Violation ID |
Occurrence Date |
Violation Type |
Violation Description(-) |
Violation Status |
Priority |
Source |
Facility Name |
Violated Reg. Meas. ID |
Violated Reg. Meas. Order No. |
Linked to Enf. |
1141562 |
03/14/2025 |
Order Conditions |
Lack of groundwater separation from waste. COCs exceed CLs developed for groundwater. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Former Geothermal Inc. Facility |
436138 |
R5-2019-0076 |
N |
1128593 |
03/15/2023 |
Late Report |
On 23 December 2022, the Central Valley Water Board issued a Water Code 13267 Order (13267 Order, enclosed) to the Dischargers. The 13267 Order stated that there is no approved Title 22 Engineering Report for the reuse of recycled water to the COGC and required the Dischargers to develop and submit a Title 22 Engineering Report compliant with all applicable requirements of Title 22 no later than 15 March 2023. The submittal is now 455 days late. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Amador County Regional Outfall |
141187 |
R5-1993-0240 |
N |
1128587 |
05/28/2024 |
Deficient Reporting |
The most recent monitoring report where solids were applied to fields and the 2023 Annual Report did not include all information required by General Order Discharge Specifications B.3 and B.5. Law/Code/Order: General Order Requirements B.3 and B.5, MRP Requirements A.4 and B.2. |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
Emigh Souza Ranch |
371757 |
2004-0012-DWQ |
Y |
1128526 |
02/01/2024 |
Deficient Reporting |
The most recent monitoring report where solids were applied to fields and the 2023 Annual Report did not include all information required by General Order Discharge Specifications B.3 and B.5. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Emigh Ltd Farms (SO-4) |
194595 |
2004-0012-DWQ |
N |
1128523 |
02/01/2024 |
Deficient Reporting |
The most recent monitoring report where solids were applied to fields and the 2023 Annual Report did not include all information required by Monitoring Report Requirements A.4 and B.2. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Emigh Souza Ranch |
374354 |
R5-2009-0848 |
N |
1126482 |
04/05/2024 |
Order Conditions |
Exceeded BOC pond limitation of 90 mg/l. may 2022: 91 mg/l in pond 1 |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
Oak Lane Mobile Village |
429749 |
2014-0153-DWQ |
N |
1126481 |
04/05/2024 |
Order Conditions |
Exceeded BOC pond limitation of 90 mg/l. mar 2022: 100 mg/l in pond 1 |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
Oak Lane Mobile Village |
429749 |
2014-0153-DWQ |
N |
1126480 |
04/05/2024 |
Order Conditions |
Exceeded BOC pond limitation of 90 mg/l. oct 2022: 114 mg/l in pond 2 |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
Oak Lane Mobile Village |
429749 |
2014-0153-DWQ |
N |
1126479 |
04/05/2024 |
Order Conditions |
Exceeded BOC pond limitation of 90 mg/l. feb 2022:96 mg/l in pond 2 |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
Oak Lane Mobile Village |
429749 |
2014-0153-DWQ |
N |
1126478 |
04/05/2024 |
Order Conditions |
Exceeded BOC pond limitation of 90 mg/l. Aug 2023:116 mg/l in pond 2 |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
Oak Lane Mobile Village |
429749 |
2014-0153-DWQ |
N |
1126477 |
04/05/2024 |
Order Conditions |
Cattails and duckweed in western pond. |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
Oak Lane Mobile Village |
429749 |
2014-0153-DWQ |
N |
1126476 |
04/25/2024 |
Order Conditions |
Nuisance odors perceivable beyond the property line of the wastewater treatment facility. |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
Oak Lane Mobile Village |
429749 |
2014-0153-DWQ |
N |
1126475 |
04/05/2024 |
Order Conditions |
Aerator in one pond was non operational. |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
Oak Lane Mobile Village |
429749 |
2014-0153-DWQ |
N |
1126474 |
04/05/2024 |
Order Conditions |
Nuisance odors perceivable beyond the property line of the wastewater treatment facility. |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
Oak Lane Mobile Village |
429749 |
2014-0153-DWQ |
N |
1119177 |
07/19/2023 |
Unauthorized Discharge |
Discharge to new septic tank/leachfield prior to submitting a ROWD. Discharger was told numerous times between 2020 and July 2023 that a ROWD needed to be submitted and a updated NOA issued or WDR adopted to regulate the system prior to discharge. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Calaveras Cnty Fairgrounds (aka Frogtown) |
368730 |
97-010-DWQ |
N |
1118914 |
12/31/2022 |
Late Report |
Processed and discharged on site more than 100,000 gallons of winery wastewater in 2022 |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Perry Creek Winery |
448885 |
R5-2020-0002 |
N |
1118913 |
02/01/2023 |
Late Report |
No 2022 annual report was received |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Perry Creek Winery |
448885 |
R5-2020-0002 |
N |
1114510 |
02/06/2023 |
Late Report |
