NPDES TX0003867 · Clean Water Act
GALVESTON SULPHUR TERMINAL, Galveston, TX: NPDES TX0003867 discharge permit, effluent exceedances, inspections, penalties
GALVESTON SULPHUR TERMINAL, Galveston, Texas: Individual permit TX0003867, held by GULF SULPHUR SERVICES LTD, LLLP; Administratively continued; issued January 2, 2019, term to January 2, 2024; discharges to SLIP A OF GALVESTON SHIP CHANNEL.
- Solids, total suspended: 2 limits, 35 violations of any kind, 5 effluent exceedances, latest March 31, 2024, largest 123% over the limit.
- Copper, total [as Cu]: 2 limits, 34 violations of any kind, 4 effluent exceedances, latest July 31, 2022, largest 127% over the limit.
- Oil & Grease: 1 limit, 17 violations of any kind, 2 effluent exceedances, latest July 31, 2017, largest 108% over the limit.
- pH: 2 limits, 33 violations of any kind.
- Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD]: 2 limits, 30 violations of any kind.
- Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant: 2 limits, 30 violations of any kind.
- February 15, 2024: Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment (ST6).
GALVESTON SULPHUR TERMINAL among its neighbors
382 discharge permits are in the Dickinson Bayou subwatershed (HUC 120402040200); TX0003867 is one. Its county: 419, 18 major; TX0003867 is minor permit.
Other permits in the Dickinson Bayou subwatershed (HUC 120402040200)
- 1901 1903 1905 1907 ARIZONA AVENUE, League City: TXR1554YE, minor, term to 2028-03-04
- 2004 CBP, Texas City: TXG113637, minor, term to 2026-11-06
- 2021 C 99, Alvin: TXR05GM99, minor, term to 2026-08-13
- 25-206 MITMOD SHELTER EXPANSION, Texas City: TXR1508XH, minor, term to 2028-03-04
- 34TH STREET DITCH IMPROVEMENTS, Texas City: TXR1544VR, minor, term to 2028-03-04
- 4200 PORT INDUSTRIAL ROAD - PORT OF GALVESTON SHOPS, Galveston: TXR05GO18, minor, term to 2026-08-13
- 639 PASADENA DETENTION POND, Pasadena: TXR1526WQ, minor, term to 2028-03-04
- ACC HOU - HITCHCOCK, Hitchcock: TXR05GS04, minor, term to 2026-08-13
- AGS SOLUTIONS, Houston: TXRNEBX81, minor, term to 2026-08-13
- AGS SOLUTIONS, Houston: TXRNECN87, minor, term to 2026-08-13
Identity
| Facility | GALVESTON SULPHUR TERMINAL |
|---|---|
| Permittee | GULF SULPHUR SERVICES LTD, LLLP |
| NPDES ID | TX0003867 |
| Status | Administratively continued |
| Type | Individual permit |
| Class | Minor |
| Facility type | Non-POTW |
| Issued | January 2, 2019 |
| Expires | January 2, 2024 |
| Address | Galveston, TX 77554 |
| Receiving water | SLIP A OF GALVESTON SHIP CHANNEL |
| Subwatershed | Dickinson Bayou (HUC 120402040200) |
| Other EPA IDs (FRS) | RCRA handler TXR000083177; ICIS-AIR source TX0000004816700028 |
NPDES TX0003867: effluent limits and exceedances
GALVESTON SULPHUR TERMINAL (NPDES TX0003867): 6 pollutants on file, 6 limited; 6 with a violation of any kind, 3 with an exceedance.
| Pollutant | Limits | Violations | Exceedances | Latest | Largest, as filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | 2 | 35 | 5 | March 31, 2024 | 123% over the limit |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | 2 | 34 | 4 | July 31, 2022 | 127% over the limit |
| Oil & Grease | 1 | 17 | 2 | July 31, 2017 | 108% over the limit |
| pH | 2 | 33 | 0 | ||
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | 2 | 30 | 0 | ||
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | 2 | 30 | 0 |
NPDES TX0003867: inspections, violations and enforcement
NPDES TX0003867: 1 single-event violation
| Date | What EPA recorded | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| February 15, 2024 | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | ST6 |
NPDES TX0003867 (GALVESTON SULPHUR TERMINAL): no inspection, formal enforcement action and informal enforcement action on file.
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Permits near NPDES TX0003867
NPDES TX0003867: 6 pollutant rows, 1 dated events; ICIS-NPDES download, loaded September 15, 2026.