Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
CHOCOLATE BAYOU WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES
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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ON 9600 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77033
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- HARRIS County
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jan 28, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $4,400,000 · last Apr 1, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110070375096
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 | Oct 17, 2023 | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Oct 7, 2023 | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Oct 11, 2022 | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Oct 10, 2022 | Jul 31, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Jan 20, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Jan 9, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Oct 8, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Apr 12, 2021 | May 22, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S. that may endanger health or the environment | Apr 6, 2021 | Apr 6, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Oct 5, 2020 | Jun 30, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Jan 23, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Oct 23, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Overflow to Dry Land or Building Backup | Jun 12, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 2, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Feb 10, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Oct 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 16, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Jan 1, 2003 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | May 3, 1995 | Aug 31, 1998 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | May 3, 1995 | Aug 31, 1998 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Aug 26, 1993 | May 3, 1995 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jan 27, 1992 | Sep 7, 1993 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Noncompliance with Section 308 Information Request | Sep 5, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Noncompliance with Section 308 Information Request | Aug 24, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jan 30, 1991 | Jan 27, 1992 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 9, 1989 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 15, 1988 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 20, 1988 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 13, 1988 | — | 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 | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +208% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,840.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +45% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +53% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +10% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 291.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +46% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +20% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +30% | May 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 980.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +390% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +55% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 517.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +159% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12,100.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | May 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +40% | May 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +80% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +3% | May 2020 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.80 MGD | 28.27 | +2% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +99,999% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +40% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +72% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,840.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +2,320% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +10% | Dec 2015 | 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-N281 · Aug 14, 2002
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1995-N421 · May 3, 1995
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1993-N299 · Aug 26, 1993
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1992-N647 · Jan 27, 1992
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N502 · Jan 30, 1991
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1989-N521 · Jun 8, 1989
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1988-N509 · Sep 27, 1988
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1988-N508 · Sep 20, 1988
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1988-N379 · May 25, 1988
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