EPA v. Harris County FWSD No. 51-Channelview, TX-RMP CAFO-FY 2025

Case summary

On August 30, 2024, there was an incident at the Facility that resulted in an accidental release of 180 pounds of chlorine. On January 31, 2025, EPA requested follow-up information and Respondent provided a response on February 5, 2025, regarding the Incident and Respondent?s compliance with Section 112(r) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. ? 7412(r), and 40 C.F.R. Part 68. On June 27, 2025, EPA sent Respondent a Notice Letter. On July 8, 2025, and on various other occasions, EPA conferred with Respondent regarding the violations alleged herein. and provided an opportunity for Respondent to submit additional information or materials

Defendants (1)

• Harris County FWSD No. 51Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HARRIS COUNTY FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT NO. 51

  14701 WOODFOREST BLVD, CHANNELVIEW, TX, 77530

  Registry ID: 110017766737

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Harris County FWSD No. 51-Channelview, TX-RMP CAFO-FY 2025entered 2025-08-27

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $25,110

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2025-08-26Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-08-27Final Order Issued
• 2025-09-03Enforcement Action Data Entered