Violation ID |
Occurred Date |
Violation Type |
(-) Violation Description |
Corrective Action |
Status |
Classification |
Source |
1123620 |
11/01/2023 |
DMON |
Failed to collect Standard Minerals samples for NF-S-001 and NF-M-002. |
Retrain operators on the significants of collecting all required monitoring samples. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1123618 |
10/15/2023 |
OEV |
Total Coliform 7-Day Median limit is 2.2 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 5.2 MPN/100 mL at M-002. |
Retrain operators on the importance of monitoring the 7-Day Median. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1123619 |
10/14/2023 |
OEV |
Total Coliform 7-Day Median limit is 2.2 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 5.2 MPN/100 mL at M-002. |
Retrain operators on the importance of monitoring the 7-Day Median. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1121514 |
09/26/2023 |
OEV |
Turbidity Daily Minimum limit is 10 NTU and reported value was 10.22 NTU at F-002. |
Mechanical parts repaired. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1121512 |
08/23/2023 |
DMON |
Operator failed to collect the daily Settleable solids and pH sample. |
Retained the operator and emphasized the importance of collecting all required samples. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1121513 |
08/21/2023 |
OEV |
Turbidity Daily Maximum limit is 10 NTU and reported value was 20 NTU at F-002. |
Mechanical parts repaired. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1121511 |
08/07/2023 |
OEV |
Total Coliform Daily Minimum limit is 240 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 2419.6 MPN/100 mL at M-002. |
Retrained the operator on the importance of collecting bacteriological samples in a manner that minimizes the risk of contamination and bypassed the recycled water reservoir until the effluent quality was confirmed to be within the discharge range. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1112937 |
12/31/2022 |
CAT1 |
Nitrogen, Total (as N) Monthly Average limit is 10 mg/L and reported value was 13.1 mg/L at M-002. |
Fix all mechanical issues to resolve process upset. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1112936 |
11/30/2022 |
CAT1 |
Nitrogen, Total (as N) Monthly Average of Daily Averages limit is 10 mg/L and reported value was 10.1 mg/L at M-002. |
Fix all mechanical issues to resolve process upset. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1112935 |
11/01/2022 |
DMON |
The Operator missed collecting an effluent sample which resulted in no results for pH and Settleable Solids. Operator error. |
The responsible operator was retrained on the importance of running all required tests when effluent is being discharged to the Storage Pond. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1109726 |
09/02/2022 |
OEV |
Fecal Coliform 7-Day Median limit is 2.2 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 3.0 MPN/100 mL at M-002. |
The Equalization Basin and CCT Tank will be placed on a cleaning cycle. The cleaning cycle will take place every two months. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1109725 |
08/21/2022 |
OEV |
Fecal Coliform 7-Day Median limit is 2.2 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 3.05 MPN/100 mL at M-002. |
The Equalization Basin and CCT tank will be placed on a cleaning cycle. The cleaning cycle will take place every two months. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1106710 |
05/25/2022 |
OEV |
Electrical Conductivity @ 25 Deg. C Daily Maximum limit is 1000 mmhos/cm and reported value was 857 mmhos/cm at F-002. |
We have notified our ECO department of this event, so they can investigate the possible source. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1106711 |
04/12/2022 |
OEV |
Turbidity 24-hour Average limit is 2 NTU and reported value was 3.10 NTU at F-002. |
Once the violation was noticed changed our set point back to normal, to prevent future occurrences. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1106709 |
04/12/2022 |
OEV |
Turbidity Not to exceed a specific limit more than once within any 30-day period. limit is 5 NTU and reported value was 5.23 NTU at F-002. |
Once the violation was noticed changed our set point back to normal, to prevent future occurrences. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1103763 |
03/23/2022 |
DMON |
Operator error. Failed to collect. Bacteria sample, PH sample and Settleable Solids samples during start up of Discharge to the Storage Pond. |
Stress to the operators the importance of reading and understanding the New Sampling Protocol for the NFWRF to avoid Deficient Monitoring Violations. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1099870 |
11/10/2021 |
DMON |
Operator error. Failed to collect Semi Annual Standard Minerals sample. |
Express the importance of following the MRP.
