Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
TAOS 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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182 LOS CORDOVAS RD, RANCHOS DE TAOS
TAOS, NM 87571
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- TAOS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325311
- Inspections
- 4 · last Mar 27, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 4, 2007
- Registry ID
- 110022681267
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.
7
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 | PR: Failure to submit noncompliance report - CSO, SSO, or Bypass [40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) & (m)(3)(ii)] | Feb 27, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | PR: Failure to submit noncompliance report - CSO, SSO, or Bypass [40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) & (m)(3)(ii)] | Feb 25, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Feb 21, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Feb 20, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Feb 19, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 5, 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Jun 14, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2014 | Jan 20, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 1, 2014 | Jan 14, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Apr 19, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 19, 2014 | Jul 21, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 1, 2014 | Jul 15, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2014 | Jul 17, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2013 | May 13, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 1, 2013 | May 8, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 2013 | May 13, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 1, 2013 | May 8, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 1, 2013 | Mar 15, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 1, 2013 | Mar 18, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Mar 4, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Discharge without a permit | Aug 30, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jun 9, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Jun 9, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | May 2, 2007 | May 4, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Biosolids/Sewage Sludge Violation (Part 503 and State Regulations) | May 31, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Biosolids/Sewage Sludge Violation (Part 503 and State Regulations) | Jun 6, 1991 | Nov 2, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.00 mg/L | 21.00 | +5% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.01 | +418% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 90.35 kg/d | 42.68 | +112% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.00 mg/L | 5.62 | +291% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 3.75 | +220% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.04 kg/d | 28.60 | +54% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 85.35 kg/d | 42.68 | +100% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 73.55 kg/d | 28.60 | +157% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.00 mg/L | 3.75 | +460% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.00 mg/L | 5.62 | +291% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.65 kg/d | 28.60 | +119% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 74.91 kg/d | 42.68 | +76% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.00 mg/L | 5.62 | +238% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.00 mg/L | 3.75 | +407% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.00 mg/L | 3.75 | +33% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 134.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +6% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 240.00 MPN/100mL | 235.00 | +2% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.00 mg/L | 21.00 | +43% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Solids, suspended percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 82.00 % | 85.00 | +20% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +16% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 370.00 MPN/100mL | 235.00 | +57% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.00 mg/L | 5.62 | +78% | May 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.58 kg/d | 28.60 | +52% | May 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.67 kg/d | 42.68 | +12% | May 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.00 mg/L | 3.75 | +167% | May 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.00 mg/L | 5.62 | +256% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 274.00 MPN/100mL | 235.00 | +17% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 75.36 kg/d | 42.68 | +77% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.92 kg/d | 28.60 | +144% | Apr 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.00 mg/L | 3.75 | +433% | Apr 2023 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +9% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 320.00 MPN/100mL | 235.00 | +36% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 153.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +21% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.00 mg/L | 17.00 | +59% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +83% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 263.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +109% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Solids, suspended percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.00 % | 85.00 | +293% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +9% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 244.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +22% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 440.00 MPN/100mL | 235.00 | +87% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +30% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 169.34 kg/d | 159.12 | +6% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.00 mg/L | 21.00 | +129% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +71% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.00 % | 85.00 | +140% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.00 mg/L | 21.00 | +5% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 141.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +12% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 276.00 MPN/100mL | 235.00 | +17% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Solids, suspended percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.00 % | 85.00 | +93% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +19% | Sep 2021 | 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 06-1991-N009
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2026-1710 · Oct 29, 2025
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2024-1766 · Jun 10, 2024
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2024-1720 · Jan 30, 2024
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2024-1702 · Nov 20, 2023
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2011-1791 · Jul 14, 2011
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2010-1724 · Feb 8, 2010
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2006-1870 · May 4, 2007
$1,000
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1993-N002 · Jul 8, 1993
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N011 · Jul 8, 1991
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N020 · Apr 29, 1991
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N010 · Nov 20, 1990
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1990-N006 · Jan 16, 1990
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