NPDES TX0005835 · Clean Water Act
PORT ARTHUR MANUFACTURING COMPLEX, Port Arthur, TX: NPDES TX0005835 discharge permit, effluent exceedances, inspections, penalties
PORT ARTHUR MANUFACTURING COMPLEX, Port Arthur, Texas: Individual permit TX0005835, held by MOTIVA ENTERPRISES LLC, FLINT HILLS RESOURCES PORT ARTHUR, LLC AND AFTON CHEMIC; Administratively continued; issued August 20, 2014, term to July 1, 2018; discharges to ALLIGATOR BAYOU (CANAL D), MAIN OUT.
5 of the 49 pollutants listed for NPDES TX0005835 have no violation or effluent exceedance.
- pH: 12 limits, 36 violations of any kind, 6 effluent exceedances, latest January 31, 2010.
- Oil & Grease: 8 limits, 18 violations of any kind, 4 effluent exceedances, latest September 30, 2017, largest 120% over the limit.
- Carbon, tot organic [TOC]: 5 limits, 14 violations of any kind, 3 effluent exceedances, latest March 31, 2017, largest 761% over the limit.
- Aluminum, total [as Al]: 4 limits, 7 violations of any kind, 3 effluent exceedances, latest February 28, 2018, largest 90% over the limit.
- Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant: 12 limits, 8 violations of any kind, 2 effluent exceedances, latest August 31, 2017, largest 62,900% over the limit.
- Solids, total suspended: 4 limits, 4 violations of any kind, 2 effluent exceedances, latest August 31, 2017, largest 1,536% over the limit.
- Sodium chloride [salt]: 0 limits, 4 violations of any kind, 2 effluent exceedances, latest May 31, 2012, largest 28% over the limit.
- Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr]: 4 limits, 9 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest July 31, 2006, largest 16% over the limit.
- Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]: 4 limits, 5 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest June 30, 2007, largest 32% over the limit.
- Whole effluent toxicity - retest #2: 7 limits, 10 violations of any kind.
- Low Flow Pass/Fail Survival Test Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Americamysis bahia (Mysidopsis bahia): 4 limits, 10 violations of any kind.
- NOEC Lethal Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Americamysis bahia (formerly Mysidopsis bahia): 4 limits, 10 violations of any kind.
- NOEC Sub-Lethal Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Americamysis bahia (formerly Mysidopsis bahia): 4 limits, 10 violations of any kind.
- Pass/Fail Sub-Lethal Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Americamysis bahia (formerly Mysidopsis bahia): 4 limits, 10 violations of any kind.
- LOEC Lethal Survival Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Americamysis bahia (formerly Mysidopsis bahia): 4 limits, 10 violations of any kind.
- LOEC Sub-Lethal Reproduction Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Americamysis bahia (Mysidopsis bahia): 4 limits, 10 violations of any kind.
- Phenolic compounds, total: 4 limits, 8 violations of any kind.
- Low Flow Pass/Fail Survival Test Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Menidia menidia: 4 limits, 8 violations of any kind.
- NOEC Lethal Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Menidia menidia: 4 limits, 8 violations of any kind.
- NOEC Sub-Lethal Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Menidia menidia: 4 limits, 8 violations of any kind.
- Pass/Fail Sub-Lethal Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Menidia menidia: 4 limits, 8 violations of any kind.
- LOEC Lethal Survival Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Menidia menidia: 4 limits, 8 violations of any kind.
- LOEC Sub-Lethal Reproduction Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Menidia menidia: 4 limits, 8 violations of any kind.
- Chromium, total [as Cr]: 4 limits, 7 violations of any kind.
- Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD]: 4 limits, 6 violations of any kind.
- Whole effluent toxicity: 0 limits, 6 violations of any kind.
- BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C: 4 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- Sulfide, total [as S]: 4 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- Chloride [as Cl]: 0 limits, 3 violations of any kind.
