CITY OF WHEELING - WATER POLLUTION CONTROL DIVISION
NPDES ID: WV0023230
E — SNC: Effluent violation (monthly average limit)
The facility discharged more of a pollutant than its permit allows, based on a monthly average.
This quarter: 10 effluent violations.
Violations
May 31, 2026
Solids, total suspended
22% over limit
Discharged 55 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (7 DA AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
13% over limit
Discharged 34 mg/L against a permitted limit of 30 mg/L (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
31% over limit
Discharged 59 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (7 DA AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
27% over limit
Discharged 38 mg/L against a permitted limit of 30 mg/L (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Coliform, fecal general
153% over limit
Discharged 1011 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 400 MPN/100mL (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
April 30, 2026
Coliform, fecal general
153% over limit
Discharged 1012 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 400 MPN/100mL (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
33% over limit
Discharged 60 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (7 DA AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Chlorine, total residual
1567% over limit
Discharged 0.95 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0.057 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
5% over limit
Discharged 1191.74998999 kg/d against a permitted limit of 1135.90799046 kg/d (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
33% over limit
Discharged 40 mg/L against a permitted limit of 30 mg/L (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
March 31, 2026
Solids, total suspended
509% over limit
Discharged 6915.32794189 kg/d against a permitted limit of 1135.90799046 kg/d (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
241% over limit
Discharged 3877.15996742 kg/d against a permitted limit of 1135.90799046 kg/d (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Coliform, fecal general
72% over limit
Discharged 689 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 400 MPN/100mL (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5 day percent removal, dry
473% over limit
Discharged 14 % against a permitted limit of 85 % (MO AV MN)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
1307% over limit
Discharged 23979.37179852 kg/d against a permitted limit of 1703.86198568 kg/d (7 DA AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
303% over limit
Discharged 6859.03194237 kg/d against a permitted limit of 1703.86198568 kg/d (7 DA AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
323% over limit
Discharged 127 mg/L against a permitted limit of 30 mg/L (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
456% over limit
Discharged 250 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (7 DA AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
750% over limit
Discharged 255 mg/L against a permitted limit of 30 mg/L (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, suspended percent removal, dry
167% over limit
Discharged 60 % against a permitted limit of 85 % (MO AV MN)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
2002% over limit
Discharged 946 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (7 DA AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
February 28, 2026
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
90% over limit
Discharged 2159.22398186 kg/d against a permitted limit of 1135.90799046 kg/d (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
719% over limit
Discharged 13950.51188278 kg/d against a permitted limit of 1703.86198568 kg/d (7 DA AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Coliform, fecal general
153% over limit
Discharged 1011 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 400 MPN/100mL (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5 day percent removal, dry
120% over limit
Discharged 67 % against a permitted limit of 85 % (MO AV MN)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
267% over limit
Discharged 4173.16796494 kg/d against a permitted limit of 1135.90799046 kg/d (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Chlorine, total residual
1286% over limit
Discharged 0.388 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0.028 mg/L (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
1053% over limit
Discharged 519 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (7 DA AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Copper, total recoverable
277% over limit
Discharged 0.147 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0.039 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Chlorine, total residual
1812% over limit
Discharged 1.09 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0.057 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
420% over limit
Discharged 156 mg/L against a permitted limit of 30 mg/L (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
234% over limit
Discharged 5684.07995224 kg/d against a permitted limit of 1703.86198568 kg/d (7 DA AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Copper, total recoverable
588% over limit
Discharged 0.117 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0.017 mg/L (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
173% over limit
Discharged 82 mg/L against a permitted limit of 30 mg/L (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
371% over limit
Discharged 212 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (7 DA AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, suspended percent removal, dry
333% over limit
Discharged 35 % against a permitted limit of 85 % (MO AV MN)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
September 30, 2025
Copper, total recoverable
65% over limit
