NPDES SC0043451 · Clean Water Act
SOUTH CAROLINA WATER UTILITIES – PUI, INC./SPEARS CREEK WWTP, Elgin, SC: NPDES SC0043451 discharge permit, effluent exceedances, inspections, penalties
SOUTH CAROLINA WATER UTILITIES – PUI, INC./SPEARS CREEK WWTP, Elgin, South Carolina: Individual permit SC0043451, held by PALMETTO UTILITIES INC; Effective; issued November 29, 2017, term to August 31, 2022, by State; Sewage Treatment Facilities.
- Solids, total suspended: 0 limits, 26 violations of any kind, 18 effluent exceedances, latest February 28, 2026, largest 174% over the limit.
- Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]: 0 limits, 19 violations of any kind, 11 effluent exceedances, latest January 31, 2025, largest 117% over the limit.
- E. coli: 0 limits, 13 violations of any kind, 11 effluent exceedances, latest July 31, 2023, largest 593% over the limit.
- BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C: 0 limits, 14 violations of any kind, 6 effluent exceedances, latest May 31, 2025, largest 78% over the limit.
- Oxygen demand, ultimate: 0 limits, 9 violations of any kind, 3 effluent exceedances, latest July 31, 2023, largest 75% over the limit.
- Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant: 0 limits, 5 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest October 31, 2017, largest 2,147,483,650% over the limit.
- Vanadium, total [as V]: 0 limits, 132 violations of any kind.
- Nitrogen, total [as N]: 0 limits, 8 violations of any kind.
- Phosphorus, total [as P]: 0 limits, 8 violations of any kind.
- Zinc, total [as Zn]: 0 limits, 8 violations of any kind.
- Mercury, total [as Hg]: 0 limits, 8 violations of any kind.
- pH: 0 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- Cadmium, total [as Cd]: 0 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- Copper, total [as Cu]: 0 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- Lead, total [as Pb]: 0 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- Chlorine, total residual: 0 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- Coliform, fecal general: 0 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- %Effect Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia: 0 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- %Mortality 7Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia: 0 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- %Repro Reduc Static Renewal7D Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia: 0 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- Pass/Fail Static 48Hr Acute Ceriodaphnia dubia: 0 limits, 3 violations of any kind.
- Oxygen, dissolved [DO]: 0 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- July 2, 2026: Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance (ST6).
- July 2, 2026: Notice of Noncompliance Issued (State).
- June 29, 2026: Evaluation (S).
- May 5, 2022: Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting (ST6).
- April 26, 2022: Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance (ST6).
- November 4, 2020: Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting (ST6).
Other permits held by PALMETTO UTILITIES INC
- SOUTH CAROLINA WATER UTILITIES – PUI, INC./SPEARS CREEK WWTP, Elgin: SCR003630, issued 2022-08-16
SOUTH CAROLINA WATER UTILITIES – PUI, INC./SPEARS CREEK WWTP among its neighbors
35 discharge permits are in the Gillies Creek-Wateree River subwatershed (HUC 030501040304); SC0043451 is one. Its county: 166, 6 major; SC0043451 is major permit.
Other permits in the Gillies Creek-Wateree River subwatershed (HUC 030501040304)
- 7 BREW CAMDEN, Camden: SCR10ZKF4, minor, term to 2031-02-25
- BOGGS MATERIALS - LUGOFF ASPHALT PLANT, Lugoff: SCR006703, minor, term to 2027-06-30
- CAMDEN COPPER HOLDINGS LLC, Camden: SCG250339, minor, term to 2026-09-30
- CAMDEN COPPER HOLDINGS LLC, Camden: SCR006972, minor, term to 2027-06-30
- CAMDEN WWTF, Camden: SC0021032, major, term to 2031-06-30
- CAMDEN WWTF, Camden: SCL021032, minor, term to 2025-12-31
- CHESTNUT FERRY ROAD GAS MAIN PROJECT, Camden: SCR10ZKB4, minor, term to 2031-02-10
- COGSDILL TOOL PRODUCTS INC, Lugoff: SCG570044, minor, term to 2018-12-31
- CONCRETE SUPPLY CO LLC - CAMDEN, Lugoff: SCR005517, minor, term to 2027-06-30
- CORE CONCRETE LUGOFF, Lugoff: SCR006669, minor, term to 2027-06-30
Identity
| Facility | SOUTH CAROLINA WATER UTILITIES – PUI, INC./SPEARS CREEK WWTP |
|---|---|
| Permittee | PALMETTO UTILITIES INC |
| NPDES ID | SC0043451 |
| Status | Effective |
| Type | Individual permit |
| Class | Major |
| Facility type | Non-POTW |
| Issued | November 29, 2017 |
| Expires | August 31, 2022 |
| Agency | State |
| Address | Elgin, SC 29045 |
| Receiving water impaired | 303(D) Listed |
| Subwatershed | Gillies Creek-Wateree River (HUC 030501040304) |
| NAICS | 221320 – Sewage Treatment Facilities |
| SIC | 4952 – Sewerage Systems |
NPDES SC0043451: effluent limits and exceedances
SOUTH CAROLINA WATER UTILITIES – PUI, INC./SPEARS CREEK WWTP (NPDES SC0043451): 22 pollutants on file, 0 limited; 22 with a violation of any kind, 6 with an exceedance.
| Pollutant | Limits | Violations | Exceedances | Latest | Largest, as filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | 0 | 26 | 18 | February 28, 2026 | 174% over the limit |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | 0 | 19 | 11 | January 31, 2025 | 117% over the limit |
| E. coli | 0 | 13 | 11 | July 31, 2023 | 593% over the limit |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | 0 | 14 | 6 | May 31, 2025 | 78% over the limit |
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | 0 | 9 | 3 | July 31, 2023 | 75% over the limit |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | 0 | 5 | 1 | October 31, 2017 | 2,147,483,650% over the limit |
| Vanadium, total [as V] | 0 | 132 | 0 | ||
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | 0 | 8 | 0 | ||
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | 0 | 8 | 0 | ||
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | 0 | 8 | 0 | ||
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | 0 | 8 | 0 | ||
| pH | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Copper, total [as Cu] | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Lead, total [as Pb] | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Chlorine, total residual | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Coliform, fecal general | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| %Effect Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| %Mortality 7Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| %Repro Reduc Static Renewal7D Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Pass/Fail Static 48Hr Acute Ceriodaphnia dubia | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | 0 | 2 | 0 |
NPDES SC0043451: inspections, violations and enforcement
NPDES SC0043451: 4 single-event violations
| Date | What EPA recorded | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2026 | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | ST6 |
| May 5, 2022 | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | ST6 |
| April 26, 2022 | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | ST6 |
| November 4, 2020 | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | ST6 |
NPDES SC0043451: 1 inspection
| Date | What EPA recorded | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| June 29, 2026 | Evaluation | S |
NPDES SC0043451: 1 informal enforcement action
| Date | What EPA recorded | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2026 | Notice of Noncompliance Issued | State |
NPDES SC0043451 (SOUTH CAROLINA WATER UTILITIES – PUI, INC./SPEARS CREEK WWTP): no formal enforcement action on file.
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Permits near NPDES SC0043451
NPDES SC0043451: 22 pollutant rows, 6 dated events; ICIS-NPDES download, loaded October 14, 2026.