NPDES TX0030937 · Clean Water Act
VOPAK LOGISTICS DEER PARK PLANT, Deer Park, TX: NPDES TX0030937 discharge permit, effluent exceedances, inspections, penalties
VOPAK LOGISTICS DEER PARK PLANT, Deer Park, Texas: Individual permit TX0030937, held by VOPAK TERMINAL DEER PARK INC; Administratively continued; issued September 14, 2018, term to September 14, 2023; discharges to HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL TIDAL.
1 of the 50 pollutants listed for NPDES TX0030937 have no violation or effluent exceedance.
- BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C]: 4 limits, 67 violations of any kind, 23 effluent exceedances, latest December 31, 2015, largest 346% over the limit.
- Enterococci: 2 limits, 14 violations of any kind, 14 effluent exceedances, latest February 29, 2024, largest 3,181% over the limit.
- Oil & Grease: 4 limits, 51 violations of any kind, 9 effluent exceedances, latest December 31, 2024, largest 139% over the limit.
- Vanadium, total [as V]: 4 limits, 51 violations of any kind, 7 effluent exceedances, latest April 30, 2014, largest 270% over the limit.
- Acetone: 4 limits, 51 violations of any kind, 7 effluent exceedances, latest May 31, 2021, largest 95% over the limit.
- Mercury, total [as Hg]: 4 limits, 50 violations of any kind, 6 effluent exceedances, latest December 31, 2015, largest 983% over the limit.
- Solids, total suspended: 4 limits, 47 violations of any kind, 3 effluent exceedances, latest May 31, 2015, largest 19% over the limit.
- 2-Butanone: 4 limits, 47 violations of any kind, 3 effluent exceedances, latest February 28, 2025, largest 132% over the limit.
- Arsenic, total [as As]: 4 limits, 46 violations of any kind, 2 effluent exceedances, latest January 31, 2017, largest 96% over the limit.
- Zinc, total [as Zn]: 4 limits, 46 violations of any kind, 2 effluent exceedances, latest May 31, 2020, largest 54% over the limit.
- Fluoranthene: 4 limits, 46 violations of any kind, 2 effluent exceedances, latest October 31, 2013, largest 4% over the limit.
- Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]: 4 limits, 45 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest April 30, 2013, largest 17% over the limit.
- Cadmium, total [as Cd]: 4 limits, 45 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest December 31, 2013, largest 16% over the limit.
- Cobalt, total [as Co]: 4 limits, 45 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest December 31, 2013, largest 30% over the limit.
- Titanium, total [as Ti]: 4 limits, 45 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest December 31, 2013, largest 5% over the limit.
- Phenol: 4 limits, 45 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest July 31, 2011, largest 1% over the limit.
- Phenols: 4 limits, 45 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest February 28, 2013, largest 13% over the limit.
- Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD]: 4 limits, 43 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest January 31, 2010, largest 32% over the limit.
- Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant: 2 limits, 21 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest March 31, 2011, largest 19% over the limit.
- Copper, total [as Cu]: 4 limits, 44 violations of any kind.
- Lead, total [as Pb]: 4 limits, 44 violations of any kind.
- Nickel, total [as Ni]: 4 limits, 44 violations of any kind.
- Silver, total [as Ag]: 4 limits, 44 violations of any kind.
- Antimony, total [as Sb]: 4 limits, 44 violations of any kind.
- Tin, total [as Sn]: 4 limits, 44 violations of any kind.
- Butyl benzyl phthalate: 4 limits, 44 violations of any kind.
- 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol: 4 limits, 44 violations of any kind.
- Di[2-ethylhexyl] phthalate [DEHP]: 4 limits, 44 violations of any kind.
- o-Cresol: 4 limits, 44 violations of any kind.
- Pyridine: 4 limits, 44 violations of any kind.
- p-Cresol: 4 limits, 44 violations of any kind.
- n-Decane: 4 limits, 44 violations of any kind.
- Carbazole: 4 limits, 44 violations of any kind.
- n-Octadecane: 4 limits, 44 violations of any kind.
- Acetophenone: 4 limits, 44 violations of any kind.
- Cyanide, weak acid, dissociable: 0 limits, 44 violations of any kind.
- Low Flow Pass/Fail Static Renewal 48Hr Acute Menidia menidia: 2 limits, 23 violations of any kind.
