Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
INDEPENDENCE, TOWN OF- 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
-
CASON ROAD
INDEPENDENCE, LA 70443
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- TANGIPAHOA County
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jun 6, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110010704764
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.
12
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 | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 1, 2025 | Dec 2, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 1, 2024 | Dec 2, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Noncompliance with Section 308 Information Request | Aug 11, 2023 | May 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Aug 11, 2023 | May 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | May 26, 2023 | May 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Apr 30, 2023 | May 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Apr 30, 2023 | May 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Mar 31, 2023 | May 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Mar 10, 2023 | May 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Mar 10, 2023 | May 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Non-Toxicity Requirements | Mar 10, 2023 | May 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Other Part 403 noncompliance of substantial concern (Level II - Other) | Mar 10, 2023 | May 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Failure to submit required report within 30 days of applicable due date (Level I) | Mar 10, 2023 | May 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Dec 31, 2022 | May 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Jun 30, 2022 | May 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Jun 30, 2022 | May 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Jun 30, 2022 | May 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jun 6, 2022 | May 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Biosolids: Other Management Practice Violation | Dec 31, 2021 | May 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 12, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 12, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 12, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 12, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 12, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 12, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 12, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 12, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 12, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 12, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 12, 2021 | May 14, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Failure to properly operate and maintain the sanitary sewer system [40 CFR 122.41(e)] | Nov 9, 2020 | May 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Sep 25, 2020 | Nov 25, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Sep 25, 2020 | Nov 25, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Sep 25, 2020 | Nov 25, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Jun 26, 2020 | Nov 25, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jun 26, 2020 | Nov 25, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Failure to issue/reissue control mechanisms to at least 90% of SIU/CIUs w/in 6 months (Level II) | Jun 3, 2020 | Nov 25, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jun 3, 2020 | Nov 25, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Jun 3, 2020 | Nov 25, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Biosolids: Other Management Practice Violation | Dec 31, 2019 | May 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Failure to submit noncompliance report - SSO discharge [40 CFR 122.41(l)(7)] | Nov 6, 2019 | Nov 25, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Dec 29, 2017 | Nov 25, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Dec 29, 2017 | Nov 25, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 27, 2017 | Mar 5, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 27, 2017 | Mar 5, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 27, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 27, 2017 | Mar 5, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 27, 2017 | Mar 5, 2025 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +28,471% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +9,900% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Toxaphene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +2,400% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Toxaphene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +6,150% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.15 kg/d | 13.17 | +76% | May 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 390.00 mg/L | 23.00 | +1,596% | May 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +400% | May 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.80 mg/L | 5.00 | +116% | May 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 192.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +1,180% | May 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18,400.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +4,500% | May 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 86.49 kg/d | 26.33 | +228% | May 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +413% | May 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 164.80 kg/d | 39.95 | +313% | May 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.40 mg/L | 10.00 | +304% | May 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +100% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 434.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +9% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.00 mg/L | 23.00 | +170% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +60% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.00 mg/L | 5.00 | +20% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +10% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +27% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.16 kg/d | 13.17 | +15% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.00 mg/L | 23.00 | +61% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 920.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +130% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.80 mg/L | 5.00 | +336% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 73.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +630% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.42 kg/d | 13.17 | +139% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.48 kg/d | 13.17 | +48% | Nov 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +250% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +73% | Nov 2023 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,140.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +935% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.90 mg/L | 5.00 | +138% | Nov 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.00 mg/L | 23.00 | +139% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +10% | Nov 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +190% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 908.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +354% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.00 mg/L | 23.00 | +178% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 53.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +253% | Oct 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.20 kg/d | 39.95 | +56% | Oct 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +110% | Oct 2023 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7,360.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,740% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +160% | Oct 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.90 mg/L | 5.00 | +398% | Oct 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.04 kg/d | 13.17 | +204% | Oct 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.05 kg/d | 26.33 | +29% | Oct 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 126.80 kg/d | 13.17 | +863% | Sep 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 860.00 mg/L | 23.00 | +3,639% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 109.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +990% | Sep 2023 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27,600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +6,800% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 160.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +1,500% | 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 CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-WECN2400045 · May 9, 2025
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-WECN2000679 · Nov 25, 2020
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-WECN1600759 · Dec 14, 2016
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00019327 · Apr 17, 2009
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00019449 · Oct 29, 2008
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00018404 · Mar 27, 2008
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-2000-N127 · Mar 28, 2000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2000-0362 · Mar 28, 2000
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1998-N191 · Jan 30, 1998
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1998-0196 · Jan 30, 1998
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1995-N143 · Feb 23, 1995
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