NPDES WV0094056 · Clean Water Act
NO.7 MINE, Eskdale, WV: NPDES WV0094056 discharge permit, effluent exceedances, inspections, penalties
NO.7 MINE, Eskdale, West Virginia: Individual permit WV0094056, held by ERP ENVIRONMENTAL FUND, INC.; Administratively continued; issued March 8, 2018, term to February 5, 2023; discharges to KANAWHA RV.
- Aluminum, total [as Al]: 9 limits, 558 violations of any kind, 90 effluent exceedances, latest May 31, 2026, largest 2,295% over the limit.
- pH: 7 limits, 459 violations of any kind, 27 effluent exceedances, latest May 31, 2026.
- Manganese, total [as Mn]: 9 limits, 473 violations of any kind, 5 effluent exceedances, latest February 28, 2026, largest 28% over the limit.
- Solids, total suspended: 3 limits, 158 violations of any kind, 2 effluent exceedances, latest September 30, 2025, largest 40% over the limit.
- Iron, total [as Fe]: 7 limits, 432 violations of any kind.
- Aluminum, dissolved [as Al]: 9 limits, 420 violations of any kind.
- Solids, settleable: 3 limits, 381 violations of any kind.
- Specific conductance: 6 limits, 380 violations of any kind.
- Sulfate, total [as SO4]: 6 limits, 380 violations of any kind.
- Solids, total dissolved: 6 limits, 380 violations of any kind.
- Stream flow, instantaneous: 4 limits, 208 violations of any kind.
- Flow rate: 2 limits, 104 violations of any kind.
- Selenium, total recoverable: 0 limits, 102 violations of any kind.
- July 16, 2026: Reconnaissance without Sampling (S).
- May 27, 2026: Reconnaissance without Sampling (S).
- March 10, 2026: Sampling (S).
- March 16, 2022: Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation (ST6).
Other permits held by ERP ENVIRONMENTAL FUND, INC.
- SUGAR CAMP SURFACE MINE, Oak Hill: WV0038539, issued 2014-07-21
- HOBET SURFACE MINE PIT #1, Madison: WV0044288, issued 2018-05-23
- BRAGG FORK IMPOUNDMENT, Madison: WV0046701, issued 2018-06-01
- AMHERST 4H & PARAGAN MINES, Yolyn: WV0053163, issued 2021-03-19
- HOBET JOB NO. 21 - SURFACE WESTRIDGE MINE, Madison: WV0056405, issued 2017-07-14
- PEACHTREE REFUSE, Glen Daniel: WV0058521, issued 2017-10-20
- TYGART RIVER MINE AND REFUSE FACILITIES, Madison: WV0062766, issued 2013-09-24
- ROBIN HOOD NO. 8 PLANT AND REFUSE FACILITY, Madison: WV0065536, issued 2017-12-05
- BIG MOUNTAIN PREPARATION PLANT & REFUSE AREA, Madison: WV0065617, issued 2017-09-06
- MORRIS FORK PLANT AND BELCHER REFUSE, Clendenin: WV0066231, issued 2017-09-29
NO.7 MINE among its neighbors
3 discharge permits are in the Outlet Blue Creek subwatershed (HUC 050500070802); WV0094056 is one. Its county: 266, 13 major; WV0094056 is minor permit.
Other permits in the Outlet Blue Creek subwatershed (HUC 050500070802)
- EASTERN ENERGY, Quick: WV1027531, minor, term to 2023-03-22
- TONY CRAIG PETRY II, Elkview: WVG417750, minor, term to 2029-06-30
Identity
| Facility | NO.7 MINE |
|---|---|
| Permittee | ERP ENVIRONMENTAL FUND, INC. |
| NPDES ID | WV0094056 |
| Status | Administratively continued |
| Type | Individual permit |
| Class | Minor |
| Facility type | Non-POTW |
| Issued | March 8, 2018 |
| Expires | February 5, 2023 |
| Address | Eskdale, WV 25075 |
| Receiving water | KANAWHA RV |
| Subwatershed | Outlet Blue Creek (HUC 050500070802) |
NPDES WV0094056: effluent limits and exceedances
NO.7 MINE (NPDES WV0094056): 13 pollutants on file, 12 limited; 13 with a violation of any kind, 4 with an exceedance.
| Pollutant | Limits | Violations | Exceedances | Latest | Largest, as filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | 9 | 558 | 90 | May 31, 2026 | 2,295% over the limit |
| pH | 7 | 459 | 27 | May 31, 2026 | |
| Manganese, total [as Mn] | 9 | 473 | 5 | February 28, 2026 | 28% over the limit |
| Solids, total suspended | 3 | 158 | 2 | September 30, 2025 | 40% over the limit |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | 7 | 432 | 0 | ||
| Aluminum, dissolved [as Al] | 9 | 420 | 0 | ||
| Solids, settleable | 3 | 381 | 0 | ||
| Specific conductance | 6 | 380 | 0 | ||
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | 6 | 380 | 0 | ||
| Solids, total dissolved | 6 | 380 | 0 | ||
| Stream flow, instantaneous | 4 | 208 | 0 | ||
| Flow rate | 2 | 104 | 0 | ||
| Selenium, total recoverable | 0 | 102 | 0 |
NPDES WV0094056: inspections, violations and enforcement
NPDES WV0094056: 1 single-event violation
| Date | What EPA recorded | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2022 | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | ST6 |
NPDES WV0094056: 3 inspections
| Date | What EPA recorded | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2026 | Reconnaissance without Sampling | S |
| May 27, 2026 | Reconnaissance without Sampling | S |
| March 10, 2026 | Sampling | S |
NPDES WV0094056 (NO.7 MINE): no formal enforcement action and informal enforcement action on file.
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Permits near NPDES WV0094056
NPDES WV0094056: 13 pollutant rows, 4 dated events; ICIS-NPDES download, loaded September 15, 2026.