By what date must Discharge Monitoring Reports be submitted to the TCEQ?

Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) are crucial documents that facilities must submit to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to demonstrate their compliance with permit requirements. The correct deadline for submitting DMRs is the 20th of the month following the reporting period. This timeline allows for sufficient data collection and processing to ensure that the information submitted accurately reflects the facility's operations for the previous month.

Facilities are required to gather and analyze their discharge data before submitting the report, which includes information on effluent quality and compliance with regulatory limits. The 20th of the following month ensures that facilities have adequate time to compile accurate and comprehensive reports while adhering to regulatory deadlines, thereby upholding environmental standards and providing transparency regarding wastewater management.

Understanding this timeline is essential for facility operators to remain in compliance and avoid penalties or enforcement actions due to late submissions.