NPDES VAG524034 · Clean Water Act
PURCELLS SEAFOOD INC, Burgess, VA: NPDES VAG524034 discharge permit, effluent exceedances, inspections, penalties
PURCELLS SEAFOOD INC, Burgess, Virginia: General permit coverage VAG524034, held by Purcells Seafood Inc; Administratively continued; issued July 24, 2021, term to June 30, 2026, by VA DEQ; discharges to Little Wicomico River; Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging.
- Solids, total suspended: 4 limits, 20 violations of any kind, 2 effluent exceedances, latest March 31, 2026, largest 54% over the limit.
- Oil & Grease: 4 limits, 18 violations of any kind.
- pH: 2 limits, 10 violations of any kind.
- Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant: 1 limit, 5 violations of any kind.
- May 7, 2026: Letter of Violation/ Warning Letter (State).
PURCELLS SEAFOOD INC among its neighbors
3 discharge permits are in the Little Wicomico River subwatershed (HUC 020801020101); VAG524034 is one.
Other permits in the Little Wicomico River subwatershed (HUC 020801020101)
- LILIAN LUMBER COMPANY INC, Burgess: VAR10L232, minor, term to 2024-06-30
- LITTLE RIVER SEAFOOD INC, Reedville: VAG524018, minor, term to 2026-06-30
Identity
| Facility | PURCELLS SEAFOOD INC |
|---|---|
| Permittee | Purcells Seafood Inc |
| NPDES ID | VAG524034 |
| Status | Administratively continued |
| Type | General permit coverage |
| Class | Minor |
| Facility type | Non-POTW |
| Issued | July 24, 2021 |
| Expires | June 30, 2026 |
| Agency | VA DEQ |
| Address | Burgess, VA 22432 |
| Receiving water | Little Wicomico River |
| Subwatershed | Little Wicomico River (HUC 020801020101) |
| NAICS | 311710 – Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging |
| SIC | 2092 – Fresh Or Frozen Prepared Fish |
NPDES VAG524034: effluent limits and exceedances
PURCELLS SEAFOOD INC (NPDES VAG524034): 4 pollutants on file, 4 limited; 4 with a violation of any kind, 1 with an exceedance.
| Pollutant | Limits | Violations | Exceedances | Latest | Largest, as filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | 4 | 20 | 2 | March 31, 2026 | 54% over the limit |
| Oil & Grease | 4 | 18 | 0 | ||
| pH | 2 | 10 | 0 | ||
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | 1 | 5 | 0 |
NPDES VAG524034: inspections, violations and enforcement
NPDES VAG524034: 1 informal enforcement action
| Date | What EPA recorded | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | Letter of Violation/ Warning Letter | State |
NPDES VAG524034 (PURCELLS SEAFOOD INC): no single-event violation, inspection and formal enforcement action on file.
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Permits near NPDES VAG524034
NPDES VAG524034: 4 pollutant rows, 1 dated events; ICIS-NPDES download, loaded October 14, 2026.