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TEXAS COMPANY OWNER PLEADS GUILTY TO DUMPING SEWAGEFOR RELEASE: THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2000 Gary Lynn Wallace of New Caney, Texas pleaded guilty on April 14 to violating the Clean Water Act. Wallace owns E. Henderson Grease and Septic Tank Cleaning Service in New Caney. Wallace directed his employees to dump sewage and other septic waste into the San Jacinto and Trinity Rivers. The San Jacinto River flows into Lake Houston, the major source of drinking water in Houston. The sewage contains E. coli and other bacteria and pathogens which can cause a variety of infections when ingested. When sentenced, Wallace faces up to five years in prison and/or a fine up to $250,000. The case was investigated by EPA’s Criminal Investigation Division, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The case is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Houston. R-56 # # # Release date:04/20/2000 Receive our News Releases Automatically by Email
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