CITY OF GLADEWATER WWTF
NPDES ID: TX0022438
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, 1 permit schedule violation.
Violations
May 31, 2026
E. coli
507% over limit
Discharged 2420 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 399 MPN/100mL (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
4% over limit
Discharged 20.8 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
E. coli
516% over limit
Discharged 775.6 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 126 MPN/100mL (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
April 30, 2026
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
60% over limit
Discharged 31.9 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
36% over limit
Discharged 61.4 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
E. coli
334% over limit
Discharged 1730 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 399 MPN/100mL (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
16% over limit
Discharged 23.2 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
E. coli
527% over limit
Discharged 789.7 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 126 MPN/100mL (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
March 31, 2026
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
51% over limit
Discharged 30.1 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
E. coli
913% over limit
Discharged 1277 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 126 MPN/100mL (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
47% over limit
Discharged 29.3 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (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
February 28, 2026
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
93% over limit
Discharged 38.5 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
5% over limit
Discharged 47.1 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
23% over limit
Discharged 24.6 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (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
999% over limit
Discharged 1384.9 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 126 MPN/100mL (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
January 31, 2026
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
4% over limit
Discharged 47 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
14% over limit
Discharged 22.8 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
26% over limit
Discharged 25.1 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
December 31, 2025
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
136% over limit
Discharged 47.1 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
41% over limit
Discharged 28.1 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
34% over limit
Discharged 60.3 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
November 30, 2025
Solids, total suspended
12% over limit
Discharged 22.3 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
170% over limit
Discharged 54 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
56% over limit
Discharged 70.4 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
13% over limit
Discharged 51 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
October 31, 2025
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
116% over limit
Discharged 43.1 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
43% over limit
Discharged 64.2 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
September 30, 2025
E. coli
241% over limit
Discharged 429.15 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 126 MPN/100mL (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
65% over limit
Discharged 33 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
E. coli
226% over limit
Discharged 1300 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 399 MPN/100mL (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
2% over limit
Discharged 45.7 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
August 31, 2025
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 45.39999962 kg/d against a permitted limit of 0 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
30% over limit
Discharged 26 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 27.8 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 30 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
July 31, 2025
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 32.7 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 26.1 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
33% over limit
Discharged 26.5 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 45.26379962 kg/d against a permitted limit of 0 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
June 30, 2025
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 14.3 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
pH
0% over limit
Discharged 5.97 SU against a permitted limit of 6 SU (MINIMUM)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 22.6 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
3% over limit
Discharged 20.5 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 43.35699964 kg/d against a permitted limit of 0 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
May 31, 2025
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
28% over limit
Discharged 25.5 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 30.1 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 57.56719952 kg/d against a permitted limit of 0 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 20.6 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
April 30, 2025
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
44% over limit
Discharged 28.7 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
11% over limit
Discharged 22.2 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 29.5 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 37.36419969 kg/d against a permitted limit of 0 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 21 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
March 31, 2025
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
1% over limit
Discharged 107.0985991 kg/d against a permitted limit of 106.236 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 42.53979964 kg/d against a permitted limit of 0 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 21.1 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
Solids, total suspended
61% over limit
Discharged 32.1 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 28.7 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
149% over limit
Discharged 49.8 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
35% over limit
Discharged 60.8 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
11% over limit
Discharged 50 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
February 28, 2025
Solids, total suspended
58% over limit
Discharged 31.5 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
142% over limit
Discharged 48.3 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 19.8 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 26.2 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
32% over limit
Discharged 59.4 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 40.31519966 kg/d against a permitted limit of 0 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
E. coli
33% over limit
