Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
CONROE SOUTHWEST REGIONAL WWTP
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $39,562 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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SOUTHWEST PLANT, 2 1/2 M WEST
CONROE, TX 77305
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- MONTGOMERY County
- Inspections
- 5 · last Mar 3, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $39,562 · last Jan 19, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110039902068
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 | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 5, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 6, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 6, 2022 | Jul 27, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 6, 2022 | Jul 27, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 6, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 21, 2021 | Oct 21, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 14, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 24, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 31, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 11, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 11, 2014 | Mar 12, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 11, 2014 | Mar 12, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 11, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Nov 26, 2014 | Feb 25, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 26, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 26, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 26, 2014 | Feb 25, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 15, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 31, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 31, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 31, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 31, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 31, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 31, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 31, 2003 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 31, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 31, 2000 | May 25, 2001 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 31, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Feb 2, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Feb 1, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Dec 23, 1992 | Jan 6, 1994 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Dec 15, 1992 | Jan 6, 1994 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Dec 10, 1992 | Jan 6, 1994 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Oct 19, 1992 | Jan 6, 1994 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Oct 13, 1992 | Jan 6, 1994 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Sep 30, 1992 | Jan 6, 1994 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Sep 29, 1992 | Jan 6, 1994 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Sep 28, 1992 | Jan 6, 1994 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | May 12, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Mar 17, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Mar 13, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Feb 28, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jan 20, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jan 9, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Dec 10, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Dec 5, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Nov 7, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Nov 4, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Nov 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.30 mg/L | 40.00 | +68% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +70% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 428.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +114% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 276.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +38% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +1,110% | May 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 921.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +361% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 110.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +175% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 345.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +73% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 344.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +72% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 70.70 mg/L | 40.00 | +77% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,990.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +895% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.57 mg/L | 5.00 | +11% | Apr 2020 | Resolved |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,730.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +765% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.04 mg/L | 5.00 | +1% | Mar 2020 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.34 mg/L | 5.00 | +7% | Feb 2020 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.08 mg/L | 5.00 | +22% | Jan 2020 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.56 mg/L | 5.00 | +11% | Dec 2019 | Resolved |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.70 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.83 mg/L | 1.00 | +17% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.99 mg/L | 1.00 | +1% | May 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.41 mg/L | 10.00 | +64% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.05 mg/L | 2.00 | +2% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +70% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.09 MGD | 29.95 | +20% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.59 kg/d | 75.82 | +2% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.80 mg/L | 2.00 | +40% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 533.50 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +34% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.40 MGD | 29.95 | +5% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 152.80 mg/L | 40.00 | +282% | May 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 670.19 kg/d | 567.50 | +18% | May 2016 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.30 mg/L | 6.00 | +62% | May 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.20 mg/L | 15.00 | +21% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 183.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +358% | Oct 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.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2020-1349-MWD-E · Jan 19, 2022
$32,812
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2019-1587-MWD-E · May 7, 2021
$6,750
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2021-1703 · Dec 15, 2020
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2013-2028-MWD-E · Oct 27, 2014
$8,400
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1997-N305 · Apr 1, 1997
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1993-N327 · Mar 29, 1993
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1990-N510 · Apr 17, 1990
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1989-N462 · May 16, 1989
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1989-N474 · Nov 30, 1988
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1985-N082 · Dec 26, 1984
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