EPA v. City of Tyler Administrative Order

Case summary

On March 3, 2025, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Order (AO) under its authority pursuant to Section 309 of the Clean Water Act to the City of Tyler?s Southside Wastewater Treatment Facility. 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 Don WarrenNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SOUTHSIDE WWTP

  620 W CUMBERLAND RD, TYLER, TX, 75703

  Registry ID: 110015748734

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• City of Tyler Administrative Orderentered 2025-03-03

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2025-03-03Final Order Issued
• 2025-03-05Enforcement Action Data Entered