NPDES PR0001660 · Clean Water Act
PUERTO RICO ELECTRIC PWR AUTH, Salinas, PR: NPDES PR0001660 discharge permit, effluent exceedances, inspections, penalties
PUERTO RICO ELECTRIC PWR AUTH, Salinas, Puerto Rico: Individual permit PR0001660; Administratively continued; issued September 30, 2010, term to December 31, 2015; discharges to BAHIA JOBOS.
- Zinc, total [as Zn]: 30 limits, 801 violations of any kind, 204 effluent exceedances, latest October 31, 2013, largest 26,900% over the limit.
- pH: 14 limits, 810 violations of any kind, 126 effluent exceedances, latest April 30, 2026.
- Copper, total [as Cu]: 8 limits, 523 violations of any kind, 123 effluent exceedances, latest June 30, 2026, largest 3,900% over the limit.
- Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant: 12 limits, 445 violations of any kind, 122 effluent exceedances, latest November 30, 2017, largest 26,275% over the limit.
- Iron, total [as Fe]: 6 limits, 432 violations of any kind, 98 effluent exceedances, latest November 30, 2023, largest 2,735% over the limit.
- Temperature, water deg. centigrade: 8 limits, 313 violations of any kind, 95 effluent exceedances, latest May 31, 2026, largest 8,430% over the limit.
- Solids, total suspended: 8 limits, 347 violations of any kind, 72 effluent exceedances, latest May 31, 2026, largest 572% over the limit.
- Oxygen, dissolved [DO]: 6 limits, 181 violations of any kind, 41 effluent exceedances, latest June 30, 2023, largest 100% over the limit.
- Oil & Grease: 16 limits, 573 violations of any kind, 25 effluent exceedances, latest August 31, 2017, largest 333,333,248% over the limit.
- Phenolics, total recoverable: 0 limits, 29 violations of any kind, 17 effluent exceedances, latest October 31, 2005, largest 1,300% over the limit.
- Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD]: 3 limits, 109 violations of any kind, 16 effluent exceedances, latest November 30, 2000, largest 2,100% over the limit.
- Chromium, total [as Cr]: 23 limits, 766 violations of any kind, 15 effluent exceedances, latest May 31, 2010, largest 14,216% over the limit.
- Flow, Excluding Stormwater Discharge: 0 limits, 76 violations of any kind, 14 effluent exceedances, latest February 29, 2024, largest 2,880% over the limit.
- Silver, total [as Ag]: 5 limits, 116 violations of any kind, 12 effluent exceedances, latest October 31, 2009, largest 24,900% over the limit.
- Cadmium, total [as Cd]: 3 limits, 99 violations of any kind, 11 effluent exceedances, latest October 31, 2009, largest 99,900% over the limit.
- Turbidity: 3 limits, 177 violations of any kind, 8 effluent exceedances, latest May 31, 2026.
- Lead, total [as Pb]: 5 limits, 194 violations of any kind, 5 effluent exceedances, latest October 31, 2009, largest 33,233% over the limit.
- Nickel, total [as Ni]: 0 limits, 3 violations of any kind, 3 effluent exceedances, latest September 30, 2025, largest 94% over the limit.
- Chlorine, free available: 20 limits, 906 violations of any kind, 2 effluent exceedances, latest August 31, 2001, largest 2,700% over the limit.
- Solids, total dissolved: 6 limits, 463 violations of any kind, 2 effluent exceedances, latest August 31, 2021, largest 593% over the limit.
- Mercury, total [as Hg]: 6 limits, 167 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest October 31, 1997, largest 10,100% over the limit.
- Cyanide, total [as CN]: 1 limit, 35 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest May 31, 2000, largest 25% over the limit.
- Solids, settleable: 5 limits, 425 violations of any kind.
- BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C: 6 limits, 273 violations of any kind.
- Chlorine, total residual: 2 limits, 215 violations of any kind.
- Polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs]: 3 limits, 170 violations of any kind.
- Color [PT-CO units]: 6 limits, 166 violations of any kind.
- Pentachlorophenol: 1 limit, 64 violations of any kind.
- May 17, 2022: Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation (EP6).
- May 17, 2022: Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies (EP6).
- May 17, 2022: Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance (EP6).
- June 22, 2021: Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation (EP6).
- August 8, 2017: Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation (EP6).
Other permits held by PUERTO RICO ELECTRIC PWR AUTH
- PUERTO RICO ELECTRIC PWR AUTH, San Juan: PR0000698, issued 2007-01-11
- PUERTO RICO ELECTRIC PWR AUTH, Toa Baja: PR0001031, issued 1991-12-27
PUERTO RICO ELECTRIC PWR AUTH among its neighbors
8 discharge permits are in the Coastal Watersheds East of Rio Nigua mouth subwatershed (HUC 210100040415); PR0001660 is one. Its county: 6, 1 major; PR0001660 is major permit.
