UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATIONFAIRFIELD PIPE MIL
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,571 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 $57,750 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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5700 VALLEY RD
FAIRFIELD, AL 35064
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- JEFFERSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 17 · last Sep 26, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $57,750 · last Sep 6, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000366318
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 40,719 | — |
| 2016 | 2,403 | -94% |
| 2017 | 1,571 | -35% |
| 2018 | 2,118 | +35% |
| 2019 | 853 | -60% |
| 2020 | 1,067 | +25% |
| 2021 | 1,186 | +11% |
| 2022 | 1,099 | -7% |
| 2023 | 57,269 | +5113% |
| 2024 | 11,017 | -81% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 10,504 | 10,504 | — | — | 3,521,308 | |
| Manganese | 303 | 31 | 272 | — | 24,267 | |
| Lead | 195 | 179 | 16 | — | 62,505 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 15 | 6 | 9 | — | 12,122 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 55,897 | 55,897 | — | — | 3,885,133 | |
| Lead | 1,004 | 979 | 24 | — | 69,062 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 347 | 69 | 278 | — | 24,106 | |
| Chromium | 22 | 14 | 8 | — | 17,924 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 710 | 413 | 296 | — | 5,822 | |
| Manganese | 348 | 1 | 348 | — | 26,437 | |
| Lead | 31 | 6 | 25 | — | 445 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 10 | 4 | 6 | — | 13,352 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 628 | 438 | 190 | — | 1,264 | |
| Manganese | 489 | 1 | 488 | — | 5,073 | |
| Nickel | 39 | 6 | 33 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 17 | 6 | 11 | — | 207 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 12 | 6 | 6 | — | 9,245 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 723 | 422 | 301 | — | 19 | |
| Manganese | 308 | 1 | 307 | — | 6,510 | |
| Lead | 24 | 5 | 18 | — | 64 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 12 | 5 | 7 | — | 5,649 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 546 | 398 | 149 | — | 37 | |
| Manganese | 244 | 1 | 243 | — | 1 | |
| Nickel | 40 | 5 | 35 | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 12 | 5 | 6 | — | 5,148 | |
| Lead | 10 | 2 | 9 | — | 67 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,281 | 71 | 1,210 | — | 33,560 | |
| Manganese | 776 | 1 | 775 | — | — | |
| Lead | 36 | 1 | 35 | — | 106 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 25 | 5 | 20 | — | 3,000 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 891 | 71 | 820 | — | 32,000 | |
| Manganese | 630 | 1 | 629 | — | — | |
| Lead | 26 | 1 | 25 | — | 77 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 24 | 5 | 19 | — | 3,900 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,851 | 51 | 1,800 | — | 49,080 | |
| Manganese compounds | 497 | 1 | 496 | — | 800 | |
| Lead compounds | 55 | 1 | 54 | — | 51 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 23,681 | 23,041 | 640 | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 11,000 | 11,000 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 3,079 | 1,079 | 2,000 | — | 922,494 | |
| Manganese compounds | 885 | 229 | 656 | — | 466,000 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 650 | 650 | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 424 | 14 | 410 | — | 2,174 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony | 331 | 11 | 320 | — | 792 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 258 | 38 | 220 | — | 1,226 | |
| Lead compounds | 139 | 48 | 91 | — | 22,658 | |
| Copper | 128 | 8 | 120 | — | 2,971 | |
| Nickel compounds | 62 | 16 | 46 | — | 556 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 39 | 20 | 19 | — | 15,200 | |
| Mercury compounds | 24 | 20 | 4 | — | 4 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 19 | 0 | 19 | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | 3,515,880 | — | — |
| Chromium | — | 0 | — | — |
| Lead | — | 62,111 | — | — |
| Manganese | — | 2,475 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
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Chromium | 988 | — | — | — |
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STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Chromium | 574 | — | — | — |
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VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
HUNTSVILLE, AL
|
Chromium | — | 0 | — | — |
|
BIG SKY ENVIRONMENTAL
ADAMSVILLE, AL
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Chromium | 10,560 | — | — | — |
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CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
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STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
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Lead | — | 62,111 | — | — |
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BIG SKY ENVIRONMENTAL
ADAMSVILLE, AL
|
Lead | 394 | — | — | — |
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BIG SKY ENVIRONMENTAL
ADAMSVILLE, AL
|
Zinc (fume or dust) | 5,428 | — | — | — |
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STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
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Zinc (fume or dust) | — | 3,515,880 | — | — |
|
BIG SKY ENVIRONMENTAL
ADAMSVILLE, AL
|
Manganese | 21,791 | — | — | — |
|
STEEL DUST RECYCLING, LLC
MILLPORT, AL
|
Manganese | — | 2,475 | — | — |
