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RIVER CEMENT CO -BUZZI UNICEM USA - SELMA PLANT

Quick Summary

  • Released 61,737 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
1000 RIVER CEMENT RD
FESTUS, MO 63028
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County
JEFFERSON County
Industry
Manufacturing
NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
327310
Inspections
4 · last Jun 23, 2025
Total Penalties
$0 · last Sep 18, 2008
Registry ID
110000440229

How This Compares

#57 of 454 TRI reporters in MO
#1,482 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.

2
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
6
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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) -94% overall
Year Total Releases (lbs) vs Prior Year
2015 347,083
2016 319,568 -8%
2017 61,737 -81%
2018 57,114 -7%
2019 818 -99%
2020 26,144 +3095%
2021 27,723 +6%
2022 25,959 -6%
2023 22,610 -13%
2024 21,152 -6%

2024

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Ethylene glycol
Ammonia 18,904 18,844 60
Manganese compounds 1,803 1,803 3,556
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 274 274 28,329
Lead compounds 149 149
Mercury compounds 22 22

2023

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Ethylene glycol
Ammonia 20,212 20,163 49
Manganese compounds 1,917 1,917 10,559
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 295 295 113,559
Lead compounds 160 160
Mercury compounds 27 27
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0 0 ♦ Carcinogen

2022

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Ethylene glycol
Ammonia 23,109 22,868 241
Manganese compounds 2,288 2,288 20
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 337 337 58,619
Lead compounds 200 200
Mercury compounds 25 25
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0 0 ♦ Carcinogen

2021

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Ethylene glycol
Ammonia 23,912 23,912
Manganese compounds 2,370 2,370 78
Zinc compounds 849 849
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 352 352 31,858
Lead compounds 211 211
Mercury compounds 29 29
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0 0 ♦ Carcinogen

2020

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Ethylene glycol
Ammonia 22,649 22,649
Manganese compounds 2,148 2,148 176
Zinc compounds 806 806
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 317 317 1,668
Lead compounds 198 198
Mercury compounds 26 26
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0 0 ♦ Carcinogen

2019

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Zinc compounds 818 818
Ethylene glycol 0 0

2018

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Benzene 32,528 32,528 ♦ Carcinogen
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 23,183 23,183
Zinc compounds 691 691
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 285 285 1,059
Manganese 239 239 87
Lead compounds 159 159
Mercury compounds 28 28
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0 0 ♦ Carcinogen

2017

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Benzene 35,127 35,127 ♦ Carcinogen
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 25,035 25,035
Zinc compounds 801 801
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 308 308 1,874
Manganese 265 265 117
Lead compounds 172 172
Mercury compounds 30 30
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 1 1 ♦ 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) 286,185 286,185
Benzene 32,707 32,707 ♦ Carcinogen
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 286 286 6,086
Manganese 217 217
Lead compounds 160 160
Mercury compounds 13 13
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 1 1 ♦ 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) 310,792 310,792
Benzene 35,519 35,519 ♦ Carcinogen
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 311 311 4,513
Manganese 245 245 703
Lead compounds 173 173
Mercury compounds 43 43
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.

Chemical Released Recycled Energy Recovery Treated
Manganese compounds 3,556
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 28,329

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
OVERLAND METALS LLC
ST LOUIS, MO
Manganese compounds 3,556
OVERLAND METALS LLC
ST LOUIS, MO
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 28,329