Other permits in the Coastal Watersheds East of Rio Nigua mouth subwatershed (HUC 210100040415)
- AGUIRRE BESS CIVIL - STRUCTURAL WORKS, Salinas: PRR1000LO, minor, term to 2027-02-16
- PFC SANTOS CRUZ AVILES ARC, Salinas: PRNOEJ028, minor, term to 2028-02-14
- PONCE RESOURCES - SALINAS RECYCLING PLANT, Salinas: PRR05A049
- REPLACEMENT OF THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM AND WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, Salinas: PRR1000MM, minor, term to 2027-02-16
- SALINAS LANDFILL, Salinas: PRR05BK74
- SALINAS LANDFILL, Salinas: PRR10BQ88
- UNITED PARCEL SERVICE - SALINAS FACILITY, Salinas: PRNOEJ01Q, minor, term to 2027-03-01
Identity
| Facility | PUERTO RICO ELECTRIC PWR AUTH |
|---|---|
| Permittee | PUERTO RICO ELECTRIC PWR AUTH |
| NPDES ID | PR0001660 |
| Status | Administratively continued |
| Type | Individual permit |
| Class | Major |
| Facility type | Non-POTW |
| Issued | September 30, 2010 |
| Expires | December 31, 2015 |
| Address | Salinas, PR 00751 |
| Receiving water | BAHIA JOBOS |
| Receiving water impaired | 303(D) Listed |
| Subwatershed | Coastal Watersheds East of Rio Nigua mouth (HUC 210100040415) |
| SIC | 4911 – Electric Services |
| Other EPA IDs (FRS) | ICIS-AIR source PR0000007212300011 |
NPDES PR0001660: effluent limits and exceedances
PUERTO RICO ELECTRIC PWR AUTH (NPDES PR0001660): 28 pollutants on file, 25 limited; 28 with a violation of any kind, 22 with an exceedance.
| Pollutant | Limits | Violations | Exceedances | Latest | Largest, as filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | 30 | 801 | 204 | October 31, 2013 | 26,900% over the limit |
| pH | 14 | 810 | 126 | April 30, 2026 | |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | 8 | 523 | 123 | June 30, 2026 | 3,900% over the limit |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | 12 | 445 | 122 | November 30, 2017 | 26,275% over the limit |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | 6 | 432 | 98 | November 30, 2023 | 2,735% over the limit |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | 8 | 313 | 95 | May 31, 2026 | 8,430% over the limit |
| Solids, total suspended | 8 | 347 | 72 | May 31, 2026 | 572% over the limit |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | 6 | 181 | 41 | June 30, 2023 | 100% over the limit |
| Oil & Grease | 16 | 573 | 25 | August 31, 2017 | 333,333,248% over the limit |
| Phenolics, total recoverable | 0 | 29 | 17 | October 31, 2005 | 1,300% over the limit |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | 3 | 109 | 16 | November 30, 2000 | 2,100% over the limit |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | 23 | 766 | 15 | May 31, 2010 | 14,216% over the limit |
| Flow, Excluding Stormwater Discharge | 0 | 76 | 14 | February 29, 2024 | 2,880% over the limit |
| Silver, total [as Ag] | 5 | 116 | 12 | October 31, 2009 | 24,900% over the limit |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | 3 | 99 | 11 | October 31, 2009 | 99,900% over the limit |
| Turbidity | 3 | 177 | 8 | May 31, 2026 | |
| Lead, total [as Pb] | 5 | 194 | 5 | October 31, 2009 | 33,233% over the limit |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | 0 | 3 | 3 | September 30, 2025 | 94% over the limit |
| Chlorine, free available | 20 | 906 | 2 | August 31, 2001 | 2,700% over the limit |
| Solids, total dissolved | 6 | 463 | 2 | August 31, 2021 | 593% over the limit |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | 6 | 167 | 1 | October 31, 1997 | 10,100% over the limit |
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | 1 | 35 | 1 | May 31, 2000 | 25% over the limit |
| Solids, settleable | 5 | 425 | 0 | ||
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | 6 | 273 | 0 | ||
| Chlorine, total residual | 2 | 215 | 0 | ||
| Polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs] | 3 | 170 | 0 | ||
| Color [PT-CO units] | 6 | 166 | 0 | ||
| Pentachlorophenol | 1 | 64 | 0 |
NPDES PR0001660: inspections, violations and enforcement
NPDES PR0001660: 5 single-event violations
| Date | What EPA recorded | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2022 | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | EP6 |
| May 17, 2022 | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | EP6 |
| May 17, 2022 | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | EP6 |
| June 22, 2021 | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | EP6 |
| August 8, 2017 | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | EP6 |
NPDES PR0001660 (PUERTO RICO ELECTRIC PWR AUTH): no inspection, formal enforcement action and informal enforcement action on file.
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NPDES PR0001660: 28 pollutant rows, 5 dated events; ICIS-NPDES download, loaded October 14, 2026.