Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT 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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3000' E OF INTX ALDINE-WESTFIE
HOUSTON, TX 77207
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- HARRIS County
- Inspections
- 2 · last May 9, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $4,400,000 · last Apr 1, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110010842767
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.
5
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 | Aug 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 4, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Oct 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 24, 2013 | — | 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 | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 21, 1993 | Apr 1, 1994 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Aug 26, 1993 | May 3, 1995 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Noncompliance with Section 308 Information Request | Sep 5, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jul 24, 1991 | Sep 7, 1993 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 14, 1989 | Oct 5, 1990 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 14, 1989 | — | 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 | Jul 9, 1988 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 9, 1988 | Feb 14, 1991 | Resolved |
| 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 | 261.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +31% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 866.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +333% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.00 mg/L | 3.00 | +33% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +40% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 345.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +73% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 921.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +361% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +20% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +44% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 272.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +36% | May 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 435.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +118% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 517.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +159% | Jun 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.
Judicial
· Case 06-2010-1780 · Apr 1, 2021
$4,400,000
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1995-N411 · May 3, 1995
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1994-N290 · Feb 25, 1994
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1993-N236 · Aug 26, 1993
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N765 · Jul 24, 1991
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1989-N334 · Jul 20, 1989
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1989-N288 · May 19, 1989
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1988-N325 · Sep 27, 1988
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1988-N531 · Sep 20, 1988
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1988-N530 · Sep 15, 1988
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1988-N395 · Jun 9, 1988
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1988-N394 · May 25, 1988
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