| Violation ID |
Occurred Date |
Violation Type |
(-) Violation Description |
Corrective Action |
Status |
Classification |
Source |
| 1127078 |
01/18/2024 |
Surface Water |
The Navy exceeded the Enterococcus permit limit of 104 MPN/100mL at location RSW_01_Surface with a result of 150 MPN/100mL.
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The Navy resampled this location on 29 January 2024. The sample result was 2 MPN/100mL; well below permit limits.
Per the utilities systems operator (USO) who collected samples that day, ocean conditions were choppy with big swells. Additionally, it was noted that there were approximately fifteen (15) seal pups swimming within the sampling locations. Samples were collected in the early morning from approximately 0615 to 0730 (duration 1.25 hours). Effluent sample results collected from the SCI WWTP on the same morning, were reviewed and found to be within permit parameters for total coliform. Sampling procedures were reassessed and discussed with USOs to help ensure future receiving water samples are not unrepresentatively influenced by factors such as weather and marine life, and updates were made to the contracted laboratory notification plan to accommodate for changes to planned sample analysis schedules. These changes to our procedures have been implemented, and receiving water and effluent sampling will continue to occur on the same day, when possible, to aid in analyzing any potential impacts on the receiving waters from WWTP effluent. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1127081 |
01/18/2024 |
Surface Water |
The Navy exceeded the Enterococcus permit limit of 104 MPN/100mL for a single sample at location RSW_04_Bottom with a result of 142 MPN/100mL. |
The Navy resampled this location on 29 January 2024. The sample result was 1 MPN/100mL; well below permit limits.
Per the utilities systems operator (USO) who collected samples that day, ocean conditions were choppy with big swells. Additionally, it was noted that there were approximately fifteen (15) seal pups swimming within the sampling locations. Samples were collected in the early morning from approximately 0615 to 0730 (duration 1.25 hours). Effluent sample results collected from the SCI WWTP on the same morning, were reviewed and found to be within permit parameters for total coliform. Sampling procedures were reassessed and discussed with USOs to help ensure future receiving water samples are not unrepresentatively influenced by factors such as weather and marine life, and updates were made to the contracted laboratory notification plan to accommodate for changes to planned sample analysis schedules. These changes to our procedures have been implemented, and receiving water and effluent sampling will continue to occur on the same day, when possible, to aid in analyzing any potential impacts on the receiving waters from WWTP effluent. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1127077 |
01/18/2024 |
Surface Water |
The Navy exceeded the Enterococcus permit limit of 104 MPN/100mL for a single sample at location RSW_05_Surface with a result of 206 MPN/100mL. |
The Navy resampled this location on 29 January 2024. The sample result was 4.1 MPN/100mL; well below permit limits.
Per the utilities systems operator (USO) who collected samples that day, ocean conditions were choppy with big swells. Additionally, it was noted that there were approximately fifteen (15) seal pups swimming within the sampling locations. Samples were collected in the early morning from approximately 0615 to 0730 (duration 1.25 hours). Effluent sample results collected from the SCI WWTP on the same morning, were reviewed and found to be within permit parameters for total coliform. Sampling procedures were reassessed and discussed with USOs to help ensure future receiving water samples are not unrepresentatively influenced by factors such as weather and marine life, and updates were made to the contracted laboratory notification plan to accommodate for changes to planned sample analysis schedules. These changes to our procedures have been implemented, and receiving water and effluent sampling will continue to occur on the same day, when possible, to aid in analyzing any potential impacts on the receiving waters from WWTP effluent. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1127082 |
01/18/2024 |
Surface Water |
The Navy exceeded the Enterococcus permit limit of 104 MPN/100mL for a single sample at location SBM_02_Surface with a result of 199 MPN/100mL.
