BELL COUNTY WCID 3 WWTP
NPDES ID: TX0069191
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: 8 effluent violations.
Violations
May 31, 2026
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
91% over limit
Discharged 48.62339959 kg/d against a permitted limit of 25.42399979 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
E. coli
3% over limit
Discharged 411 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 399 MPN/100mL (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
E. coli
133% over limit
Discharged 293 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 126 MPN/100mL (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Oxygen, dissolved [DO]
2% over limit
Discharged 4.9 mg/L against a permitted limit of 5 mg/L (MO MIN)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
88% over limit
Discharged 18.8 mg/L against a permitted limit of 10 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
5% over limit
Discharged 0.71 MGD against a permitted limit of 0.675 MGD (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
April 30, 2026
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
70% over limit
Discharged 17 mg/L against a permitted limit of 10 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
40% over limit
Discharged 35.6843997 kg/d against a permitted limit of 25.42399979 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
March 31, 2026
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
57% over limit
Discharged 39.95199966 kg/d against a permitted limit of 25.42399979 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
123% over limit
Discharged 33.5 mg/L against a permitted limit of 15 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
64% over limit
Discharged 41 mg/L against a permitted limit of 25 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
66% over limit
Discharged 63.24219947 kg/d against a permitted limit of 38.136 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
110% over limit
Discharged 21 mg/L against a permitted limit of 10 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
118% over limit
Discharged 87 mg/L against a permitted limit of 40 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
February 28, 2026
Solids, total suspended
37% over limit
Discharged 20.6 mg/L against a permitted limit of 15 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
9% over limit
Discharged 27.78479977 kg/d against a permitted limit of 25.42399979 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
50% over limit
Discharged 15 mg/L against a permitted limit of 10 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
January 31, 2026
Solids, total suspended
13% over limit
Discharged 45 mg/L against a permitted limit of 40 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
55% over limit
Discharged 23.2 mg/L against a permitted limit of 15 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
21% over limit
Discharged 46.17179961 kg/d against a permitted limit of 38.136 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
December 31, 2025
Solids, total suspended
4% over limit
Discharged 15.6 mg/L against a permitted limit of 15 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
November 30, 2025
Solids, total suspended
43% over limit
Discharged 54.52539954 kg/d against a permitted limit of 38.136 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
90% over limit
Discharged 28.5 mg/L against a permitted limit of 15 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
18% over limit
Discharged 47 mg/L against a permitted limit of 40 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
20% over limit
Discharged 30.59959974 kg/d against a permitted limit of 25.42399979 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
60% over limit
Discharged 16 mg/L against a permitted limit of 10 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
October 31, 2025
E. coli
507% over limit
Discharged 2420 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 399 MPN/100mL (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
August 31, 2025
BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C]
20% over limit
Discharged 12 mg/L against a permitted limit of 10 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
June 30, 2025
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
10% over limit
Discharged 2.2 mg/L against a permitted limit of 2 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
May 31, 2025
Solids, total suspended
6% over limit
Discharged 40.36059966 kg/d against a permitted limit of 38.136 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
22% over limit
Discharged 31.05359974 kg/d against a permitted limit of 25.42399979 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
32% over limit
Discharged 19.8 mg/L against a permitted limit of 15 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
48% over limit
Discharged 14.8 mg/L against a permitted limit of 10 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
April 30, 2025
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
26% over limit
Discharged 12.6 mg/L against a permitted limit of 10 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
43% over limit
Discharged 54.52539954 kg/d against a permitted limit of 38.136 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
68% over limit
Discharged 67 mg/L against a permitted limit of 40 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
105% over limit
Discharged 30.8 mg/L against a permitted limit of 15 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
March 31, 2025
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
80% over limit
Discharged 45 mg/L against a permitted limit of 25 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
139% over limit
Discharged 60.65439949 kg/d against a permitted limit of 25.42399979 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
349% over limit
Discharged 67.3 mg/L against a permitted limit of 15 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
220% over limit
Discharged 32 mg/L against a permitted limit of 10 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
148% over limit
Discharged 99 mg/L against a permitted limit of 40 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
450% over limit
Discharged 209.83879824 kg/d against a permitted limit of 38.136 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
February 28, 2025
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
16% over limit
Discharged 29.50999975 kg/d against a permitted limit of 25.42399979 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
378% over limit
Discharged 191 mg/L against a permitted limit of 40 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
530% over limit
Discharged 94.5 mg/L against a permitted limit of 15 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
364% over limit
Discharged 176.92379851 kg/d against a permitted limit of 38.136 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
140% over limit
Discharged 24 mg/L against a permitted limit of 10 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
E. coli
159% over limit
Discharged 1034 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 399 MPN/100mL (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
E. coli
67% over limit
Discharged 210 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 126 MPN/100mL (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
60% over limit
Discharged 40 mg/L against a permitted limit of 25 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
January 31, 2025
Solids, total suspended
43% over limit
Discharged 54.47999954 kg/d against a permitted limit of 38.136 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
111% over limit
Discharged 31.6 mg/L against a permitted limit of 15 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
12% over limit
Discharged 11.2 mg/L against a permitted limit of 10 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
60% over limit
Discharged 64 mg/L against a permitted limit of 40 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
September 30, 2024
E. coli
769% over limit
Discharged 3466 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 399 MPN/100mL (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
August 31, 2024
E. coli
83% over limit
Discharged 731 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 399 MPN/100mL (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
E. coli
160% over limit
Discharged 328 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 126 MPN/100mL (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
First flagged
April 14, 2026 (3 months ago)
Last confirmed
July 13, 2026 (23 days ago)