Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
CITY OF LUFKIN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $6,000 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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3510 SOUTHWOOD DRIVE
LUFKIN, TX 75904
View on map ↗ - County
- ANGELINA County
- Inspections
- 4 · last Oct 26, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $6,000 · last Feb 27, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000504026
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 | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Aug 2, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 2, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 2, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 2, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 8, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 26, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 29, 2023 | Oct 26, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 21, 2023 | Aug 25, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 21, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 14, 2021 | Sep 27, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 26, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 3, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 28, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 6, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 24, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 28, 1997 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 15, 1997 | May 18, 1999 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Biosolids/Sewage Sludge Violation (Part 503 and State Regulations) | Dec 31, 1996 | May 18, 1999 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 1995 | Jul 17, 1997 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 27, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 25, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 31, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Nov 24, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 26, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 29, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 20, 1992 | Apr 29, 1993 | Resolved |
| cwa | Pretreatment - Failure to Establish Self-Monitoring Requirements | Oct 15, 1991 | Jun 3, 1993 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Develop/Enforce Standards | Oct 15, 1991 | Jun 3, 1993 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 29, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Noncompliance with Section 308 Information Request | Sep 5, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Toxicity Requirements | Jun 26, 1991 | Jul 2, 1993 | Resolved |
| cwa | Pretreatment - Baseline Monitoring Report Violation | May 5, 1991 | Dec 5, 1991 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 17, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 17, 1991 | Dec 5, 1991 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 29, 1990 | Dec 5, 1991 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 7, 1987 | Oct 14, 1988 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 7, 1987 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 1, 1987 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 1986 | — | 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 | 19.90 mg/L | 10.00 | +99% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.20 mg/L | 2.00 | +10% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.40 mg/L | 10.00 | +4% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +60% | May 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.60 mg/L | 2.00 | +330% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 207.25 kg/d | 85.35 | +143% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.90 mg/L | 2.00 | +345% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +120% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.20 mg/L | 40.00 | +13% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 213.06 kg/d | 85.35 | +150% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.90 mg/L | 15.00 | +13% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 250.24 kg/d | 85.35 | +193% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 676.91 kg/d | 641.96 | +5% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +48% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +150% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.40 mg/L | 2.00 | +470% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.50 mg/L | 15.00 | +103% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.20 mg/L | 10.00 | +2% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +180% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 173.47 kg/d | 85.35 | +103% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.90 mg/L | 2.00 | +245% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 336.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +740% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.90 mg/L | 25.00 | +28% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.50 mg/L | 15.00 | +190% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,129.10 kg/d | 641.96 | +76% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.50 mg/L | 10.00 | +5% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 278.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +595% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.30 mg/L | 15.00 | +182% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.50 mg/L | 25.00 | +86% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 875.31 kg/d | 641.96 | +36% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +20% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.80 mg/L | 2.00 | +90% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.70 mg/L | 15.00 | +51% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.80 mg/L | 40.00 | +17% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 820.00 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +106% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,400.00 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +99,999% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.20 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +99,999% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.90 mg/L | 2.00 | +245% | Oct 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +70% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 155.45 kg/d | 85.35 | +82% | Oct 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 155.86 kg/d | 85.35 | +83% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +80% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.60 mg/L | 2.00 | +280% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.30 mg/L | 2.00 | +115% | Aug 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,014.69 kg/d | 641.96 | +58% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +205% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 640.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +1,500% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,000.00 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +401% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.30 mg/L | 25.00 | +21% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.20 mg/L | 2.00 | +60% | Jul 2024 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2024-1754 · Jul 2, 2024
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2020-1536-MWD-E · Feb 27, 2024
$6,000
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1998-N353 · Nov 28, 1997
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1994-N496 · Jul 31, 1995
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1995-N360 · Jul 28, 1995
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1995-N282 · Jul 5, 1995
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1995-N203 · Feb 27, 1995
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1994-N508 · Sep 9, 1994
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1994-N488 · Mar 25, 1994
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1993-N530 · Aug 26, 1993
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1993-N452 · Mar 11, 1993
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1993-N375 · Dec 28, 1992
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N602 · Aug 29, 1991
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N646 · Jul 1, 1991
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N410 · Apr 2, 1991
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N785 · Mar 5, 1991
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1990-N473 · Feb 1, 1990
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1986-N195 · Oct 18, 1985
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