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ELEMENTIS CHROMIUM CORPUS CHRIST TX FACILITY
Quick Summary
- •Released 9,439 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 $28,545 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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3800 BUDDY LAWRENDE DR
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78407
View on map ↗ - County
- NUECES County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325180
- Inspections
- 7 · last Feb 24, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $28,545 · last May 28, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110005069102
How This Compares
#510
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#4,101
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
6
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)
-46% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10,040 | — |
| 2016 | 9,682 | -4% |
| 2017 | 9,439 | -3% |
| 2018 | 16,400 | +74% |
| 2019 | 3,063 | -81% |
| 2020 | 10,873 | +255% |
| 2021 | 7,108 | -35% |
| 2022 | 11,964 | +68% |
| 2023 | 4,497 | -62% |
| 2024 | 5,465 | +22% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2,974 | 1,099 | 94 | 1,781 | 524,182 | |
| Ammonia | 2,491 | 122 | 2,369 | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3,349 | 968 | 126 | 2,255 | 178,118 | |
| Ammonia | 1,148 | 108 | 1,040 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 9,072 | 1,080 | 55 | 7,937 | 21,235 | |
| Ammonia | 2,892 | 122 | 2,770 | — | 13 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3,609 | 1,311 | 43 | 2,255 | 30,297 | |
| Ammonia | 3,499 | 142 | 3,357 | — | 13 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 7,815 | 1,079 | 28 | 6,708 | 353,165 | |
| Ammonia | 3,058 | 123 | 2,935 | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 3,063 | 128 | 2,935 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 10,182 | 1,502 | 69 | 8,611 | 229,339 | |
| Ammonia | 6,218 | 274 | 5,944 | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 9,439 | 1,509 | 49 | 7,881 | 479,630 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 9,682 | 1,207 | 21 | 8,454 | 342,010 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 9,907 | 1,312 | 100 | 8,495 | 62,087 | |
| Lead compounds | 133 | 0 | 133 | 0 | 1 |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 215,360 | — | — | — |
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 |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 5, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 5, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 5, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 5, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 26, 2023 | Nov 14, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 30, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 16, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 16, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 16, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 16, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 31, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 19, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 19, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 14, 2015 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 23, 2015 | Apr 30, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 23, 2015 | Apr 30, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 23, 2015 | Aug 3, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 2, 2014 | May 5, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 12, 2014 | Jun 3, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 12, 2014 | Jun 3, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 12, 2014 | Jun 3, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 12, 2014 | Jun 3, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 1, 2010 | Jul 2, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 1, 2009 | May 18, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 1, 2009 | May 19, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 2, 2006 | Aug 29, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 6, 2004 | Apr 7, 2004 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 31, 1992 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 30, 1991 | Sep 27, 1991 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 23, 1990 | — | 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 | 45.84 kg/d | 22.70 | +102% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.39 kg/d | 0.34 | +14% | May 2024 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.21 kg/d | 0.68 | +78% | May 2024 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.56 kg/d | 0.68 | +129% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.26 kg/d | 22.70 | +47% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 kg/d | 0.68 | +47% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.71 kg/d | 11.35 | +3% | Jul 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.71 kg/d | 11.35 | +21% | Jun 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 103.74 kg/d | 22.70 | +357% | May 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,042.64 kg/d | 1,993.97 | +2% | May 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.15 kg/d | 11.35 | +166% | May 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.98 kg/d | 11.35 | +111% | Apr 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.77 kg/d | 22.70 | +243% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.56 kg/d | 22.70 | +13% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 3.36 kg/d | 0.77 | +337% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.36 kg/d | 0.77 | +337% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.45 kg/d | 22.70 | +87% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.70 mg/L | 2.00 | +65% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,228.55 kg/d | 1,993.97 | +12% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.70 mg/L | 2.00 | +65% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.53 kg/d | 11.35 | +2% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 kg/d | 0.68 | +47% | May 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.84 kg/d | 11.35 | +75% | Jun 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.78 kg/d | 22.70 | +207% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.45 kg/d | 22.70 | +83% | May 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.30 kg/d | 11.35 | +105% | May 2021 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, free available | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.64 kg/d | 6.55 | +139% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 148.39 kg/d | 126.21 | +18% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 199.91 kg/d | 168.43 | +19% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.92 kg/d | 0.68 | +182% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.74 kg/d | 0.68 | +9% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.39 kg/d | 0.68 | +104% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.66 kg/d | 49.03 | +7% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.86 kg/d | 0.68 | +27% | May 2015 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.07 kg/d | 0.68 | +57% | Feb 2015 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.61 kg/d | 0.34 | +79% | Jan 2015 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.36 kg/d | 0.68 | +100% | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1987-0035
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1994-0154
Date Out of Range
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604349458
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2022-0185-IWD-E · May 28, 2024
$28,545
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000049015-5 · Aug 19, 2022
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2022-1778 · May 16, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601893793 · Jan 28, 2020
$2,663
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD098818339-3 · Jun 30, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000049015-4 · May 30, 2014
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD098818339-2 · May 23, 2014
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2012-0922 · Oct 17, 2011
INITIAL MONITORING,ANALYSIS,TEST ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD098818339-001 · Oct 17, 2011
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000049015-3 · Aug 20, 2010
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000049015-2 · Jun 12, 2009
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000049015-1 · Aug 30, 2006
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-N00005917 · Feb 20, 2006
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD098818339-1 · Apr 6, 2004
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2002-1095 · Sep 8, 2002
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1999-0193 · Jan 21, 1999
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1999-N133 · Jan 21, 1999
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