# Panther Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant: 15,000-gallon sewage overflow (human error) in Denton County, TX

**Score:** 40/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Utility / system | Panther Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant |
| System type | Treatment plant (WWTP) |
| TCEQ RN | RN102739430 |
| Permits | STORMWATER-PERMIT-TXR05X986; STORMWATER-PERMIT-TXR1519VD; WASTEWATER-PERMIT-WQ0014245001 |
| Volume | 15,000 gallons |
| Cause | HUMAN ERROR |
| Source | Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Sanitary Sewer Overflows (data.texas.gov) |
| County | Denton |
| TCEQ region | Dfw Metroplex |
| Dates | 2026-05-07 |
| Reported | 2026-05-13 |
| Incident number | 458038 |

## Why this score
- 15,000 gallons.

Source: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Sanitary Sewer Overflows (data.texas.gov) (https://data.texas.gov/d/8kc5-95uk). Last refreshed: 2026-10-28T20:50:27.175Z.
From TCEQ Sanitary Sewer Overflow reports, which TCEQ publishes in monthly batches (recent weeks may not appear yet). Volumes are as reported by the utility and are often estimates. Utility/system level only. Verify with TCEQ.