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KOPPERS INDUSTRIES
Quick Summary
- •Released 7,521 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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290 COUNTY ROAD 423
SOMERVILLE, TX 77879
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- BURLESON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 321114
- Inspections
- 1 · last Nov 6, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 13, 2008
- Registry ID
- 110034052183
How This Compares
#563
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#4,498
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)
-60% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,392 | — |
| 2016 | 9,027 | +41% |
| 2017 | 7,521 | -17% |
| 2018 | 7,421 | -1% |
| 2019 | 5,917 | -20% |
| 2020 | 5,718 | -3% |
| 2021 | 3,310 | -42% |
| 2022 | 3,610 | +9% |
| 2023 | 3,309 | -8% |
| 2024 | 2,550 | -23% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 85 | |
| Creosote | 2,544 | 2,540 | 4 | — | 28,790 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | 3,769 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 24 | |
| Creosote | 3,303 | 3,300 | 3 | — | 8,359 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | 0 | — | 1,083 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 30 | |
| Creosote | 3,603 | 3,600 | 3 | — | 10,601 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 7 | 6 | 1 | — | 1,374 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 88 | |
| Creosote | 3,304 | 3,300 | 4 | — | 30,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | 3,886 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 275 | |
| Creosote | 5,706 | 5,700 | 6 | — | 94,388 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 12 | 12 | 1 | — | 12,233 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 41 | |
| Creosote | 5,904 | 5,900 | 4 | — | 14,063 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 13 | 12 | 1 | — | 1,823 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 44 | |
| Creosote | 7,405 | 7,400 | 5 | — | 15,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 16 | 15 | 1 | — | 1,946 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 36 | |
| Creosote | 7,505 | 7,500 | 5 | — | 12,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 16 | 15 | 1 | — | 1,595 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 48 | |
| Creosote | 9,008 | 9,000 | 8 | — | 16,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 19 | 18 | 1 | — | 2,120 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 88 | |
| Creosote | 6,381 | 6,370 | 11 | — | 28,900 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 11 | 10 | 2 | — | 4,626 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 3,775 |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 85 |
| Creosote | — | — | — | 28,840 |
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 DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 83 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 2 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Creosote | — | — | — | 28,000 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Creosote | — | — | — | 790 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 3,666 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 103 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | CITY OF SOMERVILLE, SOMERVILLE |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | CITY OF SOMERVILLE, SOMERVILLE |
| Creosote | — | CITY OF SOMERVILLE, SOMERVILLE |
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 11, 2007 | Aug 8, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 11, 2007 | Jul 20, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 11, 2007 | Aug 8, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Drip Pads | Jul 11, 2007 | Aug 8, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 11, 2007 | Aug 8, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 11, 2007 | Aug 8, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 11, 2007 | Jul 20, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 11, 2007 | Aug 8, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 27, 2005 | May 25, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 27, 2005 | May 25, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 27, 2005 | May 25, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 27, 2005 | Jun 3, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 27, 2005 | May 25, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 27, 2005 | May 25, 2005 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000003780-4 · Jun 18, 2009
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000003780-3 · Dec 3, 2007
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000003780-2 · Aug 27, 2007
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000003780-1 · Aug 10, 2005
Judicial
· Case 06-1998-2000 · Apr 7, 2003
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