Clean Water Act discharge permit · NPDES TX0089010
TDCJ WALLACE PACK UNIT WWTP, Navasota, TX: NPDES TX0089010 discharge permit, effluent exceedances, inspections, penalties
- Administratively continuedPermit status
- MinorDischarger class
- 38Pollutants under a numeric limit
- 7Pollutants with an effluent exceedance
- 0Inspections on file
- 0Formal enforcement actions
TDCJ WALLACE PACK UNIT WWTP, held by TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, holds NPDES permit TX0089010, which discharges to Unnamed Ditch, Unnamed Trib;Brazos Rv. EPA’s file records it issued August 12, 2019 and expiring August 12, 2024.
TDCJ WALLACE PACK UNIT WWTP, Navasota, Texas: Individual permit TX0089010, held by TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE; Publicly owned treatment works; Administratively continued (past its expiration date and still in force until reissued); issued August 12, 2019, term to August 12, 2024; discharges to UNNAMED DITCH, UNNAMED TRIB;BRAZOS RV.
- Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant: 2 limits, 45 violations of any kind, 15 effluent exceedances, latest December 31, 2004, largest 22% over the limit.
- Oxygen, dissolved [DO]: 1 limit, 30 violations of any kind, 10 effluent exceedances, latest October 31, 2025, largest 30% over the limit.
- Solids, total suspended: 3 limits, 81 violations of any kind, 9 effluent exceedances, latest April 30, 2025, largest 262% over the limit.
- Chlorine, total residual: 2 limits, 57 violations of any kind, 7 effluent exceedances, latest August 31, 2017, largest 37% over the limit.
- pH: 3 limits, 54 violations of any kind, 5 effluent exceedances, latest July 31, 2024.
- Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]: 3 limits, 16 violations of any kind, 4 effluent exceedances, latest September 30, 2023, largest 99% over the limit.
- E. coli: 2 limits, 4 violations of any kind, 4 effluent exceedances, latest July 31, 2026, largest 1,113% over the limit.
- BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C: 0 limits, 72 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C]: 3 limits, 15 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Arsenic, dry weight: 5 limits, 7 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Chromium, sludge, total, dry weight [as Cr]: 5 limits, 7 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Selenium, dry weight: 3 limits, 5 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Copper, dry weight: 3 limits, 5 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Cadmium, dry weight: 3 limits, 5 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Zinc, sludge, total, dry weight [as Zn]: 3 limits, 5 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Lead, sludge, total, dry weight [as Pb]: 3 limits, 5 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Nickel, sludge, total, dry weight [as Ni]: 3 limits, 5 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Mercury, sludge, total, dry weight [as Hg]: 3 limits, 5 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Molybdenum, sludge, total, dry weight [as Mo]: 3 limits, 3 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Nickel, total [as Ni]: 2 limits, 2 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Level of pathogen requirements achieved: 2 limits, 2 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Description of pathogen option used: 2 limits, 2 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Vector attraction reduction alternative used: 2 limits, 2 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs]: 1 limit, 2 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Toxicity characteristic leaching procedure: 1 limit, 2 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Compliance w/part 258 sludge requirement: 1 limit, 2 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Fecal coliform: 1 limit, 1 violation of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Ann. amt sludge disposed by other method: 1 limit, 1 violation of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Annual amt of sludge incinerated: 1 limit, 1 violation of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Annual sludge production, total: 1 limit, 1 violation of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Annual amount of sludge land applied: 1 limit, 1 violation of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Annual amt. sludge disposed surface unit: 1 limit, 1 violation of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Annual amt sludge disposed in landfill: 1 limit, 1 violation of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Annual amt sludge transported interstate: 1 limit, 1 violation of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Unit w/liner/leachate collection system: 1 limit, 1 violation of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Boundary areas: 1 limit, 1 violation of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Salmonella: 1 limit, 1 violation of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Pollutant table from 503.13: 1 limit, 1 violation of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- Annual whole sludge application rate: 1 limit, 0 violations of any kind, 0 effluent exceedances.
- March 4, 2025: Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment (ST6).
