Meritage Pumps Muck from Pond Being Excavated Straight Into Storm Sewer
Meritage Pumps Muck from Pond Being Excavated Straight Into Storm Sewer
Source: Reduce Flooding Blog - Bob Rehak
Date: 04/29/2025 5:16pm
Article Summary:
"Meritage Contractors Accused of Illegally Discharging Muck from Excavation into Atascocita Storm Sewer, Posing Flood Risks"
Meritage contractors were observed pumping muck from an excavated pond directly into a city storm sewer in Atascocita, bypassing standard filtration methods and raising concerns about increased flood risks. This incident, which follows a similar occurrence earlier this month, has prompted calls for complaints to be filed with the Harris County Engineer and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Such practices are typically discouraged to prevent clogging of storm sewers.
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Date: 04/29/2025 5:16pm
Article Summary:
"Meritage Contractors Accused of Illegally Discharging Muck from Excavation into Atascocita Storm Sewer, Posing Flood Risks"
Meritage contractors were observed pumping muck from an excavated pond directly into a city storm sewer in Atascocita, bypassing standard filtration methods and raising concerns about increased flood risks. This incident, which follows a similar occurrence earlier this month, has prompted calls for complaints to be filed with the Harris County Engineer and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Such practices are typically discouraged to prevent clogging of storm sewers.
Read article here »