Tyler park cited for stormwater violations
Posted/updated on: December 30, 2025 at 2:43 am
TYLER – State environmental regulators have cited the Parkside development in Tyler for violating the Texas Water Code after determining that unauthorized stormwater runoff from the construction site flowed directly into the lake at Faulkner Park. The Parkside development is a Genecov Properties, Inc. project currently under construction by Genecov West Mud Creek, LLC. The site is located on the southwest side of the intersection of Cumberland Road and South Broadway Avenue in Tyler.
According to our news partner KETK, the 600,000-square-foot project is planned to extend high-profile retailers, entertainment venues and restaurants from South Broadway Avenue to Tyler’s Faulkner Park. Four TCEQ investigators inspected the site between Sept. 3 and Oct. 15. During the Sept. 3 inspection, an investigator examined an unnamed tributary of West Mud Creek that runs through the construction site and drains into the lake at Faulkner Park.
A TCEQ investigation report states that a project manager for Genecov West Mud Creek, LLC. provided the investigator with the site’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. The plan identified six sediment basins intended to collect stormwater runoff. However, the investigator reported that none of the basins had been constructed as of Sept. 3.
According to TCEQ records obtained by KETK, a routine Stormwater Comprehensive Compliance Investigation was launched after Genecov West Mud Creek, LLC. applied for a stormwater permit on July 7.
After inspecting the site, the investigator traveled downstream to Faulkner Park to assess conditions at the lake.
“After leaving the site, the investigator traveled to Faulkner Park and observed the downstream lake receiving runoff from the site. The water appeared orange in color and turbid, indicating suspended clay fines,” the TCEQ report said.
The investigator then returned to the construction site and informed the project manager that a violation would be issued and that the six sediment basins should be installed as soon as possible.
On Sept. 11, the investigator received photos showing that one of the six planned basins had been constructed. According to the TCEQ report, when the investigator asked about the remaining basins, the project manager said they no longer planned to build them and indicated there was a “tentative plan to remove the one that had been installed.”
A follow-up inspection was conducted on Oct. 15 using a TCEQ drone. According to the report, while the installed sediment basin was functioning, it did not capture all stormwater runoff from the site, and investigators issued a second violation.
According to the TCEQ investigation report, investigators observed two sandbars in the lake at Faulkner Park. One appeared to predate construction, while a second sandbar had increased in size between the Sept. 3 and Oct. 15 inspections, prompting investigators to issue a third violation.
TCEQ documents and online records show that the following violations were found at the site:
“Failure to remove escaped sediment at a frequency that minimizes off-site impacts per TPDES General Permit TXR150000, Part III, Section F.6(d).”
“Failure to prevent the unauthorized discharge of sediment into or adjacent to Waters in the State per Texas Water Code, Chapter 26.121.”
“Failure to install sedimentation basins for areas where 10 or more acres drain per TPDES General Permit TXR150000, Part III, Section F, 2(c)i.(A).”
To remedy the violations, the TCEQ asked Genecov West Mud Creek, LLC. to send them a written plan to remove the eroded sediment from the lake, along with their plan to install appropriate sediment and erosion controls on the site.
KETK News contacted the Genecov Group regarding the violations. Company officials said erosion control measures have since been implemented and that they are working closely with the TCEQ.
“We have implemented appropriate erosion control measures at the different stages of development. Due to changing weather and overall conditions, our erosion control measures needed to be adjusted. Sediment accumulation in the pond began years before the Parkside development began. We want a healthy and vibrant pond and will follow reasonable steps to achieve that end, continuing to work closely with the TCEQ.”
Genecov Group president and CEO Ray McKinney
According to the TCEQ, a violation of a stormwater permit condition can result in permit modification or termination. The TCEQ can also issue administrative, civil or criminal penalties for violations if needed, under Chapter 7 of the Texas Water Code.