Texas holds 1,720 Publicly owned treatment works coverages of this permit type in EPA’s file; 1,163 were issued before TX0089010. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE holds 16 permits in Texas.
Other permits held by TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
- TDCJ CLEMENS UNIT WWTP, Brazoria: TX0031569, issued August 9, 2019
- TDJC COFFIELD UNIT, Anderson County: TX0031577, issued May 24, 2017
- TDCJ DARRINGTON WWTP, Rosharon: TX0031585, issued October 29, 2018
- TDCJ WAINRIGHT UNIT, Houston County: TX0031593, issued February 28, 2017
- TDCJ ELLIS UNIT WWTP, Huntsville: TX0031607, issued March 13, 2017
- TDCJ FERGUSON UNIT WWTP, Madison County: TX0031615, issued February 14, 2017
- SCOTT UNIT - WWTP, Brazoria County: TX0031658, issued June 26, 2012
- TDCJ JESTER I UNIT WWTP, Richmond: TX0031674, issued December 12, 2013
- TDCJ BETO UNIT WWTP, Anderson County: TX0075388, issued May 9, 2017
- TDCJ LUTHER WWTP, Navasota: TX0089028, issued October 23, 2019
Coverages issued nearest TX0089010
- August 9, 2019: CITY OF HEMPSTEAD WWTP, Hempstead, TX0023809, held by HEMPSTEAD, CITY OF
- August 9, 2019: TDCJ CLEMENS UNIT WWTP, Brazoria, TX0031569, held by TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
- August 9, 2019: CANEY CREEK MUD OF MATAGORDA COUNTY WWTP, Sargent, TX0122483, held by CANEY CREEK MUD OF MATAGORDA COUNTY
- August 9, 2019: CITY OF WALNUT SPRINGS WWTP, Walnut Springs, TX0128945, held by WALNUT SPRINGS, CITY OF
- August 12, 2019: CITY OF HAMILTON WWTP, Hamilton, TX0026867, held by HAMILTON, CITY OF
- August 14, 2019: CITY OF LAKE JACKSON WWTP, Lake Jackson, TX0025798, held by LAKE JACKSON, CITY OF
- August 14, 2019: WHARTON COUNTY WCID 2 WWTP, East Bernard, TX0025852, held by WHARTON COUNTY WCID 2
- August 14, 2019: PECAN GROVE WWTP, Richmond, TX0056421, held by PECAN GROVE MUD
- August 14, 2019: KINGS MANOR MUD WWTP, Kingwood, TX0105996, held by KINGS MANOR MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
- August 14, 2019: PARKER COUNTY SUD WTP, Weatherford, TX0131504, held by PARKER COUNTY SPECIAL UTILITY
TDCJ WALLACE PACK UNIT WWTP among its neighbors
EPA’s permit file holds 12 discharge permits in the Rocky Creek-Brazos River subwatershed (HUC 120701010804), TX0089010 among them. Its county holds 84, 2 of them major permits; TX0089010 is a minor permit.
