EPA v. Albert Carrizal d/b/a Red Carpet Cleaning (TXU010501)

Case summary

Respondent operates a commercial carpet cleaning business exclusively for apartment complexes. According to the Respondent, they have been land applying their wastewater, which is a questionable practice and uncommon practice in the industry. EPA twice observed direct discharges from one of their vans into a municipal storm drain, that goes to Little Bear Creek, the last one being on Oct. 26, 2004. Respondent does not have an NPDES permit for any such discharges. Respondent does not have an environmental policy and had no formal or written training for its employees on the handling of wastewater. EPA has contacted Respondent and Respondent is working on training and standard operating procedures to assure compliance with the Clean Water Act. EPA is Ordering Respondent to cease any more illegal discharges.

Defendants (1)

• Albert Carrizal d/b/a Red Carpet CleaningNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• COLLINS PARK AT BEAR CREEK APARTMENTS

  2001 STATE HWY. 360, EULESS, TX, 76039

  Registry ID: 110020501483

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Albert Carrizal d/b/a Red Carpet Cleaning (TXU010501)entered 2004-12-27

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2004-12-01Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2004-12-27Final Order Issued
• 2009-07-01Enforcement Action Closed