- Copper, total [as Cu]: 0 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Solids, total dissolved: 0 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Low Flow Pass/Fail Survival Test Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia: 0 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Low Flow Pass/Fail Survival Test Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Pimephales promelas: 0 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- NOEC Lethal Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia: 0 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- NOEC Lethal Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Pimephales promelas: 0 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- NOEC Sub-Lethal Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia: 0 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- NOEC Sub-Lethal Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Pimephales promelas: 0 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Pass/Fail Sub-Lethal Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia: 0 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Pass/Fail Sub-Lethal Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Pinephales promelas: 0 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- LOEC Lethal Survival Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia: 0 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- LOEC Lethal Survival Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Pimephales promelas: 0 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- LOEC Sub-Lethal Reproduction Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia: 0 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- LOEC Sub-Lethal Reproduction Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Pimephales promelas: 0 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Oxygen, dissolved [DO]: 0 limits, 1 violation of any kind.
- Whole effluent toxicity - retest #1: 7 limits.
- pH range excursions, > 60 minutes: 1 limit.
- pH range excursions, monthly total accum: 1 limit.
- LC50 Pass/Fail Static 24Hr Acute Americamysis bahia (formerly Mysidopsis bahia): 1 limit.
- LC50 Pass/Fail Static 24Hr Acute Menidia menidia: 1 limit.
- June 12, 2026: Follow-Up (S).
- February 18, 2026: Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment (ST6).
- February 18, 2026: Evaluation (S).
- June 27, 2024: Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment (ST6).
- July 11, 2022: Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment (ST6).
- August 14, 2018: Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment (ST6).
PORT ARTHUR MANUFACTURING COMPLEX among its neighbors
124 discharge permits are in the Salt Bayou subwatershed (HUC 120402010300); TX0005835 is one. Its county: 302, 16 major; TX0005835 is major permit.
Other permits in the Salt Bayou subwatershed (HUC 120402010300)
- A-1 AUTO AND TRUCK SALVAGE, Beaumont: TXR05FT84, minor, term to 2026-08-13
- BARGE DISCHARGE, Port Arthur: TXG670629, minor, term to 2030-04-04
- BASF BEAUMONT ARGO PLANT, Beaumont: TX0003671, minor, term to 2023-11-13
- BECHTEL TEMP CBP SITE, Port Arthur: TXG114146, minor, term to 2026-11-06
- BIG HILL STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE, Winnie: TX0092827, minor, term to 2024-01-31
- BOBBY BS RV PARK, Beaumont: TXR1573UW, minor, term to 2028-03-04
- CAMIN CARGO CONTROL MAGELLAN- GALENA PARK, Galena Park: TXRNECJ66, minor, term to 2026-08-13
- CAMIN CARGO CONTROL NEDERLAND, Nederland: TXR05GN34, minor, term to 2026-08-13
- CANAL AND WETLAND HDD DISCHARGE, Port Arthur: TXG670633, minor, term to 2030-04-04
- CHEVRON PHILLIPS CHEMICAL PORT ARTHUR TERMINAL, Port Arthur: TX0124249, minor, term to 2024-01-29
Identity
| Facility | PORT ARTHUR MANUFACTURING COMPLEX |
|---|---|
| Permittee | MOTIVA ENTERPRISES LLC, FLINT HILLS RESOURCES PORT ARTHUR, LLC AND AFTON CHEMIC |
| NPDES ID | TX0005835 |
| Status | Administratively continued |
| Type | Individual permit |
| Class | Major |
| Facility type | Non-POTW |
| Issued | August 20, 2014 |
| Expires | July 1, 2018 |
| Address | Port Arthur, TX 77640 |
| Receiving water | ALLIGATOR BAYOU (CANAL D), MAIN OUT |
| Subwatershed | Salt Bayou (HUC 120402010300) |
| Other EPA IDs (FRS) | RCRA handler TXD000792911; ICIS-AIR source TX0000004824500020 |
NPDES TX0005835: effluent limits and exceedances
PORT ARTHUR MANUFACTURING COMPLEX (NPDES TX0005835): 49 pollutants on file, 31 limited; 44 with a violation of any kind, 9 with an exceedance.
