HOWMET CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,279 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
-
6200 CENTRAL FWY. N.
WICHITA FALLS, TX 76305
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- WICHITA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331529
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jul 18, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 24, 2007
- Registry ID
- 110000460108
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,904 | — |
| 2016 | 1,769 | -7% |
| 2017 | 1,279 | -28% |
| 2018 | 1,304 | +2% |
| 2019 | 370 | -72% |
| 2020 | 890 | +141% |
| 2021 | 501 | -44% |
| 2022 | 568 | +13% |
| 2023 | 609 | +7% |
| 2024 | 383 | -37% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 197 | 180 | 17 | — | 134,921 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 68 | 60 | 8 | — | 26,209 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 48 | 48 | — | — | 1,516 | |
| Cobalt | 45 | 40 | 5 | — | 20,624 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 25 | 25 | — | — | 56,228 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 249 | 249 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 214 | 211 | 3 | — | 127,435 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 70 | 69 | 1 | — | 24,378 | |
| Cobalt | 52 | 51 | 1 | — | 19,723 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 24 | 24 | — | — | 40,568 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 246 | 246 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 217 | 188 | 29 | — | 81,621 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 61 | 60 | 1 | — | 13,914 | |
| Cobalt | 38 | 37 | 1 | — | 15,858 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 32,242 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 162 | 160 | 2 | — | 32,518 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 146 | 146 | — | — | — | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 93 | 93 | — | — | 8,576 | |
| Chromium | 60 | 60 | — | — | 12,014 | |
| Cobalt | 40 | 40 | — | — | 5,384 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 459 | 459 | — | — | 25,249 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 186 | 186 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 154 | 153 | 1 | — | 57,380 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 52 | 51 | 1 | — | 10,489 | |
| Cobalt | 39 | 38 | 1 | — | 9,027 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 370 | 370 | — | — | 780 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 660 | 660 | — | — | 46,029 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 355 | 355 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 190 | 189 | 1 | — | 1,773,363 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 63 | 62 | 1 | — | 263,284 | |
| Cobalt | 36 | 35 | 1 | — | 171,213 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 728 | 728 | — | — | 55,218 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 278 | 278 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 181 | 180 | 1 | — | 1,457,089 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 60 | 60 | — | — | 231,966 | |
| Cobalt | 32 | 32 | — | — | 166,322 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 57,476 | |
| Nickel | 325 | 320 | 5 | — | 1,037,057 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 276 | 276 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 108 | 108 | — | — | 205,917 | |
| Cobalt | 60 | 60 | — | — | 144,817 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 788 | 788 | — | — | 51,531 | |
| Nickel | 481 | 480 | 1 | — | 1,449,197 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 334 | 334 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 160 | 159 | 1 | — | 242,054 | |
| Cobalt | 141 | 140 | 1 | — | 170,382 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | 24,569 | — | — |
| Nickel | — | 128,382 | — | — |
| Cobalt | — | 18,997 | — | — |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | 17,496 | — | 61,488 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SOUTHERN PLAINS LANDFILL
NINNEKAH, OK
|
Aluminum (fume or dust) | 1,516 | — | — | — |
|
AGMET METALS
OAKWOOD VILLAGE, OH
|
Chromium | — | 20,479 | — | — |
|
ALPHA OMEGA RECYCLING
LONGVIEW, TX
|
Chromium | — | 85 | — | — |
|
BELL PROCESSING
WICHITA FALLS, TX
|
Chromium | — | 3,960 | — | — |
|
CITY OF WICHITA FALLS
WICHITA FALLS, TX
|
Chromium | 1,620 | — | — | — |
|
SUNBELT INDUSTRIES (MOHAWK)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
|
Chromium | — | 45 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Chromium | 19 | — | — | — |
|
SUNBELT INDUSTRIES (MOHAWK)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
|
Cobalt | — | 47 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Cobalt | 12 | — | — | — |
|
AGMET METALS
OAKWOOD VILLAGE, OH
|
Cobalt | — | 15,506 | — | — |
|
ALPHA OMEGA RECYCLING
LONGVIEW, TX
|
Cobalt | — | 59 | — | — |
|
BELL PROCESSING
WICHITA FALLS, TX
|
Cobalt | — | 3,385 | — | — |
|
CITY OF WICHITA FALLS
WICHITA FALLS, TX
|
Cobalt | 1,614 | — | — | — |
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CITY OF WICHITA FALLS
WICHITA FALLS, TX
|
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 4,240 | — | — | — |
|
M ARGUESO AND COMPANY
NORTON SHORES, MI
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4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | 17,496 | — | — |
|
SOUTHERN PLAINS LANDFILL
NINNEKAH, OK
|
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 34,492 | — | — | — |
|
BELL PROCESSING
WICHITA FALLS, TX
|
Nickel | — | 25,507 | — | — |
|
AGMET METALS
OAKWOOD VILLAGE, OH
|
Nickel | — | 102,396 | — | — |
|
ALPHA OMEGA RECYCLING
LONGVIEW, TX
|
Nickel | — | 250 | — | — |
|
CITY OF WICHITA FALLS
WICHITA FALLS, TX
|
Nickel | 6,464 | — | — | — |
|
SUNBELT INDUSTRIES (MOHAWK)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
|
Nickel | — | 229 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Nickel | 60 | — | — | — |
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.
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 Generators of HW: General | Oct 30, 2001 | Oct 20, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 10, 2001 | Oct 20, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 10, 2001 | Oct 20, 2010 | 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.