Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
FLINT HILLS RESOURCES CORPUS CHRISTI EAST PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 677,742 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $60,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1607 NUECES BAY BLVD.
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78407
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- NUECES County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 324110
- Inspections
- 6 · last Feb 3, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $60,500 · last Aug 28, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110038173981
How This Compares
#58
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#294
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
2
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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)
-55% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 550,492 | — |
| 2016 | 476,677 | -13% |
| 2017 | 677,742 | +42% |
| 2018 | 452,679 | -33% |
| 2019 | 271,430 | -40% |
| 2020 | 321,439 | +18% |
| 2021 | 363,801 | +13% |
| 2022 | 185,026 | -49% |
| 2023 | 223,349 | +21% |
| 2024 | 245,480 | +10% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 151,994 | — | 151,994 | — | 15,954 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 33,195 | 33,195 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 13,528 | 13,528 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 6,687 | 6,687 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 6,482 | 6,470 | 12 | — | 717 | |
| Ozone | 6,195 | 6,195 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 5,304 | 5,304 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 4,440 | 4,428 | 12 | — | 35 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,407 | 4,405 | 2 | — | 1,391 | |
| n-Hexane | 4,062 | 4,062 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 3,837 | 3,795 | 42 | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 2,122 | 2,122 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,058 | 1,046 | 12 | — | 253 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 978 | 978 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 314 | 314 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 299 | 299 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 148 | 148 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 79 | 72 | 0 | 7 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 78 | 78 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 76 | 23 | 53 | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 75 | 75 | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | 65 | — | 65 | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 34 | 34 | — | — | — | |
| Anthracene | 22 | 22 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | 0 | 119 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 178 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 130,376 | — | 130,376 | — | 20,876 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 41,705 | 41,705 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 15,453 | 15,453 | — | — | — | |
| Ozone | 6,928 | 6,928 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 5,865 | 5,865 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 5,729 | 5,714 | 15 | — | 3,130 | |
| Benzene | 3,921 | 3,906 | 15 | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,383 | 3,379 | 4 | — | 1,153 | |
| n-Hexane | 2,978 | 2,978 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,036 | 1,910 | 126 | — | — | |
| Propylene | 1,930 | 1,930 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 857 | 842 | 15 | — | 164 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 787 | 787 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 712 | 712 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 164 | 164 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 133 | 133 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 75 | 75 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 72 | 72 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 68 | 61 | — | 7 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 44 | 22 | 22 | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 44 | 44 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbon disulfide | 34 | 34 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 33 | 12 | 21 | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Anthracene | 7 | 7 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 132,366 | — | 132,366 | — | 22,053 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 14,869 | 14,869 | — | — | — | |
| Ozone | 6,705 | 6,705 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 6,071 | 6,057 | 14 | — | 3,251 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 5,149 | 5,149 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 4,015 | 4,001 | 14 | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,968 | 3,965 | 3 | — | 1,881 | |
| n-Hexane | 3,317 | 3,317 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 1,985 | 1,985 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,879 | 1,645 | 234 | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 934 | 920 | 14 | — | 260 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 828 | 828 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 699 | — | 699 | — | 5,775 | |
| Ethylene | 667 | 667 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 654 | — | 654 | — | 2,815 | |
| Naphthalene | 264 | 264 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 171 | 168 | 3 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 104 | 62 | 42 | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 97 | 97 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 75 | 75 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 57 | 57 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbon disulfide | 41 | 34 | 7 | — | — | |
| Phenol | 37 | 21 | 16 | — | 0 | |
| Pentachlorobenzene | 28 | — | 28 | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Hexachlorobenzene | 14 | — | 14 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 8 | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 7 | — | 7 | — | 161 | |
| Anthracene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 8 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 309,746 | — | 309,746 | — | 19,309 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 14,548 | 14,548 | — | — | — | |
| Ozone | 6,580 | 6,580 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 5,964 | 5,945 | 19 | — | 3,352 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 5,414 | 5,414 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,505 | 4,501 | 4 | — | 2,195 | |