Discharged 530 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 399 MPN/100mL (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
E. coli
13% over limit
Discharged 142 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 126 MPN/100mL (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
January 31, 2025
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 23 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
Solids, total suspended
44% over limit
Discharged 28.7 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 19.3 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
E. coli
46% over limit
Discharged 183.5 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 126 MPN/100mL (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
120% over limit
Discharged 43.9 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
58% over limit
Discharged 70.9 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 31.05359974 kg/d against a permitted limit of 0 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
December 31, 2024
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 31.8 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
Solids, total suspended
46% over limit
Discharged 29.2 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
48% over limit
Discharged 66.5 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 23.7 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 39.58879967 kg/d against a permitted limit of 0 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
Chlorine, total residual
0% over limit
Discharged 0.1 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0.1 mg/L (INST MAX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Solids, total suspended
16% over limit
Discharged 52 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
93% over limit
Discharged 38.5 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
November 30, 2024
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 32.8 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 25.8 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
27% over limit
Discharged 57.2 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 40.95079966 kg/d against a permitted limit of 0 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
114% over limit
Discharged 42.7 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
October 31, 2024
Solids, total suspended
49% over limit
Discharged 29.7 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Chlorine, total residual
230% over limit
Discharged 0.33 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0.1 mg/L (INST MAX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
E. coli
306% over limit
Discharged 511 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 126 MPN/100mL (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Chlorine, total residual
12% over limit
Discharged 0.88 mg/L against a permitted limit of 1 mg/L (MO MIN)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 34.7 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
78% over limit
Discharged 80.2 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 35.5935997 kg/d against a permitted limit of 0 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
Solids, total suspended
111% over limit
Discharged 95 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
E. coli
Limit violation
Discharged 2420 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 399 MPN/100mL (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
102% over limit
Discharged 40.4 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 29.3 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
Oxygen, dissolved [DO]
40% over limit
Discharged 1.2 mg/L against a permitted limit of 2 mg/L (MO MIN)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
September 30, 2024
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 30.025 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 51.66973957 kg/d against a permitted limit of 0 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 34.6 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
August 31, 2024
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
0% over limit
Discharged 1.19952002 MGD against a permitted limit of 3.39840005 MGD (2HR PEAK)
DMR, Limited - Overdue
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
4% over limit
Discharged 20.7 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Overdue
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
4% over limit
Discharged 20.7 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation
pH
0% over limit
Discharged 7.76 SU against a permitted limit of 9 SU (MAXIMUM)
DMR, Limited - Overdue
Chlorine, total residual
0% over limit
Discharged 1.45 mg/L against a permitted limit of 1 mg/L (MO MIN)
DMR, Limited - Overdue
Chlorine, total residual
0% over limit
Discharged 0.06 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0.1 mg/L (INST MAX)
DMR, Limited - Overdue
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
0% over limit
Discharged 0.38268 MGD against a permitted limit of 0 MGD (DAILY AV)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 31.7 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
0% over limit
Discharged 23.4 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Overdue
Solids, total suspended
0% over limit
Discharged 16.61639986 kg/d against a permitted limit of 106.236 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Overdue
E. coli
0% over limit
Discharged 37.9 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 399 MPN/100mL (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Overdue
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C
0% over limit
Discharged 30.50879974 kg/d against a permitted limit of 106.236 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Overdue
pH
0% over limit
Discharged 6.34 SU against a permitted limit of 6 SU (MINIMUM)
DMR, Limited - Overdue
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
0% over limit
Discharged 0.608 MGD against a permitted limit of 1.4 MGD (ANNL AVG)
DMR, Limited - Overdue
Solids, total suspended
0% over limit
Discharged 11.2 mg/L against a permitted limit of 20 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Overdue
E. coli
0% over limit
Discharged 25.5 MPN/100mL against a permitted limit of 126 MPN/100mL (DAILY AV)
DMR, Limited - Overdue
Oxygen, dissolved [DO]
0% over limit
Discharged 7.34 mg/L against a permitted limit of 2 mg/L (MO MIN)
DMR, Limited - Overdue
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 25.4 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 37.64113968 kg/d against a permitted limit of 0 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant
0% over limit
Discharged 0.437 MGD against a permitted limit of 0 MGD (DAILY MX)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
Solids, total suspended
0% over limit
Discharged 13.3 mg/L against a permitted limit of 45 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Limited - Overdue
July 31, 2024
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 30.3 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0 mg/L (DAILY MX)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 47.5746596 kg/d against a permitted limit of 0 kg/d (DAILY AV)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]
0% over limit
Discharged 25.04 mg/L against a permitted limit of 0 mg/L (DAILY AV)
DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue
First flagged
April 14, 2026 (3 months ago)
Last confirmed
July 13, 2026 (23 days ago)