US PIPE & FOUNDRY CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 46,019 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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2023 SAINT LOUIS AVENUE
BESSEMER, AL 35020
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- JEFFERSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331511
- Inspections
- 14 · last Jan 21, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 11, 1996
- Registry ID
- 110000366096
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 | 47,460 | — |
| 2016 | 49,432 | +4% |
| 2017 | 46,019 | -7% |
| 2018 | 50,395 | +10% |
| 2019 | 4,511 | -91% |
| 2020 | 48,380 | +972% |
| 2021 | 47,762 | -1% |
| 2022 | 52,980 | +11% |
| 2023 | 50,218 | -5% |
| 2024 | 42,657 | -15% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 30,034 | 30,034 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 7,720 | 7,071 | 649 | — | 686,229 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 3,361 | 3,361 | — | — | 20,840 | |
| Manganese compounds | 743 | 378 | 365 | — | 473,531 | |
| Lead compounds | 665 | 656 | 10 | — | 11,142 | |
| Mercury | 132 | 132 | 0 | — | 3 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 10 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 36,960 | 36,960 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 9,015 | 8,058 | 957 | — | 783,855 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 2,462 | 2,462 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 833 | 755 | 79 | — | 12,727 | |
| Manganese compounds | 795 | 432 | 363 | — | 544,713 | |
| Mercury | 152 | 152 | 0 | — | 4 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 38,480 | 38,480 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 9,361 | 8,686 | 675 | — | 857,702 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 3,218 | 3,218 | — | — | 48,963 | |
| Manganese compounds | 897 | 464 | 433 | — | 591,147 | |
| Lead compounds | 858 | 818 | 40 | — | 13,926 | |
| Mercury | 165 | 165 | 0 | — | 4 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 33,268 | 33,268 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 9,376 | 8,126 | 1,250 | — | 791,365 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 3,183 | 3,183 | — | — | 54,552 | |
| Manganese compounds | 951 | 434 | 517 | — | 551,587 | |
| Lead compounds | 829 | 763 | 66 | — | 12,849 | |
| Mercury | 154 | 154 | 0 | — | 4 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 9 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 32,500 | 32,500 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 7,742 | 7,588 | 154 | — | 740,767 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 4,043 | 4,043 | — | — | 4,043 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 2,360 | 2,360 | — | — | 72,370 | |
| Manganese compounds | 907 | 406 | 501 | — | 482,935 | |
| Lead compounds | 690 | 684 | 5 | — | 18,013 | |
| Mercury | 138 | 138 | 0 | — | 3 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 4,511 | 4,511 | — | — | 4,511 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 8 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 27,644 | 27,644 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 11,993 | 9,000 | 2,993 | — | 863,866 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 5,178 | 5,178 | — | — | 162,767 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3,784 | 3,784 | — | — | 3,784 | |
| Lead compounds | 885 | 793 | 92 | — | 21,024 | |
| Manganese compounds | 750 | 500 | 250 | — | 561,050 | |
| Mercury | 161 | 161 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 10 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 27,542 | 27,542 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 9,380 | 8,648 | 732 | — | 867,987 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 3,899 | 3,899 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3,454 | 3,454 | — | — | 3,454 | |
| Lead compounds | 831 | 802 | 29 | — | 21,073 | |
| Manganese compounds | 750 | 500 | 250 | — | 567,402 | |
| Mercury | 163 | 163 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 28,002 | 28,002 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 10,494 | 9,152 | 1,342 | — | 918,667 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 6,413 | 6,413 | — | — | 6,413 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 2,682 | 2,682 | — | — | 18,712 | |
| Lead compounds | 917 | 864 | 53 | — | 22,302 | |
| Manganese compounds | 750 | 500 | 250 | — | 606,568 | |
| Mercury | 174 | 174 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 7 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 28,168 | 28,168 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 9,588 | 8,838 | 750 | — | 883,862 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 7,793 | 7,793 | — | — | 7,793 | |
| Lead compounds | 884 | 838 | 46 | — | 21,538 | |
| Manganese compounds | 750 | 500 | 250 | — | 587,981 | |
| Mercury | 169 | 169 | 0 | — | 53 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 107 | 107 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | 20,840 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
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Mercury | 0 | — | — | — |
|
US PIPE MINE#3 LANDFILL
ADGER, AL
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Mercury | 3 | — | — | — |
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US PIPE MINE#3 LANDFILL
ADGER, AL
|
Diisocyanates | 3 | — | — | — |
|
TOTALL METAL RECYCLING
GRANITE, IL
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Zinc (fume or dust) | — | 20,840 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Lead compounds | 310 | — | — | — |
|
US PIPE MINE#3 LANDFILL
ADGER, AL
|
Lead compounds | 10,832 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Zinc compounds | 19,081 | — | — | — |
|
US PIPE MINE#3 LANDFILL
ADGER, AL