| Benzene | 4,254 | 4,196 | 19 | 39 | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 2,812 | 2,812 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 2,136 | 2,136 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,683 | 1,528 | 155 | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 1,152 | — | 1,152 | — | 4,459 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,131 | 1,112 | 19 | — | 386 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 919 | 897 | — | 22 | — | |
| Ethylene | 845 | 845 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 825 | — | 825 | — | 4,577 | |
| Naphthalene | 269 | 269 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 238 | 234 | 4 | — | — | |
| m-Xylene | 121 | 121 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 103 | 49 | 54 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 101 | 101 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 78 | 78 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 77 | 25 | 52 | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 75 | 75 | — | — | — | |
| p-Xylene | 52 | 52 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 43 | 34 | 9 | — | — | |
| o-Xylene | 41 | 41 | — | — | 643 | |
| Pentachlorobenzene | 38 | — | 38 | — | — | |
| Hexachlorobenzene | 19 | — | 19 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 9 | — | 9 | — | 252 | |
| Anthracene | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | 2 | — | 2 | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 275,194 | — | 275,194 | — | 25,477 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 10,909 | 10,909 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 6,022 | 6,006 | 16 | — | 1,854 | |
| Ozone | 5,194 | 5,194 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 4,171 | 4,155 | 16 | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,938 | 3,935 | 3 | — | 281 | |
| n-Hexane | 2,862 | 2,862 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 2,671 | 2,671 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 2,569 | 2,569 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,392 | 2,320 | 72 | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,045 | 1,029 | 16 | — | 55 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 919 | 919 | 0 | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 871 | — | 871 | — | 3,079 | |
| Ethylene | 735 | 735 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 722 | — | 722 | — | 4,495 | |
| Naphthalene | 268 | 268 | 0 | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| m-Xylene | 215 | 215 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 118 | 115 | 3 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 93 | 46 | 47 | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 87 | 87 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 75 | 75 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 67 | 67 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| p-Xylene | 66 | 66 | — | — | — | |
| o-Xylene | 53 | 53 | — | — | 85 | |
| Carbon disulfide | 42 | 34 | 8 | — | — | |
| Phenol | 37 | 27 | 10 | — | 0 | |
| Pentachlorobenzene | 33 | — | 33 | — | — | |
| Hexachlorobenzene | 16 | — | 16 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Anthracene | 12 | 12 | — | — | 1 | |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 11 | — | 11 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 8 | — | 8 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 8 | 0 | 8 | — | 202 | |
| Diethanolamine | 2 | — | 2 | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 214,220 | — | 214,220 | — | 38,055 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 15,493 | 15,493 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 7,749 | 7,730 | 19 | — | 26 | |
| Ozone | 6,943 | 6,943 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 4,965 | 4,965 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,927 | 4,923 | 4 | — | 49 | |
| Benzene | 3,798 | 3,779 | 19 | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 3,475 | 3,393 | 82 | — | — | |
| Propylene | 2,948 | 2,948 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,046 | 1,046 | 0 | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 1,023 | — | 1,023 | — | 14 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,021 | 1,002 | 19 | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 874 | 874 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 848 | — | 848 | — | 4,740 | |
| m-Xylene | 753 | 753 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 274 | 274 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| p-Xylene | 200 | 200 | — | — | — | |
| o-Xylene | 195 | 195 | — | — | 12 | |
| Cyclohexane | 123 | 119 | 4 | — | — | |
| Anthracene | 113 | 113 | — | — | 0 | |
| Cumene | 96 | 96 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 75 | 75 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 70 | 16 | 54 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 70 | 70 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbon disulfide | 53 | 34 | 19 | — | — | |
| Phenol | 41 | 30 | 11 | — | 0 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 9 | 0 | 9 | — | 116 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 9 | — | 9 | — | 636 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 3 | 0 | 2 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 1,988 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 390,224 | — | 390,224 | — | 38,422 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 14,009 | 14,009 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 11,154 | 11,154 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 7,743 | 7,721 | 23 | 0 | 23 | |
| Ozone | 6,376 | 6,376 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,972 | 4,963 | 8 | 0 | 57 | |
| Benzene | 4,570 | 4,548 | 22 | 0 | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,340 | 3,340 | — | 0 | — | |
| Propylene | 2,912 | 2,912 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,998 | 1,887 | 111 | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,262 | 1,240 | 22 | 0 | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,131 | 1,128 | 3 | 0 | — | |
| Ethylene | 834 | 834 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 646 | — | 646 | — | 6,849 | |
| Naphthalene | 290 | 290 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 217 | 212 | 5 | 0 | — | |
| Phenol | 203 | 31 | 172 | 0 | 23 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 189 | — | 189 | — | 5,648 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 108 | 46 | 62 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 107 | 107 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 78 | 78 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 75 | 75 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 60 | — | 60 | — | 4,414 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| m-Xylene | 52 | 52 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 44 | 34 | 10 | — | — | |