Techncial Report required by 8 July 2022 submitted 123 days late. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Perry Creek Winery |
448885 |
R5-2020-0002 |
N |
1112188 |
01/09/2023 |
Unauthorized Discharge |
On 9 January 2023 Board staff received an OES report (attached) filed by a third party stating that a pump was being used during the night to pump wastewater from the facility?s ponds into the creek. Board staff also received video evidence of the pump. Board staff performed a site inspection in response later that day. At the time of the inspection Board staff observed the pump located on the berm of the treatment ponds adjacent to the creek. The intake hose was in Pond 2 and the discharge hose was in Pond 1. However, there was evidence that the discharge hose had been laying on the grass between the pump and the creek, and cinder blocks to hold the end of the hose were in the creek bed consistent with the photos provided in the complaint (see attached photo log). The onsite managers stated that El Dorado County Environmental Health (County) had been to the Facility earlier that day. They said at that time the pump?s intake hose had been in Pond 2 and the discharge hose had been running down the side of the berm into the creek. The County had asked that the discharge hose be removed from the creek, and the onsite managers had complied. Based on the video evidence provided to Board staff, the onsite manager?s statement, and Board staff?s observations, the pump has caused or threatens to cause a violation of the following WDR requirements: Discharge Specification B.3: ?The discharge shall remain within the designated disposal area at all times.? |
Violation |
None |
Complaint |
Cold Springs Mobile Manor |
139957 |
87-214 |
N |
1112187 |
01/09/2023 |
Unauthorized Discharge |
On 9 January 2023 Board staff received an OES report (attached) filed by a third party stating that a pump was being used during the night to pump wastewater from the facility?s ponds into the creek. Board staff also received video evidence of the pump. Board staff performed a site inspection in response later that day. At the time of the inspection Board staff observed the pump located on the berm of the treatment ponds adjacent to the creek. The intake hose was in Pond 2 and the discharge hose was in Pond 1. However, there was evidence that the discharge hose had been laying on the grass between the pump and the creek, and cinder blocks to hold the end of the hose were in the creek bed consistent with the photos provided in the complaint (see attached photo log). The onsite managers stated that El Dorado County Environmental Health (County) had been to the Facility earlier that day. They said at that time the pump?s intake hose had been in Pond 2 and the discharge hose had been running down the side of the berm into the creek. The County had asked that the discharge hose be removed from the creek, and the onsite managers had complied. Based on the video evidence provided to Board staff, the onsite manager?s statement, and Board staff?s observations, the pump has caused or threatens to cause a violation of the following WDR requirements: Discharge Specification B.2: ?The discharge shall not cause degradation of any water supply.? |
Violation |
None |
Complaint |
Cold Springs Mobile Manor |
139957 |
87-214 |
N |
1112186 |
01/09/2023 |
Unauthorized Discharge |
On 9 January 2023 Board staff received an OES report (attached) filed by a third party stating that a pump was being used during the night to pump wastewater from the facility?s ponds into the creek. Board staff also received video evidence of the pump. Board staff performed a site inspection in response later that day. At the time of the inspection Board staff observed the pump located on the berm of the treatment ponds adjacent to the creek. The intake hose was in Pond 2 and the discharge hose was in Pond 1. However, there was evidence that the discharge hose had been laying on the grass between the pump and the creek, and cinder blocks to hold the end of the hose were in the creek bed consistent with the photos provided in the complaint (see attached photo log). The onsite managers stated that El Dorado County Environmental Health (County) had been to the Facility earlier that day. They said at that time the pump?s intake hose had been in Pond 2 and the discharge hose had been running down the side of the berm into the creek. The County had asked that the discharge hose be removed from the creek, and the onsite managers had complied. Based on the video evidence provided to Board staff, the onsite manager?s statement, and Board staff?s observations, the pump has caused or threatens to cause a violation of the following WDR requirements: Discharge Prohibition A.2: ?The by-pass or overflow of untreated or partially treated waste is prohibited.? |
Violation |
None |
Complaint |
Cold Springs Mobile Manor |
139957 |
87-214 |
N |
1112185 |
01/09/2023 |
Unauthorized Discharge |
