Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
HOUSTON CHEMICAL PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 277,349 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 $131,272 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
2000 GOODYEAR DRIVE
HOUSTON, TX 77017
View on map ↗ - County
- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325212
- Inspections
- 6 · last Oct 7, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $131,272 · last May 15, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000462231
How This Compares
#92
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#579
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.
3
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
4
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)
-32% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 257,342 | — |
| 2016 | 218,022 | -15% |
| 2017 | 277,349 | +27% |
| 2018 | 226,038 | -19% |
| 2020 | 158,707 | — |
| 2021 | 206,516 | +30% |
| 2022 | 233,408 | +13% |
| 2023 | 218,494 | -6% |
| 2024 | 173,771 | -20% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 130,967 | 130,675 | 291 | — | 58 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 29,727 | 29,650 | 78 | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 12,707 | 12,707 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sodium nitrite | 371 | — | 371 | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 152,332 | 151,425 | 906 | — | 33 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 50,945 | 50,171 | 774 | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 14,804 | 14,804 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sodium nitrite | 413 | — | 413 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 167,269 | 167,040 | 229 | — | 20 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 44,405 | 42,082 | 2,323 | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 21,359 | 21,358 | 1 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sodium nitrite | 375 | — | 375 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 146,731 | 146,502 | 229 | — | 725 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 36,046 | 34,160 | 1,886 | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 23,393 | 23,392 | 1 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sodium nitrite | 346 | — | 346 | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 102,098 | 102,050 | 48 | — | 223 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 38,688 | 37,437 | 1,251 | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 17,638 | 17,638 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sodium nitrite | 283 | — | 283 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 177,468 | 177,012 | 456 | — | 607 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 27,111 | 25,438 | 1,673 | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 14,142 | 14,142 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sodium nitrite | 7,317 | — | 7,317 | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 194,054 | 192,983 | 1,071 | — | 435 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 48,746 | 46,547 | 2,199 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 21,954 | — | 21,954 | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 12,595 | 12,595 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 167,162 | 166,221 | 941 | — | 429 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 37,689 | 34,700 | 2,989 | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 13,171 | 13,171 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 185,267 | 183,329 | 1,938 | — | 444 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 59,714 | 55,320 | 4,394 | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 12,301 | 12,301 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 60 | 60 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 73 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 3,847 |
| Styrene | — | — | 58 | 13,812 |
| 1,3-Butadiene | — | — | 0 | 168,963 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
COVANTA TULSA RENEWABLE ENERGY
TULSA, OK
|
Styrene | — | — | 2 | — |
|
VLS HOUSTON
HOCKLEY, TX
|
Styrene | — | — | 57 | — |
|
VLS HOUSTON
HOCKLEY, TX
|
1,3-Butadiene | — | — | 0 | — |
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 | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 7, 2025 | Oct 17, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 15, 2024 | May 29, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 20, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 29, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 30, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 14, 2018 | May 16, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 14, 2018 | May 16, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 14, 2018 | Feb 21, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 14, 2018 | May 16, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 21, 2012 | Apr 4, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 21, 2012 | Apr 4, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 21, 2012 | Apr 2, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 21, 2012 | Apr 4, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 21, 2012 | Apr 4, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 14, 2007 | Feb 28, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 20, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 20, 2001 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 20, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Apr 12, 2000 | Feb 21, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 2, 1999 | Feb 21, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 30, 1999 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 15, 1999 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 29, 1998 | Feb 21, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 15, 1997 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 15, 1997 | Feb 2, 1999 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 15, 1997 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | May 15, 1997 | Feb 2, 1999 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 23, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Oct 17, 1994 | Feb 2, 1999 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 30, 1994 | Feb 2, 1999 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | May 21, 1989 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | May 18, 1989 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Apr 24, 1989 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jan 18, 1989 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Dec 17, 1988 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | May 21, 1988 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 22, 1988 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Dec 24, 1987 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Aug 30, 1987 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Aug 13, 1987 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jul 9, 1987 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jul 7, 1987 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jul 6, 1987 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jul 1, 1987 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jun 12, 1987 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | May 5, 1987 | — | 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 | 733.26 kg/d | 617.89 | +19% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Cyanide, free [amenable to chlorination] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.18 kg/d | 0.11 | +67% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 383.96 kg/d | 362.75 | +6% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,377.93 kg/d | 617.89 | +123% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 809.29 kg/d | 617.89 | +31% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,352.34 kg/d | 617.89 | +119% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 628.32 kg/d | 617.89 | +2% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,581.96 kg/d | 617.89 | +156% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,010.40 kg/d | 1,810.55 | +11% | May 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 607.95 kg/d | 362.75 | +68% | May 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 299.46 kg/d | 294.19 | +2% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 266.50 kg/d | 125.30 | +113% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 642.86 kg/d | 617.89 | +4% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 642.41 kg/d | 362.75 | +77% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,436.78 kg/d | 617.89 | +456% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,085.06 kg/d | 617.89 | +76% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Cyanide, free [amenable to chlorination] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 kg/d | 0.11 | +25% | May 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 400.00 mg/L | 65.00 | +515% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,730.00 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +1,563% | May 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +54% | May 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +99,999% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 79.00 mg/L | 65.00 | +22% | Aug 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 113.00 mg/L | 65.00 | +74% | Jul 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.60 mg/L | 65.00 | +6% | Jun 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 114.00 mg/L | 65.00 | +75% | Mar 2020 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 132.57 kg/d | 125.30 | +6% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +99,999% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 103.00 mg/L | 65.00 | +58% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 799.49 kg/d | 125.30 | +538% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +99,999% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 579.00 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +457% | Oct 2017 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.26 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Oct 2016 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.97 d | 0.31 | +215% | Oct 2016 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.42 d | 0.31 | +35% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Cyanide, free [amenable to chlorination] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.26 kg/d | 0.23 | +12% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Cyanide, free [amenable to chlorination] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.43 kg/d | 0.11 | +293% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Cyanide, free [amenable to chlorination] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.43 kg/d | 0.23 | +85% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 528.46 kg/d | 294.19 | +80% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,824.33 kg/d | 980.64 | +188% | Jan 2016 | 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.
Date Out of Range
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604086332
Date Out of Range
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603278009
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602914106 · May 15, 2023
$10,200
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2022-3340 · Sep 7, 2022
$100,439
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603349269 · Sep 7, 2022
$100,439
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602860404 · Jun 7, 2022
$6,675
Notice of Noncompliance Issued
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603040720 · Mar 8, 2022
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2021-0253-IWD-E · Dec 21, 2021
$13,958
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2021-1731 · Jun 29, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008077562-6 · Sep 18, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008077562-5 · Jun 27, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008077562-4 · Apr 12, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008077562-3 · Apr 12, 2012
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008077562-2 · Mar 21, 2012
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008077562-1 · Mar 30, 2007
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2003-3307 · Jun 26, 2003
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-2000-N321 · Jan 30, 2001
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2000-1167 · Jan 30, 2001
$99,800
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-2000-N319 · Sep 20, 2000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2000-1214 · Sep 20, 2000
Other facilities in HARRIS County, TX
ARON LEDET PARK RENOVATIONS
HOUSTON, TX
JOHN PAUL LANDING PHASE 3
CYPRESS, TX
GIRARD INDUSTRIES INC
HOUSTON, TX
· Manufacturing
SANDVIK MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY
HOUSTON, TX
· Manufacturing
AIRPORT BLVD
HOUSTON, TX
LEELAND STREET BIKE LANE - METRO
HOUSTON, TX