Non-Compliance
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $4,500 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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RISK MGR & SAFETY-GENTRY HALL
CLEMSON, SC 29634
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- PICKENS County
- Industry
- Educational Services
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 611310
- Inspections
- 8 · last Feb 14, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $4,500 · last Feb 3, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110042037319
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Mar 29, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 14, 2021 | Feb 3, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 14, 2021 | Feb 3, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste for Recovery or Disposal | Sep 14, 2021 | Feb 3, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Applicability | Sep 14, 2021 | Feb 3, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | May 24, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Apr 28, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 8, 2017 | Aug 24, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 8, 2017 | Aug 24, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 8, 2017 | Aug 24, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 8, 2017 | Aug 24, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | May 8, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 25, 2013 | Feb 26, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 25, 2013 | Feb 27, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 25, 2013 | Feb 27, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 25, 2013 | Feb 27, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Recyclable Materials Utilized for Precious Metal Recovery | Feb 24, 2011 | Apr 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 1, 2010 | Apr 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 1, 2010 | Mar 23, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 1, 2010 | Apr 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Apr 1, 2010 | Mar 23, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 1, 2010 | Apr 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 1, 2010 | Feb 23, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: General | Apr 1, 2010 | Mar 23, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Recyclable Materials Utilized for Precious Metal Recovery | Apr 1, 2010 | Apr 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 1, 2010 | Apr 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 1, 2010 | Apr 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Apr 1, 2010 | Mar 23, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2006 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 30, 2006 | Jun 13, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 30, 2006 | Jun 13, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 30, 2006 | Jun 13, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 1, 2004 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 18, 1997 | Mar 18, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 18, 1997 | Mar 18, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 22, 1993 | Jul 28, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 22, 1993 | Jul 28, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 9, 1992 | Jul 28, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 9, 1992 | Jul 28, 1993 | 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 | 372.00 MPN/100mL | 349.00 | +7% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 349.00 | +593% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 349.00 | +593% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,828.00 MPN/100mL | 349.00 | +424% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 101.00 deg F | 100.00 | +1% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 349.00 | +593% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| %Effect Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.00 % | 25.00 | +56% | Nov 2015 | Open |
| %Effect Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 76.00 % | 40.00 | +90% | Nov 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 53.70 mg/L | 45.00 | +19% | Jan 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604006666 · Apr 29, 2024
ENFORCEMENT REFERRAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD042629816-002 · Oct 13, 2021
ENFORCEMENT CONFERENCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD042629816-001 · Jun 13, 2007
$7,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2000-0811 · Aug 2, 2000
ENFORCEMENT CONFERENCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD042629816-000 · Mar 31, 1993
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