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EQUISTAR CHEMICALS LP MATAGOR DA FACILITY
Quick Summary
- •Released 169,257 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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17042 STATE HIGHWAY 60 SOUTH
BAY CITY, TX 77414
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- MATAGORDA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 4 · last Oct 29, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 7, 2011
- Registry ID
- 110006126717
How This Compares
#114
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#780
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
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)
+10% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 153,534 | — |
| 2016 | 173,732 | +13% |
| 2017 | 169,257 | -3% |
| 2018 | 195,988 | +16% |
| 2019 | 161,291 | -18% |
| 2020 | 132,039 | -18% |
| 2021 | 142,741 | +8% |
| 2022 | 155,443 | +9% |
| 2023 | 154,734 | -0% |
| 2024 | 168,697 | +9% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | 45,738 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | 261,607 | |
| n-Hexane | 129,454 | 129,450 | 4 | — | 891,199 | |
| Ethylene | 38,421 | 38,421 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 822 | 818 | 4 | — | 1,716,283 | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 1 | 1 | — | — | 249,603 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 114,086 | 114,082 | 4 | — | 744,903 | |
| Ethylene | 39,873 | 39,873 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 775 | 771 | 4 | — | 1,486,399 | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 1 | 1 | — | — | 232,461 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 102,949 | 102,945 | 4 | — | 701,427 | |
| Ethylene | 51,728 | 51,728 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 735 | 731 | 4 | — | 1,501,005 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 26 | 26 | — | — | 186,405 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 32,590 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 1 | 1 | — | — | 229,595 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 90,529 | 90,525 | 4 | — | 674,970 | |
| Ethylene | 51,287 | 51,287 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 877 | 873 | 4 | — | 1,437,977 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 41 | 41 | — | — | 532,274 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 7 | 7 | — | — | 92,178 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 1 | 1 | — | — | 216,818 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 89,510 | 89,507 | 3 | — | 664,673 | |
| Ethylene | 41,043 | 41,043 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,420 | 1,416 | 4 | — | 1,505,314 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 55 | 55 | — | — | 584,326 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 8 | 8 | — | — | 83,387 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 3 | 3 | — | — | 226,356 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 106,140 | 106,137 | 3 | — | 659,077 | |
| Ethylene | 54,381 | 54,381 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 769 | 765 | 4 | — | 1,590,921 | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 1 | 1 | — | — | 234,303 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 114,061 | 114,058 | 3 | — | 603,965 | |
| Ethylene | 81,182 | 81,182 | — | — | 204 | |
| Toluene | 739 | 735 | 4 | — | 1,403,431 | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 6 | 6 | — | — | 201,953 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 116,846 | 116,843 | 3 | — | 527,696 | |
| Ethylene | 51,878 | 51,878 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 532 | 528 | 4 | — | 1,396,385 | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 1 | 1 | — | — | 200,485 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 132,792 | 132,788 | 4 | — | 590,671 | |
| Ethylene | 40,014 | 40,014 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 925 | 921 | 4 | — | 1,245,336 | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 1 | 1 | — | — | 190,898 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 120,880 | 120,876 | 4 | — | 670,157 | |
| Ethylene | 32,074 | 32,074 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 580 | 576 | 4 | — | 1,326,696 | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 1 | 1 | — | — | 212,009 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 45,738 | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 261,607 | — |
| Ethylene | — | — | 5,078,989 | 2,546,109 |
| Toluene | — | — | 498 | 1,715,844 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | 555,125 | 3,400,804 |
| Titanium tetrachloride | — | — | — | 249,603 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMICAL RECLAMATION SERVICES AVALON FACILITY
AVALON, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 261,607 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 891,199 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Titanium tetrachloride | — | — | — | 249,603 |
|
CHEMICAL RECLAMATION SERVICES AVALON FACILITY
AVALON, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | 498 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 1,715,515 |
|
PHILLIP RECLAMATION SERVICES HOUSTON
HOUSTON, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 270 |
|
CHEMICAL RECLAMATION SERVICES AVALON FACILITY
AVALON, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 45,738 | — |
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 | FRV | Aug 31, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 12, 2015 | Nov 17, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 12, 2015 | Nov 17, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 12, 2015 | Nov 17, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 16, 2008 | Jan 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 22, 1989 | Oct 30, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 20, 1987 | Oct 30, 1989 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.99 mg/L | 20.00 | +5% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.90 mg/L | 20.00 | +50% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.00 mg/L | 65.00 | +20% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +18% | May 2019 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +58% | Feb 2019 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +42% | Jan 2019 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +37% | Dec 2018 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +53% | Nov 2018 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +32% | Oct 2018 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +5% | Sep 2018 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +29% | Aug 2018 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +29% | Jul 2018 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +50% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +13% | May 2018 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +42% | Apr 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 186.68 kg/d | 94.89 | +97% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.27 kg/d | 35.41 | +2% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,500.00 MPN/100mL | 89.00 | +3,833% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.04 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +34% | Feb 2016 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,700.00 MPN/100mL | 89.00 | +1,810% | Feb 2016 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.70 mg/L | 4.00 | +8% | Aug 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.
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD980796643-2 · Dec 16, 2015
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD980796643-1 · Feb 11, 2008
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD980796643-005 · Oct 30, 1989
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