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The Navy resampled this location on 29 January 2024. The sample result was 1 MPN/100mL; well below permit limits. Per the utilities systems operator (USO) who collected samples that day, ocean conditions were choppy with big swells. Additionally, it was noted that there were approximately fifteen (15) seal pups swimming within the sampling locations. Samples were collected in the early morning from approximately 0615 to 0730 (duration 1.25 hours). Effluent sample results collected from the SCI WWTP on the same morning, were reviewed and found to be within permit parameters for total coliform. Sampling procedures were reassessed and discussed with USOs to help ensure future receiving water samples are not unrepresentatively influenced by factors such as weather and marine life, and updates were made to the contracted laboratory notification plan to accommodate for changes to planned sample analysis schedules. These changes to our procedures have been implemented, and receiving water and effluent sampling will continue to occur on the same day, when possible, to aid in analyzing any potential impacts on the receiving waters from WWTP effluent.
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Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1127079 |
01/18/2024 |
Surface Water |
The Navy exceeded the Enterococcus permit limit of 104 MPN/100mL for a single sample at locations RSW_02 Surface, Middle, and Bottom depths with results of 1200 MPN/100mL, 135 MPN/100mL, and 130 MPN/100mL, respectively.
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The Navy resampled location RSW_02 Surface on 29 January 2024. The sample result was 1 MPN/100mL; well below permit limits. However, due to lab oversight, the remaining two locations were not resampled.
Per the utilities systems operator (USO) who collected samples that day, ocean conditions were choppy with big swells. Additionally, it was noted that there were approximately fifteen (15) seal pups swimming within the sampling locations. Samples were collected in the early morning from approximately 0615 to 0730 (duration 1.25 hours). Effluent sample results collected from the SCI WWTP on the same morning, were reviewed and found to be within permit parameters for total coliform. Sampling procedures were reassessed and discussed with USOs to help ensure future receiving water samples are not unrepresentatively influenced by factors such as weather and marine life, and updates were made to the contracted laboratory notification plan to accommodate for changes to planned sample analysis schedules. These changes to our procedures have been implemented, and receiving water and effluent sampling will continue to occur on the same day, when possible, to aid in analyzing any potential impacts on the receiving waters from WWTP effluent. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1127080 |
01/18/2024 |
Surface Water |
The Navy exceeded the Enterococcus permit limit of 104 MPN/100mL for a single sample at locations RSW_03_Surface and RSW_03_Bottom with results of 152 MPN/100mL and 178 MPN/100mL. |
The Navy resampled both locations on 29 January 2024. The sample results were 2 MPN/100mL and 1 MPN/100mL; well below permit limits.
Per the utilities systems operator (USO) who collected samples that day, ocean conditions were choppy with big swells. Additionally, it was noted that there were approximately fifteen (15) seal pups swimming within the sampling locations. Samples were collected in the early morning from approximately 0615 to 0730 (duration 1.25 hours). Effluent sample results collected from the SCI WWTP on the same morning, were reviewed and found to be within permit parameters for total coliform. Sampling procedures were reassessed and discussed with USOs to help ensure future receiving water samples are not unrepresentatively influenced by factors such as weather and marine life, and updates were made to the contracted laboratory notification plan to accommodate for changes to planned sample analysis schedules. These changes to our procedures have been implemented, and receiving water and effluent sampling will continue to occur on the same day, when possible, to aid in analyzing any potential impacts on the receiving waters from WWTP effluent. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1121841 |
07/11/2023 |
CAT1 |
Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 30 mg/L and reported value was 30.9 mg/L at EFF-001. |
The secondary WWTP was evaluated and no issues were identified. Effluent TSS concentrations for samples collected in August and September were both non-detect. Monthly sampling for TSS will continue in accordance with permit requirements. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1121842 |
07/11/2023 |
CAT1 |
Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Percent Removal Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 85 % and reported value was 78 % at EFF-001. |
The secondary WWTP was evaluated and no issues were identified. TSS removal rates for samples collected in August and September were both greater than 85%. Monthly sampling for TSS will continue in accordance with permit requirements. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1113304 |
11/14/2022 |
DMON |
Miscommunication between the Navy's contracted lab and the sub-Lab led to the cancellation of total and fecal coliform samples from the monitoring event. When resample was taken analyses was not included in the resample as the lab was unware the initial analyses were cancelled. |
