NPDES WV0099520 · Clean Water Act
RUFFNER SURFACE MINE, Yolyn, WV: NPDES WV0099520 discharge permit, effluent exceedances, inspections, penalties
RUFFNER SURFACE MINE, Yolyn, West Virginia: Individual permit WV0099520, held by ERP ENVIRONMENTAL FUND, INC.; Administratively continued; issued September 10, 2015, term to April 24, 2020; discharges to GUYANDOTTE RV.
- Selenium, total recoverable: 123 limits, 2,147 violations of any kind, 107 effluent exceedances, latest May 31, 2026, largest 264% over the limit.
- Specific conductance: 117 limits, 1,728 violations of any kind.
- Sulfate, total [as SO4]: 117 limits, 1,728 violations of any kind.
- Solids, total dissolved: 117 limits, 1,728 violations of any kind.
- Iron, total [as Fe]: 114 limits, 1,572 violations of any kind.
- Manganese, total [as Mn]: 114 limits, 1,572 violations of any kind.
- Aluminum, total [as Al]: 114 limits, 1,572 violations of any kind.
- Aluminum, dissolved [as Al]: 114 limits, 1,572 violations of any kind.
- Solids, settleable: 91 limits, 1,566 violations of any kind.
- Solids, total suspended: 96 limits, 1,329 violations of any kind.
- pH: 87 limits, 1,212 violations of any kind.
- Flow rate: 62 limits, 880 violations of any kind.
- Stream flow, instantaneous: 14 limits, 182 violations of any kind.
- Oxygen, dissolved [DO]: 3 limits, 30 violations of any kind.
- BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C: 3 limits, 30 violations of any kind.
- Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]: 3 limits, 30 violations of any kind.
- Nitrite + Nitrate total [as N]: 3 limits, 30 violations of any kind.
- Chemical Oxygen Demand [COD]: 3 limits, 30 violations of any kind.
- May 7, 2026: Reconnaissance without Sampling (S).
- March 11, 2026: Sampling (S).
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
RUFFNER SURFACE MINE among its neighbors
20 discharge permits are in the Buffalo Creek subwatershed (HUC 050701010505); WV0099520 is one. Its county: 155, 0 major; WV0099520 is minor permit.
Other permits in the Buffalo Creek subwatershed (HUC 050701010505)
- BECCO-HUFF CREEK 46KV STR 112-113 EP, Becco: WVR112828, minor, term to 2029-04-05
- BIM-SKIN FORK 46KV STR 51 & 53 EP, Kopperston: WVR113472, minor, term to 2029-04-05
- CB CHILTON #1 MINE, Lorado: WV1028316, minor, term to 2022-03-05
- DINGESS BRANCH- CHILTON MINE #2, Man: WV1029908, minor, term to 2023-09-07
- ELK LICK DOCK, Lorado: WV1023071, minor, term to 2025-11-15
- ELKLICK CHILTON MINE NO. 1, Lorado: WV1019821, minor, term to 2025-10-22
- ELKLICK CONTOUR SURFACE MINE, Beckley Wv 25801: WV1031228, minor, term to 2028-09-24
- FANCO LOADOUT & REFUSE AREA, Yolyn: WV0096393, minor, term to 2025-07-16
- FANCO PLANT COMPLEX, Amherstdale: WV1028383, minor, term to 2021-08-01
- GUYANDOTTE HAULROAD, Lexington: WV1028405, minor, term to 2022-02-22
Identity
| Facility | RUFFNER SURFACE MINE |
|---|---|
| Permittee | ERP ENVIRONMENTAL FUND, INC. |
| NPDES ID | WV0099520 |
| Status | Administratively continued |
| Type | Individual permit |
| Class | Minor |
| Facility type | Non-POTW |
| Issued | September 10, 2015 |
| Expires | April 24, 2020 |
| Address | Yolyn, WV 25654 |
| Receiving water | GUYANDOTTE RV |
| Receiving water impaired | 303(D) Listed |
| Subwatershed | Buffalo Creek (HUC 050701010505) |
NPDES WV0099520: effluent limits and exceedances
RUFFNER SURFACE MINE (NPDES WV0099520): 18 pollutants on file, 18 limited; 18 with a violation of any kind, 1 with an exceedance.
| Pollutant | Limits | Violations | Exceedances | Latest | Largest, as filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selenium, total recoverable | 123 | 2,147 | 107 | May 31, 2026 | 264% over the limit |
| Specific conductance | 117 | 1,728 | 0 | ||
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | 117 | 1,728 | 0 | ||
| Solids, total dissolved | 117 | 1,728 | 0 | ||
| Iron, total [as Fe] | 114 | 1,572 | 0 | ||
| Manganese, total [as Mn] | 114 | 1,572 | 0 | ||
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | 114 | 1,572 | 0 | ||
| Aluminum, dissolved [as Al] | 114 | 1,572 | 0 | ||
| Solids, settleable | 91 | 1,566 | 0 | ||
| Solids, total suspended | 96 | 1,329 | 0 | ||
| pH | 87 | 1,212 | 0 | ||
| Flow rate | 62 | 880 | 0 | ||
| Stream flow, instantaneous | 14 | 182 | 0 | ||
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | 3 | 30 | 0 | ||
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | 3 | 30 | 0 | ||
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | 3 | 30 | 0 | ||
| Nitrite + Nitrate total [as N] | 3 | 30 | 0 | ||
| Chemical Oxygen Demand [COD] | 3 | 30 | 0 |
NPDES WV0099520: inspections, violations and enforcement
NPDES WV0099520: 2 inspections
| Date | What EPA recorded | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | Reconnaissance without Sampling | S |
| March 11, 2026 | Sampling | S |
NPDES WV0099520 (RUFFNER SURFACE MINE): no single-event violation, formal enforcement action and informal enforcement action on file.
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Permits near NPDES WV0099520
NPDES WV0099520: 18 pollutant rows, 2 dated events; ICIS-NPDES download, loaded September 15, 2026.