| o-Xylene | 24 | 24 | — | — | 25 | |
| p-Xylene | 23 | 23 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 13 | — | 13 | — | 156 | |
| Anthracene | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | 3 | — | 3 | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 555,604 | — | 555,604 | — | 42,631 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 50,853 | 50,853 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 17,006 | 17,006 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 11,675 | 11,675 | — | — | — | |
| Ozone | 8,053 | 8,053 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 7,494 | 7,494 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 6,904 | 6,886 | 18 | — | 9,158 | |
| Benzene | 5,717 | 5,699 | 18 | — | 4,855 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,135 | 4,131 | 4 | — | 3,893 | |
| n-Hexane | 3,308 | 3,308 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,821 | 1,807 | 14 | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,096 | 1,095 | — | 1 | 1 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,066 | 1,048 | 18 | — | 1,247 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 876 | 876 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 526 | — | 526 | — | 1,846 | |
| Naphthalene | 272 | 272 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| m-Xylene | 202 | 202 | — | — | 2 | |
| Cyclohexane | 178 | 174 | 4 | — | 1 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 168 | — | 168 | — | 4,281 | |
| o-Xylene | 135 | 135 | — | — | 464 | |
| Cumene | 129 | 129 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| p-Xylene | 127 | 127 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 93 | 29 | 64 | — | 6 | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 75 | 75 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 61 | 10 | 52 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 55 | 55 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbon disulfide | 42 | 34 | 8 | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 23 | — | 23 | — | 185 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Anthracene | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 9 | — | 9 | — | 114 | |
| Diethanolamine | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthracene | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 7 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 364,837 | — | 364,837 | — | 559,941 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 38,549 | 38,549 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 16,026 | 16,026 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 11,508 | 11,487 | 18 | 3 | 154 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 8,826 | 8,822 | 4 | — | 579 | |
| Benzene | 8,236 | 8,216 | 18 | 2 | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ozone | 6,351 | 6,351 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 6,199 | 6,199 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 4,495 | 4,494 | — | 1 | — | |
| Propylene | 2,949 | 2,949 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,256 | 2,256 | — | — | 32 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,963 | 1,944 | 18 | 1 | 134 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 925 | 925 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 856 | 656 | 200 | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 778 | 777 | — | 1 | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 532 | 17 | 515 | — | 10,744 | |
| m-Xylene | 208 | 208 | — | — | 82 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 162 | — | 162 | — | 11,734 | |
| Cyclohexane | 156 | 150 | 4 | 2 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 151 | 100 | 50 | — | 21 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 112 | 112 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 108 | 33 | 74 | 1 | — | |
| o-Xylene | 106 | 106 | — | — | 19 | |
| p-Xylene | 100 | 100 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 75 | 75 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 60 | 60 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 60 | 1 | 59 | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 42 | 34 | 8 | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 27 | 1 | 26 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 9 | — | 9 | — | 254 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthracene | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 414,827 | — | 414,827 | — | 665,404 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 67,131 | 67,131 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 18,853 | 18,853 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 8,205 | 8,185 | 20 | — | 588 | |
| Benzene | 7,775 | 7,755 | 20 | — | 97 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 6,449 | 6,449 | — | — | — | |
| Ozone | 6,389 | 6,389 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 6,149 | 6,145 | 4 | — | 513 | |
| n-Hexane | 3,609 | 3,609 | — | — | 3 | |
| Propylene | 2,502 | 2,502 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,932 | 1,932 | — | — | 9 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,569 | 1,549 | 20 | — | 215 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1,193 | 1,081 | 112 | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 729 | 729 | — | — | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 688 | 688 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 611 | 21 | 590 | — | 28,143 | |
| m-Xylene | 397 | 397 | — | — | 280 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 225 | 168 | 57 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 209 | 28 | 181 | — | 3 | |
| p-Xylene | 198 | 198 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 176 | — | 175 | 1 | 9,684 | |
| o-Xylene | 171 | 171 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 100 | 96 | 4 | — | 5 | |
| Cumene | 99 | 99 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 75 | 75 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 73 | 73 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 61 | — | 61 | — | 13,227 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbon disulfide | 43 | 34 | 9 | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | 28 | 3 | 25 | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 12 | — | 12 | — | 535 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | — | — | 116,568 | 136,953 |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | 11,054 |
| Hydrogen cyanide | — | — | — | 107,584 |
| Carbon disulfide | — | — | — | 1 |
| Cumene | — | — | — | 286 |