- NOAEC Lethal Static Renewal 48HR Acute Menidia menidia: 2 limits, 23 violations of any kind.
- Phosphorus, total [as P]: 2 limits, 22 violations of any kind.
- Chromium, total [as Cr]: 2 limits, 22 violations of any kind.
- LOAEC Survival Static Renewal 48HR Acute Menidia menidia: 2 limits, 22 violations of any kind.
- LF Pass/Fail Static Renewal 48Hr Acute Americamysis bahia (formerly Mysidopis bahia): 2 limits, 21 violations of any kind.
- NOAEC Lethal Static Renewal 48HR Acute Americamysis bahia (formerly Mysidopsis bahia): 2 limits, 21 violations of any kind.
- pH: 2 limits, 20 violations of any kind.
- LOAEC Lethal Survival Static Renewal 48Hr Acute Americamysis bahia (formerly Mysidopsis bahia): 2 limits, 20 violations of any kind.
- Whole effluent toxicity - retest #1: 3 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- Whole effluent toxicity - retest #2: 3 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- LC50 Pass/Fail Static 24Hr Acute Americamysis bahia (formerly Mysidopsis bahia): 1 limit, 3 violations of any kind.
- LC50 Pass/Fail Static 24Hr Acute Menidia menidia: 1 limit, 3 violations of any kind.
- Cyanide, free [amenable to chlorination]: 4 limits.
- June 4, 2026: Evaluation (S).
- February 4, 2026: State CWA Penalty AO (State), $26,000 state or local penalty.
VOPAK LOGISTICS DEER PARK PLANT among its neighbors
301 discharge permits are in the Vince Bayou-Buffalo Bayou subwatershed (HUC 120401040703); TX0030937 is one. Its county: 4,455, 195 major; TX0030937 is major permit.
Other permits in the Vince Bayou-Buffalo Bayou subwatershed (HUC 120401040703)
- 019-HOU3-22 HOUSTON CONCRETE SILOS, Houston: TXR1594NZ, minor, term to 2028-03-04
- 1111 FANNIN, Houston: TXR1556LZ, minor, term to 2028-03-04
- 225 RAIL YARD, Pasadena: TXR15425W, minor, term to 2023-03-04
- 500 MAYO SHELL ROAD, Galena Park: TXR05GS62, minor, term to 2026-08-13
- 69TH ST WWTP, Houston: TX0096172, major, term to 2002-09-01
- 8815 MISSISSIPPI, Houston: TXR05GD86, minor, term to 2026-08-13
- 8825 MISSISSIPPI STREET, Houston: TXR05GE47, minor, term to 2026-08-13
- A AND A METALS, Houston: TXRNEBJ94, minor, term to 2026-08-13
- AEI RED BLUFF, Pasadena: TXRNECR17, minor, term to 2026-08-13
- AES DEEPWATER COGENERATION PLA, Pasadena: TX0128830, minor, term to 2017-09-01
Identity
| Facility | VOPAK LOGISTICS DEER PARK PLANT |
|---|---|
| Permittee | VOPAK TERMINAL DEER PARK INC |
| NPDES ID | TX0030937 |
| Status | Administratively continued |
| Type | Individual permit |
| Class | Major |
| Facility type | Non-POTW |
| Issued | September 14, 2018 |
| Expires | September 14, 2023 |
| Address | Deer Park, TX 77536 |
| Receiving water | HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL TIDAL |
| Receiving water impaired | 303(D) Listed |
| Subwatershed | Vince Bayou-Buffalo Bayou (HUC 120401040703) |
| SIC | 4953 – Refuse Systems |
| Other EPA IDs (FRS) | RCRA handler TXD097673149; ICIS-AIR source TX0000004820100248 |
NPDES TX0030937: effluent limits and exceedances
VOPAK LOGISTICS DEER PARK PLANT (NPDES TX0030937): 50 pollutants on file, 49 limited; 49 with a violation of any kind, 19 with an exceedance.
