NPDES CA0047996 · Clean Water Act
CARMEL AREA WWTP, Monterey County, CA: NPDES CA0047996 discharge permit, effluent exceedances, inspections, penalties
CARMEL AREA WWTP, Monterey County, California: Individual permit CA0047996, held by CARMEL AREA WWD & PEBBLE BEACH; Publicly owned treatment works; Administratively continued; issued March 20, 2008, term to April 30, 2013; discharges to PACIFIC OCEAN AT CARMEL BAY.
- Solids, total suspended: 7 limits, 27 violations of any kind, 16 effluent exceedances, latest October 31, 2025, largest 107% over the limit.
- Chlorine, total residual: 5 limits, 17 violations of any kind, 9 effluent exceedances, latest October 31, 2024, largest 917% over the limit.
- Tributyltin: 2 limits, 7 violations of any kind, 3 effluent exceedances, latest March 31, 2026, largest 5,371% over the limit.
- Hexachlorobenzene: 2 limits, 7 violations of any kind, 3 effluent exceedances, latest March 31, 2026, largest 1,856% over the limit.
- Solids, settleable: 3 limits, 6 violations of any kind, 3 effluent exceedances, latest October 31, 2017, largest 133% over the limit.
- Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]: 5 limits, 14 violations of any kind, 2 effluent exceedances, latest November 30, 2024, largest 1,614% over the limit.
- Benzidine: 2 limits, 6 violations of any kind, 2 effluent exceedances, latest March 31, 2026, largest 11,848% over the limit.
- Polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs]: 2 limits, 6 violations of any kind, 2 effluent exceedances, latest March 31, 2026, largest 10,711% over the limit.
- DDT/DDD/DDE, sum of p,p' & o,p' isomers: 2 limits, 4 violations of any kind, 2 effluent exceedances, latest January 31, 2020, largest 131% over the limit.
- TU Static 72Hr Chronic Strongyl. purpuratus: 0 limits, 4 violations of any kind, 2 effluent exceedances, latest September 30, 2020, largest 297% over the limit.
- BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C: 7 limits, 12 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest May 31, 2009, largest 51% over the limit.
- N-Nitrosodi-N-propylamine: 2 limits, 5 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest September 30, 2015, largest 509% over the limit.
- Aldrin: 2 limits, 5 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest September 30, 2025, largest 41,050% over the limit.
- Chlordane [tech mix. and metabolites]: 2 limits, 5 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest March 31, 2026, largest 1,686% over the limit.
- Toxaphene: 2 limits, 5 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest March 31, 2026, largest 880% over the limit.
- pH: 2 limits, 3 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest October 31, 2019.
- Coliform, total general: 2 limits, 3 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest July 31, 2016, largest 99,999% over the limit.
- Arsenic, total recoverable: 5 limits, 11 violations of any kind.
- Hexachlorocyclohexane, total: 5 limits, 11 violations of any kind.
- Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr]: 5 limits, 10 violations of any kind.
- Silver total recoverable: 5 limits, 10 violations of any kind.
- Cadmium, total recoverable: 5 limits, 10 violations of any kind.
- Lead, total recoverable: 5 limits, 10 violations of any kind.
- Endosulfan, total: 5 limits, 10 violations of any kind.
- Endrin: 5 limits, 10 violations of any kind.
- Mercury, total recoverable: 5 limits, 10 violations of any kind.
- Phenols, chlorinated: 5 limits, 10 violations of any kind.
- Phenolic compounds, unchlorinated: 5 limits, 10 violations of any kind.
- Cyanide, total [as CN]: 5 limits, 9 violations of any kind.
- Selenium, total recoverable: 5 limits, 9 violations of any kind.
- Nickel, total recoverable: 5 limits, 9 violations of any kind.
- 2-Methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol: 3 limits, 8 violations of any kind.
- Methylene chloride: 3 limits, 8 violations of any kind.
- 1,4-Dichlorobenzene: 3 limits, 8 violations of any kind.
- 1,3-Dichloropropene: 3 limits, 8 violations of any kind.
- Oil and grease: 5 limits, 6 violations of any kind.
- Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant: 4 limits, 6 violations of any kind.
- Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons [PAHs]: 2 limits, 5 violations of any kind.
