EPA v. Harris Co. MUD No. 358 Administrative Order

Case summary

On September 11, 2024, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Order (AO) under its authority pursuant to Section 309 of the Clean Water Act to Harris County MUD No. 358. 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)

• Don Garrett, Board PresidentNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• FAIRFIELD VILLAGE REGIONAL WWTP

  19855 CYPRESSWOOD DR, CYPRESS, TX, 77433

  Registry ID: 110009015001

• FAIRFIELD VILLAGE REGIONAL WWTP

  19855 CYPRESSWOOD DR, CYPRESS, TX, 77433

  Registry ID: 110009015001

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Harris Co. MUD No. 358 Administrative Orderentered 2024-09-11

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2024-09-11Final Order Issued
• 2024-09-16Enforcement Action Data Entered