TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SOUTHWESTERN PLATING HOUSTON PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,702 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1312 HALPERN
HOUSTON, TX 77009
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000460812
How This Compares
#651
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#5,130
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7,227 | — |
| 2016 | 10,728 | +48% |
| 2017 | 4,702 | -56% |
| 2018 | 1,586 | -66% |
| 2019 | 5 | -100% |
| 2020 | 42 | +730% |
| 2021 | 30 | -28% |
| 2022 | 30 | 0% |
| 2023 | 30 | 0% |
| 2024 | 30 | 0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Zinc compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 1,321 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,917 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 41 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 901 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Zinc compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 1,141 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,671 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 36 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 776 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Zinc compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 1,332 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,945 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 53 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 919 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Zinc compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 2,091 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 779 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 713 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Zinc compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 2,154 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 13 | 13 | — | — | 1,001 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,100 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 603 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 750 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,547 | 1,547 | — | — | 9,530 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 3,377 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 3,726 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,370 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 4,663 | 4,663 | — | — | 4,773 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 3,209 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 3,683 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 946 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 10,687 | 10,687 | — | — | 9,704 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | 1,689 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 2,244 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 993 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 7,191 | 7,191 | — | — | 12,353 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | 3,790 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 2,604 |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Cadmium compounds | 1,912 | — | — | — |
|
TM DEER PARK SERVICES
DEER PARK, TX
|
Cadmium compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Cadmium compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
TM DEER PARK SERVICES
DEER PARK, TX
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Zinc compounds | 1,307 | — | — | — |
|
TM DEER PARK SERVICES
DEER PARK, TX
|
Zinc compounds | 7 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Zinc compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 882 | — | — | — |
|
TM DEER PARK SERVICES
DEER PARK, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 7 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Cyanide compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
TM DEER PARK SERVICES
DEER PARK, TX
|
Cyanide compounds | 35 | — | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | 6 | 69TH ST WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, HOUSTON |
| Zinc compounds | 7 | 69TH ST WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, HOUSTON |
| Cadmium compounds | 1 | 69TH ST WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, HOUSTON |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12 | 69TH ST WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, HOUSTON |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 20, 2016 | Jun 9, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 20, 2016 | Jun 9, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 20, 2016 | Jun 9, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 20, 2016 | May 20, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 20, 2016 | May 24, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 30, 2003 | Apr 2, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jan 30, 2003 | Apr 2, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 30, 2003 | Apr 2, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 30, 2003 | Apr 2, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Jan 30, 2003 | Apr 2, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 30, 2003 | Apr 2, 2003 | Resolved |
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.
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD000016501-2 · Jul 8, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD000016501-1 · Mar 4, 2003
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