EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,013 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $46,708 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2310 CENTRAL AVE, SUITE 100
EIELSON AFB, AK 99702
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- FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR County
- Industry
- Public Administration
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 928110
- Inspections
- 5 · last Dec 23, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $46,708 · last Sep 23, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110041255003
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 122,938 | — |
| 2016 | 32,515 | -74% |
| 2017 | 3,013 | -91% |
| 2018 | 94,191 | +3026% |
| 2019 | 1,186 | -99% |
| 2020 | 223,064 | +18712% |
| 2021 | 7,145 | -97% |
| 2022 | 2,402 | -66% |
| 2023 | 178,338 | +7324% |
| 2024 | 338,019 | +90% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 214,821 | 1,892 | — | 212,929 | 13 | |
| Manganese compounds | 120,138 | 120 | 149 | 119,870 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 3,036 | 90 | 1 | 2,945 | 228 | |
| Mercury compounds | 24 | 19 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 111,768 | 1,897 | — | 109,871 | 12 | |
| Manganese compounds | 62,334 | 120 | 293 | 61,921 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 4,214 | 11 | — | 4,203 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 22 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 1,825 | 92 | 1 | 1,733 | 6,113 | |
| Manganese compounds | 528 | — | — | 528 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 27 | 27 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 22 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 22 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 6,125 | 22 | — | 6,103 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 963 | — | — | 963 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 35 | 35 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 21 | 19 | 0 | 2 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 146,259 | 1,847 | — | 144,412 | 0 | |
| Manganese compounds | 75,899 | 117 | 181 | 75,602 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 888 | 84 | 2 | 802 | 2 | |
| Mercury compounds | 18 | 15 | 0 | 3 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 927 | 79 | 2 | 847 | 622 | |
| Naphthalene | 203 | 146 | — | 57 | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 56 | 56 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 76,093 | 1,745 | — | 74,348 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 17,843 | 106 | — | 17,737 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 147 | 52 | — | 95 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 64 | 64 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 36 | 36 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 8 | 6 | — | 2 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,944 | 40 | — | 2,903 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 69 | 69 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 29,158 | 107 | — | 29,051 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 3,228 | 48 | — | 3,180 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 105 | 105 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 24 | 9 | — | 15 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 89,360 | 1,712 | — | 87,648 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 29,997 | 108 | — | 29,889 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 3,067 | 9 | — | 3,059 | — | |
| Lead | 514 | — | — | 514 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EMERALD SERVICES, INC. - TACOMA FACILITY
TACOMA, WA
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3 | — | — | — |
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CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2 | — | — | — |
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CLEAN HARBORS CLIVE, LLC
CLIVE, UT
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1 | — | — | — |
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CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1 | — | — | — |
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CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1 | — | — | — |
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EMERALD SERVICES INC
SEATTLE, WA
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 4 | — | — | — |
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SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1 | — | — | — |
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CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
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Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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EMERALD SERVICES INC
SEATTLE, WA
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Lead compounds | — | 208 | — | — |
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CLEAN HARBORS CLIVE, LLC
CLIVE, UT
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Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
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CLEAN HARBORS ARIZONA LLC
PHOENIX, AZ
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Lead compounds | 13 | — | — | — |
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EMERALD SERVICES, INC. - TACOMA FACILITY
TACOMA, WA
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Lead compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
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CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
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Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
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CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
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Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
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CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
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Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
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SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Lead compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 29, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 29, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 7, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 21, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 15, 2025 | Mar 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 15, 2024 | Mar 17, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 2, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 11, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 15, 2023 | Mar 18, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 15, 2023 | Mar 18, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Dec 14, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Apr 1, 2021 | Nov 3, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 1, 2021 | Nov 3, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 1, 2021 | Nov 3, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jan 26, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 8, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 6, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 29, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 9, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 23, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 19, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 22, 2016 | May 12, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 22, 2016 | Mar 9, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 22, 2016 | May 12, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 22, 2016 | May 12, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 22, 2016 | Mar 9, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | May 12, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | May 12, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 1, 2012 | Aug 2, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 1, 2012 | Aug 7, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 10, 2011 | Apr 16, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: General | Aug 10, 2011 | Apr 16, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 10, 2011 | Apr 16, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 20, 2009 | Apr 9, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 20, 2009 | Apr 9, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 29, 2008 | Mar 22, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 29, 2008 | Mar 22, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 27, 2002 | Mar 19, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 27, 2001 | Jun 27, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 24, 1999 | Oct 8, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 24, 1999 | Oct 8, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 18, 1995 | Dec 20, 1995 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 19, 1995 | — | Open |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 13, 1993 | Jul 13, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 13, 1993 | Jul 13, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 7, 1993 | Feb 8, 1993 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.73 mg/L | 0.05 | +1,360% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.45 deg C | 22.00 | +2% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.74 deg C | 22.00 | +17% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Manganese, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.52 mg/L | 0.05 | +940% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 293.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +486% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 mg/L | 0.10 | +140% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 mg/L | 0.10 | +140% | Oct 2024 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.72 mg/L | 0.10 | +1,620% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.72 mg/L | 0.10 | +1,620% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Manganese, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.90 mg/L | 0.05 | +3,700% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.73 MGD | 10.00 | +7% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.64 mg/L | 0.10 | +540% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.64 mg/L | 0.10 | +540% | Aug 2024 | Resolved |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.10 deg C | 22.00 | +41% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.09 mg/L | 0.10 | +990% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.09 mg/L | 0.10 | +990% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.57 mg/L | 0.10 | +1,470% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.57 mg/L | 0.10 | +1,470% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.77 deg C | 22.00 | +8% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 mg/L | 0.10 | +10% | May 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 mg/L | 0.10 | +10% | May 2024 | Resolved |
| Manganese, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.97 mg/L | 0.05 | +1,840% | Sep 2023 | Resolved |
| Manganese, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.31 mg/L | 0.05 | +520% | Jul 2023 | Resolved |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.91 deg C | 22.00 | +4% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.50 MGD | 10.00 | +25% | May 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.72 deg C | 22.00 | +3% | May 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 163.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +226% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Manganese, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.70 mg/L | 0.05 | +3,300% | Nov 2022 | Resolved |
| Manganese, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.58 mg/L | 0.05 | +1,060% | Sep 2022 | Resolved |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.53 deg C | 22.00 | +2% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.86 MGD | 5.00 | +37% | May 2022 | Open |
| Arsenic, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +40% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Manganese, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.51 mg/L | 0.05 | +4,920% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Manganese, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.73 mg/L | 0.05 | +1,368% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.05 MGD | 5.00 | +21% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.82 MGD | 5.00 | +16% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.14 MGD | 5.00 | +43% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.50 deg C | 15.00 | +17% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.77 deg C | 22.00 | +8% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.31 deg C | 15.00 | +2% | May 2018 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.39 deg C | 15.00 | +9% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.23 deg C | 15.00 | +22% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.47 deg C | 15.00 | +23% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.26 deg C | 22.00 | +10% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Flow rate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.67 MGD | 5.00 | +333% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.81 deg C | 22.00 | +4% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Flow rate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.67 MGD | 10.00 | +117% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.27 deg C | 15.00 | +2% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.30 deg C | 15.00 | +22% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.16 deg C | 22.00 | +10% | Jul 2016 | 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.