Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
CITY OF HARLINGEN WATERWORKS SYSTEM WWTP
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $19,050 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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0.25M S E. HARRISON AVE.
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
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- CAMERON County
- Inspections
- 8 · last Feb 28, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $19,050 · last Sep 18, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110039693524
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 | Jan 26, 2025 | Apr 27, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 3, 2022 | Mar 29, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | PR: Biosolids - Surface Disposal: Invalid Monitoring or Unrepresentative Sample Violation (001 - Fecal Coliform - Geometric Mean) | May 1, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 12, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 25, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 13, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 12, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 31, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 1997 | Jul 3, 2002 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 30, 1997 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 31, 1997 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 31, 1997 | Jul 3, 2002 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 20, 1997 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 28, 1997 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 28, 1997 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 28, 1997 | Jul 3, 2002 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 28, 1997 | Jul 3, 2002 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 1997 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 15, 1996 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 16, 1996 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 16, 1996 | Jul 3, 2002 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 12, 1994 | Jul 16, 1997 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 12, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 9, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Feb 3, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 18, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 25, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 25, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 9, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 28, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 28, 1992 | Apr 12, 1995 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 21, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 21, 1992 | Jul 16, 1992 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 11, 1991 | Apr 12, 1995 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Noncompliance with Section 308 Information Request | Sep 5, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 15, 1990 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 15, 1990 | Jul 26, 1991 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 15, 1990 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 1990 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 28, 1990 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 28, 1989 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 15, 1989 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 15, 1989 | Jul 26, 1991 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 28, 1989 | Feb 14, 1991 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 20, 1989 | Jul 26, 1991 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 20, 1989 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 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 | 2,419.00 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +99,999% | Feb 2026 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 687.00 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +72% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.10 mg/L | 40.00 | +40% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 816.00 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +105% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.40 mg/L | 10.00 | +204% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.10 mg/L | 10.00 | +81% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.60 mg/L | 10.00 | +206% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.96 mg/L | 3.00 | +132% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 115.83 kg/d | 113.50 | +2% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 921.00 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +131% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.31 mg/L | 3.00 | +10% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 980.00 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +146% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.39 mg/L | 15.00 | +3% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.80 mg/L | 10.00 | +8% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 372.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +830% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.30 mg/L | 10.00 | +23% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.51 mg/L | 3.00 | +17% | Nov 2021 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.70 mg/L | 10.00 | +17% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.49 mg/L | 3.00 | +83% | Jul 2021 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 138.27 kg/d | 113.50 | +22% | Jul 2021 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.24 mg/L | 3.00 | +41% | Jun 2021 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.90 mg/L | 10.00 | +69% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.90 mg/L | 10.00 | +19% | May 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.28 mg/L | 3.00 | +9% | Apr 2021 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.20 mg/L | 10.00 | +32% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +12% | May 2020 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +12% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.00 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +506% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 238.90 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +90% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.70 mg/L | 10.00 | +17% | May 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.09 mg/L | 3.00 | +36% | May 2017 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 152.70 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +21% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 687.00 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +72% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.00 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +506% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 206.50 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +64% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.00 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +506% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,203.00 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +202% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.60 mg/L | 25.00 | +14% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,203.00 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +202% | 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-2022-0032-MWD-E · Sep 18, 2024
$19,050
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2022-1780 · May 13, 2022
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2012-0893-MWD-E · Apr 27, 2013
$16,362
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-2003-N249 · Mar 25, 2003
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2003-1894 · Mar 25, 2003
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-2000-N325 · Sep 21, 2000
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-2000-N198 · Feb 22, 2000
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1999-N231 · Apr 29, 1999
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1998-N242 · Aug 31, 1998
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1998-N394 · Feb 27, 1998
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1997-N251 · Jul 21, 1997
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1997-N148 · Mar 10, 1997
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1997-N182 · Dec 17, 1996
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1996-N294 · Sep 27, 1996
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1996-N111 · Mar 19, 1996
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1995-N430 · Sep 28, 1995
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1995-N368 · Jul 5, 1995
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1995-N392 · May 31, 1995
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1995-N235 · Dec 22, 1994
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1994-N390 · Aug 12, 1994
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