ERGON TERMINALING INC - CHATTANOOGA
Quick Summary
- •Released 331 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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617 TERMINAL RD
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405
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- HAMILTON County
- Industry
- Transportation and Warehousing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 493190
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jul 13, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 11, 2004
- Registry ID
- 110017754358
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 348 | — |
| 2016 | 350 | +1% |
| 2017 | 331 | -5% |
| 2018 | 326 | -2% |
| 2020 | 469 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 469 | 464 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 326 | 321 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 331 | 326 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 350 | 345 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 348 | 343 | 5 | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | — | — | — | 1,900 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WASTE SERVICES OF TN
CHATTANOOGA, TN
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Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — |
|
WASTE SERVICES OF TN
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — |
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 | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 16, 2010 | Sep 16, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 5, 2003 | Jun 6, 2003 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +95% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 147.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +268% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +23% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +35% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +48% | Jan 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.