Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
TEXAS LEHIGH CEMENT COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 27,367 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 $3,750 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
701 CEMENT PLANT RD
BUDA, TX 78610
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- HAYS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327310
- Inspections
- 2 · last May 17, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $3,750 · last Jul 23, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000465274
How This Compares
#304
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#2,373
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-80% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 26,054 | — |
| 2016 | 26,140 | 0% |
| 2017 | 27,367 | +5% |
| 2018 | 27,644 | +1% |
| 2019 | 4,668 | -83% |
| 2020 | 27,128 | +481% |
| 2021 | 5,133 | -81% |
| 2022 | 3,557 | -31% |
| 2023 | 4,465 | +26% |
| 2024 | 5,133 | +15% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 5,075 | 5,075 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 28 | 10 | 18 | — | 106,000 | |
| Lead compounds | 14 | 13 | 2 | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 14 | 12 | 3 | — | 81,600 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 4,418 | 4,418 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 16 | 15 | 1 | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 16 | 12 | 4 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 14 | 11 | 3 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 3,498 | 3,498 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 17 | 17 | 0 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 15 | 14 | 1 | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 15 | 12 | 3 | — | 32,970 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12 | 10 | 2 | — | 80,970 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 5,082 | 5,082 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 20 | 20 | 0 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 17 | 16 | 1 | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 13 | 12 | 1 | — | 9,635 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 21,494 | 21,494 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 5,574 | 5,574 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 22 | 20 | 2 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 21 | 20 | 0 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 17 | 17 | 1 | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 4,668 | 4,668 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 22,590 | 22,590 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 4,982 | 4,982 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 34 | 34 | 0 | — | 11,253 | |
| Mercury compounds | 21 | 21 | 0 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 17 | 16 | 0 | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 23,151 | 23,151 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 4,116 | 4,116 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 33 | 32 | 1 | — | 31,458 | |
| Nickel compounds | 31 | 27 | 4 | — | 47,684 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 17 | 17 | 0 | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 21,958 | 21,958 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 4,099 | 4,099 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 43 | 43 | 0 | — | 55,560 | |
| Mercury compounds | 23 | 22 | 0 | — | 12 | |
| Lead compounds | 17 | 17 | 0 | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 20,265 | 20,265 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 5,725 | 5,725 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 34 | 33 | 2 | — | 20,468 | |
| Lead compounds | 16 | 15 | 0 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 15 | 15 | 0 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | 81,600 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 106,000 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TEMPERFORM CORP
NOVI, MI
|
Nickel compounds | — | 81,600 | — | — |
|
TEMPERFORM CORP
NOVI, MI
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 42,000 | — | — |
|
TEXAS MACHINE AND EQUIPMENT LLC
DALLAS, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 64,000 | — | — |
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 | FRV | May 22, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 11, 2019 | Jul 9, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 11, 2019 | May 9, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 11, 2019 | Jul 9, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Apr 11, 2019 | May 9, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 11, 2019 | May 9, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 11, 2019 | May 9, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 22, 2016 | Jun 22, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 22, 2016 | Jun 22, 2016 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603643555 · Jul 23, 2024
$3,750
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000080083-1 · Jun 10, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000080083-2 · Jun 10, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2017-0913 · Dec 20, 2016
$72,512
SINGLE SITE CA/FO
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000080083-001 · Dec 20, 2016
$72,512
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