| Pollutant | Limits | Violations | Exceedances | Latest | Largest, as filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | 4 | 67 | 23 | December 31, 2015 | 346% over the limit |
| Enterococci | 2 | 14 | 14 | February 29, 2024 | 3,181% over the limit |
| Oil & Grease | 4 | 51 | 9 | December 31, 2024 | 139% over the limit |
| Vanadium, total [as V] | 4 | 51 | 7 | April 30, 2014 | 270% over the limit |
| Acetone | 4 | 51 | 7 | May 31, 2021 | 95% over the limit |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | 4 | 50 | 6 | December 31, 2015 | 983% over the limit |
| Solids, total suspended | 4 | 47 | 3 | May 31, 2015 | 19% over the limit |
| 2-Butanone | 4 | 47 | 3 | February 28, 2025 | 132% over the limit |
| Arsenic, total [as As] | 4 | 46 | 2 | January 31, 2017 | 96% over the limit |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | 4 | 46 | 2 | May 31, 2020 | 54% over the limit |
| Fluoranthene | 4 | 46 | 2 | October 31, 2013 | 4% over the limit |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | 4 | 45 | 1 | April 30, 2013 | 17% over the limit |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | 4 | 45 | 1 | December 31, 2013 | 16% over the limit |
| Cobalt, total [as Co] | 4 | 45 | 1 | December 31, 2013 | 30% over the limit |
| Titanium, total [as Ti] | 4 | 45 | 1 | December 31, 2013 | 5% over the limit |
| Phenol | 4 | 45 | 1 | July 31, 2011 | 1% over the limit |
| Phenols | 4 | 45 | 1 | February 28, 2013 | 13% over the limit |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | 4 | 43 | 1 | January 31, 2010 | 32% over the limit |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | 2 | 21 | 1 | March 31, 2011 | 19% over the limit |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | 4 | 44 | 0 | ||
| Lead, total [as Pb] | 4 | 44 | 0 | ||
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | 4 | 44 | 0 | ||
| Silver, total [as Ag] | 4 | 44 | 0 | ||
| Antimony, total [as Sb] | 4 | 44 | 0 | ||
| Tin, total [as Sn] | 4 | 44 | 0 | ||
| Butyl benzyl phthalate | 4 | 44 | 0 | ||
| 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol | 4 | 44 | 0 | ||
| Di[2-ethylhexyl] phthalate [DEHP] | 4 | 44 | 0 | ||
| o-Cresol | 4 | 44 | 0 | ||
| Pyridine | 4 | 44 | 0 | ||
| p-Cresol | 4 | 44 | 0 | ||
| n-Decane | 4 | 44 | 0 | ||
| Carbazole | 4 | 44 | 0 | ||
| n-Octadecane | 4 | 44 | 0 | ||
| Acetophenone | 4 | 44 | 0 | ||
| Cyanide, weak acid, dissociable | 0 | 44 | 0 | ||
| Low Flow Pass/Fail Static Renewal 48Hr Acute Menidia menidia | 2 | 23 | 0 | ||
| NOAEC Lethal Static Renewal 48HR Acute Menidia menidia | 2 | 23 | 0 | ||
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | 2 | 22 | 0 | ||
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | 2 | 22 | 0 | ||
| LOAEC Survival Static Renewal 48HR Acute Menidia menidia | 2 | 22 | 0 | ||
| LF Pass/Fail Static Renewal 48Hr Acute Americamysis bahia (formerly Mysidopis bahia) | 2 | 21 | 0 | ||
| NOAEC Lethal Static Renewal 48HR Acute Americamysis bahia (formerly Mysidopsis bahia) | 2 | 21 | 0 | ||
| pH | 2 | 20 | 0 | ||
| LOAEC Lethal Survival Static Renewal 48Hr Acute Americamysis bahia (formerly Mysidopsis bahia) | 2 | 20 | 0 | ||
| Whole effluent toxicity - retest #1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Whole effluent toxicity - retest #2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | ||
| LC50 Pass/Fail Static 24Hr Acute Americamysis bahia (formerly Mysidopsis bahia) | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||
| LC50 Pass/Fail Static 24Hr Acute Menidia menidia | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Cyanide, free [amenable to chlorination] | 4 | 0 | 0 |
NPDES TX0030937: inspections, violations and enforcement
NPDES TX0030937: 1 inspection
| Date | What EPA recorded | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2026 | Evaluation | S |
NPDES TX0030937: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 4, 2026 | State CWA Penalty AO | State | $26,000 |
NPDES TX0030937 (VOPAK LOGISTICS DEER PARK PLANT): no single-event violation and informal enforcement action on file.
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Permits near NPDES TX0030937
NPDES TX0030937: 50 pollutant rows, 2 dated events; ICIS-NPDES download, loaded October 14, 2026.