Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
RCRA
GALVESTON BAY REFINERY
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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NORTH SIDE OF LOOP 197 BETWEEN 6TH AND 14 ST
TEXAS CITY, TX 77590
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- GALVESTON County
- Inspections
- 3 · last Feb 5, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 13, 2012
- Registry ID
- 110000463793
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
8
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 5, 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 19, 2024 | Jan 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 15, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 15, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 15, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 15, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 15, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 15, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 15, 2018 | Sep 21, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 15, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 15, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 15, 2018 | Sep 21, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 28, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 23, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 15, 2016 | Mar 28, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 15, 2016 | Mar 24, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 15, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 15, 2015 | Feb 26, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 15, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 15, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 15, 2015 | Mar 2, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 22, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2008 | Dec 18, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 28, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 17, 1997 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Feb 26, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Aug 16, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jun 20, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jun 9, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 18, 1990 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 30, 1988 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Mar 17, 1988 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Dec 2, 1987 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Dec 1, 1987 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Nov 16, 1987 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Nov 13, 1987 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Nov 8, 1987 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Aug 19, 1987 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Aug 8, 1987 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Aug 6, 1987 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Aug 3, 1987 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jun 14, 1987 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jun 8, 1987 | — | Open |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,232.98 kg/d | 670.56 | +84% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 620.42 kg/d | 574.76 | +8% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 200.00 MPN/100mL | 89.00 | +125% | May 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 370.00 MPN/100mL | 89.00 | +316% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 160.00 MPN/100mL | 89.00 | +80% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 130.00 MPN/100mL | 89.00 | +46% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 130.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +271% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 215.00 mg/L | 135.00 | +59% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.20 mg/L | 15.00 | +8% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 124.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +24% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 162.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +62% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.40 mg/L | 1.77 | +36% | May 2021 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.80 mg/L | 1.77 | +2% | May 2021 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.70 mg/L | 1.77 | +53% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.40 mg/L | 15.00 | +63% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,210.00 mg/L | 135.00 | +796% | Aug 2020 | Resolved |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,350.00 mg/L | 135.00 | +900% | May 2020 | Resolved |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,480.00 mg/L | 135.00 | +996% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 104.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +4% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 320.00 MPN/100mL | 89.00 | +260% | May 2019 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 145.00 mg/L | 135.00 | +7% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Whole effluent toxicity | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.00 % | 100.00 | +89% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Whole effluent toxicity | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.00 % | 100.00 | +89% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Whole effluent toxicity | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.00 % | 100.00 | +89% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Selenium, total [as Se] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 kg/d | 0.05 | +79% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Whole effluent toxicity | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.00 % | 100.00 | +89% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 187.00 MPN/100mL | 89.00 | +110% | May 2018 | Open |
| Whole effluent toxicity | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.00 % | 8.00 | +99,999% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Whole effluent toxicity | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.00 % | 8.00 | +99,999% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.40 MGD | 3.05 | +11% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 365.29 kg/d | 331.42 | +10% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,559.04 kg/d | 331.42 | +370% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 212.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +112% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.50 mg/L | 5.00 | +10% | Apr 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 101.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +1% | Apr 2015 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 75.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +400% | Mar 2015 | Open |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.
Judicial
· Case 06-2000-1223
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2021-1775 · Sep 2, 2021
Administrative - Formal
· Case EF-2004-2010 · Mar 30, 2006
$139,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-N00005407 · Jul 30, 2004
Judicial
· Case 05-1999-0757 · Aug 28, 2001
$3,800,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2000-1007 · Aug 11, 2000
$19,234
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1998-N273 · Apr 9, 1999
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1998-0206 · Mar 9, 1999
$23,400
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1998-N265 · Oct 17, 1997
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1998-0062 · Oct 16, 1997
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N454 · Jun 10, 1991
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N498 · Jan 24, 1991
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1989-N497 · Oct 19, 1988
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1988-N347 · Apr 20, 1988
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1988-N409 · Jan 25, 1988
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1987-N159 · May 7, 1987
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