EPA v. Langham Creek Administrative Order

Case summary

On May 29, 2024, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Order (AO) under its authority pursuant to Section 309 of the Clean Water Act to Langham Creek Utility District. The AO was issued in response to effluent violations of 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.

Defendants (1)

• Gary Nathanson, PresidentNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• LANGHAM CREEK UD WWTP

  17350 PATTIGLEN DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77084

  Registry ID: 110002064033

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Langham Creek Administrative Orderentered 2024-05-29

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2024-05-29Final Order Issued
• 2024-05-30Enforcement Action Data Entered