Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ALON USA REFINERY
Quick Summary
- •Released 210,105 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 $19,425 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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200 REFINERY RD
BIG SPRING, TX 79720
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- HOWARD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 324110
- Inspections
- 8 · last Aug 15, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $19,425 · last May 28, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110013314323
How This Compares
#103
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#682
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.
5
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
+112% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 173,779 | — |
| 2016 | 61,546 | -65% |
| 2017 | 210,105 | +241% |
| 2018 | 257,752 | +23% |
| 2019 | 24,515 | -90% |
| 2020 | 268,998 | +997% |
| 2021 | 366,396 | +36% |
| 2022 | 326,135 | -11% |
| 2023 | 363,729 | +12% |
| 2024 | 367,861 | +1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbon disulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbonyl sulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 95,076 | 95,076 | — | 0 | 409 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 70,378 | 70,378 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 52,475 | 52,475 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 34,767 | 34,767 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 24,760 | 24,564 | — | 196 | 39 | |
| Toluene | 20,550 | 20,550 | — | 0 | 23 | |
| Ammonia | 15,632 | 12,768 | — | 2,864 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 11,201 | 11,201 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 11,027 | 10,970 | — | 57 | 26 | |
| Ethylene | 8,215 | 8,215 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 7,225 | 7,225 | — | 0 | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 4,466 | 4,466 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 4,185 | 4,185 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 3,720 | 3,720 | — | — | 7 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,813 | 2,813 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 646 | 646 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 366 | 366 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 353 | 353 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,3-Butadiene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 85,695 | 85,695 | — | 0 | 435 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 68,843 | 68,843 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 53,005 | 53,005 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 48,651 | 48,651 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 27,362 | 27,304 | — | 58 | 28 | |
| Ammonia | 16,328 | 13,011 | — | 3,317 | — | |
| Toluene | 15,012 | 15,012 | — | — | 46 | |
| Ethylene | 9,703 | 9,703 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 8,826 | 8,826 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 8,386 | 8,338 | — | 48 | 23 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 6,270 | 6,270 | — | 0 | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 5,130 | 5,130 | — | — | 6 | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,173 | 4,173 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 4,022 | 4,022 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,722 | 1,722 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 333 | 333 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 258 | 258 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbon disulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 65,937 | 65,937 | — | — | 548 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 48,622 | 48,622 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 47,909 | 45,526 | — | 2,383 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 28,425 | 28,425 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 26,346 | 26,346 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 25,873 | 25,833 | — | 40 | 11 | |
| Toluene | 25,206 | 25,206 | — | — | 79 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 11,295 | 11,295 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 11,109 | 10,981 | — | 128 | 21 | |
| Ammonia | 10,192 | 7,809 | — | 2,383 | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 9,200 | 9,200 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 8,641 | 8,641 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,133 | 4,133 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 2,078 | 2,078 | — | — | 7 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 672 | 672 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 312 | 312 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 181 | 181 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbonyl sulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Biphenyl | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbon disulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 115,205 | 111,228 | — | 3,977 | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 55,446 | 55,446 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 41,098 | 41,098 | — | — | 427 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 36,304 | 36,304 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 30,051 | 30,051 | — | — | 23 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 27,639 | 27,639 | — | 0 | 24 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 14,081 | 14,081 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 12,947 | 12,947 | — | — | 17 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 11,328 | 11,328 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 7,859 | 7,859 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,755 | 4,755 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 3,274 | 3,274 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 2,595 | 2,595 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 2,592 | 2,592 | — | — | 7 | |
| Cumene | 1,216 | 1,216 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Biphenyl | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbonyl sulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 100,644 | 96,667 | — | 3,977 | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 48,506 | 48,506 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 39,653 | 39,653 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 19,945 | 19,945 | — | — | 48 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 12,376 | 12,376 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 11,925 | 11,925 | — | — | 31 | |
| Benzene | 11,624 | 11,624 | — | — | 544 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 9,521 | 9,521 | — | — | 22 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 7,395 | 7,395 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,215 | 3,215 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 2,194 | 2,194 | — | — | 7 | |
| Cumene | 732 | 732 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 560 | 560 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 499 | 499 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 200 | 200 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 22,243 | 22,243 | — | — | 19,393 | |
| Cyclohexane | 1,309 | 1,309 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 604 | 604 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 294 | 294 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 65 | 65 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbonyl sulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbon disulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 112,005 | 107,600 | — | 4,405 | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 54,211 | 54,211 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 24,426 | 24,426 | — | — | 514 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 21,524 | 21,524 | — | — | 82 | |
| Propylene | 14,144 | 14,144 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 8,479 | 8,479 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 7,898 | 7,898 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 6,126 | 6,126 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 2,429 | 2,429 | — | — | 7 | |
| Methanol | 2,191 | 2,191 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 1,361 | 443 | — | 918 | 57 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 1,219 | 1,219 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 818 | 818 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 504 | 504 | — | — | 11 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 210 | 210 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 119 | 119 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 75 | 75 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbon disulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 53,063 | 53,063 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 43,569 | 43,569 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 30,712 | 30,712 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 21,737 | 21,737 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 17,977 | 17,977 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 14,215 | 14,215 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 11,191 | 11,191 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 10,516 | 10,516 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 1,625 | 1,625 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,341 | 1,341 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 1,242 | 1,242 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 865 | 865 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 659 | 659 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 530 | 530 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 393 | 393 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 258 | 258 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 210 | 210 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 17,487 | 17,487 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 12,203 | 12,203 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 7,904 | 7,904 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 7,028 | 7,028 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 6,581 | 6,581 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 4,429 | 4,429 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 2,382 | 2,382 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,232 | 1,232 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 900 | 900 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 647 | 647 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 380 | 380 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 240 | 240 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 63 | 63 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 60 | 60 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 84,414 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbonyl sulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 59,390 | 59,390 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 58,377 | 58,377 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 10,515 | 10,515 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 9,800 | 9,800 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 9,032 | 9,032 | — | — | 128 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 8,942 | 8,942 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 7,690 | 7,690 | — | — | 82 | |