Train the individual on understanding and following the MRP.
|
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1096021 |
09/19/2021 |
OEV |
Total Coliform 7-Day Median limit is 2.2 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 4.1 MPN/100 mL at M-002. |
Stopped discharging to Storage Pond and pump it completely out. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1096024 |
09/12/2021 |
OEV |
Total Coliform Not to exceed a specific limit more than once within any 30-day period. limit is 23 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 50.4 MPN/100 mL at M-002. |
Stopped discharging to Storage Pond and pump it completely out. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1096023 |
08/23/2021 |
DMON |
Failed to collect PH sample for Effluent. |
Educated operator who failed collect sample on the importance of collecting all required samples. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1096022 |
08/23/2021 |
DMON |
Failed to collect Settleable sample for Effluent. |
Educated operator who failed collect sample on the importance of collecting all required samples. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1092704 |
06/29/2021 |
DMON |
Failed to collect Effluent pH due to operator error. |
Reiterate to the operators the importance of collecting the required samples. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1092706 |
04/26/2021 |
DMON |
Failed to collect Effluent pH due to operator error. |
Reiterate to the operators the importance of collecting the required samples. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1092705 |
04/24/2021 |
OEV |
Turbidity Daily Maximum limit is 10 NTU and reported value was 18.33 NTU at F-002. |
The correction for this is to incorporate the Maximum Turbidity into the existing off-spec conditions as well as reiterate the importance to the operators of the monitoring aspects. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1092707 |
04/22/2021 |
OEV |
Turbidity Daily Maximum limit is 10 NTU and reported value was 10.370 NTU at F-002. |
The correction for this is to incorporate the Maximum Turbidity into the existing off-spec conditions as well as reiterate the importance to the operators of the monitoring aspects. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1089626 |
02/28/2021 |
CAT1 |
Nitrogen, Total (as N) Monthly Average limit is 10 mg/L and reported value was 22.4 mg/L at M-002. |
The personnel that was overseeing operations of the facility has since been retrained and are working with different operations staff to oversee the facility now. A review of all operating procedures is also underway. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1089621 |
01/31/2021 |
CAT1 |
Nitrogen, Total (as N) Monthly Average limit is 10 mg/L and reported value was 13.8 mg/L at M-002. |
The personnel that was overseeing operations of the facility has since been retrained and are working with different operations staff to oversee the facility now. A review of all operating procedures is also underway. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1089630 |
01/24/2021 |
OEV |
pH Daily Minimum limit is 6.5 SU and reported value was 6.3 SU at M-002. |
Retrain the operator on procedure for verifying first sample was accurate as well as internal notification requirements when a sample is found to be out of compliance. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1089624 |
01/23/2021 |
DMON |
No Effluent pH sample taken. |
Retrain operator on procedure and reiterate the importance of collecting all samples.
|
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1089628 |
01/19/2021 |
CAT1 |
UV Dose Daily Minimum limit is 100 mJ/cm2 and reported value was 97 mJ/cm2 at U-001. |
Off spec valves for system were switched from electrically actuated to pneumatically actuated. This will insure there is no lag time if any parameters fall below set points. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1089623 |
01/16/2021 |
DMON |
No Effluent pH sample taken. |
Retrain operator on procedure and reiterate the importance of collecting all samples. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1089622 |
01/16/2021 |
DMON |
No Influent pH sample taken. |
Retrain operator on procedure and reiterate the importance of collecting all samples. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1089625 |
01/16/2021 |
DMON |
No effluent settleable solids sampled |
Retrain operator on procedure and reiterate the importance of collecting all samples. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1089619 |
01/13/2021 |
CAT1 |
UV Dose Daily Minimum limit is 100 mJ/cm2 and reported value was 67 mJ/cm2 at U-001. |
Off spec valves for system were switched from electrically actuated to pneumatically actuated. This will insure there is no lag time if any parameters fall below set points. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1089627 |
01/09/2021 |
CAT1 |
UV Dose Daily Minimum limit is 100 mJ/cm2 and reported value was 82 mJ/cm2 at U-001. |
Off spec valves for system were switched from electrically actuated to pneumatically actuated. This will insure there is no lag time if any parameters fall below set points. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1089629 |
01/08/2021 |
CAT1 |
UV Dose Daily Minimum limit is 100 mJ/cm2 and reported value was 88.8 mJ/cm2 at U-001. |
