EPA v. Westside WWTP TX0114821

Case summary

On December 11, 2023, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Order under its authority pursuant to Section 309 of the Clean Water Act to the City of La Marque Wastewater Treatment Plant in La Marque, Galveston County, Texas. The AO was issued in response to Flow (in conduit or through treatment plant), Carbonaceous BOD (5-day, 20?C), Total Copper, Enterococci, pH, and Total Ammonia Nitrogen effluent violations of its permit limits. The AO requires the facility to 1) submit a list of specific actions taken to correct the violations and 2) submit written certification to EPA that the violations have been corrected and the facility is compliant with its permit. The Respondent must respond to EPA Region 6 within thirty (30) days of the effective dated of the AO. The EPA EJ Screen tool indicates that the city is located in an area with an Environmental Justice index over 90%.

Defendants (1)

• City of La MarqueNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WESTSIDE WWTP

  2701B WOODLAND ST, LA MARQUE, TX, 77568

  Registry ID: 110000503517

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• La Marque Westside WWTP, City of La Marque TX0114821entered 2023-12-08

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2023-12-08Final Order Issued
• 2023-12-08Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-12-11Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2026-01-21NPDES Closed
• 2026-01-21Enforcement Action Closed