NATIONAL CEMENT CO OF ALABAMA INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 29,808 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 $272,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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80 NATIONAL CEMENT DR
RAGLAND, AL 35131
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- ST. CLAIR County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327310
- Inspections
- 12 · last Jan 7, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $272,500 · last Aug 25, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110056970167
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 | 24,469 | — |
| 2016 | 24,451 | -0% |
| 2017 | 29,808 | +22% |
| 2018 | 19,333 | -35% |
| 2020 | 18,145 | — |
| 2021 | 7,002 | -61% |
| 2022 | 895 | -87% |
| 2023 | 6,388 | +614% |
| 2024 | 2,137 | -67% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 1,860 | 1,816 | 44 | — | 1,832 | |
| Lead compounds | 105 | 105 | 1 | — | — | |
| Chromium | 79 | 75 | 4 | — | 1,498 | |
| Ammonia | 60 | 60 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | 32 | 32 | 0 | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 5,760 | 5,760 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 303 | 281 | 22 | — | 4,928 | |
| Chromium | 248 | 246 | 2 | — | 4,280 | |
| Lead compounds | 40 | 40 | 0 | — | — | |
| Mercury | 37 | 37 | 0 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 513 | 488 | 25 | — | 15,072 | |
| Chromium | 209 | 206 | 3 | — | 27,541 | |
| Mercury | 110 | 110 | 0 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 62 | 62 | 1 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 6,011 | 6,011 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 539 | 539 | — | — | 9,998 | |
| Chromium | 252 | 252 | — | — | 27,950 | |
| Mercury | 123 | 123 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 77 | 77 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 17,175 | 17,175 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 510 | 510 | — | — | 7,867 | |
| Chromium | 257 | 257 | — | — | 26,985 | |
| Mercury | 125 | 125 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 78 | 78 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 18,285 | 18,285 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 583 | 583 | — | — | 20,340 | |
| Chromium | 265 | 265 | — | — | 45,480 | |
| Mercury | 121 | 121 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 79 | 79 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 28,718 | 28,718 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 543 | 509 | 34 | — | 20,828 | |
| Chromium | 299 | 294 | 5 | — | 50,906 | |
| Mercury | 116 | 116 | 0 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 93 | 93 | 1 | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 38 | 36 | 2 | — | 19,224 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 23,424 | 23,424 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 557 | 538 | 19 | — | 12,165 | |
| Chromium | 271 | 269 | 1 | — | 5,387 | |
| Mercury | 116 | 116 | 0 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 82 | 82 | 0 | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 23,424 | 23,424 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 578 | 567 | 11 | — | 17,854 | |
| Chromium | 274 | 273 | 1 | — | 6,740 | |
| Mercury | 111 | 111 | 0 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 82 | 81 | 0 | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HRH METALS, INC.
MOODY, AL
|
Manganese | — | 1,832 | — | — |
|
HRH METALS, INC.
MOODY, AL
|
Chromium | — | 1,498 | — | — |
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 | HPV | Nov 27, 2024 | Oct 10, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 14, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 21, 2023 | Aug 16, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 1, 2022 | Nov 9, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Feb 12, 2020 | Sep 11, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 6, 2017 | Feb 10, 2017 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.50 mg/L | 25.00 | +10% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.50 mg/L | 25.00 | +10% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +12% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +7% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +84% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +29% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +29% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +72% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +84% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 65.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +44% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +36% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +8% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +31% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.50 mg/L | 25.00 | +22% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +8% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +60% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +49% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +168% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +20% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +28% | Jan 2019 | 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.