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 | Jun 14, 2024 | Jul 17, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Sep 21, 2023 | Oct 18, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Releases from Solid Waste Management Units | Sep 21, 2023 | Oct 18, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 3, 2021 | Sep 14, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 3, 2021 | Sep 14, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 27, 2017 | May 16, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Mar 8, 2016 | Oct 26, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners | Feb 6, 2013 | Feb 8, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 6, 2013 | Feb 8, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Feb 6, 2013 | Feb 8, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 6, 2013 | Feb 8, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Releases from Solid Waste Management Units | Jun 22, 2012 | Dec 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 19, 2010 | Nov 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 19, 2010 | Nov 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 19, 2010 | Nov 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Landfills RCRAInfo V3 Violation | Oct 19, 2010 | Nov 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 19, 2010 | Nov 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 20, 2009 | Jan 22, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 20, 2009 | Jan 22, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jan 20, 2009 | Jan 22, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners | Jan 20, 2009 | Jan 22, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 27, 2007 | Oct 29, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Apr 27, 2007 | Oct 29, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jul 13, 2006 | Aug 18, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Aug 8, 2002 | Sep 11, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 24, 2001 | Apr 24, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 24, 2001 | Apr 24, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Dec 11, 2000 | Apr 4, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 21, 1999 | Oct 4, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jun 5, 1998 | Jun 25, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 18, 1998 | Mar 2, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Aug 4, 1997 | Aug 26, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 30, 1997 | May 21, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 30, 1997 | May 21, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 29, 1997 | May 21, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 16, 1996 | Nov 13, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 16, 1996 | Nov 13, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 28, 1996 | Jul 17, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 7, 1994 | Oct 4, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jul 12, 1993 | Feb 22, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Mar 2, 1993 | Mar 6, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Oct 14, 1992 | Mar 31, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 14, 1992 | Apr 28, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 5, 1991 | Mar 6, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Jul 29, 1991 | Mar 6, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Apr 26, 1991 | Mar 6, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Surface Impoundments | Mar 26, 1991 | Feb 26, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 26, 1991 | Feb 26, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Mar 26, 1991 | Feb 26, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Oct 10, 1990 | Mar 15, 1991 | 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 | 46.20 kg/d | 29.06 | +59% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.26 kg/d | 10.44 | +46% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 267.30 kg/d | 133.48 | +100% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.06 kg/d | 57.20 | +36% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.36 kg/d | 57.20 | +9% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 57.91 kg/d | 57.20 | +1% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 204.43 kg/d | 133.48 | +53% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.62 kg/d | 57.20 | +6% | Oct 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 197.18 kg/d | 133.48 | +48% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 85.00 mg/L | 70.00 | +21% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.34 kg/d | 0.28 | +19% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 150.00 mg/L | 70.00 | +114% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 172.00 mg/L | 70.00 | +146% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.36 kg/d | 0.28 | +27% | May 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.45 kg/d | 36.32 | +17% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.36 mg/L | 9.00 | +37% | Oct 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.83 mg/L | 13.50 | +47% | Oct 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.12 mg/L | 9.00 | +79% | Sep 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.00 mg/L | 13.50 | +167% | Sep 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.18 mg/L | 9.00 | +2% | Aug 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.57 mg/L | 13.50 | +1% | Aug 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 84.49 mg/L | 9.00 | +839% | Jul 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 194.00 mg/L | 13.50 | +1,337% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.95 mg/L | 9.00 | +33% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.70 mg/L | 13.50 | +16% | May 2022 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.10 mg/L | 15.00 | +41% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.29 kg/d | 29.06 | +1% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 108.00 mg/L | 70.00 | +54% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.91 kg/d | 36.32 | +2% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.16 kg/d | 57.20 | +17% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.60 mg/L | 13.50 | +16% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.71 kg/d | 36.32 | +51% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.59 mg/L | 0.51 | +17% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 271.00 mg/L | 70.00 | +287% | Dec 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.