# Westlake MUD 1 WWTP: 14,000-gallon sewage overflow (line break) in Harris County, TX

**Score:** 55/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Utility / system | Westlake MUD 1 WWTP |
| System type | Treatment plant (WWTP) |
| TCEQ RN | RN103029286 |
| Permits | WASTEWATER-EPA ID-TX0053091; WASTEWATER-PERMIT-WQ0011284001 |
| Volume | 14,000 gallons |
| Cause | LINE BREAK |
| Source | Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Sanitary Sewer Overflows (data.texas.gov) |
| County | Harris |
| TCEQ region | Houston |
| Dates | 2026-08-19 |
| Reported | 2026-08-21 |
| Incident number | 464350 |

## Why this score
- 14,000 gallons.
- Line break: a fixable infrastructure cause.

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.