Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
RIO GRANDE CITY WWTP
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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N BANK OF RIO GRANDE,0.5MI UP-
RIO GRANDE CITY, TX 78582
View on map ↗ - County
- STARR County
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jan 29, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 17, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110000760873
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
9
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 24, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 28, 2024 | Sep 24, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 16, 2022 | Oct 29, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 22, 2021 | Feb 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 22, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 22, 2021 | Feb 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 22, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 22, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 22, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 22, 2021 | Feb 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 22, 2021 | Feb 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 22, 2021 | Feb 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 22, 2021 | Feb 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 22, 2021 | Feb 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 22, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 22, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 22, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 22, 2021 | Feb 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 22, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 25, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 22, 2020 | Aug 27, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 18, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 30, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 8, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 11, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 15, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 9, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 1, 1991 | May 27, 1992 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Noncompliance with Section 308 Information Request | Sep 5, 1991 | — | Open |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 130.23 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +3% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 456.90 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +15% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +506% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 612.95 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +386% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,732.90 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +334% | May 2025 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 436.08 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +246% | May 2025 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.78 MGD | 1.50 | +18% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +506% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 127.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +182% | May 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +506% | May 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 980.20 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +678% | May 2024 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.00 MGD | 2.94 | +2% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,986.30 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +398% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 331.88 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +163% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 164.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +30% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 648.00 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +62% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +506% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +7% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 131.73 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +5% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 605.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +380% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,418.00 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +506% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 492.42 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +291% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.80 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +506% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 131.46 kg/d | 113.50 | +16% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 197.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +338% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.62 mg/L | 20.00 | +103% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 579.40 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +45% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,203.00 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +202% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 301.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +139% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 431.00 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +8% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 204.85 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +63% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 816.40 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +105% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 973.10 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +672% | May 2021 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.00 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +506% | May 2021 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 605.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +380% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +506% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +506% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 767.80 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +509% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.32 mg/L | 2.00 | +34% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +506% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 485.30 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +285% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.20 mg/L | 2.00 | +40% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.55 mg/L | 2.00 | +23% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.18 mg/L | 2.00 | +41% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.20 mg/L | 2.00 | +40% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.10 mg/L | 2.00 | +45% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 mg/L | 2.00 | +50% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.20 mg/L | 2.00 | +40% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.60 mg/L | 2.00 | +20% | May 2020 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 484.72 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +285% | Dec 2019 | Resolved |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2017-0961-MLM-E · Jan 17, 2019
$120,124
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2016-1614-MWD-E · Jul 12, 2017
$9,620
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2009-0866-MWD-E · Jun 18, 2010
$25,686
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1995-N181 · Jan 12, 1996
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1995-N245 · Nov 30, 1994
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1992-N614 · Aug 11, 1992
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1992-N447 · May 27, 1992
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1992-N504 · Mar 9, 1992
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