EPA v. Harris County MUD 196 WWTF

Case summary

On June 06, 2025, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Order (AO) under its authority pursuant to Section 309 of the Clean Water Act to Harris County MUD 196 (TX0088838). The AO was issued in response to effluent violations of the NPDES 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)

• Harris County Municipal Utility District 196Named in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HARRIS COUNTY MUD 196 WWTP

  16915 SONOMA DEL NORTE DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77002

  Registry ID: 110064593854

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Harris County MUD 196 WWTFentered 2025-06-06

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2025-05-29Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2025-06-06Final Order Issued