Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
DEGUSSA ENGINEERED CARBONS ECHO CARBON PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 135,410 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 $16,362 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1513 ECHO ROAD
ORANGE, TX 77632
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- ORANGE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325180
- Inspections
- 4 · last Apr 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $16,362 · last Mar 4, 2026
- Registry ID
- 110000463944
How This Compares
#128
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#912
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
6
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-59% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 113,160 | — |
| 2016 | 62,707 | -45% |
| 2017 | 135,410 | +116% |
| 2018 | 137,896 | +2% |
| 2019 | 109,849 | -20% |
| 2020 | 78,749 | -28% |
| 2021 | 78,656 | -0% |
| 2022 | 58,164 | -26% |
| 2023 | 56,663 | -3% |
| 2024 | 45,877 | -19% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 36,097 | 36,097 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 4,721 | 4,721 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 2,461 | 2,461 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 1,660 | 1,660 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 482 | 482 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 453 | 453 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | 0 | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 44,699 | 44,699 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 5,726 | 5,726 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 3,060 | 3,060 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 2,060 | 2,060 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 565 | 565 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 550 | 550 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | 0 | — | 20 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 45,664 | 45,664 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 6,013 | 6,013 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 3,151 | 3,151 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 2,120 | 2,120 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 626 | 626 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 588 | 588 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 32 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 39,301 | 39,301 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 15,769 | 15,769 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 11,544 | 11,544 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 10,444 | 10,444 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 1,059 | 1,059 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 536 | 536 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | 0 | — | 29 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 39,299 | 39,299 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 15,707 | 15,707 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 11,564 | 11,564 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 10,831 | 10,831 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 760 | 760 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 585 | 585 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | 0 | — | 85 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 56,169 | 56,169 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 22,434 | 22,434 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 15,464 | 15,464 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 14,033 | 14,033 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 1,033 | 1,033 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 710 | 710 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | 0 | — | 41 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 72,170 | 72,170 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 28,813 | 28,813 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 19,858 | 19,858 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 14,977 | 14,977 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 1,311 | 1,311 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 758 | 758 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 9 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 20 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 71,641 | 71,641 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 28,598 | 28,598 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 19,706 | 19,706 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 13,487 | 13,487 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 1,287 | 1,287 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 683 | 683 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 4 | — | 3 | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | 27,429 | 27,429 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 18,899 | 18,899 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 14,400 | 14,400 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 1,246 | 1,246 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 729 | 729 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4 | 4 | — | 0 | 143 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 3 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 56,927 | 56,927 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 22,728 | 22,728 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 15,981 | 15,981 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 15,665 | 15,665 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 1,104 | 1,104 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 749 | 749 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 4 | — | 2 | 38 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | — | — | 171,226 | 324,551 |
| Benzene | — | — | 10,040 | 19,031 |
| Ethylene | — | — | 117,998 | 223,660 |
| Carbonyl sulfide | — | — | 135,193 | 256,253 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | 213,284 | 404,271 |
| Hydrogen cyanide | — | — | 267,784 | 507,574 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BFI GOLDEN TRIANGLE LANDFILL
BEAUMONT, TX
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 11 | — | — | — |
|
BFI GOLDEN TRIANGLE LANDFILL
BEAUMONT, TX
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 16, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 17, 2022 | Mar 7, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Dec 11, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 18, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 27, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 13, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 21, 2014 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 21, 2003 | Nov 24, 2003 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 57.00 mg/L | 55.00 | +4% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 173.00 mg/L | 55.00 | +215% | Oct 2024 | Resolved |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 91.40 mg/L | 55.00 | +66% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.60 mg/L | 55.00 | +27% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 80.00 mg/L | 55.00 | +45% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.30 mg/L | 55.00 | +41% | May 2020 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 155.00 mg/L | 55.00 | +182% | Oct 2017 | Resolved |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 150.00 mg/L | 55.00 | +173% | Sep 2017 | Resolved |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 85.20 mg/L | 55.00 | +55% | Jan 2015 | 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.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2025-0988-IWD-E · Mar 4, 2026
$16,362
Judicial
· Case 06-2017-3402 · Jun 8, 2018
$800,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601761414 · Mar 12, 2018
$36,300
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2009-1747-IWD-E · May 9, 2010
$17,380
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD098195415-1 · Oct 21, 2003
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