Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
METRO CENTRAL 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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1.6MI E-NE INTX FM 1959/IH 45
HOUSTON, TX 77087
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- HARRIS County
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jun 27, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $4,400,000 · last Apr 1, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110039874776
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.
1
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 | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | May 12, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Mar 2, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Jan 9, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Dec 27, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Oct 20, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Jul 23, 2021 | Sep 24, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Apr 16, 2021 | Apr 16, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Nov 12, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Feb 20, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Oct 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Overflow to Dry Land or Building Backup | Oct 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Oct 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | May 3, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Jan 1, 2004 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Jan 1, 2003 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 22, 2000 | Jan 13, 2003 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Feb 3, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 4, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Noncompliance with Section 308 Information Request | Sep 5, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Apr 6, 1991 | Jul 29, 1991 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 435.00 MPN/100mL | 68.00 | +540% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.00 mg/L | 5.00 | +200% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +130% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 124.40 kg/d | 94.89 | +31% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 214.00 MPN/100mL | 68.00 | +215% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 102.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +410% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.00 mg/L | 2.00 | +100% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +99,999% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 68.00 | +99,999% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +50% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 68.00 | +3,459% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +50% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +99,999% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +99,999% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +10% | May 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 68.00 | +99,999% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.00 mg/L | 5.00 | +20% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +99,999% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 178.00 MPN/100mL | 89.00 | +100% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 89.00 | +99,999% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,050.00 MPN/100mL | 89.00 | +1,080% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 131.00 MPN/100mL | 89.00 | +47% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 136.00 MPN/100mL | 89.00 | +53% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.00 mg/L | 2.00 | +50% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +99,999% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +90% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 101.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +153% | May 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 mg/L | 12.00 | +17% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 89.00 | +2,619% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.00 mg/L | 12.00 | +8% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.00 mg/L | 12.00 | +8% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.10 mg/L | 2.00 | +5% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +40% | Feb 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +10% | Jan 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
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2002-1873 · Aug 14, 2002
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-2002-N286 · Aug 14, 2002
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-2001-N619 · May 18, 2001
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1993-N426 · Jul 20, 1993
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N721 · Jun 10, 1991
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N497 · Jan 10, 1991
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