REAL ALLOY SPECIFICATION INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 6,421 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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47 BROGDON RD
STEELE, AL 35987
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- ST. CLAIR County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331314
- Inspections
- 4 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 12, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110000368414
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 | 5,071 | — |
| 2016 | 5,296 | +4% |
| 2017 | 6,421 | +21% |
| 2018 | 3,248 | -49% |
| 2019 | 4,698 | +45% |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 4,431 | 4,431 | — | — | 54,287 | |
| Chlorine | 103 | 1 | 102 | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 98 | 81 | 17 | — | 1,321 | |
| Zinc compounds | 55 | 21 | 34 | — | 350 | |
| Lead compounds | 8 | 1 | 7 | — | 15 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 30 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 2,866 | 2,866 | — | — | 78,608 | |
| Chlorine | 148 | 148 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 136 | 119 | 17 | — | 3,557 | |
| Zinc compounds | 87 | 54 | 33 | — | 1,609 | |
| Lead compounds | 9 | 2 | 7 | — | 52 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 46 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 5,900 | 5,900 | — | — | 130,656 | |
| Copper compounds | 215 | 185 | 30 | — | 3,790 | |
| Chlorine | 148 | 148 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 140 | 80 | 60 | — | 1,639 | |
| Lead compounds | 15 | 3 | 12 | — | 49 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 52 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 5,019 | 5,019 | — | — | 173,636 | |
| Copper compounds | 155 | 136 | 19 | — | 7,359 | |
| Zinc compounds | 105 | 68 | 37 | — | 3,183 | |
| Lead compounds | 9 | 2 | 7 | — | 96 | |
| Chlorine | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 62 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 4,845 | 4,845 | — | — | 132,432 | |
| Copper compounds | 157 | 149 | 8 | — | 4,795 | |
| Zinc compounds | 63 | 51 | 12 | — | 1,642 | |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 62 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 57 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 725,509 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BIG SKY ENVIRONMENTAL
ADAMSVILLE, AL
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Zinc compounds | 1,639 | — | — | — |
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BIG SKY ENVIRONMENTAL
ADAMSVILLE, AL
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Aluminum (fume or dust) | 130,656 | — | — | — |
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BIG SKY ENVIRONMENTAL
ADAMSVILLE, AL
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Copper compounds | 3,790 | — | — | — |
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BIG SKY ENVIRONMENTAL
ADAMSVILLE, AL
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Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 52 | — | — | — |
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BIG SKY ENVIRONMENTAL
ADAMSVILLE, AL
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Lead compounds | 49 | — | — | — |
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 | FRV | Aug 25, 2016 | Sep 26, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 2, 1999 | Jul 1, 1999 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.60 mg/L | 15.00 | +37% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 21.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +40% | Dec 2015 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +40% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 21.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +40% | Dec 2015 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +40% | Dec 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.