Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
MOREHOUSE BIOENERGY LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 343 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 $1,600,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
7070 CARL RD
BASTROP, LA 71220
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- MOREHOUSE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 321999
- Inspections
- 3 · last Mar 28, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $1,600,000 · last Nov 21, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110055368579
How This Compares
#300
of 419 TRI reporters in LA
#8,409
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
4
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 (2016–2024)
+13550% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 233 | — |
| 2017 | 343 | +47% |
| 2018 | 264 | -23% |
| 2019 | 25,357 | +9501% |
| 2020 | 35,128 | +39% |
| 2021 | 24,064 | -31% |
| 2022 | 52,139 | +117% |
| 2023 | 34,588 | -34% |
| 2024 | 31,805 | -8% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 12,325 | 12,325 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 12,033 | 12,033 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 7,406 | 7,406 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 41 | 2 | — | 39 | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 13,336 | 13,336 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 13,142 | 13,142 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 8,068 | 8,068 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 42 | 1 | — | 41 | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 18,223 | 18,223 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 12,546 | 12,546 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 10,666 | 10,666 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 10,666 | 10,666 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 38 | 2 | — | 36 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 14,492 | 14,492 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 4,814 | 4,814 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 4,709 | 4,709 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 49 | 2 | — | 47 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 17,116 | 17,116 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 9,044 | 9,044 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 8,968 | 8,968 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 12,731 | 12,731 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 6,354 | 6,354 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 6,272 | 6,272 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 264 | 264 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 343 | 343 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 233 | 233 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | 30,185 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 45,999 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 22,245 |
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 | Discharge from an industrial stormwater outfall to waters of the U.S. without NPDES permit coverage | Jun 11, 2020 | Jan 24, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Feb 5, 2019 | Dec 13, 2022 | 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 | 54.10 mg/L | 50.00 | +8% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 417.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +4% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 417.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +109% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 109.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +118% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +2% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +13% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +70% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.10 mg/L | 50.00 | +24% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.90 mg/L | 50.00 | +20% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 664.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +66% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 664.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +232% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.30 mg/L | 50.00 | +21% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 225.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +13% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.60 mg/L | 50.00 | +1% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 111.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +122% | Dec 2021 | Resolved |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 161.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +222% | Sep 2021 | Resolved |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 98.10 mg/L | 50.00 | +96% | Jun 2021 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.50 mg/L | 15.00 | +137% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 350.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +75% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 655.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +64% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 145.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +190% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 220.00 mg/L | 135.00 | +63% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,769.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,342% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,769.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +2,785% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 220.00 mg/L | 90.00 | +144% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.30 mg/L | 50.00 | +5% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 90.20 mg/L | 50.00 | +80% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.70 mg/L | 50.00 | +3% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,820.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +810% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,820.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +355% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 102.00 mg/L | 90.00 | +13% | Jun 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 CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-MMCN2000539 · Jan 24, 2025
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603457354 · Nov 21, 2022
$1,600,000
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