Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
RICHWOOD CITY OF
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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4 WHITE AVENUE
RICHWOOD, WV 26261
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- NICHOLAS County
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jun 21, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 25, 2012
- Registry ID
- 110010851649
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 | WW CSO - Failure to monitor | Jun 21, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW CSO - Unauthorized CSO Discharge to Waters/Wet Weather | Jun 21, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW CSO - LTCP implementation schedule milestone missed | Jun 21, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW CSO - Failure to Maintain Records or Meet Record Keeping Requirements | Jun 21, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW CSO - Failure to implement required NMC #1(Proper operation and maintenance) | Jun 21, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW CSO - Failure to implement required NMC #2 (Maximum use of the collection system) | Jun 21, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW CSO - Failure to implement required NMC #3 (Review pretreatment requirements) | Jun 21, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW CSO - Failure to implement required NMC #6 (Control of solids) | Jun 21, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW CSO - Failure to implement required NMC #5 (Elimination of dry weather flow) | Jun 21, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW CSO - Failure to implement required NMC #8 (Public notification) | Jun 21, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW CSO - Failure to implement required NMC #9 (Monitoring) | Jun 21, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Dec 8, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Dec 8, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Dec 8, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Dec 8, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Dec 8, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - No Flow Measurement Device | Mar 11, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Mar 11, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Mar 11, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Mar 11, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 15, 2012 | Sep 1, 2016 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.00 mg/L | 4.10 | +46% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.90 mg/L | 6.00 | +2% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,000.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +2,900% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,400% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| BOD, 5 day percent removal, dry | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.50 % | 85.00 | +317% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Solids, suspended percent removal, dry | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 82.00 % | 85.00 | +20% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 470.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +18% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 470.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +135% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 460.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +15% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.20 mg/L | 4.10 | +2% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 460.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +130% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.31 kg/d | 7.72 | +228% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.90 kg/d | 56.75 | +14% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.31 kg/d | 15.44 | +64% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,200.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +200% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,200.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +500% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5 day percent removal, dry | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 81.08 % | 85.00 | +26% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.80 kg/d | 28.60 | +11% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.48 kg/d | 28.60 | +10% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 500.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +25% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5 day percent removal, dry | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.05 % | 85.00 | +366% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +13% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 500.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +150% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.97 kg/d | 7.72 | +81% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, suspended percent removal, dry | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.40 % | 85.00 | +137% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.30 mg/L | 4.10 | +5% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.39 kg/d | 7.72 | +48% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, suspended percent removal, dry | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.18 % | 85.00 | +45% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5 day percent removal, dry | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 82.21 % | 85.00 | +19% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.90 mg/L | 4.10 | +20% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, suspended percent removal, dry | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.23 % | 85.00 | +105% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Solids, suspended percent removal, dry | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.95 % | 85.00 | +120% | May 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5 day percent removal, dry | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.20 % | 85.00 | +152% | May 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,400% | May 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.69 kg/d | 56.75 | +7% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,000.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +2,900% | May 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19,500.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +4,775% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 152.24 kg/d | 56.75 | +168% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, suspended percent removal, dry | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.64 % | 85.00 | +102% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +15% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +49% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.95 kg/d | 7.72 | +16% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5 day percent removal, dry | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.00 % | 85.00 | +140% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19,500.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +9,650% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 152.24 kg/d | 113.50 | +34% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,400% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 112.25 kg/d | 56.75 | +98% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5 day percent removal, dry | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.78 % | 85.00 | +168% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,000.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +2,900% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +2% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
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.
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case WV-8603 · Sep 6, 2016
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case WV-N00000803 · Sep 25, 2012
$6,030
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 03-1983-N010 · Mar 10, 1983
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