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
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1000 RIVER CEMENT RD
FESTUS, MO 63028
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- 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
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 | 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.