EPA v. Temple and Belton, Cities of

Case summary

On August 18, 2026, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Order (AO) under its authority pursuant to Section 309 of the Clean Water Act to the Temple and Belton 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. Texas Timely Project.

Defendants (1)

• Cities of Temple and Belton, TexasNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TEMPLE BELTON REGIONAL WWTP

  3210 EAST AVE H,BLDG A, BELL COUNTY, TX, 76501

  Registry ID: 110005077102

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Temple and Belton, Cities ofentered 2026-08-18

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2026-08-03Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2026-08-18Final Order Issued