Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
TURKEY CREEK 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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TURKEYCK WITH BUFFALO BAYOU
HOUSTON, TX 77087
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- HARRIS County
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jul 25, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $4,400,000 · last Apr 1, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110010923313
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 | Wet-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | May 17, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Jan 15, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Jan 10, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S. that may endanger health or the environment | Oct 11, 2023 | Aug 31, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Nov 19, 2022 | Jun 30, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Oct 20, 2022 | Jul 31, 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 discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Sep 2, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 25, 2022 | Jul 25, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Jan 13, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Jan 9, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Oct 28, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | May 4, 2021 | May 4, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Feb 22, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Sep 11, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Aug 28, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Oct 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Overflow to Dry Land or Building Backup | Sep 25, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 27, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Jun 6, 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 | Mar 19, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Jan 1, 2004 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Jan 1, 2003 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | May 3, 1995 | Aug 31, 1998 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | May 3, 1995 | Aug 31, 1998 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Aug 26, 1993 | May 3, 1995 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Sep 16, 1991 | Sep 7, 1993 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Noncompliance with Section 308 Information Request | Sep 5, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 10, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Failed Toxicity Test | May 23, 1991 | — | Open |
| 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 | 1,300.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +550% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +35% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 210.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +5% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 225.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +13% | May 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,120.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +460% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +8% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +99,999% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 770.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +285% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.00 mg/L | 4.00 | +25% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +60% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.00 mg/L | 4.00 | +25% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +10% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +20% | May 2021 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +40% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +10% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +30% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 156.63 kg/d | 90.80 | +73% | Jun 2020 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.00 mg/L | 2.00 | +200% | Jun 2020 | Resolved |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,730.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +765% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.00 mg/L | 2.00 | +200% | May 2020 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +90% | May 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 127.57 kg/d | 90.80 | +41% | May 2020 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +60% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | May 2019 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 525.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +163% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +60% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.00 mg/L | 4.00 | +25% | Oct 2017 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +70% | Oct 2017 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +610% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 289.20 kg/d | 181.60 | +59% | Sep 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +127% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +28% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +280% | Sep 2017 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 588.38 kg/d | 454.45 | +29% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 126.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +404% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 4.00 | +700% | Sep 2017 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.00 mg/L | 2.00 | +100% | Jun 2017 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +70% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +30% | May 2017 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 210.00 MPN/100mL | 197.00 | +7% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 365.00 MPN/100mL | 197.00 | +85% | Nov 2015 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 197.00 | +99,999% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,200.00 MPN/100mL | 197.00 | +509% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 197.00 | +99,999% | May 2015 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.80 mg/L | 6.00 | +3% | Apr 2015 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 197.00 | +1,128% | Apr 2015 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 866.00 MPN/100mL | 197.00 | +340% | Feb 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.
Judicial
· Case 06-2010-1780 · Apr 1, 2021
$4,400,000
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-2002-N335 · Aug 14, 2002
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1995-N412 · May 3, 1995
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1993-N260 · Aug 26, 1993
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N772 · Sep 16, 1991
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1989-N329 · Jul 19, 1989
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1988-N327 · Sep 27, 1988
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1988-N537 · Sep 20, 1988
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1988-N536 · May 25, 1988
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1988-N535 · Mar 1, 1988
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