Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
D.B. WESTERN - TEXAS
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,130 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 $6,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
12511 STRANG RD
LA PORTE, TX 77572
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 3 · last Feb 17, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $6,500 · last Oct 18, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110009770667
How This Compares
#901
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#6,949
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.
1
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)
+679% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,130 | — |
| 2016 | 1,130 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1,130 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2,146 | +90% |
| 2020 | 2,584 | — |
| 2021 | 23,709 | +818% |
| 2022 | 20,802 | -12% |
| 2023 | 10,062 | -52% |
| 2024 | 8,800 | -13% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 48,400 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 5,081 | 5,081 | — | — | 13 | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,559 | 3,559 | — | — | 2,344 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 160 | 160 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 51,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 5,559 | 5,559 | — | — | 8,392 | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,344 | 4,344 | — | — | 10,723 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 160 | 160 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 66,520 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 10,696 | 10,696 | — | — | 6,102 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 9,946 | 9,946 | — | — | 18,018 | |
| Chlorine | 160 | 160 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 66,520 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 12,211 | 12,211 | — | — | 5,448 | |
| Formaldehyde | 11,338 | 11,338 | — | — | 9,080 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 160 | 160 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,735 | 1,735 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 689 | 689 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 160 | 160 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,396 | 1,396 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 750 | 750 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 1,130 | 1,130 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 1,130 | 1,130 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 1,130 | 1,130 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | 110,400 | — | — |
| Formaldehyde | — | 104 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Formaldehyde | 180 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Formaldehyde | 110 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
BEAUMONT, TX
|
Methanol | 13 | — | — | — |
|
METAL & CATALYST RESOURCES
HOUSTON, TX
|
Molybdenum trioxide | — | 48,400 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 21, 2026 | Jan 21, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 21, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 21, 2026 | Feb 11, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 26, 2021 | Sep 17, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 3, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 3, 2020 | Oct 22, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 3, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 3, 2020 | Oct 22, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 30, 2019 | Jun 8, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 30, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 30, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Nov 30, 2019 | Jun 8, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 30, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 30, 2012 | Jun 29, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 30, 2012 | Jun 29, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 30, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 2, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 2, 2011 | May 31, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 2, 2011 | May 31, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 2, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 18, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 18, 2011 | May 31, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 18, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 18, 2011 | May 31, 2012 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 337.00 mg/L | 200.00 | +69% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 304.35 mg/L | 150.00 | +103% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,050.00 mg/L | 200.00 | +425% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 612.00 mg/L | 200.00 | +206% | Mar 2020 | Resolved |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 154.58 mg/L | 150.00 | +3% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,090.00 mg/L | 200.00 | +445% | Feb 2020 | Resolved |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 462.00 mg/L | 150.00 | +208% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 216.00 mg/L | 200.00 | +8% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 340.00 mg/L | 200.00 | +70% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 231.00 mg/L | 200.00 | +16% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 220.00 mg/L | 150.00 | +47% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 774.00 mg/L | 200.00 | +287% | Mar 2016 | Resolved |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 335.00 mg/L | 200.00 | +68% | Nov 2015 | Resolved |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 170.80 mg/L | 150.00 | +14% | Nov 2015 | Resolved |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 872.00 mg/L | 200.00 | +336% | Sep 2015 | Resolved |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 325.00 mg/L | 150.00 | +117% | Sep 2015 | Resolved |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,300.00 mg/L | 200.00 | +550% | Aug 2015 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 448.00 mg/L | 150.00 | +199% | Aug 2015 | Resolved |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 224.00 mg/L | 200.00 | +12% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 221.00 mg/L | 200.00 | +11% | Feb 2015 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 221.00 mg/L | 200.00 | +11% | Feb 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000047209-1 · Apr 2, 2026
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2020-1211-IWD-E · Oct 18, 2022
$6,500
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2016-1505-IWD-E · May 4, 2017
$12,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2012-0629 · Sep 11, 2012
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2010-0713-IWD-E · Dec 4, 2010
$91,135
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