BEAR CREEK WWTP
NPDES ID: TX0127345
E — SNC: Effluent violation (monthly average limit)
The facility discharged more of a pollutant than its permit allows, based on a monthly average.
This quarter: 21 effluent violations.
Violations
May 31, 2026
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
144% over limit
Discharged 24.4 mg/L against a permitted limit of 10 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
40% over limit
Discharged 28 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
880% over limit
Discharged 19.6 mg/L against a permitted limit of 2 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C]
250% over limit
Discharged 17.5 mg/L against a permitted limit of 5 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
283% over limit
Discharged 36.54699969 kg/d against a permitted limit of 9.53399992 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
1057% over limit
Discharged 43.58399963 kg/d against a permitted limit of 3.76819997 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C]
310% over limit
Discharged 39.08939967 kg/d against a permitted limit of 9.53399992 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
E. coli
507% over limit
Discharged 2420 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 399 MPN/100mL (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
E. coli
1821% over limit
Discharged 2420 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 126 MPN/100mL (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
220% over limit
Discharged 16 mg/L against a permitted limit of 5 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
17% over limit
Discharged 0.583 MGD against a permitted limit of 0.5 MGD (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C]
20% over limit
Discharged 24 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
April 30, 2026
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
310% over limit
Discharged 41 mg/L against a permitted limit of 10 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
143% over limit
Discharged 23.15399981 kg/d against a permitted limit of 9.53399992 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
30% over limit
Discharged 26 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C]
169% over limit
Discharged 25.65099978 kg/d against a permitted limit of 9.53399992 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C]
140% over limit
Discharged 12 mg/L against a permitted limit of 5 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
112% over limit
Discharged 10.6 mg/L against a permitted limit of 5 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
18% over limit
Discharged 0.591 MGD against a permitted limit of 0.5 MGD (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
1405% over limit
Discharged 30.1 mg/L against a permitted limit of 2 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
1611% over limit
Discharged 64.46799946 kg/d against a permitted limit of 3.76819997 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
March 31, 2026
BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C]
160% over limit
Discharged 13 mg/L against a permitted limit of 5 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
135% over limit
Discharged 23.5 mg/L against a permitted limit of 10 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
850% over limit
Discharged 19 mg/L against a permitted limit of 2 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
278% over limit
Discharged 36.0021997 kg/d against a permitted limit of 9.53399992 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
8% over limit
Discharged 0.542 MGD against a permitted limit of 0.5 MGD (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
936% over limit
Discharged 39.04399967 kg/d against a permitted limit of 3.76819997 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
244% over limit
Discharged 17.2 mg/L against a permitted limit of 5 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
70% over limit
Discharged 34 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C]
182% over limit
Discharged 26.87679977 kg/d against a permitted limit of 9.53399992 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
February 28, 2026
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
670% over limit
Discharged 29.01059976 kg/d against a permitted limit of 3.76819997 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
740% over limit
Discharged 16.8 mg/L against a permitted limit of 2 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C]
140% over limit
Discharged 12 mg/L against a permitted limit of 5 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
113% over limit
Discharged 21.3 mg/L against a permitted limit of 10 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C]
119% over limit
Discharged 20.88399982 kg/d against a permitted limit of 9.53399992 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
6% over limit
Discharged 0.529 MGD against a permitted limit of 0.5 MGD (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
151% over limit
Discharged 23.9711998 kg/d against a permitted limit of 9.53399992 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
35% over limit
Discharged 27 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
170% over limit
Discharged 13.5 mg/L against a permitted limit of 5 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
January 31, 2026
BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C]
375% over limit
Discharged 45.30919962 kg/d against a permitted limit of 9.53399992 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
344% over limit
Discharged 22.2 mg/L against a permitted limit of 5 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
9% over limit
Discharged 0.544 MGD against a permitted limit of 0.5 MGD (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C]
190% over limit
Discharged 58 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C]
416% over limit
Discharged 25.8 mg/L against a permitted limit of 5 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
153% over limit
Discharged 25.3 mg/L against a permitted limit of 10 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
575% over limit
Discharged 25.42399979 kg/d against a permitted limit of 3.76819997 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
60% over limit
Discharged 32 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
327% over limit
Discharged 40.67839966 kg/d against a permitted limit of 9.53399992 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
595% over limit
Discharged 13.9 mg/L against a permitted limit of 2 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
December 31, 2025
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
749% over limit
