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +28% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.35 MGD | 32.00 | +1% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.12 MGD | 32.00 | +4% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.47 MGD | 32.00 | +5% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 53.80 mg/L | 50.00 | +8% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.40 MGD | 32.00 | +4% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.40 MGD | 32.00 | +1% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.50 mg/L | 50.00 | +25% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 89.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +78% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,853.10 kg/d | 3,634.72 | +6% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +20% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +10% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 111.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +122% | Sep 2015 | 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.
Judicial
· Case 01-2021-2035 · May 17, 2024
$200,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2017-2021 · Sep 29, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD079521928-001 · Oct 1, 2013
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2010-2005 · Sep 30, 2010
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 01-2003-N012 · Jun 13, 2003
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2003-0064 · Jun 13, 2003
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case 01-1989-N014 · Nov 10, 1988
Judicial
· Case 01-1986-0016 · Nov 10, 1988
$90,000
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 01-1985-N004 · Apr 17, 1985
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