NPDES WV1028481 · Clean Water Act
BUCK FORK SURFACE MINE, Madison, WV: NPDES WV1028481 discharge permit, effluent exceedances, inspections, penalties
BUCK FORK SURFACE MINE, Madison, West Virginia: Individual permit WV1028481, held by ERP ENVIRONMENTAL FUND, INC.; Administratively continued; issued January 7, 2019, term to January 6, 2024; discharges to HEWITT CK/LL COAL RV.
- Manganese, total [as Mn]: 135 limits, 1,215 violations of any kind.
- Aluminum, total [as Al]: 135 limits, 1,215 violations of any kind.
- Aluminum, dissolved [as Al]: 135 limits, 1,215 violations of any kind.
- Specific conductance: 129 limits, 1,161 violations of any kind.
- Sulfate, total [as SO4]: 129 limits, 1,161 violations of any kind.
- Iron, total [as Fe]: 129 limits, 1,161 violations of any kind.
- Solids, total dissolved: 129 limits, 1,161 violations of any kind.
- Solids, total suspended: 117 limits, 1,053 violations of any kind.
- Solids, settleable: 117 limits, 1,053 violations of any kind.
- Selenium, total recoverable: 96 limits, 864 violations of any kind.
- pH: 90 limits, 810 violations of any kind.
- Flow rate: 78 limits, 702 violations of any kind.
- Stream flow, instantaneous: 12 limits, 108 violations of any kind.
- October 16, 2026: Reconnaissance without Sampling (S).
- September 15, 2026: Reconnaissance without Sampling (S).
- May 21, 2026: Sampling (S).
- March 11, 2026: Reconnaissance without 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
BUCK FORK SURFACE MINE among its neighbors
18 discharge permits are in the Upper Little Coal River subwatershed (HUC 050500090502); WV1028481 is one. Its county: 169, 0 major; WV1028481 is minor permit.
Other permits in the Upper Little Coal River subwatershed (HUC 050500090502)
- #2 DEEP MINE, Madison: WV0093076, minor, term to 2023-02-22
- AMBER RASHAEL FOSTER, Foster: WVG417645, minor, term to 2029-06-30
- BOONE COUNTY TECHNICAL/CAREER CENTER, Madison: WVG551111, minor, term to 2025-09-30
- BOONE NORTH NO. 2 SURFACE MINE, Ashford: WV1020927, minor, term to 2022-09-08
- BOONE RECYLCING CENTER, Foster: WVRNE0116, minor, term to 2014-03-31
- CAMP CREEK NO. 1 MINE, Madison: WV1015818, minor, term to 2022-08-07
- DANVILLE YARD, Danville: WVG612874, minor, term to 2030-03-06
- HAULROAD NO. 4, Julian: WV1025279, minor, term to 2022-11-09
- HEWITT CREEK SURFACE MINE NO. 1, Madison: WV1020234, minor, term to 2020-03-09
- HOBET JOB NO. 21 - SURFACE WESTRIDGE MINE, Madison: WV0056405, minor, term to 2022-07-10
Identity
| Facility | BUCK FORK SURFACE MINE |
|---|---|
| Permittee | ERP ENVIRONMENTAL FUND, INC. |
| NPDES ID | WV1028481 |
| Status | Administratively continued |
| Type | Individual permit |
| Class | Minor |
| Facility type | Non-POTW |
| Issued | January 7, 2019 |
| Expires | January 6, 2024 |
| Address | Madison, WV 25130 |
| Receiving water | HEWITT CK/LL COAL RV |
| Subwatershed | Upper Little Coal River (HUC 050500090502) |
| SIC | 1221 – Bituminous Coal And Lignite - Surface |
NPDES WV1028481: effluent limits and exceedances
BUCK FORK SURFACE MINE (NPDES WV1028481): 13 pollutants on file, 13 limited; 13 with a violation of any kind, 0 with an exceedance.
| Pollutant | Limits | Violations | Exceedances | Latest | Largest, as filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese, total [as Mn] | 135 | 1,215 | 0 | ||
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | 135 | 1,215 | 0 | ||
| Aluminum, dissolved [as Al] | 135 | 1,215 | 0 | ||
| Specific conductance | 129 | 1,161 | 0 | ||
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | 129 | 1,161 | 0 | ||
| Iron, total [as Fe] | 129 | 1,161 | 0 | ||
| Solids, total dissolved | 129 | 1,161 | 0 | ||
| Solids, total suspended | 117 | 1,053 | 0 | ||
| Solids, settleable | 117 | 1,053 | 0 | ||
| Selenium, total recoverable | 96 | 864 | 0 | ||
| pH | 90 | 810 | 0 | ||
| Flow rate | 78 | 702 | 0 | ||
| Stream flow, instantaneous | 12 | 108 | 0 |
NPDES WV1028481: inspections, violations and enforcement
NPDES WV1028481: 4 inspections
| Date | What EPA recorded | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| October 16, 2026 | Reconnaissance without Sampling | S |
| September 15, 2026 | Reconnaissance without Sampling | S |
| May 21, 2026 | Sampling | S |
| March 11, 2026 | Reconnaissance without Sampling | S |
NPDES WV1028481 (BUCK FORK SURFACE MINE): no single-event violation, formal enforcement action and informal enforcement action on file.
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Permits near NPDES WV1028481
NPDES WV1028481: 13 pollutant rows, 4 dated events; ICIS-NPDES download, loaded October 14, 2026.