NPDES TX0020061 · Clean Water Act
CITY OF JAMAICA BEACH WWTP, Jamaica Beach, TX: NPDES TX0020061 discharge permit, effluent exceedances, inspections, penalties
CITY OF JAMAICA BEACH WWTP, Jamaica Beach, Texas: Individual permit TX0020061, held by JAMAICA BEACH, CITY OF; Publicly owned treatment works; Administratively continued; issued December 11, 2018, term to December 11, 2023; discharges to WEST BAY.
1 of the 37 pollutants listed for NPDES TX0020061 have no violation or effluent exceedance.
- Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant: 2 limits, 42 violations of any kind, 15 effluent exceedances, latest September 30, 2023, largest 1,189% over the limit.
- Enterococci: 2 limits, 27 violations of any kind, 12 effluent exceedances, latest July 31, 2026, largest 6,814% over the limit.
- Solids, total suspended: 3 limits, 46 violations of any kind, 10 effluent exceedances, latest October 31, 2024, largest 244% over the limit.
- Chlorine, total residual: 2 limits, 33 violations of any kind, 9 effluent exceedances, latest August 31, 2024, largest 100% over the limit.
- Oxygen, dissolved [DO]: 1 limit, 13 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest July 31, 2003, largest 10% over the limit.
- BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C: 3 limits, 36 violations of any kind.
- pH: 3 limits, 27 violations of any kind.
- Arsenic, dry weight: 5 limits, 15 violations of any kind.
- Chromium, sludge, total, dry weight [as Cr]: 5 limits, 15 violations of any kind.
- Selenium, dry weight: 3 limits, 9 violations of any kind.
- Copper, dry weight: 3 limits, 9 violations of any kind.
- Cadmium, dry weight: 3 limits, 9 violations of any kind.
- Molybdenum, sludge, total, dry weight [as Mo]: 3 limits, 9 violations of any kind.
- Zinc, sludge, total, dry weight [as Zn]: 3 limits, 9 violations of any kind.
- Lead, sludge, total, dry weight [as Pb]: 3 limits, 9 violations of any kind.
- Nickel, sludge, total, dry weight [as Ni]: 3 limits, 9 violations of any kind.
- Mercury, sludge, total, dry weight [as Hg]: 3 limits, 9 violations of any kind.
- Nickel, total [as Ni]: 2 limits, 6 violations of any kind.
- Level of pathogen requirements achieved: 2 limits, 6 violations of any kind.
- Description of pathogen option used: 2 limits, 6 violations of any kind.
- Vector attraction reduction alternative used: 2 limits, 6 violations of any kind.
- Toxicity characteristic leaching procedure: 1 limit, 5 violations of any kind.
- Annual amount of sludge land applied: 1 limit, 5 violations of any kind.
- Annual amt. sludge disposed surface unit: 1 limit, 5 violations of any kind.
- Polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs]: 1 limit, 4 violations of any kind.
- Ann. amt sludge disposed by other method: 1 limit, 4 violations of any kind.
- Annual amt of sludge incinerated: 1 limit, 4 violations of any kind.
- Annual sludge production, total: 1 limit, 4 violations of any kind.
- Annual amt sludge disposed in landfill: 1 limit, 4 violations of any kind.
- Annual amt sludge transported interstate: 1 limit, 4 violations of any kind.
- Fecal coliform: 1 limit, 3 violations of any kind.
- Unit w/liner/leachate collection system: 1 limit, 3 violations of any kind.
- Compliance w/part 258 sludge requirement: 1 limit, 3 violations of any kind.
- Boundary areas: 1 limit, 3 violations of any kind.
- Salmonella: 1 limit, 3 violations of any kind.
- Pollutant table from 503.13: 1 limit, 3 violations of any kind.
- Annual whole sludge application rate: 1 limit.
- June 9, 2026: State CWA Penalty AO (State), $32,812 state or local penalty.
- September 2, 2022: Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment (ST6).
Texas holds 1,720 Publicly owned treatment works coverages of this permit type in EPA’s file; 959 were issued before TX0020061.
