EPA v. Friendswood, City of

Case summary

On February 28, 2025, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Order (AO) under its authority pursuant to Section 309 of the Clean Water Act to 1. Gulf Coast Authority WWTF. 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)

• Gulf Coast AuthorityNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BLACKHAWK REGIONAL WWTP

  3902 W BAY AREA BLVD, CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TX, 77546

  Registry ID: 110000916199

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Gulf Coast Authorityentered 2025-02-28

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2025-02-19Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2025-02-28Final Order Issued