NPDES KY0099422 · Clean Water Act
EMS GREEN RIVER BARGE WASH, Henderson, KY: NPDES KY0099422 discharge permit, effluent exceedances, inspections, penalties
EMS GREEN RIVER BARGE WASH, Henderson, Kentucky: Individual permit KY0099422, held by EMS Green River Barge Wash; Administratively continued; issued June 24, 2020, term to July 31, 2025; discharges to GREEN RIVER / OHIO RIVER; Port and Harbor Operations.
2 of the 22 pollutants listed for NPDES KY0099422 have no violation or effluent exceedance.
- Solids, total suspended: 4 limits, 1,131 violations of any kind, 21 effluent exceedances, latest June 30, 2022, largest 500% over the limit.
- Iron, total recoverable: 4 limits, 239 violations of any kind, 7 effluent exceedances, latest December 31, 2025, largest 2,900% over the limit.
- Chlorine, total residual: 0 limits, 115 violations of any kind, 5 effluent exceedances, latest July 31, 2010, largest 900% over the limit.
- pH: 4 limits, 1,118 violations of any kind, 4 effluent exceedances, latest May 31, 2020.
- Zinc, total recoverable: 4 limits, 135 violations of any kind, 3 effluent exceedances, latest July 31, 2010, largest 105% over the limit.
- Chromium, hexavalent tot recoverable: 0 limits, 112 violations of any kind, 2 effluent exceedances, latest October 31, 2007, largest 212% over the limit.
- Oil and grease: 0 limits, 1,115 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest November 30, 2008, largest 40% over the limit.
- Cadmium, total recoverable: 0 limits, 113 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest July 31, 2010, largest 376% over the limit.
- Polyram: 0 limits, 65 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest January 31, 2008, largest 16,567% over the limit.
- Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant: 4 limits, 1,130 violations of any kind.
- Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]: 4 limits, 1,006 violations of any kind.
- BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C: 0 limits, 1,006 violations of any kind.
- Phosphorus, total [as P]: 0 limits, 1,004 violations of any kind.
- Copper, total recoverable: 0 limits, 130 violations of any kind.
- Aluminum, total recoverable: 0 limits, 120 violations of any kind.
- Nickel, total recoverable: 0 limits, 112 violations of any kind.
- Lead, total recoverable: 0 limits, 112 violations of any kind.
- Manganese, total [as Mn]: 0 limits, 20 violations of any kind.
- Hardness, total [as CaCO3]: 4 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Chloride [as Cl]: 4 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Oil & Grease: 4 limits.
- Silver total recoverable: 4 limits.
- August 4, 2026: Notice of Violation (State).
EMS GREEN RIVER BARGE WASH among its neighbors
5 discharge permits are in the Race Creek-Green River subwatershed (HUC 051100050505); KY0099422 is one. Its county: 52, 1 major; KY0099422 is minor permit.
Other permits in the Race Creek-Green River subwatershed (HUC 051100050505)
- DOUGLAS HOOPER RESIDENCE, Reed: KYG405615, minor, term to 2028-08-31
- HENDERSON COUNTRY CLUB, Henderson: KY0084336, minor, term to 2012-02-28
- SPOTTSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Spottsville: KY0083615, minor, term to 2024-12-31
- TRIPLE S WELDING & MARINE SERV, Henderson: KY0100439, minor, term to 2016-07-31
Identity
| Facility | EMS GREEN RIVER BARGE WASH |
|---|---|
| Permittee | EMS Green River Barge Wash |
| NPDES ID | KY0099422 |
| Status | Administratively continued |
| Type | Individual permit |
| Class | Minor |
| Facility type | Non-POTW |
| Issued | June 24, 2020 |
| Expires | July 31, 2025 |
| Address | Henderson, KY 42420 |
| Receiving water | GREEN RIVER / OHIO RIVER |
| Receiving water impaired | 303(D) Listed |
| Subwatershed | Race Creek-Green River (HUC 051100050505) |
| NAICS | 488310 – Port and Harbor Operations |
| SIC | 4491 – Marine Cargo Handling |
NPDES KY0099422: effluent limits and exceedances
EMS GREEN RIVER BARGE WASH (NPDES KY0099422): 22 pollutants on file, 10 limited; 20 with a violation of any kind, 9 with an exceedance.
| Pollutant | Limits | Violations | Exceedances | Latest | Largest, as filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | 4 | 1,131 | 21 | June 30, 2022 | 500% over the limit |
| Iron, total recoverable | 4 | 239 | 7 | December 31, 2025 | 2,900% over the limit |
| Chlorine, total residual | 0 | 115 | 5 | July 31, 2010 | 900% over the limit |
| pH | 4 | 1,118 | 4 | May 31, 2020 | |
| Zinc, total recoverable | 4 | 135 | 3 | July 31, 2010 | 105% over the limit |
| Chromium, hexavalent tot recoverable | 0 | 112 | 2 | October 31, 2007 | 212% over the limit |
| Oil and grease | 0 | 1,115 | 1 | November 30, 2008 | 40% over the limit |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | 0 | 113 | 1 | July 31, 2010 | 376% over the limit |
| Polyram | 0 | 65 | 1 | January 31, 2008 | 16,567% over the limit |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | 4 | 1,130 | 0 | ||
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | 4 | 1,006 | 0 | ||
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | 0 | 1,006 | 0 | ||
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | 0 | 1,004 | 0 | ||
| Copper, total recoverable | 0 | 130 | 0 | ||
| Aluminum, total recoverable | 0 | 120 | 0 | ||
| Nickel, total recoverable | 0 | 112 | 0 | ||
| Lead, total recoverable | 0 | 112 | 0 | ||
| Manganese, total [as Mn] | 0 | 20 | 0 | ||
| Hardness, total [as CaCO3] | 4 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Chloride [as Cl] | 4 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Oil & Grease | 4 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Silver total recoverable | 4 | 0 | 0 |
NPDES KY0099422: inspections, violations and enforcement
NPDES KY0099422: 1 informal enforcement action
| Date | What EPA recorded | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2026 | Notice of Violation | State |
NPDES KY0099422 (EMS GREEN RIVER BARGE WASH): no single-event violation, inspection and formal enforcement action on file.
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Permits near NPDES KY0099422
NPDES KY0099422: 22 pollutant rows, 1 dated events; ICIS-NPDES download, loaded October 14, 2026.