Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
CITY OF SALISBURY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
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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1142 MARINE ROAD
SALISBURY, MD 21801
View on map ↗ - County
- WICOMICO County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 22132
- Inspections
- 5 · last Apr 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 28, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110002064042
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.
12
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 unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 31, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 30, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 30, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 30, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 30, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2020 | Apr 1, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2020 | Jan 31, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 2020 | Oct 31, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 30, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2019 | Jan 31, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 30, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 30, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 2019 | May 1, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2018 | Jan 31, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 2018 | Oct 31, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 30, 2018 | Jul 31, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 2018 | May 1, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2017 | Jan 31, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 2017 | Oct 31, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Mar 16, 2010 | May 20, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Aug 17, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Frequency of Sampling Violation | May 27, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Feb 6, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Dec 17, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Pretreatment - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR) | Jun 7, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jun 7, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | May 30, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | May 6, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Apr 25, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Apr 18, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Apr 13, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Apr 4, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 1997 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 1997 | Mar 15, 1999 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 1997 | Mar 15, 1999 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 1997 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 1987 | Jun 1, 1987 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 1987 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 1986 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 1986 | Feb 20, 1987 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toxaphene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +1,820% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Chlordane [tech mix. and metabolites] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +30% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.08 kg/d | 9.63 | +15% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 519.70 kg/d | 128.40 | +305% | Dec 2017 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.01 kg/d | 9.63 | +14% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 513.80 kg/d | 128.40 | +300% | Nov 2017 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.20 mg/L | 0.10 | +1,100% | Oct 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 474.61 kg/d | 128.40 | +270% | Oct 2017 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.50 mg/L | 8.30 | +207% | Oct 2017 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 551.61 kg/d | 212.02 | +160% | Oct 2017 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.43 kg/d | 9.63 | +8% | Oct 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.00 mg/L | 8.30 | +213% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 572.95 kg/d | 212.02 | +170% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.98 mg/L | 8.30 | +165% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 587.93 kg/d | 212.02 | +177% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.26 mg/L | 8.30 | +168% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 537.54 kg/d | 212.02 | +154% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 516.20 kg/d | 212.02 | +143% | Jun 2017 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.37 mg/L | 8.30 | +157% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 21.37 mg/L | 8.30 | +157% | Jun 2017 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 516.20 kg/d | 212.02 | +143% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.47 mg/L | 8.30 | +207% | May 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 618.35 kg/d | 212.02 | +192% | May 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 618.35 kg/d | 212.02 | +192% | May 2017 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 25.47 mg/L | 8.30 | +207% | May 2017 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 158.73 kg/d | 128.40 | +24% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.07 mg/L | 0.10 | +970% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 516.65 kg/d | 462.02 | +12% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 720.95 kg/d | 212.02 | +240% | Oct 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.08 mg/L | 8.30 | +262% | Oct 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.30 mg/L | 8.30 | +289% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 672.83 kg/d | 212.02 | +217% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 391.35 kg/d | 212.02 | +85% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.90 mg/L | 8.30 | +164% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 370.92 kg/d | 212.02 | +75% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.21 mg/L | 8.30 | +119% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 454.91 kg/d | 212.02 | +115% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.40 mg/L | 8.30 | +158% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 454.91 kg/d | 212.02 | +115% | May 2016 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.25 kg/d | 0.19 | +34% | May 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.45 mg/L | 8.30 | +183% | May 2016 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +28% | May 2016 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.22 kg/d | 0.20 | +14% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.90 mg/L | 0.10 | +800% | Jan 2016 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.80 mg/L | 0.10 | +2,700% | Nov 2015 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 479.88 kg/d | 212.02 | +126% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.10 mg/L | 8.30 | +190% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.60 mg/L | 8.30 | +160% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 441.29 kg/d | 212.02 | +108% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 359.57 kg/d | 212.02 | +70% | Aug 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.
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 03-2003-N005
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-SP-19-2566 · Dec 28, 2018
$4,800
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-SP-18-2525 · May 23, 2018
$54,250
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-SP-17-2468 · Jun 26, 2017
$174,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-PS-17-0696 · Apr 20, 2017
$12,600
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-LP-16-09082015 · Aug 26, 2015
$86,100
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-SP-14-1980 · Sep 5, 2013
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-ACJ-13-1789 · Oct 29, 2012
$48,650
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-SP-11-1282 · Jan 3, 2011
$9,750
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-SP-11-1223 · Sep 15, 2010
$7,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-SP-10-1128 · Apr 8, 2010
$4,000
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-CJ-10-1095 · Feb 3, 2010
$50,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-PS-09-0815 · Feb 2, 2009
$1,500
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-SP-09-0805 · Dec 18, 2008
$2,500
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-SP09 0780 · Dec 1, 2008
$1,900
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-SP-08-0734 · Jun 4, 2008
$10,200
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-PS-07-0486 · Apr 25, 2007
$3,050
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-SP-07-0343 · Aug 2, 2006
$4,000
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-MD0021571 · Mar 3, 2005
$19,600
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2003-0039 · Jul 24, 2003
$14,255
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