Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
PASADENA PVC PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 133,509 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 $20,813 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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4403 PASADENA FRWY
PASADENA, TX 77501
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 5 · last Sep 10, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $20,813 · last Oct 28, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000462605
How This Compares
#130
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#922
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
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)
-42% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 211,144 | — |
| 2016 | 193,845 | -8% |
| 2017 | 133,509 | -31% |
| 2018 | 141,253 | +6% |
| 2019 | 93,270 | -34% |
| 2020 | 139,964 | +50% |
| 2021 | 132,922 | -5% |
| 2022 | 127,060 | -4% |
| 2023 | 125,747 | -1% |
| 2024 | 123,101 | -2% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 72,435 | — | 72,435 | — | — | |
| Acetophenone | 18,069 | 17,719 | 350 | — | 2,736 | |
| Vinyl chloride | 13,208 | 13,207 | 1 | — | 6,835 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 8,680 | 8,300 | 380 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 6,990 | 6,990 | 0 | — | 207 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 3,588 | 3,252 | 336 | — | 15 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 130 | 130 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 70,579 | — | 70,579 | — | — | |
| Acetophenone | 18,759 | 18,418 | 341 | — | 1,060 | |
| Vinyl chloride | 14,908 | 14,907 | 1 | — | 608 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 8,898 | 8,528 | 370 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 7,284 | 7,284 | 0 | — | 92 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 3,580 | 3,253 | 327 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,738 | 1,738 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 73,426 | — | 73,426 | — | — | |
| Acetophenone | 18,745 | 18,449 | 296 | — | 33 | |
| Vinyl chloride | 15,819 | 15,818 | 1 | — | 171 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 8,014 | 7,692 | 322 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 7,311 | 7,311 | 0 | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 3,514 | 3,230 | 284 | — | 72 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 231 | 231 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 80,859 | — | 80,859 | — | — | |
| Acetophenone | 17,364 | 17,038 | 326 | — | 0 | |
| Vinyl chloride | 15,599 | 15,598 | 1 | — | 96 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 8,332 | 7,978 | 354 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 6,700 | 6,700 | 0 | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 3,568 | 3,255 | 313 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 268 | — | 268 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 232 | 232 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 83,177 | — | 83,177 | — | — | |
| Acetophenone | 18,361 | 18,025 | 336 | — | 11 | |
| Vinyl chloride | 18,238 | 18,237 | 1 | — | 65 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 8,819 | 8,455 | 364 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 7,138 | 7,138 | 0 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 3,904 | 3,582 | 322 | — | 611 | |
| Ammonia | 268 | — | 268 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 58 | 58 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 86,126 | — | 86,126 | — | — | |
| Cumene | 7,144 | 7,144 | 0 | — | 57 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 87,009 | — | 87,009 | — | — | |
| Acetophenone | 19,377 | 19,026 | 351 | — | — | |
| Vinyl chloride | 13,246 | 13,245 | 1 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 8,423 | 8,042 | 381 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 7,703 | 7,703 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 4,983 | 4,646 | 337 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 330 | — | 330 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 182 | 182 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 78,788 | — | 78,788 | — | — | |
| Acetophenone | 19,343 | 19,025 | 318 | — | — | |
| Vinyl chloride | 13,281 | 13,280 | 1 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 8,387 | 8,042 | 345 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 7,703 | 7,703 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 5,255 | 4,645 | 610 | — | 552 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 503 | 503 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 249 | — | 249 | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 131,925 | — | 131,925 | — | — | |
| Acetophenone | 20,639 | 20,321 | 318 | — | — | |
| Vinyl chloride | 14,543 | 14,542 | 1 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 9,402 | 9,057 | 345 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 8,341 | 8,341 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 8,107 | 7,191 | 916 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 614 | 614 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 274 | — | 274 | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 138,678 | — | 138,678 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 21,049 | 20,407 | 642 | — | — | |
| Acetophenone | 18,260 | 17,925 | 334 | — | — | |
| Vinyl chloride | 15,921 | 15,920 | 1 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 8,843 | 8,480 | 363 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 7,307 | 7,307 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 599 | 599 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 487 | — | 487 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | 8,969 |
| Vinyl chloride | — | — | — | 1,384,846 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 804,759 |
| Cumene | — | — | — | 86,460 |
| Acetophenone | — | — | — | 62,152 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 108,207 |
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 EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Acetophenone | — | — | — | 908 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
LA PORTE, TX
|
Acetophenone | — | — | — | 1,828 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
LA PORTE, TX
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 15 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
LA PORTE, TX
|
Cumene | — | — | — | 141 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Cumene | — | — | — | 66 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
LA PORTE, TX
|
Vinyl chloride | — | — | — | 4,568 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Vinyl chloride | — | — | — | 2,267 |
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 | Mar 22, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 25, 2024 | Feb 8, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 6, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 15, 2021 | Jan 19, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Dec 8, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 7, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 9, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 6, 2014 | Apr 27, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 6, 2014 | Apr 27, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 6, 2014 | Apr 27, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 22, 2005 | Apr 5, 2005 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Oct 26, 1990 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Sep 10, 1990 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,090.00 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +1,910% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,000.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +5,614% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,000.00 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +1,823% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 150.00 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +44% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15,200.00 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +14,515% | Nov 2015 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,700.00 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +2,496% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 130.00 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +25% | Sep 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 3603939840 · Oct 28, 2025
$8,250
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603305022 · Aug 26, 2025
$8,850
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602391344 · Nov 16, 2021
$3,713
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602092276 · Sep 1, 2020
$3,038
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD043749092-1 · Mar 16, 2015
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2008-0616 · May 13, 2008
Judicial
· Case 06-2005-3411 · Jul 27, 2006
$140,000
FINAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD043749092-001 · Jul 27, 2006
$12,100
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1999-0380 · Jun 29, 2000
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N549 · Nov 20, 1990
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