Discharged 0.028 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0.017 mg/L (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
May 31, 2025
Coliform, fecal general
65% over limit
Discharged 659 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 400 MPN/100mL (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
March 31, 2025
Solids, total suspended
130% over limit
Discharged 69 mg/L against a permitted limit of 30 mg/L (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
62% over limit
Discharged 73 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (7 DA AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
39% over limit
Discharged 1584.00598669 kg/d against a permitted limit of 1135.90799046 kg/d (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, suspended percent removal, dry
33% over limit
Discharged 80 % against a permitted limit of 85 % (MO AV MN)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
64% over limit
Discharged 2797.0939765 kg/d against a permitted limit of 1703.86198568 kg/d (7 DA AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
60% over limit
Discharged 48 mg/L against a permitted limit of 30 mg/L (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
149% over limit
Discharged 112 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (7 DA AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
February 28, 2025
Coliform, fecal general
153% over limit
Discharged 1011 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 400 MPN/100mL (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
January 31, 2025
Solids, total suspended
808% over limit
Discharged 15475.04386997 kg/d against a permitted limit of 1703.86198568 kg/d (7 DA AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
1451% over limit
Discharged 698 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (7 DA AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
750% over limit
Discharged 255 mg/L against a permitted limit of 30 mg/L (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
403% over limit
Discharged 5715.85995197 kg/d against a permitted limit of 1135.90799046 kg/d (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
2% over limit
Discharged 46 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (7 DA AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, suspended percent removal, dry
460% over limit
Discharged 16 % against a permitted limit of 85 % (MO AV MN)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
December 31, 2024
Solids, total suspended
97% over limit
Discharged 3349.15797186 kg/d against a permitted limit of 1703.86198568 kg/d (7 DA AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Copper, total recoverable
12% over limit
Discharged 0.019 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0.017 mg/L (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
67% over limit
Discharged 50 mg/L against a permitted limit of 30 mg/L (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
244% over limit
Discharged 155 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (7 DA AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, suspended percent removal, dry
93% over limit
Discharged 71 % against a permitted limit of 85 % (MO AV MN)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
November 30, 2024
Coliform, fecal general
37% over limit
Discharged 549 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 400 MPN/100mL (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
583% over limit
Discharged 205 mg/L against a permitted limit of 30 mg/L (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
231% over limit
Discharged 3759.57396841 kg/d against a permitted limit of 1135.90799046 kg/d (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
278% over limit
Discharged 6433.17994595 kg/d against a permitted limit of 1703.86198568 kg/d (7 DA AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, suspended percent removal, dry
507% over limit
Discharged 9 % against a permitted limit of 85 % (MO AV MN)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
664% over limit
Discharged 344 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (7 DA AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
October 31, 2024
Solids, suspended percent removal, dry
540% over limit
Discharged 4 % against a permitted limit of 85 % (MO AV MN)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
316% over limit
Discharged 7091.02594042 kg/d against a permitted limit of 1703.86198568 kg/d (7 DA AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
427% over limit
Discharged 237 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (7 DA AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Coliform, fecal general
2% over limit
Discharged 409 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 400 MPN/100mL (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
810% over limit
Discharged 273 mg/L against a permitted limit of 30 mg/L (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
1% over limit
Discharged 15.2 mg/L against a permitted limit of 15 mg/L (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
173% over limit
Discharged 4649.86796093 kg/d against a permitted limit of 1703.86198568 kg/d (7 DA AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
364% over limit
Discharged 5275.47995567 kg/d against a permitted limit of 1135.90799046 kg/d (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Copper, total recoverable
35% over limit
Discharged 0.023 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0.017 mg/L (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5 day percent removal, dry
147% over limit
Discharged 63 % against a permitted limit of 85 % (MO AV MN)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
433% over limit
Discharged 160 mg/L against a permitted limit of 30 mg/L (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
171% over limit
