EPA v. City of Pasadena AO

Case summary

On September 12th, 2024, EPA Region 6 issued an administrative order (AO) under its authority pursuant to Section 309 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) to the City of Pasadena. 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 date of the AO.

Defendants (1)

• Mayor, City of PasadenaNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NEW VINCE BAYOU WWTF

  209 N MAIN ST, PASADENA, TX, 77506

  Registry ID: 110009772424

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• City of Pasadena AOentered 2024-09-12

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2024-09-12Final Order Issued
• 2024-09-16Enforcement Action Data Entered