NPDES TX0005754 · Clean Water Act
GULF COPPER GALVESTON SITE, Galveston, TX: NPDES TX0005754 discharge permit, effluent exceedances, inspections, penalties
GULF COPPER GALVESTON SITE, Galveston, Texas: Individual permit TX0005754, held by GULF COPPER LLC; Administratively continued; issued January 2, 2019, term to January 2, 2024; discharges to GALVESTON CHANNEL OF LOWER GALVESTON BAY.
- Solids, total suspended: 17 limits, 920 violations of any kind, 85 effluent exceedances, latest December 31, 2025, largest 822% over the limit.
- Coliform, fecal general: 2 limits, 143 violations of any kind, 65 effluent exceedances, latest July 31, 2026, largest 864,186% over the limit.
- Enterococci: 0 limits, 46 violations of any kind, 20 effluent exceedances, latest June 30, 2014, largest 1,625% over the limit.
- Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant: 8 limits, 651 violations of any kind, 9 effluent exceedances, latest January 31, 2025, largest 281% over the limit.
- pH: 8 limits, 633 violations of any kind, 8 effluent exceedances, latest October 31, 2024.
- Oil & Grease: 3 limits, 250 violations of any kind, 7 effluent exceedances, latest February 28, 2025, largest 880% over the limit.
- BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C: 4 limits, 302 violations of any kind, 2 effluent exceedances, latest October 31, 2008, largest 27% over the limit.
- Copper, total [as Cu]: 2 limits, 165 violations of any kind.
- Chlorine, total residual: 2 limits, 142 violations of any kind.
- Oxygen, dissolved [DO]: 1 limit, 70 violations of any kind.
- Zinc, total [as Zn]: 1 limit, 63 violations of any kind.
- Arsenic, total [as As]: 0 limits, 12 violations of any kind.
- Cadmium, total [as Cd]: 0 limits, 12 violations of any kind.
- Lead, total [as Pb]: 0 limits, 12 violations of any kind.
- Nickel, total [as Ni]: 0 limits, 12 violations of any kind.
- Mercury, total [as Hg]: 0 limits, 12 violations of any kind.
- April 7, 2026: Phone Call/ EMAIL (State).
- January 25, 2018: Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment (ST6).
GULF COPPER GALVESTON SITE among its neighbors
Its county: 419, 18 major; TX0005754 is minor permit.
Other permits in the county
- 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
- 25-206 MITMOD SHELTER EXPANSION, Texas City: TXR1508XH, minor, term to 2028-03-04
- 34 ACRES EGRET BAY MASS GRADING, League City: TXR1555QU, minor, term to 2028-03-04
- 34TH STREET DITCH IMPROVEMENTS, Texas City: TXR1544VR, minor, term to 2028-03-04
- 40 ACRE FACILITY, Galveston County: TX0057843, major, term to 2020-07-12
- 4200 PORT INDUSTRIAL ROAD - PORT OF GALVESTON SHOPS, Galveston: TXR05GO18, minor, term to 2026-08-13
- A AND A MACHINE & FABRICATION, La Marque: TXR05GI57, minor, term to 2026-08-13
- ACC HOU - HITCHCOCK, Hitchcock: TXR05GS04, minor, term to 2026-08-13
- ADVENTURE POINTE, Texas City: TXR1508VX, minor, term to 2028-03-04
Identity
| Facility | GULF COPPER GALVESTON SITE |
|---|---|
| Permittee | GULF COPPER LLC |
| NPDES ID | TX0005754 |
| 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 | GALVESTON CHANNEL OF LOWER GALVESTON BAY |
NPDES TX0005754: effluent limits and exceedances
GULF COPPER GALVESTON SITE (NPDES TX0005754): 16 pollutants on file, 10 limited; 16 with a violation of any kind, 7 with an exceedance.
| Pollutant | Limits | Violations | Exceedances | Latest | Largest, as filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | 17 | 920 | 85 | December 31, 2025 | 822% over the limit |
| Coliform, fecal general | 2 | 143 | 65 | July 31, 2026 | 864,186% over the limit |
| Enterococci | 0 | 46 | 20 | June 30, 2014 | 1,625% over the limit |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | 8 | 651 | 9 | January 31, 2025 | 281% over the limit |
| pH | 8 | 633 | 8 | October 31, 2024 | |
| Oil & Grease | 3 | 250 | 7 | February 28, 2025 | 880% over the limit |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | 4 | 302 | 2 | October 31, 2008 | 27% over the limit |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | 2 | 165 | 0 | ||
| Chlorine, total residual | 2 | 142 | 0 | ||
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | 1 | 70 | 0 | ||
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | 1 | 63 | 0 | ||
| Arsenic, total [as As] | 0 | 12 | 0 | ||
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | 0 | 12 | 0 | ||
| Lead, total [as Pb] | 0 | 12 | 0 | ||
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | 0 | 12 | 0 | ||
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | 0 | 12 | 0 |
NPDES TX0005754: inspections, violations and enforcement
NPDES TX0005754: 1 single-event violation
| Date | What EPA recorded | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| January 25, 2018 | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | ST6 |
NPDES TX0005754: 1 informal enforcement action
| Date | What EPA recorded | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Phone Call/ EMAIL | State |
NPDES TX0005754 (GULF COPPER GALVESTON SITE): no inspection and formal enforcement action on file.
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Permits near NPDES TX0005754
NPDES TX0005754: 16 pollutant rows, 2 dated events; ICIS-NPDES download, loaded September 15, 2026.