Houston Environmental Compliance Consultants: TCEQ, EPA, Air, Water and Hazardous Waste
Berg helps Houston manufacturers and industrial facilities meet their TCEQ and EPA requirements, from air permits and stormwater to chemical reporting and hazardous waste. Our environmental compliance consultants work with you on-site and keep your program current as your operation changes.
| Who we help | Small and mid-sized manufacturers and industrial facilities |
| What we cover | Air, stormwater, wastewater, chemical reporting, spill plans, and hazardous waste |
| How we work | On-site at your facility, for one-time projects or ongoing partnerships at a fixed monthly fee |
| Regulators | TCEQ Region 12 (Houston), EPA Region 6, and local wastewater authorities |
| Get started | Free consultation or call 888-784-1405 |
Environmental Compliance Services for Houston Facilities
| Service | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Air permits and air compliance | Permits by rule, standard permits, permit reviews when you add equipment, emissions calculations, and recordkeeping |
| Stormwater | TPDES Multi-Sector General Permit coverage, stormwater pollution prevention plans, inspections, sampling, and no-exposure certifications |
| Industrial wastewater | Pretreatment permits, discharge monitoring, and reporting to your local wastewater authority |
| Hazardous waste management | Waste determinations, generator status, labeling, manifests, transportation, and disposal |
| Chemical reporting | Tier II chemical inventory reports and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reporting |
| Spill prevention | SPCC plans for facilities that store oil above the federal thresholds |
| Environmental audits | Facility-wide compliance audits, which can be run under the Texas Environmental, Health, and Safety Audit Privilege Act |
| Environmental training | Hazardous waste, DOT hazmat, and stormwater training, documented for your records |
We also offer Enviro-Trac, our platform for tracking permits, deadlines, inspections, and reports in one place.
Why Houston Facilities Face Tougher Environmental Rules
The Houston area is one of the most heavily regulated industrial regions in the country. A few reasons why:
- Air quality. The Houston-Galveston-Brazoria area does not meet federal ozone standards, which brings stricter permitting and emissions rules for many sources of nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds.
- Industrial density. With so many plants, refineries, and chemical facilities nearby, regulators are active and complaints from neighbors can trigger inspections.
- Heavy rain and storms. Stormwater controls, spill plans, and secondary containment get tested here in ways they don’t in drier parts of the state.
None of this is a reason to panic. It’s a reason to know exactly which rules apply to your facility, and to keep the paperwork that proves it.
Five Signs Your Facility Has an Environmental Gap
- Nobody can find your waste determinations, or they haven’t been updated since a process changed.
- You’re not sure of your hazardous waste generator status, or whether it changes month to month.
- Your stormwater plan doesn’t match your site. New buildings, outdoor storage, or equipment were added after it was written.
- You added equipment without checking your air authorization. A new paint booth, boiler, or process line can change what you need.
- Tier II or other annual reports get filed late, or by whoever remembers.
If any of these sound familiar, a short call will tell you where you stand. Request a free environmental consultation.
Received a TCEQ Notice of Violation?
Respond quickly and completely. We help you review the notice, correct each item, document the fixes, and communicate with the regional office, then put systems in place so the same issues don’t come back. Penalties tend to grow when violations repeat or go uncorrected.
Finding problems on your own first is better still. A properly conducted audit under the Texas Environmental, Health, and Safety Audit Privilege Act can give you protections for violations you find, disclose, and correct. If TCEQ is involved right now, call 888-784-1405.
One-Time Project or Ongoing Environmental Partner?
Some facilities need one permit, plan, or report done right. Others need someone to manage the whole environmental program. We do both.
A one-time project fits when you have a specific deadline, like a new air authorization, an updated stormwater plan, or a waste stream to classify. An ongoing partnership fits when nobody in-house has the time to track every permit condition, inspection, sample, and reporting date. Hazardous waste is where our company started in 2003, so it’s a core service for us, not an add-on.
What Our Clients Say
“Berg Environmental Services provide exemplary service in handling our waste needs. I am confident in their expertise. They are prompt to our requests and work to our schedule.”
Toni Gabriel, Environmental, Health & Safety Manager, Wayne Fueling Systems
“Berg Compliance Solutions has been a great partner. They have worked with us on all aspects of environmental, health and safety. They have both established and enhanced our programs to ensure we are in compliance with all the of the various regulatory agencies.”
Margaret Ballinger, Controller, Heraeus Quartz America, LLC
“We partnered with Berg Compliance Solutions to help us ensure our facilities comply with all EHS requirements. They’ve worked with our team to enhance all of our OSHA and environmental programs, and continue to help manage these throughout the year.”
Dan Clark, CEO and Partner, Distinct Capital Group
Where We Work Around Houston
Berg serves manufacturers and industrial facilities across the Houston region, including Pasadena, Baytown, Deer Park, La Porte, Channelview, Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, The Woodlands, Conroe, Tomball, Cypress, Texas City, Freeport, and Angleton.
Environmental Compliance Questions From Houston Facilities
Which TCEQ office covers Houston?
TCEQ’s Region 12 office in Houston covers 13 counties: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Walker, Waller, and Wharton.
Does my facility need an air permit?
Most facilities with air emissions need some form of TCEQ authorization. Many small sources qualify for a permit by rule or a standard permit rather than a full permit. Because the Houston area does not meet federal ozone standards, some rules here are stricter than in other parts of Texas.
Do we need a stormwater permit?
Facilities in many industrial categories need coverage under the TPDES Multi-Sector General Permit, or a no-exposure certification if no industrial materials or activities are exposed to rain. The answer depends on your industry classification and what happens outdoors at your site.
How do I know if a waste is hazardous?
Each waste stream needs a waste determination based on its source, its contents, and federal and Texas rules. In Texas, industrial wastes also need to be classified and coded. We complete and document these determinations so your waste is labeled, stored, and disposed of correctly.
What is hazardous waste generator status?
Your generator status (very small, small, or large quantity generator) depends on how much hazardous waste you generate each month. Each status comes with different rules for storage time, labeling, training, and emergency planning, and it can change as production changes.
What is Tier II reporting?
Facilities that store hazardous chemicals above federal threshold quantities must file a Tier II chemical inventory report each year by March 1. The report lists what you store, how much, and where, for use by emergency responders.
What is the difference between an environmental consultant and an EHS consultant?
An environmental consultant focuses on TCEQ and EPA rules for air, water, and waste. An EHS consultant covers those plus OSHA workplace safety. Berg provides both. For the safety side, see our Houston safety consultants.
How much does environmental consulting cost?
It depends on your facility and the help you need. Berg offers a free consultation, one-time projects, and ongoing partnerships for a fixed monthly fee, so there are no surprise invoices. After a short call, we’ll give you a clear number.
Talk With a Houston Environmental Consultant
If you run a manufacturing or industrial facility in the Houston area, let’s talk. On a short call, we’ll look at which TCEQ and EPA requirements likely apply to your operation, where the biggest gaps usually are, and what kind of help makes sense for a facility your size. No pitch, no obligation. Request a free consultation or call 888-784-1405.
Need OSHA safety help too? See our Houston safety consultants.
Request a Free Environmental Consultation in Houston
Tell us a little about your facility and we’ll call you within 2 business hours. No pitch, no obligation. Prefer to talk now? Call 888-784-1405.