Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
CENTRAL DISTRICT 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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1601 WEST MAIN
BAYTOWN, TX 77522
View on map ↗ - County
- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 22132
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jan 29, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 16, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110000501323
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.
8
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 | Jan 29, 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 2, 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Wet-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Aug 5, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Jan 14, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Jan 8, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Wet-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Sep 14, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Wet-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Jul 3, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Wet-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Jun 28, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Wet-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Jun 3, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Wet-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | May 19, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Wet-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | May 17, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Wet-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Apr 14, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Feb 14, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Wet-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Dec 20, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Wet-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Dec 13, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Wet-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Nov 29, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Nov 29, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 2, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 2, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 2, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 2, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Wet-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Feb 27, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 6, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 20, 2017 | Jul 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Wet-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Feb 23, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Feb 22, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 17, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 31, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 31, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 31, 2005 | Oct 4, 2005 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Feb 3, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Apr 3, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jan 29, 1993 | Mar 8, 1996 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jan 7, 1993 | Mar 8, 1996 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Apr 13, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Apr 5, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Mar 29, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Mar 28, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Feb 25, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Feb 5, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Noncompliance with Section 308 Information Request | Sep 5, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 30, 1988 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 1987 | Sep 27, 1989 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 1987 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.95 mg/L | 5.00 | +479% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 308.98 kg/d | 117.59 | +163% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +250% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.70 mg/L | 25.00 | +7% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.50 mg/L | 10.00 | +235% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.80 mg/L | 5.00 | +256% | Dec 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +19% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 256.58 kg/d | 117.59 | +118% | Dec 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.49 mg/L | 10.00 | +55% | Dec 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.50 mg/L | 10.00 | +315% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.30 mg/L | 25.00 | +165% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 287.35 kg/d | 234.72 | +22% | Nov 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.55 mg/L | 5.00 | +531% | Nov 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.48 mg/L | 10.00 | +195% | Nov 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 291.01 kg/d | 117.59 | +147% | Nov 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +25% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.96 mg/L | 2.00 | +998% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.73 mg/L | 7.00 | +39% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.50 mg/L | 10.00 | +175% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 242.23 kg/d | 46.76 | +418% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 241.87 kg/d | 46.76 | +417% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.50 mg/L | 10.00 | +275% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.63 mg/L | 2.00 | +982% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.50 mg/L | 10.00 | +205% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.28 mg/L | 2.00 | +964% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 226.98 kg/d | 46.76 | +385% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.85 mg/L | 7.00 | +26% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.45 mg/L | 2.00 | +1,022% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.50 mg/L | 10.00 | +235% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 223.17 kg/d | 46.76 | +377% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.31 mg/L | 10.00 | +3% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 139.15 kg/d | 46.76 | +198% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.03 mg/L | 7.00 | +15% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.50 mg/L | 2.00 | +975% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.42 mg/L | 2.00 | +371% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.40 mg/L | 10.00 | +144% | May 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 113.80 kg/d | 46.76 | +143% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.40 mg/L | 22.00 | +20% | May 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.24 mg/L | 2.00 | +412% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 119.87 kg/d | 46.76 | +156% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.40 mg/L | 10.00 | +94% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.40 mg/L | 10.00 | +34% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.30 mg/L | 5.00 | +26% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 121.00 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +16% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 665.00 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +539% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.70 mg/L | 10.00 | +17% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.60 mg/L | 10.00 | +26% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.20 mg/L | 7.00 | +17% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.52 mg/L | 2.00 | +126% | Apr 2019 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.18 kg/d | 46.76 | +12% | Apr 2019 | 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.
Judicial
· Case 06-2022-1773
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2018-1556-MWD-E · Sep 16, 2019
$19,050
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2019-1787 · May 28, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2017-1735 · Mar 20, 2017
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2013-3520 · Feb 25, 2013
$240
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2007-3587 · Oct 19, 2007
$975
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1994-N445 · May 10, 1994
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1993-N325 · Mar 29, 1993
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1988-N473 · Dec 15, 1987
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1987-N151 · Nov 25, 1986
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1986-N162 · Jul 25, 1986
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