NPDES TX0097373 · Clean Water Act
18415 FOREST DEER RAOD, Houston, TX: NPDES TX0097373 discharge permit, effluent exceedances, inspections, penalties
18415 FOREST DEER RAOD, Houston, Texas: Individual permit TX0097373, held by ROLLING CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT; Publicly owned treatment works; Administratively continued; issued July 3, 2018, term to July 3, 2023; discharges to BEAR CREEK;S MAYDE CREEK;BUFFALO BAYOU ABOVE TIDAL.
1 of the 38 pollutants listed for NPDES TX0097373 have no violation or effluent exceedance.
- Solids, total suspended: 6 limits, 17 violations of any kind, 11 effluent exceedances, latest January 31, 2026, largest 828% over the limit.
- Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]: 9 limits, 18 violations of any kind, 10 effluent exceedances, latest November 30, 2023, largest 187% over the limit.
- Chlorine, total residual: 4 limits, 7 violations of any kind, 3 effluent exceedances, latest November 30, 2015, largest 100% over the limit.
- E. coli: 4 limits, 7 violations of any kind, 3 effluent exceedances, latest September 30, 2025, largest 1,128% over the limit.
- BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C]: 9 limits, 12 violations of any kind.
- pH: 5 limits, 5 violations of any kind.
- Arsenic, dry weight: 5 limits, 5 violations of any kind.
- Chromium, sludge, total, dry weight [as Cr]: 5 limits, 5 violations of any kind.
- Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant: 4 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- Selenium, dry weight: 3 limits, 3 violations of any kind.
- Copper, dry weight: 3 limits, 3 violations of any kind.
- Cadmium, dry weight: 3 limits, 3 violations of any kind.
- Molybdenum, sludge, total, dry weight [as Mo]: 3 limits, 3 violations of any kind.
- Zinc, sludge, total, dry weight [as Zn]: 3 limits, 3 violations of any kind.
- Lead, sludge, total, dry weight [as Pb]: 3 limits, 3 violations of any kind.
- Nickel, sludge, total, dry weight [as Ni]: 3 limits, 3 violations of any kind.
- Mercury, sludge, total, dry weight [as Hg]: 3 limits, 3 violations of any kind.
- Oxygen, dissolved [DO]: 3 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Nickel, total [as Ni]: 2 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Level of pathogen requirements achieved: 2 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Description of pathogen option used: 2 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Vector attraction reduction alternative used: 2 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Fecal coliform: 1 limit, 1 violation of any kind.
- Polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs]: 1 limit, 1 violation of any kind.
- Toxicity characteristic leaching procedure: 1 limit, 1 violation of any kind.
- Ann. amt sludge disposed by other method: 1 limit, 1 violation of any kind.
- Annual amt of sludge incinerated: 1 limit, 1 violation of any kind.
- Annual sludge production, total: 1 limit, 1 violation of any kind.
- Annual amount of sludge land applied: 1 limit, 1 violation of any kind.
- Annual amt. sludge disposed surface unit: 1 limit, 1 violation of any kind.
- Annual amt sludge disposed in landfill: 1 limit, 1 violation of any kind.
- Annual amt sludge transported interstate: 1 limit, 1 violation of any kind.
- Unit w/liner/leachate collection system: 1 limit, 1 violation of any kind.
- Compliance w/part 258 sludge requirement: 1 limit, 1 violation of any kind.
- Boundary areas: 1 limit, 1 violation of any kind.
- Salmonella: 1 limit, 1 violation of any kind.
- Pollutant table from 503.13: 1 limit, 1 violation of any kind.
- Annual whole sludge application rate: 1 limit.
- October 25, 2023: Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment (ST6).
Texas holds 1,720 Publicly owned treatment works coverages of this permit type in EPA’s file; 810 were issued before TX0097373.
