WATCO Intermarine Terminal - Harbour Facility in Houston, Texas

WATCO Intermarine Terminal is a harbour facility located at 14035 Industrial Rd, Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It operates within the Port of Houston, one of the busiest port complexes in the United States, serving as a key hub for maritime cargo handling. The terminal operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) and NPDES permits for shoreside operations. As a harbour facility, it manages stormwater runoff and oil-water separation to comply with environmental standards. The facility's scale is typical for a medium-sized terminal in the region, handling breakbulk and project cargo. Environmental significance includes proximity to the Houston Ship Channel and Galveston Bay, which are ecologically sensitive coastal habitats. The terminal's operations require careful management of cargo handling and stormwater to minimize impacts on local water quality and marine ecosystems.

The terminal is located along the Houston Ship Channel, which connects to Galveston Bay, a vital estuarine ecosystem. Cargo handling activities, particularly breakbulk and project cargo, generate stormwater runoff that must be managed to prevent pollution. The facility implements best management practices for oil-water separation and sediment control to protect nearby aquatic habitats.