The Navy will work with the contracted lab to ensure that communication between all parties is streamlined and future correspondence regarding samples is not miscommunicated. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1113305 |
11/14/2022 |
DMON |
Miscommunication between the Navy's contracted lab and the sub-Lab led to the cancellation of total and fecal coliform samples from the monitoring event. When resample was taken analyses was not included in the resample as the lab was unware the initial analyses were cancelled. |
The Navy will work with the contracted lab to ensure that communication between all parties is streamlined and future correspondence regarding samples is not miscommunicated. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1113306 |
11/14/2022 |
DMON |
Miscommunication between the Navy's contracted lab and the sub-Lab led to the cancellation of total and fecal coliform samples from the monitoring event. When resample was taken analyses was not included in the resample as the lab was unware the initial analyses were cancelled. |
The Navy will work with the contracted lab to ensure that communication between all parties is streamlined and future correspondence regarding samples is not miscommunicated. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1113307 |
10/17/2022 |
DMON |
pH field measurement was not collected/documented by the operator |
Navy personnel will provide refresher training to the operator to ensure that proper sampling and documentation procedures are being followed for each sampling event |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1110032 |
08/22/2022 |
OEV |
Enterococci Instantaneous Maximum limit is 2 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 2420 MPN/100 mL at RSW-003. |
sampling plan conducted in September provided insight that the cause of the exceedances is not coming from the treated effluent at the WWTP |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1110033 |
07/11/2022 |
OEV |
Enterococci Instantaneous Maximum limit is 2 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 435 MPN/100 mL at RSW-003. |
sampling plan in September provided insight that the cause of exceedance was not coming from the effluent but is likely due to natural causes and marine activity near the sampling location |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1107084 |
05/09/2022 |
CAT2 |
TCDD Equivalents Monthly Average limit is 0.53 pg/L and reported value was 0.543 pg/L at EFF-001. |
The Navy will continue to investigate the cause of these exceedances. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1107085 |
05/05/2022 |
OEV |
Enterococci Single Sample Maximum limit is 104 CFU/100 mL and reported value was 2420 CFU/100 mL at RSW-001. |
The Navy will continue to investigate a potential natural source for the enterococcus exceedances as they occur. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1100614 |
12/06/2021 |
CAT2 |
TCDD Equivalents 30-Day Average limit is 0.53 pg/L and reported value was 3.358 pg/L at EFF-001. |
The Navy will continue to investigate the potential causes for this exceedance. The results retuned back to compliance in January |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1100615 |
10/04/2021 |
OEV |
Enterococci Single Sample Maximum limit is 104 MPN/100 mL and reported value was 105 MPN/100 mL at RSW-005. |
Bacteriological levels returned to normal levels during the November and December sampling events at all receiving water sampling stations. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1093214 |
05/03/2021 |
CAT2 |
Chlorine, Total Residual Daily Maximum limit is 0.021 lb/day and reported value was 0.83 lb/day at EFF-001. |
Wastewater program manager is providing remedial training to all operators on the importance of sampling a the correct location.
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Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1093209 |
05/03/2021 |
CAT2 |
Chlorine, Total Residual Daily Maximum limit is 0.1 mg/L and reported value was 8.70 mg/L at EFF-001. |
Wastewater program manager is providing remedial training to all operators on the importance of sampling a the correct location.
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Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1093211 |
05/03/2021 |
CAT2 |
Chlorine, Total Residual Instantaneous Maximum limit is 8.20 mg/L and reported value was 9.20 mg/L at EFF-001. |
Wastewater program manager is providing remedial training to all operators on the importance of sampling a the correct location.
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Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1093213 |
05/03/2021 |
CAT2 |
Chlorine, Total Residual Monthly Average limit is 0.06 lb/day and reported value was 0.83 lb/day at EFF-001. |
Wastewater program manager is providing remedial training to all operators on the importance of sampling a the correct location.
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Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1093212 |
05/03/2021 |
CAT2 |
Chlorine, Total Residual Monthly Average limit is 0.274 mg/L and reported value was 8.70 mg/L at EFF-001. |
Wastewater program manager is providing remedial training to all operators on the importance of sampling a the correct location.
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Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1093208 |
04/05/2021 |
CAT2 |
Chlorine, Total Residual Daily Maximum limit is 0.021 lb/day and reported value was 0.79 lb/day at EFF-001. |
Wastewater program manager is providing remedial training to all operators on the importance of sampling a the correct location.