- Thallium, total recoverable: 2 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- Beryllium, total recoverable [as Be]: 2 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- Antimony, total recoverable: 2 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- Carbon tetrachloride: 2 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- 1,2-Dichloroethane: 2 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- Chloroform: 2 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- Toluene: 2 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- Benzene: 2 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- Acrolein: 2 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- Acrylonitrile: 2 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- Bis[2-chloroethyl] ether: 2 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- Bis[2-chloroethoxy]methane: 2 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- Bis[2-chloroisopropyl] ether: 2 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- Chlorobenzene: 2 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- Diethyl phthalate: 2 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- Dimethyl phthalate: 2 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- 1,2-Diphenylhydrazine: 2 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- Ethylbenzene: 2 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- Fluoranthene: 2 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- Hexachlorocyclopentadiene: 2 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- Hexachlorobutadiene: 2 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- Hexachloroethane: 2 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
California holds 123 Publicly owned treatment works coverages of this permit type in EPA’s file; 27 were issued before CA0047996.
Coverages issued nearest CA0047996
- 2007-09-19: MCCABE USD MUNICIPAL WWTP, El Centro: CA0104281, held by MCCABE USD
- 2007-11-30: MICHELSON WRP, Irvine: CA8000326, held by Irvine Ranch Water District
- 2007-12-06: MARIPOSA WWTF, Mariposa: CA0079430, held by MARIPOSA PUD
- 2008-01-30: SOUTHEAST WPCP, NORTH POINT WWF, BAYSIDE WWF, San Francisco: CA0037664, held by SAN FRANCISCO, CITY & COUNTY
- 2008-03-14: MALAGA WWTF, Fresno: CA0084239, held by MALAGA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
- 2008-04-25: HANGTOWN CREEK WRF, Placerville: CA0078956, held by PLACERVILLE, CITY OF
- 2008-05-09: WATSONVILLE WWTF, Watsonville: CA0048216, held by WATSONVILLE, CITY OF
- 2008-06-12: DRY CREEK WWTP, Roseville: CA0079502, held by ROSEVILLE, CITY OF
- 2008-06-12: STALLION SPRINGS WWTF, Tehachapi: CA0080489, held by STALLION SPRINGS CSD
- 2008-06-12: PLEASANT GROVE WWTP, Roseville: CA0084573, held by ROSEVILLE, CITY OF
CARMEL AREA WWTP among its neighbors
Its county: 23, 2 major; CA0047996 is major permit.
Other permits in the county
- AMERICOLD, Salinas: CAF010200
- CAMP ROBERTS MAIN (WEST) GARRISON WWTP, Sacramento: CAL010563, minor, term to 2025-12-31
- DANDY COOLING COMPANY, Salinas: CAF010199
- DUNE COMPANY OF SALINAS, Chualar: CAZ476559, minor, term to 2020-06-30
- FRESH EXPRESS INC., Salinas: CAF010207
- FT. HUNTER LIGGETT WWTP, Fort Hunter Liggett: CAL010564, minor, term to 2025-12-31
- GONZALES WW, Gonzales: CAL010565, minor, term to 2025-12-31
- GRANITE ROCK SALINAS CONCRETE, Salinas: CAF001180
- GREENGATE FRESH, LLLP, Salinas: CAF010198
- HPC INDUSTRIAL POWERED BY CLEANHARBORS, San Ardo: CAZ185185, minor, term to 2020-06-30
Identity
| Facility | CARMEL AREA WWTP |
|---|---|
| Permittee | CARMEL AREA WWD & PEBBLE BEACH |
| NPDES ID | CA0047996 |
| Status | Administratively continued |
| Type | Individual permit |
| Class | Major |
| Facility type | Publicly owned treatment works |
| Program | Publicly owned treatment works |
| Issued | March 20, 2008 |
| Expires | April 30, 2013 |
| Address | Monterey County, CA 93922 |
| Receiving water | PACIFIC OCEAN AT CARMEL BAY |
NPDES CA0047996: effluent limits and exceedances
CARMEL AREA WWTP (NPDES CA0047996): 140 pollutants on file, 136 limited; 140 with a violation of any kind, 17 with an exceedance.
