EPA v. City of Carthage Administrative Order

Case summary

On March 16, 2026, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Order (AO) under its authority pursuant to Section 309 of the Clean Water Act to the City of Carthage 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)

• Mayor Olin JoffrionNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HOGGS BAYOU WWTP

  839 COUNTY ROAD 401, CARTHAGE, TX, 75633

  Registry ID: 110005147858

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• City of Carthage Administrative Orderentered 2026-03-17

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2026-03-17Final Order Issued
• 2026-03-26Enforcement Action Data Entered