On 9 January 2023 Board staff received an OES report (attached) filed by a third party stating that a pump was being used during the night to pump wastewater from the facility?s ponds into the creek. Board staff also received video evidence of the pump. Board staff performed a site inspection in response later that day. At the time of the inspection Board staff observed the pump located on the berm of the treatment ponds adjacent to the creek. The intake hose was in Pond 2 and the discharge hose was in Pond 1. However, there was evidence that the discharge hose had been laying on the grass between the pump and the creek, and cinder blocks to hold the end of the hose were in the creek bed consistent with the photos provided in the complaint (see attached photo log). The onsite managers stated that El Dorado County Environmental Health (County) had been to the Facility earlier that day. They said at that time the pump?s intake hose had been in Pond 2 and the discharge hose had been running down the side of the berm into the creek. The County had asked that the discharge hose be removed from the creek, and the onsite managers had complied. Based on the video evidence provided to Board staff, the onsite manager?s statement, and Board staff?s observations, the pump has caused or threatens to cause a violation of the following WDR requirements: Discharge Prohibition A.1: ?The direct discharge of wastes to surface waters or surface water drainage courses is prohibited.? |
Violation |
None |
Complaint |
Cold Springs Mobile Manor |
139957 |
87-214 |
N |
1112174 |
01/11/2023 |
Unauthorized Discharge |
Regional Board staff reached out to the Perry Creek Winery but received no response. In an effort to confirm the alleged violations, Regional Board Staff assigned to that area contacted owners of the adjacent properties and was granted permission to perform inspections of the impacted drainage from their respective properties. The inspection confirmed that the Discharger had been illegally discharging winery process wastewater and solids into the drainage. Board staff observed red/purple water in the drainage despite significant flow from recent rainfall, as well as the smell of wine, rotting lees and yeast. Based on visual and olfactory observations of staining and rotting fruit residues and photo and video evidence provided, Regional Board staff determined that the waste discharged into the drainage has created a threat to waters of the State and possibly waters of the US. |
Violation |
None |
Complaint |
Perry Creek Winery |
448885 |
R5-2020-0002 |
N |
1112173 |
01/11/2023 |
Unauthorized Discharge |
Regional Board staff reached out to the Perry Creek Winery but received no response. In an effort to confirm the alleged violations, Regional Board Staff assigned to that area contacted owners of the adjacent properties and was granted permission to perform inspections of the impacted drainage from their respective properties. The inspection confirmed that the Discharger had been illegally discharging winery process wastewater and solids into the drainage. Board staff observed red/purple water in the drainage despite significant flow from recent rainfall, as well as the smell of wine, rotting lees and yeast. Based on visual and olfactory observations of staining and rotting fruit residues and photo and video evidence provided, Regional Board staff determined that the waste discharged into the drainage has created a threat to waters of the State and possibly waters of the US. |
Violation |
None |
Complaint |
Perry Creek Winery |
448885 |
R5-2020-0002 |
N |
1112172 |
01/11/2023 |
Unauthorized Discharge |
Regional Board staff reached out to the Perry Creek Winery but received no response. In an effort to confirm the alleged violations, Regional Board Staff assigned to that area contacted owners of the adjacent properties and was granted permission to perform inspections of the impacted drainage from their respective properties. The inspection confirmed that the Discharger had been illegally discharging winery process wastewater and solids into the drainage. Board staff observed red/purple water in the drainage despite significant flow from recent rainfall, as well as the smell of wine, rotting lees and yeast. Based on visual and olfactory observations of staining and rotting fruit residues and photo and video evidence provided, Regional Board staff determined that the waste discharged into the drainage has created a threat to waters of the State and possibly waters of the US. |
Violation |
None |
Complaint |
Perry Creek Winery |
448885 |
R5-2020-0002 |
N |
1112171 |
01/11/2023 |
Unauthorized Discharge |
Regional Board staff reached out to the Perry Creek Winery but received no response. In an effort to confirm the alleged violations, Regional Board Staff assigned to that area contacted owners of the adjacent properties and was granted permission to perform inspections of the impacted drainage from their respective properties. The inspection confirmed that the Discharger had been illegally discharging winery process wastewater and solids into the drainage. Board staff observed red/purple water in the drainage despite significant flow from recent rainfall, as well as the smell of wine, rotting lees and yeast. Based on visual and olfactory observations of staining and rotting fruit residues and photo and video evidence provided, Regional Board staff determined that the waste discharged into the drainage has created a threat to waters of the State and possibly waters of the US. |
