HOUNDSHELL MINE

NPDES ID: VAM089037

X — SNC: Effluent violation (non-monthly average limit)

The facility discharged more of a pollutant than its permit allows, measured over a period other than a monthly average.

Violations

February 28, 2026

Manganese, total [as Mn]

15% over limit

Discharged 2.3 mg/L against a permitted limit of 2 mg/L (MO AVG)

DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation

Manganese, total [as Mn]

53% over limit

Discharged 6.1 mg/L against a permitted limit of 4 mg/L (DAILY MX)

DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation

November 30, 2025

Manganese, total [as Mn]

20% over limit

Discharged 4.8 mg/L against a permitted limit of 4 mg/L (DAILY MX)

DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation

Manganese, total [as Mn]

20% over limit

Discharged 2.4 mg/L against a permitted limit of 2 mg/L (MO AVG)

DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation

October 31, 2025

Manganese, total [as Mn]

65% over limit

Discharged 3.3 mg/L against a permitted limit of 2 mg/L (MO AVG)

DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation

Manganese, total [as Mn]

65% over limit

Discharged 6.6 mg/L against a permitted limit of 4 mg/L (DAILY MX)

DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation

January 31, 2025

Manganese, total [as Mn]

15% over limit

Discharged 4.6 mg/L against a permitted limit of 4 mg/L (DAILY MX)

DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation

Manganese, total [as Mn]

18% over limit

Discharged 2.35 mg/L against a permitted limit of 2 mg/L (MO AVG)

DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation

First flagged

April 14, 2026 (3 months ago)

Last confirmed

July 13, 2026 (24 days ago)