|
Zinc compounds | 667,149 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Manganese compounds | 1,365 | — | — | — |
|
US PIPE MINE#3 LANDFILL
ADGER, AL
|
Manganese compounds | 472,166 | — | — | — |
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 | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jan 21, 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Releases from Solid Waste Management Units | Sep 21, 2023 | Oct 5, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Sep 21, 2023 | Oct 5, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 10, 2022 | Jan 19, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Nov 10, 2022 | Jan 19, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 10, 2022 | Jan 19, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 10, 2022 | Jan 19, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 22, 2019 | Jul 24, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jul 22, 2019 | Jul 24, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 22, 2019 | Jul 24, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | Jun 24, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 20, 2016 | Aug 2, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 29, 2014 | Aug 29, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 29, 2014 | Aug 29, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 10, 2012 | Nov 2, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 12, 2009 | Dec 11, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 12, 2009 | Dec 11, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 12, 2009 | Dec 11, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 12, 2007 | Sep 25, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 12, 2007 | Sep 25, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 12, 1997 | Oct 15, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 12, 1997 | Oct 15, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 12, 1997 | Oct 15, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Nov 8, 1995 | Nov 14, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 16, 1994 | Sep 13, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 16, 1994 | Sep 13, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 16, 1994 | Sep 13, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 24, 1993 | Aug 13, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 24, 1993 | Sep 17, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Aug 28, 1992 | Nov 15, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Jul 29, 1992 | Dec 31, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Landfills RCRAInfo V3 Violation | Apr 22, 1992 | Oct 20, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 22, 1992 | Aug 5, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 22, 1992 | Jun 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Mar 27, 1991 | Dec 3, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Mar 27, 1991 | Aug 28, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Mar 27, 1991 | Jul 12, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Mar 27, 1991 | Jul 12, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 27, 1991 | Jul 12, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 27, 1991 | Jul 12, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Apr 3, 1990 | Apr 4, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Mar 28, 1990 | Apr 4, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 28, 1990 | Oct 12, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Nov 15, 1988 | Jan 2, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 22, 1988 | Dec 30, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Aug 22, 1988 | Dec 30, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Aug 22, 1988 | Dec 30, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Aug 22, 1988 | Dec 30, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Aug 3, 1987 | Dec 30, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 3, 1987 | Dec 30, 1988 | 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 | 9.00 mg/L | 5.99 | +50% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Toxicity [chronic], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Toxicity [chronic], Pimephales promelas [Fathead Minnow] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Toxicity [chronic], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Toxicity [chronic], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.50 mg/L | 3.21 | +40% | Mar 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.00 mg/L | 3.21 | +56% | Feb 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.00 mg/L | 3.21 | +87% | Dec 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.00 mg/L | 3.21 | +25% | Nov 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.50 mg/L | 3.21 | +71% | Aug 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.80 mg/L | 3.21 | +112% | Jul 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.80 mg/L | 3.21 | +50% | Apr 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.90 mg/L | 3.21 | +21% | Mar 2019 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +28% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.20 mg/L | 3.21 | +311% | Feb 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.20 mg/L | 8.13 | +62% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.00 mg/L | 3.21 | +25% | Jan 2019 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 83.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +453% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.50 mg/L | 3.21 | +40% | Sep 2018 | Resolved |
| Toxicity [chronic], Pimephales promelas [Fathead Minnow] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.50 mg/L | 3.21 | +40% | May 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.60 mg/L | 3.21 | +74% | Dec 2017 | 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.