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 Jun 23, 2025 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation Jul 3, 2024 Jul 24, 2024 Resolved
caa FRV Aug 15, 2023 Open
caa FRV Sep 22, 2022 Open
caa FRV Jul 8, 2022 Open
caa FRV Jan 5, 2022 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation Dec 30, 2020 Open
caa FRV Nov 12, 2020 Open
rcra Standards for Used Oil: Generators Sep 7, 2016 Sep 7, 2016 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Sep 15, 2013 Open
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Apr 4, 2012 May 24, 2012 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Jul 11, 1997 Dec 19, 1997 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Jul 11, 1997 Dec 19, 1997 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures Jul 11, 1997 Dec 19, 1997 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Mar 21, 1997 May 12, 1997 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Mar 21, 1997 May 12, 1997 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting Mar 21, 1997 May 12, 1997 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Nov 11, 1996 Mar 6, 1997 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Nov 11, 1996 Mar 6, 1997 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Nov 11, 1996 Mar 6, 1997 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Sep 4, 1996 Oct 17, 1996 Resolved
rcra Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) Sep 4, 1996 Oct 17, 1996 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Jun 13, 1996 Jul 23, 1996 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Nov 29, 1995 Jan 19, 1996 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Nov 29, 1995 Jan 19, 1996 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention Nov 29, 1995 Jan 19, 1996 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Nov 29, 1995 Jan 19, 1996 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Aug 17, 1995 Aug 17, 1995 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Aug 17, 1995 Aug 20, 1996 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems Aug 17, 1995 Aug 20, 1996 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Aug 17, 1995 Aug 20, 1996 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention Aug 17, 1995 Aug 20, 1996 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Aug 17, 1995 Aug 26, 1996 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures Aug 17, 1995 Aug 20, 1996 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention Aug 15, 1995 Sep 11, 1995 Resolved
rcra Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces Aug 15, 1995 Sep 11, 1995 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Aug 15, 1995 Sep 11, 1995 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Mar 23, 1995 May 3, 1995 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Mar 23, 1995 May 3, 1995 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting Mar 23, 1995 May 3, 1995 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Mar 23, 1995 May 3, 1995 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Mar 2, 1995 May 3, 1995 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Chemical, Physical and Biological Treatment Mar 2, 1995 May 3, 1995 Resolved
rcra EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application Mar 2, 1995 May 3, 1995 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Mar 2, 1995 May 3, 1995 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures Mar 2, 1995 Mar 16, 1995 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Mar 2, 1995 Mar 16, 1995 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems Mar 2, 1995 Mar 16, 1995 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting Jun 7, 1994 Jul 18, 1994 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Jun 7, 1994 Jul 18, 1994 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 100.00 mg/L 80.00 +25% Jun 2024 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 100.00 mg/L 60.00 +67% Jun 2024 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 76.00 mg/L 60.00 +27% Jun 2024 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 71.00 mg/L 60.00 +18% Jun 2024 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 69.00 mg/L 60.00 +15% Jun 2024 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 79.00 mg/L 50.00 +58% Mar 2024 Open
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 4.34 mg/L 2.80 +55% Mar 2024 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 81.00 mg/L 80.00 +1% Jun 2023 Open
E. coli DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 1,040.00 MPN/100mL 1,030.00 +1% May 2023 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 92.00 mg/L 50.00 +84% Mar 2023 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 103.00 mg/L 80.00 +29% Sep 2022 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 90.00 mg/L 80.00 +13% Sep 2022 Open
Oil and grease [soxhlet extr.] tot. DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 29.00 mg/L 15.00 +93% Jun 2022 Open
Chlorine, total residual DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.16 mg/L 0.02 +841% Jun 2022 Open
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 4.41 mg/L 3.70 +19% Jun 2022 Open
Chlorine, total residual DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.21 mg/L 0.02 +1,135% Jun 2022 Open
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 2.25 mg/L 1.40 +61% Jun 2022 Resolved
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 6.26 mg/L 2.80 +124% Mar 2022 Resolved
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 319.00 mg/L 50.00 +538% Mar 2021 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 142.00 mg/L 80.00 +78% Dec 2020 Resolved
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 152.00 mg/L 80.00 +90% Dec 2020 Open
Chlorine, total residual DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.16 mg/L 0.01 +1,900% Dec 2020 Open
Chlorine, total residual DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.16 mg/L 0.02 +841% Dec 2020 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 78.00 mg/L 60.00 +30% Dec 2020 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 135.50 mg/L 60.00 +126% Dec 2020 Resolved
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 125.00 mg/L 80.00 +56% Dec 2020 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 123.00 mg/L 60.00 +105% Dec 2020 Resolved
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 135.00 mg/L 80.00 +69% Sep 2020 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 142.00 mg/L 80.00 +78% Sep 2020 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 149.00 mg/L 80.00 +86% Sep 2020 Resolved
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 98.00 mg/L 60.00 +63% Sep 2020 Resolved
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 93.00 mg/L 60.00 +55% Sep 2020 Resolved
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 106.00 mg/L 60.00 +77% Sep 2020 Open
E. coli DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 739.00 MPN/100mL 206.00 +259% Jul 2020 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 64.00 mg/L 60.00 +7% Jun 2020 Open
E. coli DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 1,000.00 MPN/100mL 206.00 +385% Jun 2020 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 68.00 mg/L 60.00 +13% Jun 2020 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 63.00 mg/L 60.00 +5% Jun 2020 Open
E. coli DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 529.00 MPN/100mL 206.00 +157% Oct 2018 Open
Oil and grease [soxhlet extr.] tot. DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 5.00 mg/L 15.00 +99,999% Mar 2018 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 92.00 mg/L 80.00 +15% Jun 2016 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 86.00 mg/L 80.00 +8% Jun 2016 Open
Solids, settleable DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 1.00 mg/L 0.00 +66,567% Mar 2016 Open
Solids, settleable DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 1.00 mg/L 0.00 +99,900% Mar 2016 Open
Chlorine, total residual DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.01 mg/L 0.01 +25% Jun 2015 Open
Chlorine, total residual DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.01 mg/L 0.01 +25% Jun 2015 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 67.00 mg/L 60.00 +12% Mar 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.

State/local Action
Clean Air Act · Case 3604455289 · Jul 9, 2025
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act · Case 3603786445 · Nov 8, 2023
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act · Case 3603416147 · Sep 22, 2022
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act · Case 3603436955 · Jul 8, 2022
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act · Case 3603010369 · Jan 5, 2022
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act · Case 3602374980 · Nov 12, 2020
LETTER OF WARNING
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-MOD050232560-8 · Apr 23, 2012
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2008-0244 · Sep 18, 2008
$22,221
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2003-0208 · Jul 22, 2003
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-1998-0057 · Dec 21, 1998
$325,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-1993-0413 · Aug 20, 1996
$36,868
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-MOD050232560-000 · Sep 1, 1995
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-MOD050232560-007 · Oct 26, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-MOD050232560-004 · May 9, 1990
FINAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR IMMINENT AND SUBSTANTIAL ENDANGERMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-MOD050232560-002 · Nov 29, 1989
$77,500
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-MOD050232560-001 · Feb 4, 1987

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