Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
CITY OF CHINA WWTF
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $18,037 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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APPROX 1.14 MI S OF INTERX OF S CHINA RD
CHINA, TX 77613
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- JEFFERSON County
- Inspections
- 6 · last Sep 26, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $18,037 · last Dec 21, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110071710750
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.
12
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 | Sep 26, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 28, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 22, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 30, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Sep 2, 2016 | Dec 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 2, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 2, 2016 | Dec 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 2, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 18, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 18, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 18, 2016 | Dec 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Aug 18, 2016 | Dec 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 19, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 19, 2016 | Dec 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 19, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 19, 2016 | Dec 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 29, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 25, 2014 | Oct 16, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 25, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 25, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 25, 2014 | Oct 16, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 8, 2009 | Feb 25, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 8, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 8, 2009 | Feb 25, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 8, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 20, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 20, 2007 | Jul 14, 2007 | Resolved |
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 | 68.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +13% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +192% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.62 kg/d | 2.59 | +542% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +80% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.60 mg/L | 10.00 | +86% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.93 kg/d | 8.63 | +108% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.80 mg/L | 3.00 | +493% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.10 mg/L | 4.00 | +3% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.95 kg/d | 13.17 | +196% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.60 mg/L | 15.00 | +57% | Dec 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.14 mg/L | 3.00 | +5% | Dec 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.90 mg/L | 15.00 | +86% | Nov 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.40 mg/L | 3.00 | +247% | Nov 2025 | Resolved |
| E. coli, colony forming units [CFU] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24,200.00 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +5,965% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.90 mg/L | 15.00 | +19% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.10 mg/L | 4.00 | +3% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.68 kg/d | 2.59 | +81% | Nov 2025 | Resolved |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.20 mg/L | 5.00 | +56% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.80 mg/L | 4.00 | +45% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +5% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.60 mg/L | 15.00 | +104% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.80 mg/L | 10.00 | +8% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.40 mg/L | 15.00 | +56% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.02 kg/d | 13.17 | +90% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.50 mg/L | 15.00 | +97% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.38 kg/d | 13.17 | +85% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.31 kg/d | 8.63 | +19% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.63 kg/d | 2.59 | +79% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.08 mg/L | 3.00 | +69% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +133% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.50 mg/L | 10.00 | +45% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.60 mg/L | 1.00 | +40% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.30 mg/L | 10.00 | +3% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.38 kg/d | 13.17 | +70% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.05 mg/L | 3.00 | +35% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.07 kg/d | 2.59 | +19% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.20 mg/L | 15.00 | +121% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +30% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.30 mg/L | 4.00 | +8% | May 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 70.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +17% | May 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.70 mg/L | 15.00 | +211% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.70 mg/L | 1.00 | +30% | May 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.89 kg/d | 13.17 | +51% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.60 mg/L | 10.00 | +66% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.29 kg/d | 13.17 | +69% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 65.50 mg/L | 15.00 | +337% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 93.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +55% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.11 kg/d | 13.17 | +60% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.90 mg/L | 15.00 | +173% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.10 mg/L | 10.00 | +1% | Mar 2025 | 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.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2020-1119-MWD-E · Dec 21, 2021
$18,037
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2019-1525-MWD-E · Mar 3, 2021
$18,750
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2015-1562-MWD-E · Jul 19, 2016
$6,525
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2013-1180-MWD-E · Jan 25, 2014
$5,250
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2009-0254-MWD-E · Jul 9, 2009
$10,322
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-N00006931 · Dec 22, 2006
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-N00000235 · Sep 26, 2004
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1997-N179 · Dec 17, 1996
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