Coverages issued nearest TX0020061
- 2018-12-03: HARRIS COUNTY MUD 11 WWTP, Harris County: TX0111767, held by HARRIS COUNTY MUD 11
- 2018-12-03: SEDONA LAKES WWTP, Brazoria County: TX0129178, held by SEDONA LAKES MUD 1
- 2018-12-03: CITY OF SEABROOK, City Of Seabrook: TX0137952, held by SEABROOK, CITY OF
- 2018-12-04: MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUD 157 WWTP 1, Conroe: TX0138011, held by MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUD 157
- 2018-12-04: GRANGER PINES WWTP, Grangerland: TX0138533, held by MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUD 164
- 2018-12-11: BACLIFF MUD CENTRAL WWTP, Bacliff: TX0021369, held by BACLIFF MUD
- 2018-12-11: OAK LANE WWTP, Vidor: TX0023795, held by ORANGE COUNTY WCID 1
- 2018-12-17: CITY OF LIPAN WWTP, Lipan: TX0111333, held by CITY OF LIPAN
- 2018-12-20: QUAIL VALLEY UD WWTP, Missouri City: TX0035220, held by QUAIL VALLEY UD
- 2018-12-20: MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUD 56 WWTP, Porter: TX0089672, held by MONTGOMERY CO MUD 56
CITY OF JAMAICA BEACH WWTP among its neighbors
Its county: 419, 18 major; TX0020061 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 | CITY OF JAMAICA BEACH WWTP |
|---|---|
| Permittee | JAMAICA BEACH, CITY OF |
| NPDES ID | TX0020061 |
| Status | Administratively continued |
| Type | Individual permit |
| Class | Minor |
| Facility type | Publicly owned treatment works |
| Program | Publicly owned treatment works |
| Issued | December 11, 2018 |
| Expires | December 11, 2023 |
| Address | Jamaica Beach, TX 77554 |
| Receiving water | WEST BAY |
| SIC | 4952 – Sewerage Systems |
NPDES TX0020061: effluent limits and exceedances
CITY OF JAMAICA BEACH WWTP (NPDES TX0020061): 37 pollutants on file, 37 limited; 36 with a violation of any kind, 5 with an exceedance.
| Pollutant | Limits | Violations | Exceedances | Latest | Largest, as filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | 2 | 42 | 15 | September 30, 2023 | 1,189% over the limit |
| Enterococci | 2 | 27 | 12 | July 31, 2026 | 6,814% over the limit |
| Solids, total suspended | 3 | 46 | 10 | October 31, 2024 | 244% over the limit |
| Chlorine, total residual | 2 | 33 | 9 | August 31, 2024 | 100% over the limit |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | 1 | 13 | 1 | July 31, 2003 | 10% over the limit |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | 3 | 36 | 0 | ||
| pH | 3 | 27 | 0 | ||
| Arsenic, dry weight | 5 | 15 | 0 | ||
| Chromium, sludge, total, dry weight [as Cr] | 5 | 15 | 0 | ||
| Selenium, dry weight | 3 | 9 | 0 | ||
| Copper, dry weight | 3 | 9 | 0 | ||
| Cadmium, dry weight | 3 | 9 | 0 | ||
| Molybdenum, sludge, total, dry weight [as Mo] | 3 | 9 | 0 | ||
| Zinc, sludge, total, dry weight [as Zn] | 3 | 9 | 0 | ||
| Lead, sludge, total, dry weight [as Pb] | 3 | 9 | 0 | ||
| Nickel, sludge, total, dry weight [as Ni] | 3 | 9 | 0 | ||
| Mercury, sludge, total, dry weight [as Hg] | 3 | 9 | 0 | ||
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | 2 | 6 | 0 | ||
| Level of pathogen requirements achieved | 2 | 6 | 0 | ||
| Description of pathogen option used | 2 | 6 | 0 | ||
| Vector attraction reduction alternative used | 2 | 6 | 0 | ||
| Toxicity characteristic leaching procedure | 1 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Annual amount of sludge land applied | 1 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Annual amt. sludge disposed surface unit | 1 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs] | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Ann. amt sludge disposed by other method | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Annual amt of sludge incinerated | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Annual sludge production, total | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Annual amt sludge disposed in landfill | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Annual amt sludge transported interstate | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Fecal coliform | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Unit w/liner/leachate collection system | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Compliance w/part 258 sludge requirement | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Boundary areas | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Salmonella | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Pollutant table from 503.13 | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Annual whole sludge application rate | 1 | 0 | 0 |
NPDES TX0020061: inspections, violations and enforcement
NPDES TX0020061: 1 single-event violation
| Date | What EPA recorded | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2022 | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | ST6 |
NPDES TX0020061: 1 formal enforcement action
1 of them with a penalty assessed. How penalties are shown.
| Date | What EPA recorded | Agency | Federal penalty | State or local penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | State CWA Penalty AO | State | $32,812 |
NPDES TX0020061 (CITY OF JAMAICA BEACH WWTP): no inspection and informal enforcement action on file.
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Permits near NPDES TX0020061
NPDES TX0020061: 37 pollutant rows, 2 dated events; ICIS-NPDES download, loaded October 14, 2026.