Discharged 32.00699973 kg/d against a permitted limit of 3.76819997 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C]
15% over limit
Discharged 23 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
443% over limit
Discharged 51.75599957 kg/d against a permitted limit of 9.53399992 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
163% over limit
Discharged 26.3 mg/L against a permitted limit of 10 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C]
176% over limit
Discharged 13.8 mg/L against a permitted limit of 5 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C]
198% over limit
Discharged 28.42039976 kg/d against a permitted limit of 9.53399992 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
680% over limit
Discharged 15.6 mg/L against a permitted limit of 2 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
275% over limit
Discharged 75 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
388% over limit
Discharged 24.4 mg/L against a permitted limit of 5 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
7% over limit
Discharged 0.533 MGD against a permitted limit of 0.5 MGD (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
November 30, 2025
E. coli
631% over limit
Discharged 921 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 126 MPN/100mL (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
585% over limit
Discharged 137 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C]
35% over limit
Discharged 27 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C]
184% over limit
Discharged 14.2 mg/L against a permitted limit of 5 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
23% over limit
Discharged 0.614 MGD against a permitted limit of 0.5 MGD (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
E. coli
131% over limit
Discharged 921 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 399 MPN/100mL (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
54% over limit
Discharged 15.4 mg/L against a permitted limit of 10 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
2062% over limit
Discharged 206.11599827 kg/d against a permitted limit of 9.53399992 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C]
476% over limit
Discharged 54.93399954 kg/d against a permitted limit of 9.53399992 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
736% over limit
Discharged 41.8 mg/L against a permitted limit of 5 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
554% over limit
Discharged 24.65219979 kg/d against a permitted limit of 3.76819997 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
393% over limit
Discharged 9.86 mg/L against a permitted limit of 2 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
October 31, 2025
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
494% over limit
Discharged 22.38219981 kg/d against a permitted limit of 3.76819997 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C]
220% over limit
Discharged 16 mg/L against a permitted limit of 5 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
41% over limit
Discharged 14.1 mg/L against a permitted limit of 10 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C]
260% over limit
Discharged 34.32239971 kg/d against a permitted limit of 9.53399992 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
10% over limit
Discharged 0.551 MGD against a permitted limit of 0.5 MGD (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
195% over limit
Discharged 59 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
405% over limit
Discharged 10.1 mg/L against a permitted limit of 2 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
510% over limit
Discharged 58.11199951 kg/d against a permitted limit of 9.53399992 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
440% over limit
Discharged 27 mg/L against a permitted limit of 5 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C]
30% over limit
Discharged 26 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
September 30, 2025
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
20% over limit
Discharged 0.599 MGD against a permitted limit of 0.5 MGD (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
August 31, 2025
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
6% over limit
Discharged 0.53 MGD against a permitted limit of 0.5 MGD (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
July 31, 2025
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
9% over limit
Discharged 0.547 MGD against a permitted limit of 0.5 MGD (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
June 30, 2025
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
30% over limit
Discharged 0.652 MGD against a permitted limit of 0.5 MGD (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
May 31, 2025
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
20% over limit
Discharged 0.602 MGD against a permitted limit of 0.5 MGD (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
April 30, 2025
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
15% over limit
Discharged 0.575 MGD against a permitted limit of 0.5 MGD (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
March 31, 2025
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
5% over limit
Discharged 0.527 MGD against a permitted limit of 0.5 MGD (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
January 31, 2025
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
62% over limit
Discharged 0.808 MGD against a permitted limit of 0.5 MGD (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
December 31, 2024
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
72% over limit
Discharged 0.86 MGD against a permitted limit of 0.5 MGD (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
November 30, 2024
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
46% over limit
Discharged 0.73 MGD against a permitted limit of 0.5 MGD (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
October 31, 2024
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
23% over limit
Discharged 0.614 MGD against a permitted limit of 0.5 MGD (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
September 30, 2024
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
25% over limit
Discharged 0.626 MGD against a permitted limit of 0.5 MGD (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
August 31, 2024
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
20% over limit
Discharged 0.6 MGD against a permitted limit of 0.5 MGD (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
July 31, 2024
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
22% over limit
Discharged 0.608 MGD against a permitted limit of 0.5 MGD (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
First flagged
April 14, 2026 (3 months ago)
Last confirmed
July 13, 2026 (24 days ago)