Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
CITY OF HOUSTON UPPER BRAYS WWTP
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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13525 W HOUSTON CENTER BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77082
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- HARRIS County
- Inspections
- 3 · last Sep 15, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $4,400,000 · last Apr 1, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110010922323
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.
2
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. that may endanger health or the environment | Nov 20, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Oct 24, 2023 | Aug 31, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Dec 16, 2022 | Aug 31, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Nov 21, 2022 | Jun 30, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Sep 13, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Sep 7, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Oct 19, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Oct 11, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 29, 2021 | Sep 29, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Jul 4, 2021 | Jul 4, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Jun 10, 2021 | Sep 8, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | May 20, 2021 | May 27, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Dec 28, 2020 | Jun 30, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Dec 27, 2020 | Jun 30, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | May 13, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Mar 11, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Overflow to Dry Land or Building Backup | Sep 28, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 16, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Feb 23, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 25, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Oct 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 3, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 27, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Reported Fish Kill | Aug 15, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Jan 1, 2003 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | May 3, 1995 | Aug 31, 1998 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | May 3, 1995 | Aug 31, 1998 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 13, 1994 | Jan 3, 1995 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Aug 26, 1993 | May 3, 1995 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 8, 1992 | Mar 23, 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 | Jun 10, 1991 | May 3, 1995 | Resolved |
| 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% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +164% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +80% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 615.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +1,438% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,220.97 kg/d | 1,022.41 | +117% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,120.02 kg/d | 1,022.41 | +10% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +13% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 242,000.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 312.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +680% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +99,999% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 216.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +440% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +47% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +76% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,617.60 kg/d | 1,022.41 | +58% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +20% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +65% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +4% | May 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 410.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +925% | May 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,376.98 kg/d | 1,022.41 | +35% | May 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +60% | May 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +99,999% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +20% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 365.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +83% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +99,999% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +30% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 372.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +86% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +99,999% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +99,999% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 488.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +144% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,120.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +460% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12,100.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +5,950% | May 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +25% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | May 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 162.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +305% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 75.00 % | 80.00 | +6% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.00 % | 80.00 | +23% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 76.50 % | 80.00 | +4% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.50 % | 80.00 | +21% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 729.58 kg/d | 681.45 | +7% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.00 % | 80.00 | +41% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - P. promelas | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.00 % | 83.00 | +14% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 70.00 % | 80.00 | +13% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +99,999% | Sep 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,817.82 kg/d | 1,022.41 | +78% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - P. promelas | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.00 % | 83.00 | +43% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 76.00 % | 83.00 | +8% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 61.00 % | 83.00 | +27% | Sep 2017 | 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-N287 · Aug 14, 2002
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1995-N425 · May 3, 1995
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1994-N515 · Sep 13, 1994
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1993-N463 · Aug 26, 1993
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1993-N387 · Dec 28, 1992
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N457 · Jun 10, 1991
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1990-N364 · Sep 13, 1990
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1989-N514 · Jul 19, 1989
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1988-N341 · Sep 27, 1988
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1988-N290 · Sep 20, 1988
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1988-N382 · May 25, 1988
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