Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
CITY OF LIBERTY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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FM 3361
LIBERTY, TX 77575
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- LIBERTY County
- Industry
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 56221
- Inspections
- 3 · last Sep 14, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 18, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110000505356
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.
4
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 14, 2023 | Sep 25, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 14, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 14, 2023 | Aug 14, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 14, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 14, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 30, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 12, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 12, 2019 | Dec 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 12, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 12, 2019 | Dec 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 3, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 12, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 5, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 5, 2011 | Oct 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 5, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 5, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 5, 2011 | Oct 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 18, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 18, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 18, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 18, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 10, 1997 | Apr 23, 2002 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 24, 1993 | Jan 4, 1994 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Noncompliance with Section 308 Information Request | Sep 5, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.90 mg/L | 1.00 | +10% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.10 | +40% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.10 | +40% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.20 mg/L | 0.10 | +2,100% | Nov 2023 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.20 mg/L | 0.10 | +2,100% | Oct 2023 | Resolved |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.55 MGD | 7.50 | +27% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 922.00 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +131% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.20 mg/L | 0.10 | +2,100% | Aug 2023 | Resolved |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 977.00 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +145% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.76 mg/L | 2.00 | +38% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.22 kg/d | 19.07 | +1% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.80 mg/L | 40.00 | +2% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +104% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +49% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.12 mg/L | 2.00 | +6% | Sep 2022 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.23 kg/d | 19.07 | +74% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 775.00 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +94% | May 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.80 mg/L | 10.00 | +58% | May 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.90 mg/L | 2.00 | +245% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,840.00 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +1,113% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 176.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +40% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.89 kg/d | 19.07 | +41% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.58 mg/L | 2.00 | +129% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,840.00 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +1,113% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.26 kg/d | 19.07 | +6% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.36 mg/L | 2.00 | +18% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +507% | May 2021 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 435.00 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +9% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 mg/L | 0.10 | +10% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +14% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +43% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.12 mg/L | 2.00 | +106% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,470.00 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +770% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.20 mg/L | 10.00 | +2% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.45 kg/d | 19.07 | +18% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.18 mg/L | 2.00 | +209% | May 2018 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.90 mg/L | 10.00 | +69% | May 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.93 kg/d | 19.07 | +67% | May 2018 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.90 mg/L | 10.00 | +9% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.32 kg/d | 19.07 | +54% | Mar 2018 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.93 mg/L | 2.00 | +97% | Mar 2018 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.50 mg/L | 0.10 | +3,400% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 922.00 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +131% | May 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.81 kg/d | 19.07 | +67% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.61 mg/L | 2.00 | +131% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.30 mg/L | 10.00 | +23% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.70 mg/L | 2.00 | +35% | Feb 2016 | Resolved |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 582.00 MPN/100mL | 394.00 | +48% | Feb 2016 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 420.00 MPN/100mL | 394.00 | +7% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.14 mg/L | 2.00 | +57% | Oct 2015 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2023-1729 · Mar 14, 2023
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2018-1495-MWD-E · Dec 18, 2019
$16,200
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2019-1759 · Mar 12, 2019
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2015-1549-MWD-E · Jan 20, 2017
$58,800
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2016-1753 · Mar 24, 2016
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2010-1096-MWD-E · Mar 7, 2011
$36,733
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-N00007656 · Feb 18, 2008
$3,350
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1999-N175 · Nov 24, 1998
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1993-N445 · Jul 15, 1993
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1989-N511 · Apr 28, 1989
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