Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
CEMEX CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ATLANTIC LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 116 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 $12,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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6212 CEMENT PLANT ROAD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37924
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- KNOX County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327310
- Inspections
- 5 · last Apr 9, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $12,000 · last Feb 1, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110009789318
How This Compares
#368
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#9,666
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
5
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)
-13% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 27,582 | — |
| 2016 | 30,049 | +9% |
| 2017 | 116 | -100% |
| 2018 | 28,654 | +24587% |
| 2020 | 27,771 | — |
| 2021 | 31,155 | +12% |
| 2022 | 27,444 | -12% |
| 2023 | 26,555 | -3% |
| 2024 | 23,943 | -10% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 23,845 | 23,845 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 82 | 82 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | 15 | 15 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 26,447 | 26,447 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 96 | 93 | — | 3 | — | |
| Mercury | 12 | 12 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 27,305 | 27,305 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 124 | 97 | — | 27 | — | |
| Mercury | 15 | 15 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 30,923 | 30,923 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 209 | 112 | — | 97 | — | |
| Mercury | 22 | 22 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 27,651 | 27,651 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 96 | 65 | — | 31 | — | |
| Mercury | 24 | 24 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 28,516 | 28,516 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 117 | 66 | — | 51 | — | |
| Mercury | 21 | 21 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 96 | 94 | — | 2 | — | |
| Mercury | 20 | 20 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 29,873 | 29,873 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 99 | 97 | — | 2 | — | |
| Mercury | 77 | 77 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 27,421 | 27,421 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 91 | 89 | — | 2 | — | |
| Mercury | 70 | 70 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | 313 | — | — |
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 | HPV | Nov 29, 2022 | Feb 17, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Apr 30, 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 1, 2016 | Apr 4, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 1, 2016 | Apr 4, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | May 25, 1994 | Sep 21, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Landfills RCRAInfo V3 Violation | May 25, 1994 | Sep 21, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Dec 31, 1992 | Mar 21, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 18, 1992 | Mar 21, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Nov 18, 1992 | Mar 21, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 18, 1992 | Nov 19, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 17, 1992 | Mar 7, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 17, 1992 | Mar 7, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 17, 1992 | Mar 7, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 17, 1992 | Mar 7, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 17, 1992 | Mar 7, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Jan 22, 1992 | Apr 17, 1992 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.17 mg/L | 1.07 | +9% | Feb 2026 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.65 mg/L | 1.07 | +241% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.10 mg/L | 2.36 | +201% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.61 mg/L | 2.36 | +11% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.79 mg/L | 1.07 | +67% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.40 mg/L | 50.00 | +21% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.92 mg/L | 1.07 | +173% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.35 mg/L | 2.36 | +254% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.41 mg/L | 1.07 | +219% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.56 mg/L | 2.36 | +305% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 53.90 mg/L | 40.00 | +35% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 113.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +126% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.40 mg/L | 40.00 | +26% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.70 mg/L | 50.00 | +25% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.30 mg/L | 50.00 | +21% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as NH4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.75 mg/L | 2.36 | +144% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as NH4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.04 mg/L | 1.24 | +65% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Solids, settleable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +20% | May 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 105.65 mg/L | 30.00 | +252% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 208.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +362% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 129.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +158% | Mar 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603489268 · Feb 1, 2023
$9,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603450233 · Dec 15, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602790589 · Jun 30, 2021
$3,000
State/local Action
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602769502 · May 17, 2021
Judicial
· Case 04-2009-9009 · Nov 29, 2016
$1,174,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND106203375-001 · Mar 11, 2016
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND106203375-APT · Sep 21, 1993
$64,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND106203375-013 · Jan 13, 1993
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