HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-069 WQ Permit ProtestSeptember 05, 2025 Report No. 2025-069
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
On July 24, 2025, Denton Water Utilities filed comments with the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regarding two proposed Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (“TPDES”) permit applications submitted by outside entities.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
A TPDES permit authorizes a person or entity to discharge wastewater into waters of the state. On
Jan. 7, 2025, the City Council authorized the City Manager or their designee to protest TPDES
permit applications filed with TCEQ that seek to discharge treat ed wastewater into Denton
watersheds (Ordinance No. 24-2480). Protesting the applications and associated proposed permits
is intended to safeguard water quality and to protect the City’s interests related to wastewater
regionalization.
DISCUSSION:
The protested TPDES permits are WQ0016632001, filed by 636 Denton Dev Company, LLC for
“Sundance,” and WQ0016624001, filed by Sanger Laguna Azure, LLC and James Horn. The
attached Notices of Protest include the City’s comments, which outline the concerns and bases
for the protest. Water Utilities staff are available to address any questions.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Notice of Protest WQ0016632001
2. Notice of Protest WQ0016624001
STAFF CONTACT:
Stephen Gay
General Manager of Water Utilities and Street Operations
Stephen.gay@cityofdenton.com
(940) 349-8086
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Clear Creek
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0.52 mi
0.54 mi
1.32 mi
1.7 mi
2.42 mi
2.67 mi
4.67 mi
5.52 mi
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Proposed Sundance
Outfall
3-Mile Buffer From
Outfall
City Limits
Denton ETJ
Denton Sewer CCN
&Distance from Outfall
Existing Sewer Line
5-Year CIP Projects
Proposed Sewer Line
10-Year CIP Projects
Proposed Sewer Line
Lift Stations
City of Denton
Private
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Miles
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Clear Creek
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Ray Roberts
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4.2 mi
4.27 mi
5.94 mi
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Proposed Sanger
Outfall
3-Mile Buffer from
Outfall
&Distances from Outfall
City Limits
Denton ETJ
5-Year CIP Projects
Proposed Sewer Lines
10-Year CIP Projects
Proposed Sewer Lines
0 1 20.5
Miles