Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
CERTAINTEED, CHOWCHILLA PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 28 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 $735,378 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
17775 AVENUE 23-1/2
CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610
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- MADERA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327993
- Inspections
- 7 · last Apr 23, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $735,378 · last Jan 28, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000481942
How This Compares
#570
of 996 TRI reporters in CA
#11,094
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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 (2015–2024)
-68% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 73 | — |
| 2016 | 73 | -0% |
| 2017 | 28 | -62% |
| 2018 | 250 | +790% |
| 2020 | 62 | — |
| 2021 | 163 | +164% |
| 2022 | 169 | +4% |
| 2023 | 21 | -88% |
| 2024 | 23 | +13% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 15 | 15 | — | — | 26 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 5 | |
| Lead | 3 | 3 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2022
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 73 | 73 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 5 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 26 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Lead | 5 | — | — | — |
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 | HPV | Aug 9, 2024 | Mar 4, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jul 3, 2024 | Mar 4, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | May 10, 2024 | Oct 17, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | May 9, 2024 | Oct 29, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jun 2, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 3, 2023 | May 9, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jan 26, 2023 | Oct 31, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jan 26, 2023 | Oct 31, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Apr 8, 2022 | Nov 23, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Mar 30, 2022 | Nov 23, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Mar 30, 2022 | Nov 23, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Sep 30, 2021 | Apr 14, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jul 13, 2021 | Nov 10, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jun 17, 2020 | Jul 27, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jun 8, 2020 | Jul 27, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Mar 25, 2020 | Jul 27, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jan 21, 2020 | Feb 11, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jun 18, 2019 | Jan 23, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | May 20, 2019 | Oct 31, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Apr 30, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Apr 26, 2019 | Jan 23, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Feb 6, 2019 | May 29, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Feb 6, 2019 | May 29, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 1, 2018 | Apr 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jul 3, 2018 | May 29, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jul 3, 2018 | May 29, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Mar 8, 2018 | Aug 31, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Nov 3, 2017 | Apr 9, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Apr 24, 2017 | Aug 31, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Mar 28, 2017 | Sep 7, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Mar 6, 2017 | Aug 31, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jan 26, 2017 | Aug 31, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jan 26, 2017 | Apr 9, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jan 19, 2017 | Aug 31, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Nov 18, 2016 | Jan 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Oct 6, 2016 | Jan 5, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 1, 2016 | Sep 23, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 1, 2016 | Aug 29, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 1, 2016 | Sep 22, 2016 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | May 12, 2016 | Sep 27, 2016 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | May 8, 2016 | Jan 5, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 25, 2013 | Oct 25, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Oct 25, 2006 | Feb 27, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Sep 28, 2004 | Oct 18, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 24, 2004 | Sep 21, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Mar 20, 2002 | Apr 1, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Oct 27, 1999 | Mar 1, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 21, 1992 | Feb 24, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 18, 1991 | Mar 11, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jan 17, 1991 | Feb 24, 1992 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604246047 · Jan 28, 2025
$15,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604314547 · Jan 28, 2025
$15,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604314549 · Jan 28, 2025
$135,745
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604246060 · Jan 28, 2025
$135,745
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604151808 · Sep 10, 2024
$11,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604097213 · Sep 10, 2024
$18,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604164355 · Sep 10, 2024
$18,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604097220 · Sep 10, 2024
$11,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604154213 · Aug 15, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604160376 · Jul 11, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604056642 · May 28, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604056637 · May 16, 2024
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603793412 · Nov 22, 2023
$2,500
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603830351 · Nov 22, 2023
$2,500
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603757658 · Oct 11, 2023
$20,610
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603784872 · Oct 11, 2023
$20,610
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603786419 · Jun 22, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603684357 · Feb 21, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603442307 · Oct 26, 2022
$5,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603402469 · Oct 26, 2022
$5,000
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