| Pollutant | Limits | Violations | Exceedances | Latest | Largest, as filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 12 | 36 | 6 | January 31, 2010 | |
| Oil & Grease | 8 | 18 | 4 | September 30, 2017 | 120% over the limit |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | 5 | 14 | 3 | March 31, 2017 | 761% over the limit |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | 4 | 7 | 3 | February 28, 2018 | 90% over the limit |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | 12 | 8 | 2 | August 31, 2017 | 62,900% over the limit |
| Solids, total suspended | 4 | 4 | 2 | August 31, 2017 | 1,536% over the limit |
| Sodium chloride [salt] | 0 | 4 | 2 | May 31, 2012 | 28% over the limit |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | 4 | 9 | 1 | July 31, 2006 | 16% over the limit |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | 4 | 5 | 1 | June 30, 2007 | 32% over the limit |
| Whole effluent toxicity - retest #2 | 7 | 10 | 0 | ||
| Low Flow Pass/Fail Survival Test Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Americamysis bahia (Mysidopsis bahia) | 4 | 10 | 0 | ||
| NOEC Lethal Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Americamysis bahia (formerly Mysidopsis bahia) | 4 | 10 | 0 | ||
| NOEC Sub-Lethal Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Americamysis bahia (formerly Mysidopsis bahia) | 4 | 10 | 0 | ||
| Pass/Fail Sub-Lethal Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Americamysis bahia (formerly Mysidopsis bahia) | 4 | 10 | 0 | ||
| LOEC Lethal Survival Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Americamysis bahia (formerly Mysidopsis bahia) | 4 | 10 | 0 | ||
| LOEC Sub-Lethal Reproduction Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Americamysis bahia (Mysidopsis bahia) | 4 | 10 | 0 | ||
| Phenolic compounds, total | 4 | 8 | 0 | ||
| Low Flow Pass/Fail Survival Test Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Menidia menidia | 4 | 8 | 0 | ||
| NOEC Lethal Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Menidia menidia | 4 | 8 | 0 | ||
| NOEC Sub-Lethal Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Menidia menidia | 4 | 8 | 0 | ||
| Pass/Fail Sub-Lethal Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Menidia menidia | 4 | 8 | 0 | ||
| LOEC Lethal Survival Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Menidia menidia | 4 | 8 | 0 | ||
| LOEC Sub-Lethal Reproduction Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Menidia menidia | 4 | 8 | 0 | ||
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | 4 | 7 | 0 | ||
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | 4 | 6 | 0 | ||
| Whole effluent toxicity | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | 4 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Sulfide, total [as S] | 4 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Chloride [as Cl] | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Copper, total [as Cu] | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Solids, total dissolved | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Low Flow Pass/Fail Survival Test Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Low Flow Pass/Fail Survival Test Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Pimephales promelas | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| NOEC Lethal Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| NOEC Lethal Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Pimephales promelas | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| NOEC Sub-Lethal Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| NOEC Sub-Lethal Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Pimephales promelas | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Pass/Fail Sub-Lethal Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Pass/Fail Sub-Lethal Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Pinephales promelas | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| LOEC Lethal Survival Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| LOEC Lethal Survival Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Pimephales promelas | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| LOEC Sub-Lethal Reproduction Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| LOEC Sub-Lethal Reproduction Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Pimephales promelas | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Whole effluent toxicity - retest #1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | ||
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| LC50 Pass/Fail Static 24Hr Acute Americamysis bahia (formerly Mysidopsis bahia) | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| LC50 Pass/Fail Static 24Hr Acute Menidia menidia | 1 | 0 | 0 |
NPDES TX0005835: inspections, violations and enforcement
NPDES TX0005835: 4 single-event violations
| Date | What EPA recorded | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | ST6 |
| June 27, 2024 | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | ST6 |
| July 11, 2022 | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | ST6 |
| August 14, 2018 | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | ST6 |
NPDES TX0005835: 2 inspections
| Date | What EPA recorded | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2026 | Follow-Up | S |
| February 18, 2026 | Evaluation | S |
NPDES TX0005835 (PORT ARTHUR MANUFACTURING COMPLEX): no formal enforcement action and informal enforcement action on file.
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Permits near NPDES TX0005835
NPDES TX0005835: 49 pollutant rows, 6 dated events; ICIS-NPDES download, loaded September 15, 2026.