NPDES WV0092398 · Clean Water Act
LEAD MINE QUARRY, Thomas, WV: NPDES WV0092398 discharge permit, effluent exceedances, inspections, penalties
LEAD MINE QUARRY, Thomas, West Virginia: Individual permit WV0092398, held by FAIRFAX MATERIALS, INC.; Administratively continued; issued May 17, 2018, term to May 14, 2023; discharges to LONG RN/NO FK/BLACKWATER RV.
- Solids, total suspended: 6 limits, 131 violations of any kind, 3 effluent exceedances, latest August 31, 2017, largest 343% over the limit.
- Aluminum, total [as Al]: 12 limits, 328 violations of any kind, 2 effluent exceedances, latest August 31, 2017, largest 78% over the limit.
- pH: 8 limits, 264 violations of any kind, 2 effluent exceedances, latest January 31, 2026.
- Solids, settleable: 6 limits, 76 violations of any kind, 2 effluent exceedances, latest April 30, 2016, largest 100% over the limit.
- Aluminum, dissolved [as Al]: 12 limits, 390 violations of any kind.
- Iron, total [as Fe]: 12 limits, 326 violations of any kind.
- Manganese, total [as Mn]: 12 limits, 326 violations of any kind.
- Stream flow, instantaneous: 4 limits, 132 violations of any kind.
- Flow rate: 4 limits, 129 violations of any kind.
- September 22, 2026: Sampling (S).
- June 15, 2026: Reconnaissance without Sampling (S).
- March 30, 2026: Reconnaissance without Sampling (S).
Other permits held by FAIRFAX MATERIALS, INC.
- FAIRFAX MATERIALS, INC., Thomas: WV0043613, issued 2018-11-26
- OURS QUARRY, Arthur: WV1013980, issued 2018-04-26
- SHORT GAP QUARRY, Keyser: WV1017616, issued 2018-03-12
- BEAN'S LIME QUARRY, Cabins: WV1025457, issued 2018-05-25
- SCHERR QUARRY, New Creek: WV1025465, issued 2018-06-28
- ALLEGANY QUARRIES, Keyser: WV1025511, issued 2018-04-12
- KEYSER CONCRETE PLANT, Keyser: WVG610123, issued 2020-11-25
- SHORT GAP BATCH PLANT, Keyser: WVG610872, issued 2020-11-25
- PARSONS PLANT, Parsons: WVG612968, issued 2025-12-02
- SHORT GAP BATCH PLANT, Keyser: WVG612969, issued 2025-12-02
LEAD MINE QUARRY among its neighbors
7 discharge permits are in the Lower Blackwater River subwatershed (HUC 050200040203); WV0092398 is one. Its county: 29, 0 major; WV0092398 is minor permit.
Other permits in the Lower Blackwater River subwatershed (HUC 050200040203)
- CANAAN RE HOLDINGS LLC/ANDREW J LAMKIN, Thomas: WVG417515, minor, term to 2029-06-30
- CITY OF THOMAS, Thomas: WV0024856, minor, term to 2026-04-11
- FAIRFAX MATERIALS, INC., Thomas: WV0043613, minor, term to 2023-09-27
- FRANCES SHUPP, Thomas: WVG413264, minor, term to 2014-05-31
- NORTH FORK ACTIVE TREATMENT PLANT, Coketon: WVR112436, minor, term to 2029-04-05
- PHASE I WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, Thomas: WVR113179, minor, term to 2027-04-10
Identity
| Facility | LEAD MINE QUARRY |
|---|---|
| Permittee | FAIRFAX MATERIALS, INC. |
| NPDES ID | WV0092398 |
| Status | Administratively continued |
| Type | Individual permit |
| Class | Minor |
| Facility type | Non-POTW |
| Issued | May 17, 2018 |
| Expires | May 14, 2023 |
| Address | Thomas, WV 26292 |
| Receiving water | LONG RN/NO FK/BLACKWATER RV |
| Subwatershed | Lower Blackwater River (HUC 050200040203) |
NPDES WV0092398: effluent limits and exceedances
LEAD MINE QUARRY (NPDES WV0092398): 9 pollutants on file, 9 limited; 9 with a violation of any kind, 4 with an exceedance.
| Pollutant | Limits | Violations | Exceedances | Latest | Largest, as filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | 6 | 131 | 3 | August 31, 2017 | 343% over the limit |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | 12 | 328 | 2 | August 31, 2017 | 78% over the limit |
| pH | 8 | 264 | 2 | January 31, 2026 | |
| Solids, settleable | 6 | 76 | 2 | April 30, 2016 | 100% over the limit |
| Aluminum, dissolved [as Al] | 12 | 390 | 0 | ||
| Iron, total [as Fe] | 12 | 326 | 0 | ||
| Manganese, total [as Mn] | 12 | 326 | 0 | ||
| Stream flow, instantaneous | 4 | 132 | 0 | ||
| Flow rate | 4 | 129 | 0 |
NPDES WV0092398: inspections, violations and enforcement
NPDES WV0092398: 3 inspections
| Date | What EPA recorded | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| September 22, 2026 | Sampling | S |
| June 15, 2026 | Reconnaissance without Sampling | S |
| March 30, 2026 | Reconnaissance without Sampling | S |
NPDES WV0092398 (LEAD MINE QUARRY): no single-event violation, formal enforcement action and informal enforcement action on file.
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Permits near NPDES WV0092398
NPDES WV0092398: 9 pollutant rows, 3 dated events; ICIS-NPDES download, loaded September 15, 2026.