Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
GCC RIO GRANDE INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 74,298 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 $366,625 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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3372 LIME ROAD
PUEBLO, CO 81004
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- PUEBLO County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327310
- Inspections
- 5 · last May 21, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $366,625 · last Jan 29, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110037262636
How This Compares
#23
of 246 TRI reporters in CO
#1,328
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
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)
+72% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 75,069 | — |
| 2016 | 69,384 | -8% |
| 2017 | 74,298 | +7% |
| 2018 | 66,307 | -11% |
| 2019 | 119,447 | +80% |
| 2020 | 133,785 | +12% |
| 2021 | 171,809 | +28% |
| 2022 | 175,256 | +2% |
| 2023 | 130,454 | -26% |
| 2024 | 129,040 | -1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 86,863 | 86,863 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 37,298 | 37,298 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 3,812 | 3,807 | — | 4 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 409 | 375 | — | 34 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 258 | 249 | — | 8 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 206 | 13 | — | 193 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 103 | 101 | — | 3 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 23 | 21 | — | 1 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 21 | 20 | — | 1 | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 14 | 13 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Thallium compounds | 11 | 5 | — | 6 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 6 | — | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 6 | 6 | — | 0 | — | |
| Silver compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 97,699 | 97,699 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 20,631 | 14 | — | 20,617 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 4,811 | 4,355 | — | 456 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 4,056 | 428 | — | 3,628 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,177 | 285 | — | 892 | — | |
| Thallium compounds | 684 | 6 | — | 678 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 445 | 7 | — | 438 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 416 | 115 | — | 301 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 182 | 24 | — | 158 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 124 | 28 | — | 96 | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 120 | 1 | — | 119 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Arsenic compounds | 94 | 15 | — | 79 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 10 | 7 | — | 4 | — | |
| Silver compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 130,262 | 130,262 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 29,651 | 17 | — | 29,635 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 5,658 | 444 | — | 5,215 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 5,190 | 4,535 | — | 655 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,581 | 299 | — | 1,282 | — | |
| Thallium compounds | 980 | 6 | — | 975 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 636 | 7 | — | 630 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 553 | 120 | — | 433 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 261 | 33 | — | 228 | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 172 | 1 | — | 171 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 166 | 28 | — | 138 | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 129 | 15 | — | 114 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 12 | 6 | — | 6 | — | |
| Silver compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 120,733 | 120,733 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 34,005 | 14 | — | 33,991 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 6,449 | 468 | — | 5,981 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 5,523 | 4,771 | — | 752 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,783 | 312 | — | 1,471 | — | |
| Thallium compounds | 1,124 | 6 | — | 1,118 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 729 | 7 | — | 722 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 623 | 126 | — | 497 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 287 | 26 | — | 261 | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 198 | 1 | — | 196 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 192 | 33 | — | 159 | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 147 | 16 | — | 131 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 14 | 7 | — | 7 | — | |
| Silver compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 105,260 | 105,260 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 16,701 | 21 | — | 16,680 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 5,550 | 5,181 | — | 369 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3,440 | 505 | — | 2,935 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,063 | 341 | — | 722 | — | |
| Thallium compounds | 555 | 6 | — | 549 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 381 | 137 | — | 244 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 362 | 7 | — | 354 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 161 | 33 | — | 128 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 119 | 41 | — | 78 | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 98 | 2 | — | 96 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Arsenic compounds | 81 | 17 | — | 64 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 10 | 7 | — | 3 | — | |
| Silver compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 117,072 | 117,072 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,294 | 329 | — | 965 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 481 | 7 | — | 474 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 458 | 133 | — | 326 | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 130 | 2 | — | 129 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 11 | 7 | — | 4 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 34,334 | 34,334 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 26,138 | 26,138 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 4,829 | 4,829 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 451 | 451 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 317 | 317 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 128 | 128 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 30 | 30 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 28 | 28 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Thallium compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Silver compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 38,703 | 38,703 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 28,138 | 28,138 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 5,199 | 5,199 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 506 | 506 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 137 | 137 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 31 | 31 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Thallium compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Silver compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 36,920 | 36,920 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 26,508 | 26,508 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 4,898 | 4,898 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 476 | 476 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 325 | 325 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 129 | 129 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 39 | 39 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 27 | 27 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Thallium compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Silver compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 39,699 | 39,699 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 28,891 | 28,891 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 5,338 | 5,338 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 514 | 514 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 363 | 363 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 141 | 141 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 33 | 33 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 28 | 28 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Thallium compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Silver compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 | FRV | Sep 13, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 23, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 23, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Dec 24, 2019 | Jul 20, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 28, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 25, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 2018 | Mar 29, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 31, 2018 | Mar 29, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Sep 27, 2017 | Mar 16, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 15, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 31, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 14, 2014 | Oct 22, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 14, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 14, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 14, 2014 | Oct 22, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 14, 2013 | Apr 14, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 28, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 28, 2010 | Jul 21, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 28, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 28, 2010 | Jul 21, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 28, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 28, 2009 | Jul 21, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 28, 2009 | Jul 21, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 28, 2009 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.20 mg/L | 30.00 | +137% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.20 mg/L | 45.00 | +58% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +83% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +22% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 170.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +467% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 170.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +278% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 231.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +413% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 231.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +670% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.70 mg/L | 30.00 | +16% | Sep 2017 | 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
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604089816 · Aug 29, 2024
$105,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603935454 · Mar 21, 2024
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603817211 · Dec 5, 2023
$47,250
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603684997 · Aug 10, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603449760 · Dec 6, 2022
$26,250
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603366346 · Sep 19, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602219370 · Jun 16, 2020
$38,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602156624 · Mar 24, 2020
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602124099 · Feb 6, 2020
$56,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601920722 · Jul 26, 2019
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601451160 · Feb 14, 2018
$54,600
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601267026 · Nov 6, 2017
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601166066 · Jan 3, 2017
$7,200
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