QUESTVAPCO CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,397 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2001 E TOM GREEN ST
BRENHAM, TX 77833
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- WASHINGTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325611
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110045562725
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 | 2,801 | — |
| 2016 | 3,051 | +9% |
| 2017 | 3,397 | +11% |
| 2018 | 5,519 | +62% |
| 2019 | 319 | -94% |
| 2020 | 2,557 | +702% |
| 2021 | 3,877 | +52% |
| 2022 | 4,149 | +7% |
| 2023 | 6,983 | +68% |
| 2024 | 4,522 | -35% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta[g]-2-benzopyran | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 2,857 | 2,857 | — | — | 2,139 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1-Bromopropane | 556 | 556 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 266 | 266 | — | — | 1,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 243 | 243 | — | — | 2,517 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 191 | 191 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 158 | 158 | — | — | 500 | |
| n-Hexane | 147 | 147 | — | — | 3,098 | |
| Toluene | 60 | 60 | — | — | 10 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 44 | 44 | — | — | 123 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta[g]-2-benzopyran | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 1,013 | |
| Piperonyl butoxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 4,609 | 4,609 | — | — | 8,804 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1-Bromopropane | 806 | 806 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 421 | 421 | — | — | 1,057 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 298 | 298 | — | — | 263 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 297 | 297 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 221 | 221 | — | — | 418 | |
| n-Hexane | 164 | 164 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 92 | 92 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 75 | 75 | — | — | 3,500 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 885 | |
| Dichloromethane | 2,411 | 2,411 | — | — | 16,018 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1-Bromopropane | 786 | 786 | — | — | 750 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 272 | 272 | — | — | 15,429 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 246 | 246 | — | — | 10,344 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 146 | 146 | — | — | 6,484 | |
| Methanol | 143 | 143 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 75 | 75 | — | — | 6,749 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 39 | 39 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 31 | 31 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 2,061 | 2,061 | — | — | 11,647 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1-Bromopropane | 718 | 718 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 297 | 297 | — | — | 14,216 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 267 | 267 | — | — | 8,786 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 171 | 171 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 119 | 119 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 118 | 118 | — | — | 5,866 | |
| Toluene | 95 | 95 | — | — | 5,507 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 31 | 31 | — | — | 4,409 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 2,409 | |
| Dichloromethane | 1,672 | 1,672 | — | — | 8,511 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1-Bromopropane | 260 | 260 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 216 | 216 | — | — | 9,585 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 210 | 210 | — | — | 4,436 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 59 | 59 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 57 | 57 | — | — | 7,071 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 47 | 47 | — | — | 533 | |
| Toluene | 36 | 36 | — | — | 1,698 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 2,346 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 285 | 285 | — | — | 14,265 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 34 | 34 | — | — | 5,287 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 4,575 | 4,575 | — | — | 25,538 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1-Bromopropane | 286 | 286 | — | — | 5,677 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 260 | 260 | — | — | 3,730 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 238 | 238 | — | — | 4,214 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 100 | 100 | — | — | 336 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 60 | 60 | — | — | 2,232 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 2,554 | 2,554 | — | — | 21,270 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 323 | 323 | — | — | 14,079 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 204 | 204 | — | — | 13,881 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1-Bromopropane | 159 | 159 | — | — | 520 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 113 | 113 | — | — | 164 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 44 | 44 | — | — | 1,720 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 2,287 | 2,287 | — | — | 8,400 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 244 | 244 | — | — | 450 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1-Bromopropane | 194 | 194 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 192 | 192 | — | — | 1,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 88 | 88 | — | — | 457 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 46 | 46 | — | — | 1,000 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 2,131 | 2,131 | — | — | 2,979 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 284 | 284 | — | — | 9,306 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 196 | 196 | — | — | 12,171 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 134 | 134 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 41 | 41 | — | — | 238 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 15 | 15 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 500 | — |
| Toluene | — | — | 10 | — |
| Trichloroethylene | — | — | 2,517 | — |
| Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | 1,500 | — |
| n-Hexane | — | — | 3,098 | — |
| Dichloromethane | — | — | 2,139 | — |
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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SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
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Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 500 | — |
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SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
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Trichloroethylene | — | — | 2,517 | — |
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SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
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n-Hexane | — | — | 3,098 | — |
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US ECOLOGY WINNIE
WINNIE, TX
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Certain glycol ethers | 123 | — | — | — |
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SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
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Dichloromethane | — | — | 2,139 | — |
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SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
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Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | 1,500 | — |
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SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
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Toluene | — | — | 10 | — |
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 | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 27, 2014 | Mar 14, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 27, 2014 | Mar 14, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Exports of HW | Feb 27, 2014 | Mar 14, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 27, 2014 | Mar 14, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 27, 2014 | Mar 14, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 27, 2014 | Mar 14, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 27, 2014 | Mar 14, 2014 | 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.