Discharged 3082.6599741 kg/d against a permitted limit of 1135.90799046 kg/d (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
687% over limit
Discharged 354 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (7 DA AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
September 30, 2024
Solids, total suspended
117% over limit
Discharged 2466.58197927 kg/d against a permitted limit of 1135.90799046 kg/d (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Overdue
Solids, total suspended
117% over limit
Discharged 2466.58197927 kg/d against a permitted limit of 1135.90799046 kg/d (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
16% over limit
Discharged 52 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (7 DA AVG)
DMR, Limited - Overdue
Solids, total suspended
16% over limit
Discharged 52 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (7 DA AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Coliform, fecal general
51% over limit
Discharged 602 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 400 MPN/100mL (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
20% over limit
Discharged 54 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (7 DA AVG)
DMR, Limited - Overdue
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
20% over limit
Discharged 54 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (7 DA AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, suspended percent removal, dry
200% over limit
Discharged 55 % against a permitted limit of 85 % (MO AV MN)
DMR, Limited - Overdue
Solids, suspended percent removal, dry
200% over limit
Discharged 55 % against a permitted limit of 85 % (MO AV MN)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
pH
0% over limit
Discharged 7.1 SU against a permitted limit of 9 SU (INST MAX)
DMR, Limited - Overdue
Lead, total recoverable
0% over limit
Discharged 0.014 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
52% over limit
Discharged 1723.38398552 kg/d against a permitted limit of 1135.90799046 kg/d (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Overdue
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
52% over limit
Discharged 1723.38398552 kg/d against a permitted limit of 1135.90799046 kg/d (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Cyanide, weak acid, dissociable
0% over limit
Discharged 0.0025 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
Solids, total suspended
257% over limit
Discharged 107 mg/L against a permitted limit of 30 mg/L (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Overdue
Solids, total suspended
257% over limit
Discharged 107 mg/L against a permitted limit of 30 mg/L (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, suspended percent removal, wet
0% over limit
Discharged 0 % against a permitted limit of 0 % (MO AV MN)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
BOD, 5 day percent removal, dry
40% over limit
Discharged 79 % against a permitted limit of 85 % (MO AV MN)
DMR, Limited - Overdue
BOD, 5 day percent removal, dry
40% over limit
Discharged 79 % against a permitted limit of 85 % (MO AV MN)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
pH
0% over limit
Discharged 6.6 SU against a permitted limit of 6 SU (INST MIN)
DMR, Limited - Overdue
BOD, 5 day percent removal, wet
0% over limit
Discharged 0 % against a permitted limit of 0 % (MO AV MN)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
0% over limit
Discharged 1096.40999079 kg/d against a permitted limit of 1703.86198568 kg/d (7 DA AVG)
DMR, Limited - Overdue
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
0% over limit
Discharged 7 MGD against a permitted limit of 0 MGD (DAILY MX)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
153% over limit
Discharged 76 mg/L against a permitted limit of 30 mg/L (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Overdue
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
153% over limit
Discharged 76 mg/L against a permitted limit of 30 mg/L (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Mercury, total [as Hg]
0% over limit
Discharged 1e-8 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
0% over limit
Discharged 5.2 MGD against a permitted limit of 0 MGD (MO AVG)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
Cyanide, weak acid, dissociable
0% over limit
Discharged 0.0025 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0 mg/L (MO AVG)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
Solids, total suspended
0% over limit
Discharged 1082.7899909 kg/d against a permitted limit of 1703.86198568 kg/d (7 DA AVG)
DMR, Limited - Overdue
Mercury, total [as Hg]
0% over limit
Discharged 1e-8 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0 mg/L (MO AVG)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
Lead, total recoverable
0% over limit
Discharged 0.0074 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0 mg/L (MO AVG)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
August 31, 2024
Coliform, fecal general
29% over limit
Discharged 517 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 400 MPN/100mL (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
July 31, 2024
Solids, total suspended
348% over limit
Discharged 7636.73393583 kg/d against a permitted limit of 1703.86198568 kg/d (7 DA AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
237% over limit
Discharged 101 mg/L against a permitted limit of 30 mg/L (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, suspended percent removal, dry
87% over limit
Discharged 72 % against a permitted limit of 85 % (MO AV MN)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
132% over limit
Discharged 2637.73997784 kg/d against a permitted limit of 1135.90799046 kg/d (MO AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
558% over limit
Discharged 296 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (7 DA AVG)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
First flagged
April 14, 2026 (3 months ago)
Last confirmed
July 13, 2026 (23 days ago)