Violation |
None |
Complaint |
Perry Creek Winery |
448885 |
R5-2020-0002 |
N |
1106653 |
07/22/2022 |
Unauthorized Discharge |
On 23 July 2022 Board staff received a Spill Report #22-4181 from the Office of Emergency Services (OES) describing a spill that occurred between the hours of 6 PM Friday 22 July 2022 and 6 AM Saturday 23 July 2022. CDCR staff submitted a Spill Notification Report on 25 July 2022 with further details, pictures, and a map of the spill. CDCR staff stated in that report that a power failure/surge tripped the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to enter alarm mode and then fail to reset. This caused the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to crash, halting operation of the wastewater treatment plant. However as wastewater continued to flow into the plant causing the effluent basin to fill, eventually tripping a secondary high level alarm. Although the alarm called out it was not relayed to an operator by the Main Control group so the issue was not discovered until an operator arrived onsite following morning. CDCR reports that the effluent basin was spilling for 12 consecutive hour. Using historical SCADA data for the time frame of 6 PM to 6 AM from the prior 5 days the CDCR operator estimated 160,830 gallons was released. This is value does not include any discharges of stormwater or comingled stormwater from the stormwater collection system of the Old Prison facility, which are currently being addressed through other enforcement actions. Because the treatment plant was no operating during this time and the volume exceeds that of the chlorine contact channel the discharged water consisted of partially treated wastewater. No samples were collected. The spill overtopped the effluent basin, flowed approximately 120 feet east to a culvert which leads under the road to a surface water drainage course that leads to Mule Creek. This is release of treated and partially treated wastewater is a violation of the WDRs. Relevant WDR Discharge Prohibitions and Discharge Specifications are cited below. On the morning of 23 July when the spill was discovered CDCR staff used a trailer mounted vacuum excavator to recover 8,500 gallons from the drainage. The operator provided a map showing the path and location of the spill as well as pictures prior to and after the cleanup effort in the Spill Notification Report. That map and the pictures are attached. All pictures were taken from the location designated as ?End of Spill? on the map. The Discharger states in the Spill Notification Report that CDCR intends to implement training procedures for their Main Control group to ensure the proper staff are notified when wastewater treatment and conveyance related alarms are triggered. |
Violation |
None |
Report |
CDCR - Mule Creek State Prison WWTP |
368766 |
R5-2015-0129 |
N |
1103175 |
03/31/2022 |
Unauthorized Discharge |
On 22 February 2022, in response to a complaint about an ongoing illegal discharge at the facility, Regional Board staff conducted an inspection at Perry Creek Winery (hereafter Discharger) and the surrounding area. At the time of the inspection the Discharger did not have WDRs permitting them to discharge waste to surface water, groundwater, or land. The inspection confirmed that the Discharger had illegally discharged winery process wastewater and solids into a drainage on the property. This is based on visual observations of staining and rotting fruit residues and discussion with winery staff (see attached Inspection Report). Regional Board staff concludes that winery waste had been discharged into the unnamed drainage on their property and has created a threat to waters of the State and possibly waters of the US. |
Violation |
None |
Inspection |
Perry Creek Winery |
446896 |
None |
N |
1096000 |
06/01/2021 |
Unauthorized Discharge |
Biosolids were applied at least in summer of 2021 prior to NOA issuance, LEA provided inspection reports |
Violation |
None |
Report |
Mayhood Ranch |
440147 |
2004-0012-DWQ |
N |
1089914 |
05/13/2021 |
Deficient Monitoring |
The Discharger submits multiple reports each month, with each report being prepared by a different responsible party and covering different requirements of the MRP. These include the March 2021 report typically submitted by Perc Water Corporation, the current contract operator. |
Violation |
N |
Report |
Amador County Regional Outfall |
141187 |
R5-1993-0240 |
N |
1089913 |
05/13/2021 |
Deficient Monitoring |
