Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
NORTH WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $18,750 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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NORTH PINKERTON
ATHENS, TX 75751
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- HENDERSON County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 22132
- Inspections
- 3 · last Sep 23, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $18,750 · last Dec 21, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000705988
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 | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 20, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 15, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 15, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 15, 2018 | Aug 14, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 15, 2018 | Aug 13, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 15, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 15, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 15, 2018 | Feb 26, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 15, 2018 | Feb 27, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 15, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 15, 2017 | Feb 26, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 15, 2017 | Feb 28, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 15, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 15, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 15, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 11, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 19, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 12, 1992 | Jul 21, 1992 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Noncompliance with Section 308 Information Request | Sep 5, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | May 16, 1991 | Aug 29, 1991 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | May 15, 1991 | Aug 29, 1991 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Dec 13, 1990 | Aug 29, 1991 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 15, 1987 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 15, 1987 | May 12, 1992 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.18 MGD | 3.08 | +3% | May 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.14 mg/L | 3.00 | +5% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,165.15 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +825% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +506% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 614.90 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +388% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +506% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.70 mg/L | 40.00 | +14% | May 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.74 mg/L | 15.00 | +45% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 113.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +183% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 387.80 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +208% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +506% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 98.34 kg/d | 58.11 | +69% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.96 mg/L | 15.00 | +126% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.04 mg/L | 2.00 | +52% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.15 mg/L | 2.00 | +8% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 387.80 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +208% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.98 mg/L | 15.00 | +27% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,730.00 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +334% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.81 mg/L | 3.00 | +27% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.20 mg/L | 10.00 | +2% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 355.20 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +182% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,413.60 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +254% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,732.90 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +334% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 350.08 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +178% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 53.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +33% | May 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 95.51 kg/d | 58.11 | +64% | May 2021 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.43 mg/L | 10.00 | +4% | May 2021 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.50 MGD | 3.08 | +14% | May 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.25 mg/L | 15.00 | +135% | May 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 86.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +115% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.22 mg/L | 15.00 | +148% | Apr 2021 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.58 mg/L | 10.00 | +6% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.35 kg/d | 58.11 | +33% | Apr 2021 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.64 mg/L | 10.00 | +6% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.11 mg/L | 15.00 | +94% | Mar 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.99 kg/d | 58.11 | +12% | Mar 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +73% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.60 mg/L | 25.00 | +42% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.40 mg/L | 1.00 | +60% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.16 mg/L | 20.00 | +71% | Jan 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 91.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +102% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 104.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +160% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.81 kg/d | 58.11 | +17% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.67 mg/L | 15.00 | +124% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.09 mg/L | 10.00 | +11% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.06 mg/L | 3.00 | +2% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.84 mg/L | 2.00 | +92% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.16 mg/L | 10.00 | +12% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +13% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.67 mg/L | 15.00 | +24% | May 2019 | 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-2021-1168-MWD-E · Dec 21, 2023
$18,750
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2022-1703 · Dec 20, 2021
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-2000-N354 · Aug 11, 2000
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-2000-N188 · Jan 20, 2000
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1999-N150 · Dec 31, 1998
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1992-N461 · Jun 18, 1992
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N763 · Jul 8, 1991
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1988-N437 · Dec 3, 1987
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