Other permits in the Rocky Creek-Brazos River subwatershed (HUC 120701010804)
- CASTLEGATE II, College Station: TXR15336O, minor permit, discharging to PEACH CREEK, permit term to March 5, 2023
- DEERWOOD LAKES, Hempstead: TXR1519TQ, minor permit, discharging to BIG SANDY CREEK, permit term to March 4, 2028
- DEERWOOD LAKES, Hempstead: TXR1591MR, minor permit, discharging to BIG SANDY CREEK, permit term to March 4, 2028
- FM 2988 RV RESORT, City Of Navasota: TX0147435, not classed
- GATES CROSSING SUBDIVISION, Chappell Hill: TXR1598OU, minor permit, discharging to BRAZOS RIVER BELOW NAVASOTA RIVER, permit term to March 4, 2028
- GRANT PRIDECO NAVASOTA, Navasota: TXR05DD48, minor permit, permit term to August 13, 2021
- INDIAN LAKES 29, College Station: TXR1520SI, minor permit, discharging to BRAZOS RIVER, permit term to March 4, 2028
- PECAN GROVE, Navasota: TXR1559XC, minor permit, discharging to NAVASOTA RIVER BELOW LAKE LIMESTONE, permit term to March 4, 2028
- PECAN GROVE, Navasota: TXR1583ZA, minor permit, discharging to NAVASOTA RIVER, permit term to March 4, 2028
- PECAN GROVE SUBDIVISION, Navasota: TXR1506RO, minor permit, discharging to NAVASOTA RIVER BELOW LAKE, permit term to March 4, 2028
Identity
| Facility as filed | TDCJ WALLACE PACK UNIT WWTP |
|---|---|
| Permittee as filed | TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE |
| NPDES ID | TX0089010 |
| Permit status | Administratively continued (past its expiration date and still in force until reissued) |
| Permit type | Individual permit |
| Discharger class | Minor discharger |
| Facility type | Publicly owned treatment works |
| Program | Publicly owned treatment works |
| Issued | August 12, 2019 |
| Expiration date | August 12, 2024 |
| Address | Navasota, TX 77868 |
| Receiving water | UNNAMED DITCH, UNNAMED TRIB;BRAZOS RV |
| Subwatershed | Rocky Creek-Brazos River (HUC 120701010804) |
| SIC | 4952 – Sewerage Systems |
Effluent limits and exceedances
- 39Pollutants on file
- 38Under a numeric limit
- 38With a violation of any kind
- 7With an effluent exceedance
An effluent exceedance is a discharge monitoring report value over the permit’s numeric limit (EPA’s violation code E90). A violation of any kind also counts a report not filed. Each row is EPA’s own count for that pollutant.
| Pollutant or measure | Limits | Violations, any kind | Effluent exceedances | Latest exceedance | Largest exceedance, as filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | 2 | 45 | 15 | December 31, 2004 | 22% over the limit |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | 1 | 30 | 10 | October 31, 2025 | 30% over the limit |
| Solids, total suspended | 3 | 81 | 9 | April 30, 2025 | 262% over the limit |
| Chlorine, total residual | 2 | 57 | 7 | August 31, 2017 | 37% over the limit |
| pH | 3 | 54 | 5 | July 31, 2024 | |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | 3 | 16 | 4 | September 30, 2023 | 99% over the limit |
| E. coli | 2 | 4 | 4 | July 31, 2026 | 1,113% over the limit |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | 0 | 72 | 0 | ||
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | 3 | 15 | 0 | ||
| Arsenic, dry weight | 5 | 7 | 0 | ||
| Chromium, sludge, total, dry weight [as Cr] | 5 | 7 | 0 | ||
| Selenium, dry weight | 3 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Copper, dry weight | 3 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Cadmium, dry weight | 3 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Zinc, sludge, total, dry weight [as Zn] | 3 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Lead, sludge, total, dry weight [as Pb] | 3 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Nickel, sludge, total, dry weight [as Ni] | 3 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Mercury, sludge, total, dry weight [as Hg] | 3 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Molybdenum, sludge, total, dry weight [as Mo] | 3 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Level of pathogen requirements achieved | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Description of pathogen option used | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Vector attraction reduction alternative used | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs] | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Toxicity characteristic leaching procedure | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Compliance w/part 258 sludge requirement | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Fecal coliform | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Ann. amt sludge disposed by other method | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Annual amt of sludge incinerated | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Annual sludge production, total | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Annual amount of sludge land applied | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Annual amt. sludge disposed surface unit | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Annual amt sludge disposed in landfill | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Annual amt sludge transported interstate | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Unit w/liner/leachate collection system | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Boundary areas | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Salmonella | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Pollutant table from 503.13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Annual whole sludge application rate | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections, violations and enforcement
- 1Single-event violations
| Date | What EPA recorded | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2025 | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | ST6 |
Inspections
EPA’s inspection file holds no inspection for NPDES TX0089010.
Formal enforcement and penalties
0 formal actions, 0 of them with a penalty assessed. Federal and state penalties are separate figures from separate authorities and are shown as each was filed, never added together.
Informal enforcement
EPA’s informal enforcement file holds no action for NPDES TX0089010.
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