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Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1093210 |
04/05/2021 |
CAT2 |
Chlorine, Total Residual Daily Maximum limit is 0.1 mg/L and reported value was 6.30 mg/L at EFF-001. |
Wastewater program manager is providing remedial training to all operators on the importance of sampling a the correct location.
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Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1093207 |
04/05/2021 |
CAT2 |
Chlorine, Total Residual Monthly Average limit is 0.06 lb/day and reported value was 0.79 lb/day at EFF-001. |
Wastewater program manager is providing remedial training to all operators on the importance of sampling a the correct location.
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Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1093215 |
04/05/2021 |
CAT2 |
Chlorine, Total Residual Monthly Average limit is 0.274 mg/L and reported value was 6.30 mg/L at EFF-001. |
Wastewater program manager is providing remedial training to all operators on the importance of sampling a the correct location.
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Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1089920 |
02/28/2021 |
CAT2 |
Chlorine, Total Residual Monthly Average limit is 0.06 lb/day and reported value was 1.25 lb/day at EFF-001. |
Supervisory wastewater treatment operator instructed all licensed operators to verify sample location prior to collection of samples and to verify sample location if chlorine is detected and retake the sample. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1089919 |
02/28/2021 |
CAT2 |
Chlorine, Total Residual Monthly Average limit is 0.274 mg/L and reported value was 6.10 mg/L at EFF-001. |
Supervisory wastewater treatment operator instructed all licensed operators to verify sample location prior to collection of samples and to verify sample location if chlorine is detected and retake the sample. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1089922 |
02/08/2021 |
CAT2 |
Chlorine, Free Available Daily Maximum limit is 0.10 % and reported value was 6.10 % at EFF-001. *** Dismissed:Duplicates |
Supervisory wastewater treatment operator instructed all licensed operators to verify sample location prior to collection of samples and to verify sample location if chlorine is detected and retake the sample. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1089918 |
02/08/2021 |
CAT2 |
Chlorine, Total Residual Daily Maximum limit is 0.021 lb/day and reported value was 1.25 lb/day at EFF-001. |
Supervisory wastewater treatment operator instructed all licensed operators to verify sample location prior to collection of samples and to verify sample location if chlorine is detected and retake the sample. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1089917 |
02/08/2021 |
CAT2 |
Chlorine, Total Residual Daily Maximum limit is 0.1 mg/L and reported value was 6.10 mg/L at EFF-001. |
Supervisory wastewater treatment operator instructed all licensed operators to verify sample location prior to collection of samples and to verify sample location if chlorine is detected and retake the sample. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1089924 |
02/08/2021 |
CAT2 |
Chlorine, Total Residual Daily Maximum limit is 0.10 % and reported value was 6.40 % at EFF-001. *** Dismissed:Duplicates |
Supervisory wastewater treatment operator instructed all licensed operators to verify sample location prior to collection of samples and to verify sample location if chlorine is detected and retake the sample. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1089923 |
02/08/2021 |
CAT2 |
Chlorine, Total Residual Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 0.274 % and reported value was 6.10 % at EFF-001. *** Dismissed:Duplicates |
Supervisory wastewater treatment operator instructed all licensed operators to verify sample location prior to collection of samples and to verify sample location if chlorine is detected and retake the sample. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1085848 |
12/07/2020 |
CAT1 |
BOD5 @ 20 Deg. C, Percent Removal Percent Reduction limit is 85 % and reported value was 83 % at EFF-001. |
this issue is expected to be alleviated once the tertiary treatment plant construction is completed |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1081340 |
08/04/2020 |
CAT2 |
TCDD Equivalents 30-Day Average limit is 0.53 pg/L and reported value was 1.444 pg/L at EFF-001. |
The Navy has worked with tenants on SCI to minimize bonfires. When bonfires are permitted at SCI are relatively small in size, comparable to a campfire, and infrequent. Additionally, the Navy is working with EPA Region IX on a Federal Facilities Compliance Agreement to support the Navy complying with all permit conditions by 30 September 2021. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1081341 |
08/03/2020 |
OEV |
