EPA v. Hurricane Creek WWTP Administrative Order (TX0024309)

Case summary

On July 2, 2024, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Order (AO) under its authority pursuant to Section 309 of the Clean Water Act to the City of Lufkin. 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)

• Honorable Mark HicksNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HURRICANE CREEK WWTP

  3510 SOUTHWOOD DR, LUFKIN, TX, 75904

  Registry ID: 110000504026

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Hurricane Creek WWTP Administrative Order (TX0024309)entered 2024-07-02

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2024-07-02Final Order Issued
• 2024-07-02Enforcement Action Data Entered