Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
TOWN OF PITTSBORO WWTP
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $51,562 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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SMALL STREET EXTENSION
PITTSBORO, NC 27312
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- CHATHAM County
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jun 25, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $51,562 · last Feb 2, 2026
- Registry ID
- 110009846051
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 | Violation Detected During Inspection | Dec 17, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Violation Detected During Inspection | Jul 23, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Violation Detected During Inspection | Jan 29, 2008 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.62 mg/L | 7.50 | +28% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.60 mg/L | 7.50 | +95% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 85.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +89% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.02 | +343% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.25 mg/L | 5.00 | +25% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.03 | +207% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.23 mg/L | 1.00 | +1,123% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.30 mg/L | 5.00 | +6% | May 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.20 mg/L | 5.00 | +44% | May 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.98 mg/L | 3.00 | +66% | May 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.18 mg/L | 1.00 | +2,418% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.80 mg/L | 7.50 | +124% | May 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.91 mg/L | 1.00 | +91% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.92 mg/L | 1.00 | +592% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.30 mg/L | 10.20 | +79% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.20 mg/L | 10.20 | +245% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.92 mg/L | 1.00 | +292% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.40 mg/L | 3.00 | +180% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.63 mg/L | 1.00 | +63% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.28 mg/L | 1.00 | +28% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.09 mg/L | 1.00 | +409% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.60 mg/L | 10.20 | +112% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.62 mg/L | 3.00 | +187% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.66 mg/L | 1.00 | +66% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.90 mg/L | 10.20 | +66% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.01 mg/L | 1.00 | +1% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.30 mg/L | 10.20 | +30% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.10 mg/L | 7.50 | +35% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.50 mg/L | 10.20 | +32% | Oct 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.80 mg/L | 5.00 | +16% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.12 mg/L | 7.50 | +182% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.95 mg/L | 1.00 | +95% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.76 MGD | 0.75 | +1% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.24 mg/L | 3.00 | +8% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.33 mg/L | 5.00 | +107% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 203.60 mg/L | 45.00 | +352% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.91 mg/L | 30.00 | +90% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.72 mg/L | 7.50 | +403% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.40 mg/L | 5.00 | +108% | Aug 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.94 mg/L | 7.50 | +46% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.23 mg/L | 15.00 | +2% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 75.50 mg/L | 45.00 | +68% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.68 mg/L | 6.00 | +28% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.60 mg/L | 10.20 | +73% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.60 mg/L | 10.20 | +190% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.35 mg/L | 6.00 | +39% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +72% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.94 mg/L | 7.50 | +6% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.00 mg/L | 10.20 | +125% | Jun 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.90 mg/L | 10.20 | +17% | Apr 2023 | Resolved |
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 Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2025-0352 · Mar 13, 2026
$8,710
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2025-0360 · Mar 13, 2026
$7,578
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2025-0358 · Mar 13, 2026
$9,610
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2026-0040 · Feb 2, 2026
$536
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2026-0042 · Feb 2, 2026
$486
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2025-0371 · Oct 31, 2025
$2,933
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2025-0311 · Sep 22, 2025
$5,553
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2025-0221 · Jul 21, 2025
$6,717
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2025-0220 · Jul 18, 2025
$4,272
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2025-0218 · Jul 18, 2025
$3,288
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2025-0219 · Jul 18, 2025
$3,860
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2025-0127 · May 14, 2025
$675
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2025-0128 · May 14, 2025
$2,793
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2025-0126 · May 14, 2025
$1,634
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2025-0051 · Feb 14, 2025
$1,585
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2025-0052 · Feb 14, 2025
$436
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2025-0050 · Feb 14, 2025
$2,209
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2025-0053 · Feb 14, 2025
$436
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2024-0354 · Nov 5, 2024
$1,685
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2024-0312 · Sep 27, 2024
$519
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