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THE DOW CHEMICAL - LA PORTE FACILITY
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,250 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.
- Address
-
550 INDEPENDENCE PKWY S
LA PORTE, TX 77571
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jul 2, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 19, 2014
- Registry ID
- 110000463686
How This Compares
#887
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#6,839
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
2
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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 (2015–2023)
+100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,117 | — |
| 2016 | 1,376 | +23% |
| 2017 | 1,250 | -9% |
| 2018 | 1,342 | +7% |
| 2019 | 1,598 | +19% |
| 2020 | 1,365 | -15% |
| 2021 | 1,624 | +19% |
| 2022 | 2,969 | +83% |
| 2023 | 2,236 | -25% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorobenzene | 2,199 | 2,199 | — | — | 169,650 | |
| Diisocyanates | 37 | 37 | — | — | 439,598 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorobenzene | 2,952 | 2,952 | — | — | 84,215 | |
| Diisocyanates | 17 | 17 | — | — | 48,882 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorobenzene | 1,599 | 1,599 | — | — | 69,633 | |
| Diisocyanates | 25 | 25 | — | — | 75,943 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorobenzene | 1,334 | 1,334 | — | — | 102,256 | |
| Diisocyanates | 31 | 31 | — | — | 39,022 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorobenzene | 1,598 | 1,598 | — | — | 136,798 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorobenzene | 1,315 | 1,315 | — | — | 91,439 | |
| Diisocyanates | 27 | 27 | — | — | 39,014 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorobenzene | 1,214 | 1,214 | — | — | 85,530 | |
| Diisocyanates | 36 | 36 | — | — | 109,591 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorobenzene | 1,344 | 1,344 | — | — | 71,312 | |
| Diisocyanates | 32 | 32 | — | — | 28,433 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 122 | |
| Chlorobenzene | 1,096 | 1,096 | — | — | 50,696 | |
| Diisocyanates | 21 | 21 | — | — | 33,720 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | 23,395 | 15,619 |
| Chlorobenzene | — | 13,758 | 47,014 | 85,560 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES BLUE RIDGE LANDFILL - FRESNO_TX
FRESNO, TX
|
Chlorobenzene | 5 | — | — | — |
|
FREEPORT_THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
FREEPORT, TX
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | 34,949 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK, L.P. - LA PORTE_TX
LA PORTE, TX
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 73,971 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS - EL DORADO_AR
EL DORADO, AR
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 671 |
|
CALGON CARBON CORPORATION - CATLETTSBURG_KY
CATLETTSBURG, KY
|
Chlorobenzene | — | 10,776 | — | — |
|
FREEPORT_THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
FREEPORT, TX
|
Chlorobenzene | — | — | 53,342 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK, L.P. - LA PORTE_TX
LA PORTE, TX
|
Chlorobenzene | — | — | — | 21,407 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 18, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 18, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 18, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 18, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 16, 2023 | Nov 16, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jan 20, 2015 | Feb 12, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Jan 20, 2015 | Feb 12, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 20, 2015 | Feb 12, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 20, 2015 | Feb 12, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 3, 2014 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Dec 2, 2010 | Dec 20, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 29, 2010 | Dec 6, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 29, 2010 | Dec 2, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Nov 29, 2010 | Feb 2, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Nov 29, 2010 | Feb 2, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 29, 2010 | Dec 2, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 30, 2008 | Jul 11, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 30, 2008 | Jul 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 30, 2008 | Jul 11, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 3, 2006 | Aug 9, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 20, 2004 | Feb 18, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 20, 2004 | Feb 18, 2004 | 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 | 216.56 kg/d | 214.74 | +1% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 86.71 kg/d | 74.46 | +16% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 450.00 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +333% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Chlorobenzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 kg/d | 0.01 | +52% | May 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,119.90 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +977% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 920.80 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +785% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,553.10 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +1,393% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,119.90 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +977% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 816.40 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +685% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 410.60 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +295% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 57.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +280% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,732.90 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +1,566% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Chlorobenzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 kg/d | 0.03 | +193% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Chloroform | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 kg/d | 0.02 | +12% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Chlorobenzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 kg/d | 0.02 | +454% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Phenolic compounds, total | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.26 kg/d | 0.20 | +35% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Chlorobenzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.27 kg/d | 0.03 | +734% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Chlorobenzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.27 kg/d | 0.02 | +1,478% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 290.90 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +180% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +99,999% | May 2015 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 199.90 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +471% | May 2015 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 541.83 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +99,999% | Apr 2015 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +99,999% | Apr 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-TXD000017756-9 · Mar 4, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD000017756-8 · Mar 26, 2015
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD000017756-7 · Jan 26, 2015
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD000017756-5 · Mar 24, 2011
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD000017756-6 · Mar 24, 2011
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD000017756-4 · Dec 3, 2010
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD000017756-3 · Jul 11, 2008
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD000017756-2 · Aug 4, 2006
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD000017756-1 · Jan 27, 2004
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2000-0913 · Apr 5, 2002
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