WAXAHACHIE PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 48,564 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 $39,375 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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3700 N IH 35 E
WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165
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- ELLIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327993
- Inspections
- 4 · last Aug 19, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $39,375 · last Jan 23, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000457087
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 | 45,207 | — |
| 2016 | 46,326 | +2% |
| 2017 | 48,564 | +5% |
| 2018 | 49,572 | +2% |
| 2019 | 12 | -100% |
| 2020 | 42,564 | +354600% |
| 2021 | 45,036 | +6% |
| 2022 | 50,668 | +13% |
| 2023 | 45,193 | -11% |
| 2024 | 50,606 | +12% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt | — | — | — | — | 17,412 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 17,042 | |
| Ammonia | 26,158 | 26,089 | 69 | — | 616 | |
| Formaldehyde | 24,415 | 24,415 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 26 | 26 | — | — | 364,348 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 7,595 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4,798 | |
| Antimony compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 9,836 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt | — | — | — | — | 17,105 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 8,257 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 16,787 | |
| Ammonia | 23,463 | 23,455 | 8 | — | 581 | |
| Formaldehyde | 21,702 | 21,702 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 27 | 27 | — | — | 320,781 | |
| Antimony compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 9,723 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt | — | — | — | — | 16,982 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 16,915 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,320 | |
| Ammonia | 26,115 | 26,115 | — | — | 461 | |
| Formaldehyde | 24,518 | 24,518 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 25 | 25 | — | — | 246,311 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 9 | 9 | — | — | 4,203 | |
| Antimony compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 8,006 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,566 | |
| Cobalt | — | — | — | — | 14,886 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 14,688 | |
| Ammonia | 23,803 | 23,799 | 4 | — | 391 | |
| Formaldehyde | 21,207 | 21,207 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 25 | 25 | — | — | 255,071 | |
| Antimony compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6,885 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 16,526 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,930 | |
| Cobalt | — | — | — | — | 16,687 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 22,462 | 22,339 | 123 | — | 405 | |
| Formaldehyde | 20,076 | 20,076 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 25 | 25 | — | — | 269,285 | |
| Antimony compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6,532 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 13,353 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12 | 12 | — | — | 5,600 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt | — | — | — | — | 14,719 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 15,041 | |
| Ammonia | 27,005 | 26,999 | 6 | — | 719 | |
| Formaldehyde | 22,522 | 22,522 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 43 | 43 | — | — | 393,609 | |
| Antimony compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 12,094 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,513 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 16,467 | |
| Ammonia | 26,466 | 26,362 | 104 | — | 1,850 | |
| Formaldehyde | 22,054 | 22,054 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 39 | 39 | — | — | 383,698 | |
| Antimony compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 12,103 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 6,774 | |
| Cobalt | 0 | 0 | — | — | 16,140 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 18,378 | |
| Cobalt | — | — | — | — | 17,751 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 10,206 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 25,948 | 25,948 | — | — | 2,098 | |
| Formaldehyde | 20,321 | 20,321 | — | — | 388 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 55 | 55 | — | — | 325,949 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,716 | |
| Antimony compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,060 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 16,366 | |
| Cobalt | — | — | — | — | 15,772 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 24,167 | 23,985 | 182 | — | 2,105 | |
| Formaldehyde | 21,023 | 21,012 | 11 | — | 341 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 15 | 14 | 1 | — | 3,426 | |
| Antimony compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,711 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,372 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt | — | 16,400 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 7,768 | — | — |
| Antimony compounds | — | 173 | — | — |
| Ammonia | — | 120 | — | 3,204 |
| Chromium | — | 17,020 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 12,297 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 589,924 | — | — |
| Formaldehyde | — | 2 | — | 46,363 |
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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C&S WHOLESALE
WAYNESBORO, MS
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — |
|
C&S WHOLESALE
WAYNESBORO, MS
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 109 | — | — |
|
IESI TURKEY CREEK LANDFILL
ALVARADO, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6,921 | — | — | — |
|
ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 120 | — | — |
|
UNITED UNLIMITED SALES
PORT NACHES, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 350 | — | — |
|
REYES
DALLAS, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 95 | — | — |
