BUFFALO MEADOWS WWTP
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $3,060 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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NCSR 1131
WEST JEFFERSON, NC 28694
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- ASHE County
- Inspections
- 3 · last May 21, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $3,060 · last May 1, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110009719741
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.
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 | Permit Violations - Unapproved Operation | Feb 29, 2024 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 MGD | 0.01 | +2% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.02 | +276% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +206% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +206% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +206% | Feb 2023 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.02 | +265% | Dec 2022 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,400% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Jul 2016 | 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.