DUCO PIPE MANUFACTURING FACILITY
Quick Summary
- •Released 260 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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16661 JACINTOPORT BOULEVARD
HOUSTON, TX 77015
View on map ↗ - County
- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332996
- Inspections
- 1 · last May 12, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 26, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110005030046
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 | 265 | — |
| 2016 | 265 | 0% |
| 2017 | 260 | -2% |
| 2018 | 260 | 0% |
| 2019 | 5 | -98% |
| 2020 | 260 | +5100% |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 15,758 | |
| Chromium | 250 | 250 | — | — | 11,478 | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5,510 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,837 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 5 | 5 | — | — | 6,765 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 39,200 | |
| Chromium | 250 | 250 | — | — | 37,400 | |
| Manganese | 5 | 5 | — | — | 4,300 | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 17,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 60,000 | |
| Chromium | 250 | 250 | — | — | 29,500 | |
| Manganese | 5 | 5 | — | — | 4,000 | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 13,250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 250 | 250 | — | — | 33,250 | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 13,250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 60,245 | |
| Manganese | 5 | 5 | — | — | 4,500 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 250 | 250 | — | — | 38,792 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 39,944 | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 16,368 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 5 | 5 | — | — | 6,589 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | 60,000 | — | — |
| Chromium | — | 21,000 | — | — |
| Manganese | — | 4,000 | — | — |
| Nickel | — | 13,000 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
REPUBLIC WASTE
HOUSTON, TX
|
Nickel | 250 | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC WASTE
HOUSTON, TX
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Chromium | 8,500 | — | — | — |
|
B & B IRON & METAL
HOUSTON, TX
|
Chromium | — | 21,000 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 60,000 | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC WASTE
HOUSTON, TX
|
Manganese | — | 2,800 | — | — |
|
HOLMES ROAD RECYCLING
HOUSTON, TX
|
Manganese | — | 1,200 | — | — |
|
B & B IRON & METAL
HOUSTON, TX
|
Nickel | — | 13,000 | — | — |
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 | Jan 31, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 14, 2014 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 15, 2012 | Aug 30, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 15, 2012 | Sep 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 15, 2012 | Aug 30, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 15, 2012 | Aug 30, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 15, 2012 | Aug 30, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 15, 2012 | Aug 30, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 15, 2012 | Aug 30, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 29, 2005 | Jun 3, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 29, 2005 | Jun 3, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 29, 2005 | Jul 6, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 29, 2005 | Jun 3, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 29, 2005 | Jul 6, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 29, 2005 | Jul 6, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 29, 2005 | Jun 3, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 29, 2005 | Jun 3, 2005 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 16, 1990 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - CWA §308 Failure to submit required permit application information | Sep 4, 1989 | — | 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 | 37.50 mg/L | 15.00 | +150% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 95.20 mg/L | 60.00 | +59% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +12% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.89 mg/L | 15.00 | +106% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.50 mg/L | 15.00 | +17% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.64 mg/L | 3.00 | +21% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.97 mg/L | 3.00 | +99% | Oct 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.30 mg/L | 15.00 | +22% | Oct 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +39% | Apr 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.48 mg/L | 15.00 | +10% | Apr 2015 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.09 mg/L | 3.00 | +103% | Apr 2015 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.79 kg/d | 0.59 | +34% | Mar 2015 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +125% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +160% | Mar 2015 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.23 mg/L | 5.00 | +345% | Mar 2015 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.39 kg/d | 0.19 | +105% | Mar 2015 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.88 mg/L | 15.00 | +126% | Feb 2015 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.27 kg/d | 0.19 | +40% | Feb 2015 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.58 mg/L | 5.00 | +452% | Feb 2015 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.70 mg/L | 15.00 | +151% | Feb 2015 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.38 mg/L | 10.00 | +24% | Feb 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.60 mg/L | 15.00 | +157% | Jan 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.76 mg/L | 15.00 | +72% | Jan 2015 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.84 kg/d | 0.19 | +343% | Jan 2015 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.50 mg/L | 5.00 | +610% | Jan 2015 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.60 kg/d | 0.59 | +2% | 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.