Non-Compliance
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
POTOMAC POWER RESOURCES BENNING GENERATING STATION
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
-
3400 BENNING ROAD NE
WASHINGTON, DC 20019
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- DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 8 · last May 21, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 19, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110000499531
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
4
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 | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Sep 7, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Sep 7, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Feb 12, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Nov 8, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Oct 24, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Mar 13, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 12, 2015 | Apr 26, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 12, 2015 | Apr 26, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 12, 2015 | Apr 26, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 12, 2015 | Apr 26, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 12, 2015 | Apr 26, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 12, 2015 | Apr 26, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | May 6, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Apr 15, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Apr 14, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Mar 26, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Apr 15, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jun 14, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Jul 28, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Jul 28, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Apr 12, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Oct 14, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Oct 14, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Sep 30, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Sep 30, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Aug 4, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Numeric Effluent Violation | Aug 4, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Aug 4, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Jun 28, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | May 27, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Apr 16, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Mar 12, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Sep 26, 2009 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 16, 2009 | Jan 8, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Sep 11, 2008 | — | Open |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 12, 1991 | Jun 16, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 12, 1991 | Feb 4, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 20, 1989 | Dec 21, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 20, 1989 | Dec 21, 1989 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[b]fluoranthene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +3,515% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.20 mg/L | 1.59 | +38% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 170.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +70% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.02 | +225% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.24 mg/L | 1.59 | +41% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.10 mg/L | 0.69 | +59% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.10 mg/L | 1.00 | +10% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.76 mg/L | 0.69 | +10% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.07 | +9% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.64 mg/L | 1.00 | +264% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.64 mg/L | 0.69 | +428% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +104% | Sep 2019 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +76% | Jun 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +27% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.07 | +2% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +30% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 61.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +103% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +13% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.96 mg/L | 0.69 | +39% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +120% | Jun 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +53% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +3% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +324% | Sep 2016 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.18 mg/L | 0.07 | +139% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.18 mg/L | 0.12 | +49% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.20 mg/L | 0.69 | +219% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.20 mg/L | 1.00 | +120% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +65% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +68% | Jun 2016 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.07 | +79% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.12 | +12% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +28% | Mar 2016 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +79% | Dec 2015 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 107.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +257% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.10 mg/L | 0.07 | +37% | Jun 2015 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.72 mg/L | 0.69 | +4% | Jun 2015 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.72 mg/L | 0.69 | +4% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +71% | Jun 2015 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +71% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.07 | +37% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +339% | Jun 2015 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +339% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.01 | +175% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.12 | +45% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.01 | +606% | Mar 2015 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.90 mg/L | 1.00 | +90% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +50% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.90 mg/L | 0.69 | +175% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.07 | +133% | Mar 2015 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1981-0148
Judicial
· Case 03-2015-7002 · May 19, 2017
$3,205,429
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2009-0124 · Apr 27, 2009
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 03-1995-N004 · Dec 8, 1995
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-DCD000819516-000 · Feb 9, 1993
$320,000
SINGLE SITE CA/FO
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-DCD000819516-001 · Dec 4, 1989
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