Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
3M CO - BROWNWOOD
Quick Summary
- •Released 75,372 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 $221,625 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
4501 HIGHWAY 377 S
BROWNWOOD, TX 76801
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- BROWN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326113
- Inspections
- 4 · last Oct 31, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $221,625 · last Dec 20, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000599273
How This Compares
#179
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#1,316
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
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
+8% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 74,474 | — |
| 2016 | 73,212 | -2% |
| 2017 | 75,372 | +3% |
| 2018 | 67,684 | -10% |
| 2019 | 9,400 | -86% |
| 2020 | 72,744 | +674% |
| 2021 | 104,876 | +44% |
| 2022 | 106,097 | +1% |
| 2023 | 98,020 | -8% |
| 2024 | 80,290 | -18% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 29,710 | 29,687 | — | 23 | 205,963 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 26,654 | 26,630 | — | 24 | 92,024 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 7,236 | 7,230 | — | 6 | 29,435 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 6,455 | 6,452 | — | 3 | 54,146 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 5,170 | 5,166 | — | 4 | 55,610 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 4,866 | 227 | 255 | 4,384 | 3,878 | |
| Zinc compounds | 199 | 31 | 50 | 118 | 4,695 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 48,813 | 48,792 | — | 21 | 256,876 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 24,961 | 24,932 | — | 29 | 121,903 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 7,409 | 7,405 | — | 4 | 71,717 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 6,849 | 6,844 | — | 5 | 81,501 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 6,173 | 6,167 | — | 6 | 42,183 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3,585 | 153 | 381 | 3,051 | 6,620 | |
| Zinc compounds | 226 | 26 | 121 | 79 | 9,503 | |
| Antimony compounds | 4 | — | — | 4 | 517 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 50,931 | 50,917 | — | 14 | 273,058 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 15,097 | 15,086 | — | 11 | 80,959 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 12,243 | 1,051 | 75 | 11,117 | 22,990 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 11,442 | 11,420 | — | 22 | 133,656 | |
| Toluene | 9,238 | 9,231 | — | 7 | 91,929 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,052 | 3,048 | — | 4 | 47,663 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 2,606 | 2,466 | 26 | 114 | 23,901 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,046 | 1,046 | — | — | 26 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 433 | 433 | — | — | 7,179 | |
| Antimony compounds | 5 | — | — | 5 | 629 | |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 31,140 | 31,076 | — | 64 | 110,527 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 24,883 | 24,838 | — | 45 | 228,029 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 15,593 | 1,343 | 142 | 14,108 | 16,356 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 14,149 | 14,121 | — | 28 | 66,531 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 8,780 | 8,764 | — | 16 | 77,373 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 6,409 | 6,397 | — | 12 | 40,973 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 3,307 | 2,897 | 35 | 375 | 19,988 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 586 | 585 | — | 1 | 4,117 | |
| Antimony compounds | 26 | 2 | — | 24 | 557 | |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 22,205 | 22,129 | — | 76 | 99,310 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 16,558 | 16,509 | — | 49 | 203,034 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 14,182 | 1,475 | 169 | 12,538 | 18,379 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 6,951 | 6,933 | — | 18 | 60,249 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 4,782 | 4,769 | — | 13 | 70,026 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 4,262 | 4,250 | — | 12 | 37,784 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 3,409 | 2,795 | 68 | 546 | 19,209 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 381 | 380 | — | 1 | 4,313 | |
| Lead compounds | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 6 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 4,757 | 3,036 | 48 | 1,673 | 23,952 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 4,249 | 4,205 | — | 44 | 65,146 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 355 | 352 | — | 3 | 11,415 | |
| Antimony compounds | 39 | 1 | — | 38 | 699 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 21,342 | 2,068 | 99 | 19,175 | 36,538 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 16,143 | 16,062 | — | 81 | 116,796 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 14,314 | 14,266 | — | 48 | 242,919 | |
| Toluene | 3,812 | 3,792 | — | 20 | 88,269 | |
| Zinc compounds | 3,727 | 3,185 | 9 | 533 | 41,127 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,569 | 3,557 | — | 12 | 44,956 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 3,150 | 3,125 | — | 25 | 76,884 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,139 | 1,138 | — | 1 | 670 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 459 | 458 | — | 1 | 5,695 | |
| Antimony compounds | 25 | 1 | — | 24 | 855 | |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 11 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 20,343 | 20,232 | — | 111 | 107,216 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 19,794 | 2,178 | 6 | 17,610 | 33,337 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 16,675 | 16,607 | — | 68 | 219,449 | |
