Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
VELMA SEWAGE 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
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BALL PARK RD
AMITE, LA 70422
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- TANGIPAHOA County
- Inspections
- 1 · last Feb 25, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110009016938
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 | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Feb 25, 2022 | Aug 23, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 4, 2020 | Aug 4, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 4, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 4, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | Dec 31, 2018 | May 20, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | Dec 31, 2017 | Jun 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | Dec 31, 2013 | Jun 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | Sep 30, 2004 | Mar 26, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Sep 30, 2004 | Mar 26, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 30, 2004 | Mar 26, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Dec 31, 2003 | Mar 26, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 19, 2003 | Mar 26, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | May 3, 2001 | Mar 26, 2018 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.50 mg/L | 10.00 | +35% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.00 mg/L | 23.00 | +26% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +93% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +30% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 385.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +93% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +10% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +1,110% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,915.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +858% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,915.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +379% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +27% | May 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +33% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +1,110% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +20% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +50% | Aug 2023 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +1,110% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +10% | Jun 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +33% | May 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +100% | May 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +40% | Feb 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +20% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +47% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.00 mg/L | 23.00 | +35% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +107% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +40% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +180% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.00 mg/L | 23.00 | +83% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.00 mg/L | 23.00 | +57% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +20% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +140% | Feb 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +27% | Jan 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +27% | Sep 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +33% | Jul 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +127% | Jun 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 mg/L | 23.00 | +48% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 mg/L | 23.00 | +48% | May 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +127% | May 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +87% | Mar 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 mg/L | 23.00 | +48% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.00 mg/L | 23.00 | +126% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +247% | Feb 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 23.00 | +39% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +113% | Jan 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +13% | Dec 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +7% | Nov 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +7% | Oct 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +7% | Aug 2020 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +400% | Jul 2020 | 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-WECN2100300 · Aug 23, 2022
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-WECN1900912 · May 20, 2020
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-WECN1700227 · Jun 19, 2018
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00009432 · Jun 29, 2005
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