| Carbonyl sulfide | — | — | — | 395 |
| Propylene | — | — | 403,457 | 456,345 |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 287,647 |
| Toluene | — | 541 | — | 18,334 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 159,978 |
| Benzene | — | 1 | 21,832 | 35,717 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 158 | — | 871 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | 11,999 | 38,736 |
| Phenol | — | — | — | 34,165 |
| 1,3-Butadiene | — | — | 1,357 | 506 |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 6,580 |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | 5,353 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 1,183 | — | 5,770 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | 451,063 | 172,421 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EL CENTRO LANDFILL
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Naphthalene | — | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Phenol | — | — | — | — |
|
EL CENTRO LANDFILL
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Phenol | — | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Mercury compounds | 6 | — | — | — |
|
TEXAS MOLECULAR - DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
EL CENTRO LANDFILL
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | 90 | — | — | — |
|
TEXAS MOLECULAR - DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | 5 | — | — | — |
|
EL CENTRO LANDFILL
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Benzene | 30 | — | — | — |
|
TEXAS MOLECULAR - DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Benzene | 4 | — | — | — |
|
EL CENTRO LANDFILL
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Benzene | — | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Lead compounds | 112 | — | — | — |
|
TEXAS MOLECULAR - DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
EL CENTRO LANDFILL
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Lead compounds | 6 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
EL CENTRO LANDFILL
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Toluene | — | 541 | — | — |
|
TEXAS MOLECULAR - DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Toluene | 4 | — | — | — |
|
EL CENTRO LANDFILL
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 172 | — | — | — |
|
TEXAS MOLECULAR - DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 36 | — | — | — |
|
EL CENTRO LANDFILL
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 187 | — | — | — |
|
TEXAS MOLECULAR - DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 15,767 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 19, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 19, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 30, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 25, 2024 | Jun 25, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 5, 2022 | Oct 12, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 18, 2022 | May 18, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 15, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 15, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 21, 2017 | Feb 22, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 11, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 8, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 17, 2014 | Jan 14, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 17, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 17, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 17, 2014 | Jan 14, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 28, 2012 | Sep 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 28, 2012 | Sep 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 28, 2012 | Sep 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 28, 2012 | Sep 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 28, 2012 | Sep 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 26, 2012 | Jun 26, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 26, 2012 | Sep 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 26, 2012 | Sep 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 26, 2012 | Sep 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 26, 2012 | Sep 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 11, 2011 | May 20, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 11, 2011 | May 20, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 10, 2011 | May 20, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 10, 2011 | May 20, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 10, 2011 | Jul 22, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 31, 2010 | Aug 31, 2010 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfide, total [as S] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.59 kg/d | 2.00 | +80% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Sulfide, total [as S] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.50 kg/d | 2.00 | +75% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 225.00 mg/L | 150.00 | +50% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 188.00 mg/L | 150.00 | +25% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Sulfide, total [as S] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.18 kg/d | 2.00 | +9% | May 2015 | Open |
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.
Judicial
· Case 06-2000-0880
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604288025 · Mar 10, 2026
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603427188 · Aug 28, 2024
$60,500
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD066447376-7 · Nov 10, 2022
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD066447376-6 · Apr 21, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD066447376-5 · Aug 28, 2012
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD066447376-4 · Jul 8, 2011
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD066447376-3 · Sep 15, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD066447376-2 · Jul 30, 2010
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2009-3313 · Oct 1, 2009
$37,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD066447376-1 · Aug 28, 2009
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2006-3328 · Apr 17, 2006
Judicial
· Case 05-2000-0584 · Apr 25, 2001
$4,500,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1998-0080 · Feb 9, 1998
$12,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1996-0444 · Jan 29, 1997
$22,400
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1994-N305 · Nov 24, 1993
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N406 · Aug 29, 1991
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1987-N201 · Apr 29, 1987
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