NPDES WV0033073 · Clean Water Act
NO. 10 PREPARATION PLANT AND JACKSON REFUSE AREA, Cannelton, WV: NPDES WV0033073 discharge permit, effluent exceedances, inspections, penalties
NO. 10 PREPARATION PLANT AND JACKSON REFUSE AREA, Cannelton, West Virginia: Individual permit WV0033073, held by KANAWHA ENERGY COMPANY; Administratively continued; issued July 10, 2013, term to July 8, 2018; discharges to MONONGAHELA RV.
- Iron, total [as Fe]: 21 limits, 699 violations of any kind, 14 effluent exceedances, latest February 28, 2026, largest 164% over the limit.
- Aluminum, total [as Al]: 24 limits, 795 violations of any kind, 12 effluent exceedances, latest October 31, 2025, largest 513% over the limit.
- Manganese, total [as Mn]: 21 limits, 694 violations of any kind, 9 effluent exceedances, latest January 31, 2026, largest 223% over the limit.
- pH: 20 limits, 796 violations of any kind, 2 effluent exceedances, latest June 30, 2025.
- Solids, total suspended: 9 limits, 303 violations of any kind, 2 effluent exceedances, latest October 31, 2025, largest 106% over the limit.
- Specific conductance: 22 limits, 746 violations of any kind.
- Sulfate, total [as SO4]: 22 limits, 731 violations of any kind.
- Solids, total dissolved: 22 limits, 731 violations of any kind.
- Aluminum, dissolved [as Al]: 17 limits, 571 violations of any kind.
- Hardness, total [as CaCO3]: 12 limits, 472 violations of any kind.
- Solids, settleable: 6 limits, 347 violations of any kind.
- Flow rate: 8 limits, 270 violations of any kind.
- Stream flow, instantaneous: 8 limits, 256 violations of any kind.
- July 7, 2026: Sampling (S).
- May 1, 2026: Reconnaissance without Sampling (S).
- March 31, 2026: Reconnaissance without Sampling (S).
- February 18, 2026: Reconnaissance with Sampling (S).
- February 3, 2026: Reconnaissance without Sampling (S).
Other permits held by KANAWHA ENERGY COMPANY
- MINE NOS. 14 AND 15, Philippi: WV0004421, issued 2017-10-31
- KANAWHA SERVICES AND SCRABBLE CREEK NO. 1 SURFACE MINE AND UPPER WINIFREDE DEEP, Gauley Bridge: WV0097144, issued 2015-04-03
- ALLOY SURFACE MINE NO. 2, Boomer: WV1009346, issued 2017-07-24
- `FOURMILE NORTH SURFACE MINE, Cannelton: WV1021991, issued 2016-09-07
NO. 10 PREPARATION PLANT AND JACKSON REFUSE AREA among its neighbors
5 discharge permits are in the Little Laurel Run-Tygart Valley River subwatershed (HUC 050200010702); WV0033073 is one. Its county: 44, 0 major; WV0033073 is minor permit.
Other permits in the Little Laurel Run-Tygart Valley River subwatershed (HUC 050200010702)
- DELTA COOLING TOWERS, INC., Philippi: WVG612853, minor, term to 2030-03-06
- FORDS RUN DRAINAGE PROJECT WV0115924, Philippi: WVR112557, minor, term to 2029-04-05
- PHILIPPI WWTP, Philippi: WV0021857, minor, term to 2022-06-30
- PROPOSED RAW WATERLINE, Philippi: WVR112556, minor, term to 2025-12-31
Identity
| Facility | NO. 10 PREPARATION PLANT AND JACKSON REFUSE AREA |
|---|---|
| Permittee | KANAWHA ENERGY COMPANY |
| NPDES ID | WV0033073 |
| Status | Administratively continued |
| Type | Individual permit |
| Class | Minor |
| Facility type | Non-POTW |
| Issued | July 10, 2013 |
| Expires | July 8, 2018 |
| Address | Cannelton, WV 25036 |
| Receiving water | MONONGAHELA RV |
| Subwatershed | Little Laurel Run-Tygart Valley River (HUC 050200010702) |
| SIC | 1221 – Bituminous Coal And Lignite - Surface |
NPDES WV0033073: effluent limits and exceedances
NO. 10 PREPARATION PLANT AND JACKSON REFUSE AREA (NPDES WV0033073): 13 pollutants on file, 13 limited; 13 with a violation of any kind, 5 with an exceedance.
| Pollutant | Limits | Violations | Exceedances | Latest | Largest, as filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron, total [as Fe] | 21 | 699 | 14 | February 28, 2026 | 164% over the limit |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | 24 | 795 | 12 | October 31, 2025 | 513% over the limit |
| Manganese, total [as Mn] | 21 | 694 | 9 | January 31, 2026 | 223% over the limit |
| pH | 20 | 796 | 2 | June 30, 2025 | |
| Solids, total suspended | 9 | 303 | 2 | October 31, 2025 | 106% over the limit |
| Specific conductance | 22 | 746 | 0 | ||
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | 22 | 731 | 0 | ||
| Solids, total dissolved | 22 | 731 | 0 | ||
| Aluminum, dissolved [as Al] | 17 | 571 | 0 | ||
| Hardness, total [as CaCO3] | 12 | 472 | 0 | ||
| Solids, settleable | 6 | 347 | 0 | ||
| Flow rate | 8 | 270 | 0 | ||
| Stream flow, instantaneous | 8 | 256 | 0 |
NPDES WV0033073: inspections, violations and enforcement
NPDES WV0033073: 5 inspections
| Date | What EPA recorded | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2026 | Sampling | S |
| May 1, 2026 | Reconnaissance without Sampling | S |
| March 31, 2026 | Reconnaissance without Sampling | S |
| February 18, 2026 | Reconnaissance with Sampling | S |
| February 3, 2026 | Reconnaissance without Sampling | S |
NPDES WV0033073 (NO. 10 PREPARATION PLANT AND JACKSON REFUSE AREA): no single-event violation, formal enforcement action and informal enforcement action on file.
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Permits near NPDES WV0033073
NPDES WV0033073: 13 pollutant rows, 5 dated events; ICIS-NPDES download, loaded October 14, 2026.