pH Instantaneous Minimum limit is 6.0 SU and reported value was 4.87 SU at EFF-001. |
Treatment plant operators were given refresher training on 9/30/2020 regarding wastewater sampling and permit limitations for pH and implemented practices to maintain pH levels within the permit limits. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1081342 |
07/07/2020 |
OEV |
pH Instantaneous Minimum limit is 6.0 SU and reported value was 5.85 SU at EFF-001. |
Treatment plant operators were given refresher training on 9/30/2020 regarding wastewater sampling and permit limitations for pH and implemented practices to maintain pH levels within the permit limits. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1078008 |
05/31/2020 |
CAT2 |
Chlorine, Total Residual Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 0.06 lb/day and reported value was 0.962 lb/day at EFF-001. |
The sampling and documentation protocols have been reviewed with the operator to confirm understanding. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1078005 |
05/31/2020 |
CAT2 |
Chlorine, Total Residual Monthly Average (Mean) limit is 0.274 mg/L and reported value was 7.62 mg/L at EFF-001. |
The sampling and documentation protocols have been reviewed with the operator to confirm understanding. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1078006 |
05/04/2020 |
CAT2 |
Chlorine, Total Residual Daily Maximum limit is 0.021 lb/day and reported value was 0.962 lb/day at EFF-001. |
The sampling and documentation protocols have been reviewed with the operator to confirm understanding. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1078009 |
05/04/2020 |
CAT2 |
Chlorine, Total Residual Daily Maximum limit is 0.1 mg/L and reported value was 7.62 mg/L at EFF-001. |
The sampling and documentation protocols have been reviewed with the operator to confirm understanding. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1078007 |
04/13/2020 |
DMON |
The April dissolved oxygen measurement was not performed due to lack of personnel training. In the absence of the measurement on the effluent sample, the operational process dissolved oxygen measurement for the same date was reported. |
Additional training was provided to the plant operators. The dissolved oxygen measurements were executed for May and June. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1074267 |
03/02/2020 |
Deficient Reporting |
03/02/20 RSW Dissolved Oxygen not analyzed |
No sample was taken to measure against natural occurring dissolved oxygen. Plant operation staff to be trained and directed to take samples for future monitoring requirements. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1074263 |
02/03/2020 |
OEV |
pH Daily Minimum limit is 6.0 SU and reported value was 4.72 SU at EFF-001. |
Treatment Plant Operators to be trained on permit limitations for pH and implement practices to maintain pH levels within permit levels. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1074265 |
02/02/2020 |
Deficient Reporting |
02/02/20 RSW Dissolved Oxygen not analyzed |
No sample was taken to measure against natural occurring dissolved oxygen. Plant operation staff to be trained and directed to take samples for future monitoring requirements. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1088575 |
01/31/2020 |
DMON |
In January, effluent bacteriological analyses not conducted because sample bottles were overlooked and not sent to lab. |
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Violation |
B |
Report |
| 1074264 |
01/06/2020 |
Deficient Reporting |
01/06/20 RSW Dissolved Oxygen not analyzed |
No sample was taken to measure against natural occurring dissolved oxygen. Plant operation staff to be trained and directed to take samples for future monitoring requirements. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1074266 |
01/06/2020 |
OEV |
pH Daily Minimum limit is 6.0 SU and reported value was 5.82 SU at EFF-001. |
Treatment Plant Operators to be trained on permit limitations for pH and implement practices to maintain pH levels within permit levels. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1066736 |
09/16/2019 |
OEV |
pH Instantaneous Minimum limit is 6.0 SU and reported value was 5.9 SU at EFF-001. |
A new WWTP has been constructed and is scheduled to be operational next year. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1066735 |
08/19/2019 |
OEV |
pH Instantaneous Minimum limit is 6.0 SU and reported value was 5.74 SU at EFF-001. |
A new WWTP has been constructed and is scheduled to be operational next year. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1066733 |
08/19/2019 |
CAT2 |
TCDD Equivalents Monthly Average limit is 0.53 pg/L and reported value was 1.733 pg/L at EFF-001. |
The Navy is working with the tenants on SCI to minimize and/or eliminate these bonfires. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
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