Off spec valves for system were switched from electrically actuated to pneumatically actuated. This will insure there is no lag time if any parameters fall below set points. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1089620 |
01/06/2021 |
OEV |
pH Daily Minimum limit is 6.5 SU and reported value was 6.4 SU at M-002. |
Retrain the operator on procedure for verifying first sample was accurate as well as internal notification requirements when a sample is found to be out of compliance. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1085368 |
12/29/2020 |
OEV |
pH Daily Minimum limit is 6.5 SU and reported value was 6.34 SU at M-002. |
Low pH under investigation |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1085354 |
12/28/2020 |
OEV |
pH Daily Minimum limit is 6.5 SU and reported value was 6.34 SU at M-002. |
Low pH under investigation |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1085353 |
12/23/2020 |
OEV |
pH Daily Minimum limit is 6.5 SU and reported value was 6.28 SU at M-002. |
Low pH under investigation |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1085352 |
12/22/2020 |
OEV |
pH Daily Minimum limit is 6.5 SU and reported value was 6.24 SU at M-002. |
Low pH under investigation |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1085351 |
12/20/2020 |
OEV |
pH Daily Minimum limit is 6.5 SU and reported value was 6.38 SU at M-002. |
Low pH under investigation |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1085357 |
12/15/2020 |
OEV |
pH Daily Minimum limit is 6.5 SU and reported value was 6.17 SU at M-002. |
Low pH under investigation |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1085367 |
12/14/2020 |
OEV |
pH Daily Minimum limit is 6.5 SU and reported value was 6.1 SU at M-002. |
Low pH under investigation |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1085366 |
11/17/2020 |
DMON |
Failure to collect the combined effluent Bacti sample. |
Operator retraining. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1085350 |
11/12/2020 |
CAT1 |
UV Dose Daily Minimum limit is 100 mJ/cm2 and reported value was 74.68 mJ/cm2 at U-001. |
Switching from a motor actuated actuator to a pneumatic to speed up transition between UV trains. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1085361 |
11/11/2020 |
DMON |
Operator error, Failed to collect Effluent pH and settleables. |
Operator retraining. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1085360 |
11/11/2020 |
DMON |
Operator error, Failed to collect the Influent pH |
Operator retraining. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1085362 |
10/31/2020 |
DMON |
Operator error, Failed to collect Effluent pH and settleables. |
Operator retraining. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1085365 |
10/31/2020 |
DMON |
Operator error, Failed to collect the Influent pH |
Operator retraining. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1085364 |
10/16/2020 |
CAT1 |
UV Dose Daily Minimum limit is 100 mJ/cm2 and reported value was 98.73 mJ/cm2 at U-001. |
Switching from a motor actuated actuator to a pneumatic to speed up transition between UV trains. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1085363 |
10/14/2020 |
CAT1 |
UV Dose Daily Minimum limit is 100 mJ/cm2 and reported value was 93.37 mJ/cm2 at U-001. |
Switching from a motor actuated actuator to a pneumatic to speed up transition between UV trains. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1085369 |
10/10/2020 |
CAT1 |
UV Dose Daily Minimum limit is 100 mJ/cm2 and reported value was 99.4 mJ/cm2 at U-001. |
Switching from a motor actuated actuator to a pneumatic to speed up transition between UV trains. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1085359 |
10/09/2020 |
DMON |
Operator error, Failed to collect Effluent pH and settleables. |
Operator retraining. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1085358 |
10/09/2020 |
DMON |
Operator error, Failed to collect the Influent pH. |
Operator retraining. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1085355 |
10/05/2020 |
DMON |
Operator error, Failed to collect effluent pH and settleables. |
Operator retraining. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1085356 |
10/05/2020 |
DMON |
Operator error, Failed to collect the Influent pH. |
Operator retraining. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1080940 |
09/22/2020 |
CAT1 |
UV Dose Other limit is 100 mJ/cm2 and reported value was 80.7 mJ/cm2 at U-001. |
Programming and staff issue related to the operation configuration experienced at that time. Retraining of operation staff and verification of system programming and train #1 lamp failure programming. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1080941 |
09/18/2020 |
CAT1 |
UV Dose Other limit is 100 mJ/cm2 and reported value was 76.1 mJ/cm2 at U-001. |
Programming and staff issue related to the operation configuration experienced at that time. Retraining of operation staff and verification of system programming. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
1066121 |
08/20/2019 |
DMON |
A monitoring violation occurred on 08/20/19 as the handheld pH meter probe failed while testing pH from M-002. |
A spare pH probe will be stored at the facility to ensure this issue does not occur again. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
Report displays most recent five years of violations. Refer to the Interactive Violation Report for more data.
|