The enclosed Order alleges violations of the facility's Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) issued Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) Permit. The violations alleged were identified by EPA inspectors during the January 13, 2025, compliance evaluation inspection of the facility. The violations alleged include, but are not limited to, the following:
1.Small trees were growing around the perimeter of the retention control structure (RCS) 1 and RCS 2, and all the lagoon embankments needed to be mowed to remove tall weeds to prevent liner intrusion.