Non-Compliance
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
FITCHBURG EAST WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
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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24 LANIDES LANE
FITCHBURG, MA 01420
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- WORCESTER County
- Industry
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 562219
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jul 20, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 2, 2012
- Registry ID
- 110006618810
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
6
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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 | PR: Failure of the Control Authority to publish for SNC (Level II - Other) | Dec 31, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | PR: Failure to enforce standards, local limits, and reporting requirements (>15% SNC SIU) (Level II) | Dec 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | PR: Failure to submit required report within 30 days of applicable due date (Level I) | Dec 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 31, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2014 | Aug 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 31, 2014 | Aug 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 31, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2013 | Aug 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 31, 2013 | Aug 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 15, 2013 | Feb 19, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 15, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 15, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 15, 2013 | Feb 19, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 15, 2013 | Feb 19, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 15, 2013 | Feb 19, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 30, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 30, 2012 | May 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 30, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Nov 30, 2012 | May 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 2012 | Apr 4, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 31, 2012 | Apr 4, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2012 | Oct 2, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2012 | Oct 2, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 15, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 15, 2012 | Jun 1, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 15, 2012 | Jun 1, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 15, 2012 | Jun 1, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 15, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 15, 2012 | Jun 1, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 1, 2011 | Jun 1, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Sep 1, 2011 | Jun 1, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Sep 1, 2011 | Jun 1, 2012 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 409.00 | +492% | Feb 2026 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.00 mg/L | 35.00 | +14% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.41 mg/L | 1.00 | +41% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.31 mg/L | 1.00 | +31% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,737.91 kg/d | 939.78 | +85% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +30% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.80 mg/L | 0.50 | +60% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,287.54 kg/d | 703.70 | +83% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.03 mg/L | 1.00 | +303% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +167% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.00 mg/L | 8.00 | +63% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.03 mg/L | 1.00 | +103% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.30 mg/L | 2.00 | +465% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +170% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +80% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +65% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.00 mg/L | 8.00 | +13% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.77 mg/L | 0.50 | +54% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +20% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 409.00 | +492% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.05 mg/L | 2.00 | +53% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +7% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +40% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.35 mg/L | 2.00 | +68% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +7% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +65% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.79 mg/L | 0.50 | +58% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +40% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.75 mg/L | 0.50 | +50% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +20% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +55% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.20 mg/L | 2.00 | +210% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.04 mg/L | 1.00 | +4% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.61 mg/L | 0.50 | +22% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +7% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 409.00 | +99,999% | May 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 881.21 kg/d | 376.82 | +134% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +110% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,235.37 kg/d | 939.78 | +351% | May 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,604.76 kg/d | 703.70 | +412% | May 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 mg/L | 12.00 | +33% | May 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +110% | May 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.65 mg/L | 0.50 | +30% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,001.52 kg/d | 703.70 | +42% | May 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 923.89 kg/d | 562.96 | +64% | May 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +27% | May 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.00 mg/L | 8.00 | +113% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +187% | May 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,121.38 kg/d | 467.62 | +140% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 409.00 | +492% | Apr 2025 | 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.
Judicial
· Case 01-1983-0030
Judicial
· Case 01-2002-0172 · Oct 2, 2012
$141,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2011-2043 · Aug 8, 2011
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 01-2003-N011 · Jun 13, 2003
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2003-0065 · Jun 13, 2003
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 01-2001-N002 · Dec 1, 2000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case MA-N00000028 · Jan 23, 1997
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 01-1996-N024 · Jul 2, 1996
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 01-1994-N018 · Aug 30, 1994
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 01-1994-N003 · Mar 28, 1994
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 01-1993-N021 · Nov 18, 1992
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 01-1992-N020 · Jan 14, 1992
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 01-1992-N005 · Jan 14, 1992
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 01-1985-N002 · Aug 15, 1985
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