NPDES SC0000302 · Clean Water Act
BASF CORP CLEMSON PLANT, Central, SC: NPDES SC0000302 discharge permit, effluent exceedances, inspections, penalties
BASF CORP CLEMSON PLANT, Central, South Carolina: Individual permit SC0000302, held by THERESA VAUGHN; Effective; issued September 18, 2018, term to August 31, 2023, by State; Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing.
- BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C: 0 limits, 7 violations of any kind, 6 effluent exceedances, latest September 30, 2015, largest 99,999% over the limit.
- Chlorine, total residual: 0 limits, 7 violations of any kind, 5 effluent exceedances, latest July 31, 2011, largest 360% over the limit.
- Solids, total suspended: 0 limits, 4 violations of any kind, 3 effluent exceedances, latest December 31, 2003, largest 32% over the limit.
- Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]: 0 limits, 3 violations of any kind, 3 effluent exceedances, latest December 31, 2003, largest 107% over the limit.
- pH: 0 limits, 3 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest March 31, 2020.
- Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant: 0 limits, 8 violations of any kind.
- Phosphorus, total [as P]: 0 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- %Effect Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia: 0 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- %Mortality 7Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia: 0 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- %Repro Reduc Static Renewal7D Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia: 0 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit: 0 limits, 1 violation of any kind.
- Length of longest pH excursion: 0 limits, 1 violation of any kind.
- October 21, 2021: Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting (ST6).
- October 21, 2021: Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment (ST6).
- April 23, 2019: Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance (ST6).
- April 23, 2019: Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error (ST6).
- February 12, 2018: Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample (ST6).
- February 12, 2018: Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance (ST6).
BASF CORP CLEMSON PLANT among its neighbors
22 discharge permits are in the Lower Twelvemile Creek-Keowee River subwatershed (HUC 030601010408); SC0000302 is one. Its county: 278, 4 major; SC0000302 is major permit.
Other permits in the Lower Twelvemile Creek-Keowee River subwatershed (HUC 030601010408)
- 1396 TIGER BOULEVARD LLC, Clemson: SCR10ZC8H, minor, term to 2028-02-08
- AMERICAN HOUSE SPINNING 44KV TAP REMOVAL, Na: SCR10ZEK5, minor, term to 2029-01-30
- AMERICAN HOUSE SPINNING INC, Central: SCG570001, minor, term to 2018-12-31
- CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Central: SCR10ZJJU, minor, term to 2030-10-19
- CENTRAL TIE SUBSTATION UPGRADES, N/A: SCR10ZDWW, minor, term to 2028-10-17
- CLEMSON/COCHRAN ROAD WWTP, Clemson: SCL020010, minor, term to 2025-12-31
- DUKE ENERGY CENTRAL OPGW PROJECT, N/A: SCR10ZDVT, minor, term to 2028-10-12
- EDWARDS RIDGE, Central: SCR10ZC4Z, minor, term to 2028-01-19
- JOHN E. MCAVOY POULTRY HOUSES, Washington: GAR151575, minor, term to 2018-07-31
- KING REAL ESTATE GROVES ON THE RIDGE, Central: SC0023141, minor, term to 2021-10-31
Identity
| Facility | BASF CORP CLEMSON PLANT |
|---|---|
| Permittee | THERESA VAUGHN |
| NPDES ID | SC0000302 |
| Status | Effective |
| Type | Individual permit |
| Class | Major |
| Facility type | Non-POTW |
| Issued | September 18, 2018 |
| Expires | August 31, 2023 |
| Agency | State |
| Address | Central, SC 29630 |
| Subwatershed | Lower Twelvemile Creek-Keowee River (HUC 030601010408) |
| NAICS | 325211 – Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing |
| SIC | 2821 – Plastics Materials And Resins |
| Other EPA IDs (FRS) | RCRA handler SCR000764464 |
NPDES SC0000302: effluent limits and exceedances
BASF CORP CLEMSON PLANT (NPDES SC0000302): 12 pollutants on file, 0 limited; 12 with a violation of any kind, 5 with an exceedance.
| Pollutant | Limits | Violations | Exceedances | Latest | Largest, as filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | 0 | 7 | 6 | September 30, 2015 | 99,999% over the limit |
| Chlorine, total residual | 0 | 7 | 5 | July 31, 2011 | 360% over the limit |
| Solids, total suspended | 0 | 4 | 3 | December 31, 2003 | 32% over the limit |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | 0 | 3 | 3 | December 31, 2003 | 107% over the limit |
| pH | 0 | 3 | 1 | March 31, 2020 | |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | 0 | 8 | 0 | ||
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| %Effect Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| %Mortality 7Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| %Repro Reduc Static Renewal7D Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Length of longest pH excursion | 0 | 1 | 0 |
NPDES SC0000302: inspections, violations and enforcement
NPDES SC0000302: 6 single-event violations
| Date | What EPA recorded | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2021 | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | ST6 |
| October 21, 2021 | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | ST6 |
| April 23, 2019 | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | ST6 |
| April 23, 2019 | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | ST6 |
| February 12, 2018 | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | ST6 |
| February 12, 2018 | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | ST6 |
NPDES SC0000302 (BASF CORP CLEMSON PLANT): no inspection, formal enforcement action and informal enforcement action on file.
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Permits near NPDES SC0000302
NPDES SC0000302: 12 pollutant rows, 6 dated events; ICIS-NPDES download, loaded October 14, 2026.