Coverages issued nearest TX0097373
- 2018-06-20: CINCO MUD NO 1 CENTRAL WWTP, Katy: TX0098957, held by CINCO MUD 1
- 2018-06-28: FALLBROOK UD WWTP, Houston: TX0021237, held by FALLBROOK UTILITY DISTRICT
- 2018-06-28: SPRING CREEK UD WWTP, Spring: TX0026221, held by SPRING CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT
- 2018-06-28: HARRIS COUNTY MUD 50 WWTP, Crosby: TX0057053, held by HARRIS COUNTY MUD 50
- 2018-07-03: CYPRESS HILL MUD 1 WWTP, Cypress: TX0086011, held by CYPRESS HILL MUD 1
- 2018-07-06: OAKWILDE WWTP, Houston: TX0021253, held by SUNBELT FWSD
- 2018-07-06: HARRIS COUNTY ID 18 WWTP, Houston: TX0132471, held by HARRIS CID NO 18
- 2018-07-12: DEER PARK WWTP, Deer Park: TX0025321, held by DEER PARK, CITY OF
- 2018-07-12: WEST WWTP, Cleveland: TX0053473, held by CITY OF CLEVELAND
- 2018-07-12: CITY OF PHARR WWTP, Pharr: TX0062219, held by PHARR, CITY OF
18415 FOREST DEER RAOD among its neighbors
67 discharge permits are in the Bear Creek subwatershed (HUC 120401040202); TX0097373 is one. Its county: 4,455, 195 major; TX0097373 is minor permit.
Other permits in the Bear Creek subwatershed (HUC 120401040202)
- 10 055SF SHELL, Katy: TXR1598RM, minor, term to 2028-03-04
- ACC HOU - LONGENBAUGH, Katy: TXR05GQ73, minor, term to 2026-08-13
- ASM - LONGENBAUGH, Katy: TXR05GQ74, minor, term to 2026-08-13
- ASPIRE KATY, Katy: TXR1582TT, minor, term to 2028-03-04
- BARKER READY MIX, Houston: TXG111207, minor, term to 2021-11-07
- BEAR CREEK VILLAGE SUBDIVISION DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, Houston: TXR1517MZ, minor, term to 2028-03-04
- BEAR CREEK VILLAGE SUBDIVISION DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS STAGE A, Houston: TXR1581NA, minor, term to 2028-03-04
- COSTCO WAREHOUSE CW 23-0448, Katy: TXR1537XS, minor, term to 2028-03-04
- CYPRESS LAKES HIGH SCHOOL, Katy: TXR1512UM, minor, term to 2028-03-04
- CYPRESS POINT SUBDIVSION, Wallisville: TXR1583OC, minor, term to 2028-03-04
Identity
| Facility | 18415 FOREST DEER RAOD |
|---|---|
| Permittee | ROLLING CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT |
| NPDES ID | TX0097373 |
| Status | Administratively continued |
| Type | Individual permit |
| Class | Minor |
| Facility type | Publicly owned treatment works |
| Program | Publicly owned treatment works |
| Issued | July 3, 2018 |
| Expires | July 3, 2023 |
| Address | Houston, TX 77046 |
| Receiving water | BEAR CREEK;S MAYDE CREEK;BUFFALO BAYOU ABOVE TIDAL |
| Subwatershed | Bear Creek (HUC 120401040202) |
| SIC | 4952 – Sewerage Systems |
NPDES TX0097373: effluent limits and exceedances
18415 FOREST DEER RAOD (NPDES TX0097373): 38 pollutants on file, 38 limited; 37 with a violation of any kind, 4 with an exceedance.
| Pollutant | Limits | Violations | Exceedances | Latest | Largest, as filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | 6 | 17 | 11 | January 31, 2026 | 828% over the limit |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | 9 | 18 | 10 | November 30, 2023 | 187% over the limit |
| Chlorine, total residual | 4 | 7 | 3 | November 30, 2015 | 100% over the limit |
| E. coli | 4 | 7 | 3 | September 30, 2025 | 1,128% over the limit |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | 9 | 12 | 0 | ||
| pH | 5 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Arsenic, dry weight | 5 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Chromium, sludge, total, dry weight [as Cr] | 5 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | 4 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Selenium, dry weight | 3 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Copper, dry weight | 3 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Cadmium, dry weight | 3 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Molybdenum, sludge, total, dry weight [as Mo] | 3 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Zinc, sludge, total, dry weight [as Zn] | 3 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Lead, sludge, total, dry weight [as Pb] | 3 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Nickel, sludge, total, dry weight [as Ni] | 3 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Mercury, sludge, total, dry weight [as Hg] | 3 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | 3 | 2 | 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 | ||
| Fecal coliform | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs] | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Toxicity characteristic leaching procedure | 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 | ||
| Compliance w/part 258 sludge requirement | 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 |
NPDES TX0097373: inspections, violations and enforcement
NPDES TX0097373: 1 single-event violation
| Date | What EPA recorded | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| October 25, 2023 | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | ST6 |
NPDES TX0097373 (18415 FOREST DEER RAOD): no inspection, formal enforcement action and informal enforcement action on file.
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Permits near NPDES TX0097373
NPDES TX0097373: 38 pollutant rows, 1 dated events; ICIS-NPDES download, loaded October 14, 2026.