Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
RUSK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $400 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
408 NORTH MAIN STREET
RUSK, TX 75785
View on map ↗ - County
- CHEROKEE County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 22132
- Inspections
- 2 · last Feb 12, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $400 · last Jan 12, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110001880377
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.
7
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 | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 19, 2025 | Oct 21, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Sep 19, 2025 | Oct 21, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 19, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 19, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 14, 2023 | Oct 30, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 15, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 31, 2021 | Aug 31, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 29, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 16, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 16, 2007 | Apr 11, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 16, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2007 | Aug 3, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2007 | Aug 3, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 1, 2007 | Aug 3, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 12, 2001 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 15, 1998 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 1998 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 1998 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 1, 1998 | Nov 28, 2000 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 15, 1997 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 15, 1997 | Nov 28, 2000 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 1997 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 1, 1996 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 1996 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 1996 | Feb 4, 1997 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 31, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 31, 1995 | Feb 4, 1997 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 26, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 25, 1994 | Feb 27, 1995 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.94 MGD | 4.38 | +13% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.60 mg/L | 15.00 | +31% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 83.20 mg/L | 40.00 | +108% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,550.00 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +288% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.50 mg/L | 15.00 | +3% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.10 | +20% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 315.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +150% | Jan 2024 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2024-3337 · May 16, 2024
$400
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2012-1801-WQ-E · Jan 12, 2013
$875
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-N00005805 · Aug 7, 2005
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-2001-N490 · Feb 12, 2001
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2001-0184 · Feb 12, 2001
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2000-1054 · Jan 24, 2001
$750
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1998-0104 · Dec 16, 1997
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1998-N347 · Dec 16, 1997
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1997-N280 · May 20, 1997
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1997-0403 · May 20, 1997
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1996-N194 · Feb 15, 1996
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1996-0386 · Feb 15, 1996
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1995-N217 · Aug 31, 1995
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1995-N221 · Feb 27, 1995
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1994-N400 · Aug 31, 1994
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1993-N311 · Feb 26, 1993
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1992-N672 · Jan 10, 1992
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