The Discharger submits multiple reports each month, with each report being prepared by a different responsible party and covering different requirements of the MRP. These include the February 2021 report typically submitted by Perc Water Corporation, the current contract operator. |
Violation |
N |
Report |
Amador County Regional Outfall |
141187 |
R5-1993-0240 |
N |
1089912 |
05/13/2021 |
Deficient Monitoring |
The Discharger submits multiple reports each month, with each report being prepared by a different responsible party and covering different requirements of the MRP. These include the November 2020 report typically submitted by Perc Water Corporation, the current contract operator. |
Violation |
N |
Report |
Amador County Regional Outfall |
141187 |
R5-1993-0240 |
N |
1089911 |
05/13/2021 |
Deficient Monitoring |
it does not appear that any of the monitoring required under the Castle Oaks Golf Course Disposal Field Monitoring section of the MRP. This is a violation of the WDRs. |
Violation |
N |
Report |
Amador County Regional Outfall |
141187 |
R5-1993-0240 |
N |
1087765 |
03/18/2021 |
Late Report |
Report not submitted, November 2020 |
Violation |
N |
Report |
CDCR - Mule Creek State Prison WWTP |
368766 |
R5-2015-0129 |
N |
1087764 |
03/18/2021 |
Late Report |
Report not submitted, 2020 AMR |
Violation |
N |
Report |
CDCR - Mule Creek State Prison WWTP |
368766 |
R5-2015-0129 |
N |
1087763 |
03/18/2021 |
Late Report |
Report not submitted, Q4 2020 |
Violation |
N |
Report |
CDCR - Mule Creek State Prison WWTP |
368766 |
R5-2015-0129 |
N |
1087762 |
03/18/2021 |
Late Report |
Report not submitted, Q3 2020 |
Violation |
N |
Report |
CDCR - Mule Creek State Prison WWTP |
368766 |
R5-2015-0129 |
N |
1087761 |
03/18/2021 |
Late Report |
Report not submitted, Q2 2020 |
Violation |
N |
Report |
CDCR - Mule Creek State Prison WWTP |
368766 |
R5-2015-0129 |
N |
1087760 |
03/18/2021 |
Late Report |
Report late, 2019 AMR |
Violation |
N |
Report |
CDCR - Mule Creek State Prison WWTP |
368766 |
R5-2015-0129 |
N |
1087759 |
03/18/2021 |
Late Report |
Report not submitted, Q4 2019 |
Violation |
N |
Report |
CDCR - Mule Creek State Prison WWTP |
368766 |
R5-2015-0129 |
N |
1087758 |
03/18/2021 |
Late Report |
Report not submitted, Q3 2019 |
Violation |
N |
Report |
CDCR - Mule Creek State Prison WWTP |
368766 |
R5-2015-0129 |
N |
1080446 |
10/20/2020 |
Deficient Reporting |
¿ Reported influent flows appear to possibly include errors. In several cases the exact same flow in gallons per day is reported for multiple months in a row. Also, some dry weather flows, such as July 2020, are over 40% higher than average wet weather flows. |
Violation |
N |
Report |
Cold Springs Mobile Manor |
139957 |
87-214 |
N |
1080445 |
10/20/2020 |
Deficient Reporting |
¿ Effluent water samples are not being collected or reported at the required frequency. TDS, nitrate, and BOD, electrical conductivity, and total nitrogen are required to monitored monthly. TDS and chloride are also required to be sampled semi annually. However, it does not appear that an effluent sample has been collected since April of 2019. This is a violation of the WDRs. |
Violation |
N |
Report |
Cold Springs Mobile Manor |
139957 |
87-214 |
N |
1080444 |
10/20/2020 |
Deficient Reporting |
¿ Surface water samples are not being collected or reported at the required frequency. TDS, nitrate, and chloride are required to monitored monthly. However, only 3 surface water samples have been reported in the last 12 month. This is a violation of the WDRs. |
Violation |
N |
Report |
Cold Springs Mobile Manor |
139957 |
87-214 |
N |
1080443 |
10/20/2020 |
Deficient Reporting |
Not included in AMR: ¿ Item B.7 of the MRP requires ¿A discussion of long range planning by the Discharger relative to expanding or abandoning the existing facility, community growth and wastewater flows versus facility capacity, and inflow/infiltration projections as a function of rainfall.¿ |
Violation |
N |
Report |
Cold Springs Mobile Manor |
139957 |
87-214 |
N |
1078616 |
06/30/2020 |
CAT1 |
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (5-day @ 20 Deg. C) Daily Maximum limit is 80 mg/L and reported value was 220 mg/L. |
Violation |
N |
Report |
Angels Camp RV Resort |
141995 |
92-011 |
N |
1075710 |
04/29/2020 |
Order Conditions |
On April 29, 2020, a 36-inch diameter bucket auger drill rig was drilling through refuse to install a LFG well in DM-7.2. The well was drilled to a depth of approximately 22 feet deeper than planned, resulting in the penetration of the bucket auger through the liner system. To temporarily seal the liner system, the bottom of the borehole was filled with bentonite grout that was mixed and hydrated prior to placement in the hole. The bentonite grout was placed to approximately 1 foot above the top of the operations layer (i.e., bottom of refuse) on same day. In addition, the location of the boring at the top of the refused was surveyed. |
Violation |
N |
Report |
Recology Hay Road:Class II Landfill/Waste Pile/Land Treatment Unit, Class III LF |
407581 |
R5-2016-0056 |
N |
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