The 60 with the most exceedances of the 140 on file for NPDES CA0047996. How exceedances are counted.
| Pollutant | Limits | Violations | Exceedances | Latest | Largest, as filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | 7 | 27 | 16 | October 31, 2025 | 107% over the limit |
| Chlorine, total residual | 5 | 17 | 9 | October 31, 2024 | 917% over the limit |
| Tributyltin | 2 | 7 | 3 | March 31, 2026 | 5,371% over the limit |
| Hexachlorobenzene | 2 | 7 | 3 | March 31, 2026 | 1,856% over the limit |
| Solids, settleable | 3 | 6 | 3 | October 31, 2017 | 133% over the limit |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | 5 | 14 | 2 | November 30, 2024 | 1,614% over the limit |
| Benzidine | 2 | 6 | 2 | March 31, 2026 | 11,848% over the limit |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs] | 2 | 6 | 2 | March 31, 2026 | 10,711% over the limit |
| DDT/DDD/DDE, sum of p,p' & o,p' isomers | 2 | 4 | 2 | January 31, 2020 | 131% over the limit |
| TU Static 72Hr Chronic Strongyl. purpuratus | 0 | 4 | 2 | September 30, 2020 | 297% over the limit |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | 7 | 12 | 1 | May 31, 2009 | 51% over the limit |
| N-Nitrosodi-N-propylamine | 2 | 5 | 1 | September 30, 2015 | 509% over the limit |
| Aldrin | 2 | 5 | 1 | September 30, 2025 | 41,050% over the limit |
| Chlordane [tech mix. and metabolites] | 2 | 5 | 1 | March 31, 2026 | 1,686% over the limit |
| Toxaphene | 2 | 5 | 1 | March 31, 2026 | 880% over the limit |
| pH | 2 | 3 | 1 | October 31, 2019 | |
| Coliform, total general | 2 | 3 | 1 | July 31, 2016 | 99,999% over the limit |
| Arsenic, total recoverable | 5 | 11 | 0 | ||
| Hexachlorocyclohexane, total | 5 | 11 | 0 | ||
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | 5 | 10 | 0 | ||
| Silver total recoverable | 5 | 10 | 0 | ||
| Cadmium, total recoverable | 5 | 10 | 0 | ||
| Lead, total recoverable | 5 | 10 | 0 | ||
| Endosulfan, total | 5 | 10 | 0 | ||
| Endrin | 5 | 10 | 0 | ||
| Mercury, total recoverable | 5 | 10 | 0 | ||
| Phenols, chlorinated | 5 | 10 | 0 | ||
| Phenolic compounds, unchlorinated | 5 | 10 | 0 | ||
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | 5 | 9 | 0 | ||
| Selenium, total recoverable | 5 | 9 | 0 | ||
| Nickel, total recoverable | 5 | 9 | 0 | ||
| 2-Methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol | 3 | 8 | 0 | ||
| Methylene chloride | 3 | 8 | 0 | ||
| 1,4-Dichlorobenzene | 3 | 8 | 0 | ||
| 1,3-Dichloropropene | 3 | 8 | 0 | ||
| Oil and grease | 5 | 6 | 0 | ||
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | 4 | 6 | 0 | ||
| Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons [PAHs] | 2 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Thallium, total recoverable | 2 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Beryllium, total recoverable [as Be] | 2 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Antimony, total recoverable | 2 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Carbon tetrachloride | 2 | 4 | 0 | ||
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 2 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Chloroform | 2 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Toluene | 2 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Benzene | 2 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Acrolein | 2 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Acrylonitrile | 2 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Bis[2-chloroethyl] ether | 2 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Bis[2-chloroethoxy]methane | 2 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Bis[2-chloroisopropyl] ether | 2 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Chlorobenzene | 2 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Diethyl phthalate | 2 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Dimethyl phthalate | 2 | 4 | 0 | ||
| 1,2-Diphenylhydrazine | 2 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Ethylbenzene | 2 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Fluoranthene | 2 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 2 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Hexachlorobutadiene | 2 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Hexachloroethane | 2 | 4 | 0 |
NPDES CA0047996: inspections, violations and enforcement
NPDES CA0047996 (CARMEL AREA WWTP): no single-event violation, inspection, formal enforcement action and informal enforcement action on file.
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Permits near NPDES CA0047996
NPDES CA0047996: 140 pollutant rows, 0 dated events; ICIS-NPDES download, loaded September 15, 2026.