Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
HOLCIM (US) INC. PORTLAND PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 480,102 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 $1,920,770 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
3500 HWY 120
FLORENCE, CO 81226
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- FREMONT County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327310
- Inspections
- 10 · last Oct 28, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $1,920,770 · last Feb 10, 2026
- Registry ID
- 110000600289
How This Compares
#14
of 246 TRI reporters in CO
#392
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
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)
-29% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 249,382 | — |
| 2016 | 571,891 | +129% |
| 2017 | 480,102 | -16% |
| 2018 | 357,788 | -25% |
| 2019 | 253,849 | -29% |
| 2020 | 230,491 | -9% |
| 2021 | 161,797 | -30% |
| 2022 | 153,336 | -5% |
| 2023 | 191,532 | +25% |
| 2024 | 176,557 | -8% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 84,477 | 83,656 | 821 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 52,144 | 52,144 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 39,903 | 39,903 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 7 | 7 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 93,433 | 93,433 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 55,803 | 55,803 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 42,244 | 42,244 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 25 | 25 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 77,326 | 77,326 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 48,758 | 48,758 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 27,193 | 27,193 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 25 | 25 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | 21 | 21 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 87,401 | 87,401 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 45,361 | 45,361 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 25,090 | 25,090 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 3,916 | 35 | — | 3,881 | — | |
| Mercury | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 110,495 | 110,495 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 50,433 | 50,433 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 40,017 | 903 | — | 39,114 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 25,625 | 25,625 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 3,813 | 43 | — | 3,770 | — | |
| Mercury | 93 | 92 | — | 1 | — | |
| Chromium | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 117,734 | 117,734 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 53,778 | 53,778 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 50,135 | 846 | — | 49,289 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 27,354 | 27,354 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 4,795 | 45 | — | 4,750 | — | |
| Mercury | 53 | 51 | — | 2 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 287,592 | 287,592 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 45,149 | 45,149 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 23,754 | 380 | — | 23,374 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,261 | 15 | — | 1,246 | — | |
| Mercury | 32 | 32 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 466,128 | 466,128 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 11,224 | 254 | — | 10,970 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,082 | 78 | — | 2,004 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 644 | 7 | — | 637 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 24 | 24 | — | 0 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 568,037 | 568,037 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,656 | 93 | — | 2,563 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,179 | 9 | — | 1,170 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 20 | 20 | — | 0 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 237,043 | 237,043 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 8,425 | 185 | — | 8,240 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,979 | 13 | — | 1,966 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,917 | 111 | — | 1,806 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 18 | 18 | — | 0 | — | |
| Chromium | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|
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 |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 10, 2025 | Oct 11, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 10, 2025 | Oct 11, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jan 27, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Toxicity Requirements | Jan 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 12, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Sep 1, 2023 | Dec 5, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 1, 2023 | Dec 5, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 1, 2023 | Dec 5, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 1, 2023 | Dec 5, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 24, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 25, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Jul 20, 2021 | Feb 9, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jul 16, 2021 | Feb 9, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | May 21, 2021 | May 21, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Non-Toxicity Requirements | May 21, 2021 | May 21, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | May 21, 2021 | May 21, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Dec 24, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 24, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 16, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 3, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Sep 14, 2018 | Jan 23, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 8, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Failed Toxicity Test | Jan 1, 2018 | Apr 18, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 31, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Toxicity Requirements | Jul 1, 2015 | Oct 1, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2012 | Jun 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Jan 21, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | Jan 21, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - No Flow Measurement Device | Jan 21, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Conduct Inspections | Jan 21, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 28, 2008 | Dec 29, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 28, 2007 | Dec 28, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 28, 2006 | Dec 28, 2006 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 28, 2005 | Dec 28, 2005 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 172.00 mg/L | 85.00 | +102% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 194.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +547% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 2,000.00 | +21% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 172.00 mg/L | 85.00 | +102% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 194.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +331% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.34 MGD | 0.20 | +71% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 172.00 mg/L | 85.00 | +102% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.66 kg/d | 25.56 | +106% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 2,000.00 | +21% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 172.00 mg/L | 85.00 | +102% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 194.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +547% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.66 kg/d | 17.02 | +209% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +37% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.34 MGD | 0.15 | +128% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.66 kg/d | 17.02 | +21% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 2,000.00 | +21% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 194.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +331% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.34 MGD | 0.20 | +71% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +53% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +2% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| LC50 Static Renewal 48Hr Acute Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.00 % | 100.00 | +60% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| LC50 Static Renewal 48Hr Acute Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.00 % | 100.00 | +95% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| LC50 Static Renewal 96Hr Acute Pimephales promelas | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.00 % | 100.00 | +100% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| LC50 Static Renewal 48Hr Acute Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 % | 100.00 | +100% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| LC50 Static Renewal 96Hr Acute Pimephales promelas | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 % | 100.00 | +100% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| LC50 Static Renewal 48Hr Acute Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.00 % | 100.00 | +60% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| LC50 Static Renewal 48Hr Acute Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 40.00 % | 100.00 | +60% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| LC50 Static Renewal 48Hr Acute Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.00 % | 100.00 | +65% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.34 MGD | 0.15 | +128% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 558.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +1,140% | May 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 558.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +1,760% | May 2023 | Open |
| Nickel, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.34 mg/L | 0.30 | +13% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.09 | +15% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Nickel, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.37 mg/L | 0.30 | +25% | Nov 2022 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.10 | +32% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.60 mg/L | 30.00 | +52% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.26 mg/L | 0.09 | +1,348% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.60 mg/L | 45.00 | +1% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Nickel, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.35 mg/L | 0.30 | +16% | Jul 2022 | Resolved |
| Nickel, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.40 mg/L | 0.30 | +34% | Jun 2022 | Resolved |
| Nickel, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.41 mg/L | 0.30 | +38% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| Nickel, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.40 mg/L | 0.30 | +35% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| Nickel, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.37 mg/L | 0.30 | +24% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Nickel, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.37 mg/L | 0.30 | +24% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Nickel, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.37 mg/L | 0.30 | +24% | Feb 2022 | Resolved |
| Nickel, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.34 mg/L | 0.30 | +15% | Jan 2022 | Resolved |
| Nickel, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.37 mg/L | 0.30 | +24% | Dec 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 155.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +417% | May 2021 | Open |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.23 mg/L | 0.10 | +127% | May 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 155.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +244% | May 2021 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 08-2011-0196
Administrative - Formal
· Case 08-2026-0086 · Feb 10, 2026
$194,025
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604521917 · Aug 28, 2025
$265,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604404131 · Apr 14, 2025
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603994780 · May 15, 2024
$177,640
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603810177 · Dec 7, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603804569 · Nov 30, 2023
$80,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603766425 · Oct 5, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603743279 · Aug 14, 2023
$98,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603596135 · May 8, 2023
COMPLIANCE ADVISORY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-COD007061419-10 · Aug 1, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602991281 · Jan 26, 2022
$378,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602991282 · Jan 26, 2022
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602826821 · Aug 4, 2021
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602826825 · Aug 4, 2021
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602210737 · May 18, 2020
$66,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602096286 · Jan 28, 2020
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602022673 · Oct 11, 2019
$31,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601759142 · Feb 22, 2019
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601732980 · Jan 23, 2019
$35,000
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