|
IESI TURKEY CREEK LANDFILL
ALVARADO, TX
|
Cobalt | 1,012 | — | — | — |
|
UNITED UNLIMITED SALES
PORT NACHES, TX
|
Cobalt | — | 51 | — | — |
|
REYES
DALLAS, TX
|
Cobalt | — | 14 | — | — |
|
C&S WHOLESALE
WAYNESBORO, MS
|
Cobalt | — | 18 | — | — |
|
ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX
|
Cobalt | — | 16 | — | — |
|
TEXAS CARPET
GRAPEVINE, TX
|
Cobalt | — | — | — | — |
|
KOLENE CORPORATION
DETROIT, MI
|
Cobalt | — | 16,301 | — | — |
|
TEXAS CARPET
GRAPEVINE, TX
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Ammonia | — | — | — | — |
|
REYES
DALLAS, TX
|
Ammonia | — | 6 | — | — |
|
C&S WHOLESALE
WAYNESBORO, MS
|
Ammonia | — | 2 | — | — |
|
ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX
|
Ammonia | — | 41 | — | — |
|
IESI TURKEY CREEK LANDFILL
ALVARADO, TX
|
Ammonia | 540 | — | — | — |
|
UNITED UNLIMITED SALES
PORT NACHES, TX
|
Ammonia | — | 27 | — | — |
|
KOLENE CORPORATION
DETROIT, MI
|
Chromium | — | 17,020 | — | — |
|
IESI TURKEY CREEK LANDFILL
ALVARADO, TX
|
Chromium | 22 | — | — | — |
|
ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX
|
Antimony compounds | — | 2 | — | — |
|
C&S WHOLESALE
WAYNESBORO, MS
|
Antimony compounds | — | 2 | — | — |
|
TEXAS CARPET
GRAPEVINE, TX
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Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
IESI TURKEY CREEK LANDFILL
ALVARADO, TX
|
Antimony compounds | 9,826 | — | — | — |
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UNITED UNLIMITED SALES
PORT NACHES, TX
|
Antimony compounds | — | 5 | — | — |
|
REYES
DALLAS, TX
|
Antimony compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
|
UNITED UNLIMITED SALES
PORT NACHES, TX
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — |
|
ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — |
|
TEXAS CARPET
GRAPEVINE, TX
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — |
|
IESI TURKEY CREEK LANDFILL
ALVARADO, TX
|
Formaldehyde | 6 | — | — | — |
|
REYES
DALLAS, TX
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — |
|
C&S WHOLESALE
WAYNESBORO, MS
|
Lead compounds | — | 76 | — | — |
|
IESI TURKEY CREEK LANDFILL
ALVARADO, TX
|
Lead compounds | 4,372 | — | — | — |
|
ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX
|
Lead compounds | — | 69 | — | — |
|
UNITED UNLIMITED SALES
PORT NACHES, TX
|
Lead compounds | — | 221 | — | — |
|
REYES
DALLAS, TX
|
Lead compounds | — | 60 | — | — |
|
REYES
DALLAS, TX
|
Manganese compounds | — | 4,540 | — | — |
|
ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX
|
Manganese compounds | — | 5,244 | — | — |
|
UNITED UNLIMITED SALES
PORT NACHES, TX
|
Manganese compounds | — | 16,782 | — | — |
|
IESI TURKEY CREEK LANDFILL
ALVARADO, TX
|
Manganese compounds | 332,013 | — | — | — |
|
C&S WHOLESALE
WAYNESBORO, MS
|
Manganese compounds | — | 5,769 | — | — |
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.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | CITY OF WAXAHACHIE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, WAXAHACHIE |
| Ammonia | 1,167 | CITY OF WAXAHACHIE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, WAXAHACHIE |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 26, 2023 | Oct 9, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Apr 7, 2022 | Feb 10, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 27, 2021 | Apr 6, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 27, 2021 | Apr 6, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 27, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 27, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 2, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 14, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 11, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 18, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 11, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 13, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 19, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 5, 2013 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 27, 2013 | Aug 7, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 27, 2013 | Aug 7, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 27, 2013 | Aug 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 7, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 7, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Aug 7, 2010 | Dec 17, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 7, 2010 | Dec 17, 2010 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.60 mg/L | 5.00 | +192% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.60 mg/L | 5.00 | +252% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 75.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +150% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +73% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,776.00 mg/L | 1,500.00 | +85% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +7% | May 2020 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 98.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +227% | Mar 2020 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 100.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +233% | Feb 2020 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.44 mg/L | 5.00 | +169% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +107% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 62.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +107% | Apr 2019 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 225.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +650% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.80 mg/L | 5.00 | +216% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Phenolics, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.60 mg/L | 1.00 | +160% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.90 mg/L | 30.00 | +33% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,820.00 mg/L | 1,500.00 | +21% | Aug 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +40% | May 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.20 mg/L | 5.00 | +404% | Mar 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.