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ORMET PRIMARY ALUMINUM CORPORATION ALUMINA DIVISION
Quick Summary
- •Released 7,479 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 $150,000 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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41237 HIGHWAY 22
BURNSIDE, LA 70738
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- ASCENSION County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331311
- Inspections
- 4 · last Nov 24, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $150,000 · last Sep 17, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110013406732
How This Compares
#201
of 419 TRI reporters in LA
#4,504
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
9
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 (2015–2019)
-96% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,227 | — |
| 2016 | 7,452 | +235% |
| 2017 | 7,479 | 0% |
| 2018 | 6,722 | -10% |
| 2019 | 87 | -99% |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | 87 | — | — | 87 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 6,656 | 2 | 15 | 6,639 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 66 | — | — | 66 | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 7,405 | 42 | — | 7,363 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 74 | — | — | 74 | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 7,378 | 2 | 15 | 7,361 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 73 | — | — | 73 | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 2,095 | 2 | 15 | 2,078 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 132 | 1 | 0 | 130 | 2 |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 27, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 27, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 27, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 27, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Mar 27, 2019 | Oct 28, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Dec 13, 2018 | Sep 17, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Dec 13, 2018 | Sep 17, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Nov 1, 2018 | Feb 22, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 1, 2018 | Feb 22, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jul 26, 2018 | Mar 25, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Apr 26, 2018 | Mar 25, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 31, 2017 | Sep 17, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 1, 2017 | Feb 22, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Nov 1, 2017 | Feb 22, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 31, 2016 | Sep 17, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Biosolids/Sewage Sludge Violation (Part 503 and State Regulations) | Dec 31, 2015 | Mar 25, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Nov 24, 2015 | Mar 25, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Nov 6, 2014 | Mar 25, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Biosolids/Sewage Sludge Violation (Part 503 and State Regulations) | Dec 31, 2013 | Mar 25, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jul 23, 2013 | Dec 10, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 23, 2013 | Jul 23, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Failed Toxicity Test | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 10, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Failed Toxicity Test | Sep 30, 2012 | Dec 10, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Failed Toxicity Test | Jun 30, 2012 | Sep 12, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Failed Toxicity Test | Mar 31, 2012 | Sep 12, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Mar 31, 2012 | Sep 12, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Non-Toxicity Requirements | Jan 31, 2012 | Sep 12, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Jun 30, 2010 | Sep 12, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 5, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Jul 31, 2008 | Sep 12, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Jul 31, 2008 | Sep 12, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Non-Toxicity Requirements | Jul 31, 2008 | Sep 12, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Jun 30, 2008 | Apr 15, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Jun 30, 2008 | Apr 15, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | Jan 31, 2008 | Apr 15, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Dec 31, 2007 | Apr 15, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | Jun 30, 2007 | Apr 15, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Jun 4, 2007 | Apr 15, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Apr 30, 2007 | Apr 15, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Nov 8, 2006 | Nov 29, 2006 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Jun 24, 2005 | Nov 29, 2006 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jun 24, 2005 | Apr 15, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Failed Toxicity Test | Jan 31, 2005 | Apr 15, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Failed Toxicity Test | Dec 31, 2004 | Apr 15, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Dec 23, 2004 | Apr 15, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Nov 7, 2004 | Dec 29, 2004 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.39 d | 0.31 | +26% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.39 d | 0.31 | +25% | May 2020 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | May 2020 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.41 d | 0.31 | +32% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +51% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +127% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.83 d | 0.31 | +168% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.35 d | 0.31 | +15% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.55 d | 0.31 | +77% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | May 2019 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.46 d | 0.31 | +50% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.60 d | 0.31 | +94% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.10 d | 0.31 | +257% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.23 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.13 d | 0.31 | +266% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.77 d | 0.31 | +796% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.33 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,305.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +553% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.36 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.28 d | 0.31 | +637% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,305.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +226% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.64 d | 0.31 | +108% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | May 2018 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.47 d | 0.31 | +53% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.44 d | 0.31 | +44% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.80 d | 0.31 | +157% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.54 d | 0.31 | +74% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Oct 2017 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Jul 2017 | 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 06-1987-0029
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602832127 · Sep 17, 2021
$136,824
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-SAMM200114 · Sep 17, 2021
$13,176
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-SAMM190080 · Mar 25, 2021
$13,176
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-MMCN1900276 · May 15, 2019
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602436595 · May 15, 2019
$0
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-WECN1600327 · Aug 31, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD093536522-276 · Feb 18, 2014
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-WECN1200568 · Aug 23, 2012
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00019194 · Mar 26, 2009
$21,000
FINAL SETTLEMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD093536522-STL · Jan 10, 2005
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-SETTLE-AGRMT · Jan 10, 2005
$15,300
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00006684 · Jan 25, 2004
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD093536522-31A · Feb 3, 2003
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00005879 · Feb 3, 2003
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD093536522-031 · Sep 5, 2001
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00002991 · Sep 5, 2001
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N315 · Sep 10, 1991
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1986-N132 · Oct 21, 1985
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