Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
NORTHBELT WWTF
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $4,400,000 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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1M SE USHWY 59 & NORTHBELT
HOUSTON, TX 77087
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- HARRIS County
- Inspections
- 2 · last Apr 25, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $4,400,000 · last Apr 1, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110006620861
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.
1
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 | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Nov 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Oct 2, 2022 | Jun 30, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Sep 27, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Mar 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Jan 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Oct 13, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S. that may endanger health or the environment | Jul 29, 2021 | Jul 29, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Feb 28, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Dec 10, 2020 | Jun 30, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Dec 3, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Overflow to Dry Land or Building Backup | Oct 27, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 10, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Jan 30, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Oct 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 23, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Overflow to Dry Land or Building Backup | Oct 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Oct 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Jan 1, 2003 | — | Open |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +20% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +1,110% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 411.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +106% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,730.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +765% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +8% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 579.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +190% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +100% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.74 kg/d | 56.75 | +18% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +40% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.00 mg/L | 3.00 | +33% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,410.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +605% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +99,999% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.00 % | 80.00 | +90% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.00 % | 80.00 | +14% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.00 % | 80.00 | +88% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.00 % | 80.00 | +88% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | May 2019 | Open |
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.
Judicial
· Case 06-2010-1780 · Apr 1, 2021
$4,400,000
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-2002-N143 · Jul 31, 2002
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2001-0287 · Apr 16, 2001
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-2001-N532 · Apr 16, 2001
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