| Toluene | 4,810 | 4,784 | — | 26 | 82,751 | |
| Zinc compounds | 4,517 | 3,901 | 52 | 564 | 33,776 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 4,136 | 4,119 | — | 17 | 41,749 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 3,534 | 3,504 | — | 30 | 71,659 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 962 | 960 | — | 2 | 574 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 575 | 573 | — | 2 | 3,659 | |
| Antimony compounds | 23 | 1 | — | 22 | 812 | |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 19,780 | 19,673 | — | 107 | 140,682 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 19,203 | 2,423 | 56 | 16,724 | 31,112 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 16,538 | 16,470 | — | 68 | 281,870 | |
| Zinc compounds | 4,514 | 3,832 | 77 | 605 | 31,454 | |
| Toluene | 4,391 | 4,372 | — | 19 | 103,185 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 4,131 | 4,114 | — | 17 | 51,723 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 3,143 | 3,121 | — | 22 | 92,267 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 916 | 914 | — | 2 | 614 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 578 | 576 | — | 2 | 5,063 | |
| Antimony compounds | 13 | — | — | 13 | 764 | |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 19,985 | 19,861 | — | 124 | 123,253 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 18,234 | 2,340 | 483 | 15,411 | 34,942 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 16,563 | 16,483 | — | 80 | 245,950 | |
| Toluene | 5,037 | 5,013 | — | 24 | 92,994 | |
| Zinc compounds | 4,827 | 4,151 | 12 | 664 | 35,535 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 4,176 | 4,156 | — | 20 | 45,764 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 4,025 | 3,996 | — | 29 | 84,133 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 989 | 985 | — | 4 | 543 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 614 | 612 | — | 2 | 4,420 | |
| Antimony compounds | 19 | — | — | 19 | 508 | |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | 190,319 | — | 1,215,237 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 767,332 | — | 1,044,678 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 98,275 | — | 277,303 |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 118,968 | — | 215,869 |
| Toluene | — | 89,505 | — | 132,890 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 1,959 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 89,520 |
|
DRUMCO OF ARKANSAS, INC.
BAUXITE, AR
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 463 |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES - TX
GALENA PARK, TX
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 82 |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES - TX
GALENA PARK, TX
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 7 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 11 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 28 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3,733 | — | — | — |
|
DRUMCO OF ARKANSAS, INC.
BAUXITE, AR
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 41 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 29,237 |
|
DRUMCO OF ARKANSAS, INC.
BAUXITE, AR
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 168 |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES - TX
GALENA PARK, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 30 |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES - TX
GALENA PARK, TX
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | 28 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | 55,425 |
|
DRUMCO OF ARKANSAS, INC.
BAUXITE, AR
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | 157 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 53,933 |
|
DRUMCO OF ARKANSAS, INC.
BAUXITE, AR
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 181 |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES - TX
GALENA PARK, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 32 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 107 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 204,963 |
|
DRUMCO OF ARKANSAS, INC.
BAUXITE, AR
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 759 |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES - TX
GALENA PARK, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 134 |
|
DRUMCO OF ARKANSAS, INC.
BAUXITE, AR
|
Zinc compounds | 10 | — | — | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES - TX
GALENA PARK, TX
|
Zinc compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Zinc compounds | 24 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Zinc compounds | 183 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Zinc compounds | 4,369 | — | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | CITY OF BROWNWOOD WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, BROWNWOOD |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 58 | CITY OF BROWNWOOD WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, BROWNWOOD |
| Ethylbenzene | — | CITY OF BROWNWOOD WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, BROWNWOOD |
| Toluene | — | CITY OF BROWNWOOD WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, BROWNWOOD |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | CITY OF BROWNWOOD WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, BROWNWOOD |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | CITY OF BROWNWOOD WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, BROWNWOOD |
| Zinc compounds | 107 | CITY OF BROWNWOOD WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, BROWNWOOD |
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 | HPV | Feb 23, 2022 | May 16, 2023 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603016952 · Dec 20, 2022
$41,625
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2021-0922 · Apr 27, 2021
$180,000
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