EPA v. Missouri City, City of

Case summary

On August 19, 2025, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Order (AO) under its authority pursuant to Section 309 of the Clean Water Act to Missouri City 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)

• City of Missouri CityNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• STEEP BANK FLAT BANK CREEK WWTP

  6310 OILFIELD RD, MISSOURI CITY, TX, 77479

  Registry ID: 110039693640

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Missouri City, City ofentered 2025-08-19

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2025-07-23Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2025-08-19Final Order Issued