Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
ELKTON WWTP
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $96,342 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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200 WEST PULASKI HIGHWAY
ELKTON, MD 21921
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- CECIL County
- Inspections
- 8 · last Jan 6, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $96,342 · last Aug 12, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000732850
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.
11
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 reported late | Mar 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2008 | Sep 30, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2008 | Jul 1, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 25, 2007 | Apr 26, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 25, 2007 | Apr 26, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 1, 2006 | Jul 31, 2006 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.00 mg/L | 42.00 | +86% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 803.80 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +538% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.50 mg/L | 42.00 | +13% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,294.40 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +927% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.25 mg/L | 0.10 | +150% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.90 mg/L | 10.00 | +9% | May 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +1,821% | May 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,248.50 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +891% | Apr 2022 | 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 Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-PS-26-4115 · Aug 12, 2025
$21,342
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-PS-23-2909 · Dec 31, 2022
$75,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-PS-15-2178 · Dec 23, 2014
$1,400
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-PS-12-1600 · Feb 27, 2012
$800
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-PS-10-0990 · Oct 28, 2009
$400
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-SP-10-0925 · Aug 12, 2009
$2,125
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-PS-09-0811 · Feb 26, 2009
$5,250
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-SP-08-0777 · Sep 24, 2008
$325
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-SP-08-0589 · Sep 13, 2007
$2,250
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-SP-07-0481 · May 7, 2007
$3,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-20681 · Jul 31, 2006
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-N00000585 · Jan 5, 2005
$1,250
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 03-1990-N005 · Oct 26, 1989
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