| Ethylene | 3,351 | 3,351 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,688 | 2,688 | — | — | 18 | |
| Cyclohexane | 2,306 | 2,306 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 609 | 609 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 458 | 458 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 384 | 384 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 192 | 62 | — | 130 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 13 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 9,108 |
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 TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | 12 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
n-Hexane | 7 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Phenol | 39 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Benzene | 409 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Toluene | 23 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 26 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Naphthalene | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 3, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 18, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 29, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 12, 2024 | May 1, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 12, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 12, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 18, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 22, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 28, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 14, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 9, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 23, 2016 | Mar 2, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Aug 23, 2016 | Mar 2, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 23, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 23, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 30, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 5, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 5, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 5, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Nov 5, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 1, 2013 | Jan 24, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2013 | Jan 24, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 1, 2012 | Jul 10, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2012 | Jul 10, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Jan 25, 2012 | Aug 13, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 25, 2012 | Aug 13, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2012 | — | Open |
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 | 330.97 kg/d | 298.73 | +11% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,665.73 kg/d | 1,400.14 | +19% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 468.07 kg/d | 213.83 | +119% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Sulfide, total [as S] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.95 kg/d | 2.27 | +30% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 96.70 kg/d | 58.57 | +65% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 615.17 kg/d | 109.87 | +460% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,323.86 kg/d | 387.26 | +242% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,277.88 kg/d | 2,701.75 | +21% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Sulfide, total [as S] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.63 kg/d | 2.27 | +192% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Sulfide, total [as S] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.57 kg/d | 1.00 | +157% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 323.25 kg/d | 213.83 | +51% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Phenolic compounds, total | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.38 kg/d | 0.91 | +2,806% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 556.15 kg/d | 387.26 | +44% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,819.18 kg/d | 1,400.14 | +30% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Phenolic compounds, total | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.83 kg/d | 2.72 | +1,950% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 111.23 kg/d | 109.87 | +1% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Sulfide, total [as S] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.00 kg/d | 2.27 | +32% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Sulfide, total [as S] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.53 kg/d | 1.00 | +53% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Phenolic compounds, total | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.11 kg/d | 0.91 | +23% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Phenolic compounds, total | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.93 kg/d | 2.72 | +44% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,919.87 kg/d | 2,701.75 | +156% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 113.05 kg/d | 109.87 | +3% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Phenolic compounds, total | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.32 kg/d | 2.72 | +22% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 333.69 kg/d | 231.99 | +44% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 459.90 kg/d | 298.73 | +54% | May 2020 | Open |
| Phenolics, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.44 kg/d | 0.91 | +719% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 243.34 kg/d | 231.99 | +5% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Phenolics, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.60 kg/d | 2.72 | +2,051% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,758.50 kg/d | 2,701.75 | +2% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,420.57 kg/d | 1,400.14 | +1% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Phenolics, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.85 kg/d | 2.72 | +78% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8,748.58 kg/d | 2,701.75 | +224% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,793.95 kg/d | 1,400.14 | +314% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 500.76 kg/d | 387.26 | +29% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 650.28 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +416% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +507% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 379.54 kg/d | 213.83 | +77% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 411.00 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +3% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 206.50 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +64% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 335.51 kg/d | 298.73 | +12% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 129.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +2% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 261.96 kg/d | 183.87 | +42% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 440.83 kg/d | 387.26 | +14% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 599.73 kg/d | 298.73 | +101% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 601.10 kg/d | 387.26 | +55% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 193.86 kg/d | 183.87 | +5% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 229.27 kg/d | 213.83 | +7% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 132.57 kg/d | 105.33 | +26% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 226.55 kg/d | 183.87 | +23% | May 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 385.45 kg/d | 298.73 | +29% | May 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.
Date Out of Range
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604288023
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2026-1731 · Dec 17, 2025
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603572010 · May 28, 2024
$19,425
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008013468-5 · May 23, 2024
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602029467 · May 19, 2020
$437
Judicial
· Case 06-2007-3406 · Jun 5, 2019
$456,250
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2018-3359 · Oct 2, 2017
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2017-3319 · Sep 5, 2017
$46,875
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2017-3320 · Aug 31, 2017
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2015-1519-IWD-E · May 25, 2016
$45,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2016-1754 · Mar 30, 2016
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2012-0356-IWD-E · Apr 27, 2013
$17,830
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008013468-4 · Feb 25, 2012
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008013468-3 · Feb 15, 2012
Administrative - Formal
· Case EF-2009-7852 · Sep 25, 2009
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2008-2851 · Jul 8, 2008
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008013468-2 · May 19, 2003
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008013468-1 · Jul 25, 2002
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2000-0065 · Nov 1, 2001
$10,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1998-0665 · Jul 15, 1998
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