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TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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TEXAS BARGE & BOAT
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,035 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 $37,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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4115 E FLOODGATE RD (COUNTY RD 242A )
FREEPORT, TX 77542
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- BRAZORIA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336611
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jul 15, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $37,000 · last Aug 15, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110020774740
How This Compares
#737
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#5,713
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
7
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)
+557% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,342 | — |
| 2016 | 1,912 | -43% |
| 2017 | 3,035 | +59% |
| 2018 | 2,000 | -34% |
| 2019 | 500 | -75% |
| 2020 | 10,930 | +2086% |
| 2021 | 517 | -95% |
| 2022 | 13,672 | +2547% |
| 2023 | 16,722 | +22% |
| 2024 | 21,966 | +31% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 16,414 | 16,414 | — | — | 9,709 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,847 | 4,847 | — | — | 56,660 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 285 | 285 | — | — | 4,677 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 279 | 279 | — | — | 11,182 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 68 | 68 | — | — | 12,326 | |
| Cumene | 62 | 62 | — | — | 10,941 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 11 | 11 | — | — | 24,995 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 14,283 | 14,283 | — | — | 6,888 | |
| Methanol | 1,110 | 1,110 | — | — | 14,211 | |
| Benzene | 391 | 391 | — | — | 27,451 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 366 | 366 | — | — | 7,723 | |
| n-Hexane | 311 | 311 | — | — | 8,904 | |
| Cumene | 81 | 81 | — | — | 13,052 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 78 | 78 | — | — | 14,152 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 67 | 67 | — | — | 10,882 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 36 | 36 | — | — | 26,060 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 5,783 | 5,783 | — | — | 34,487 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,306 | 4,306 | — | — | 22,970 | |
| Toluene | 2,042 | 2,042 | — | — | 29,938 | |
| Methanol | 834 | 834 | — | — | 14,872 | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 334 | 334 | — | — | 50,193 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 149 | 149 | — | — | 9,701 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 120 | 120 | — | — | 17,354 | |
| Cumene | 93 | 93 | — | — | 15,900 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 11 | 11 | — | — | 19,760 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 289 | 289 | — | — | 26,761 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 85 | 85 | — | — | 16,736 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 68 | 68 | — | — | 13,594 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 63 | 63 | — | — | 20,533 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 11 | 11 | — | — | 3,558 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 7,070 | 7,070 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,005 | 2,005 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,855 | 1,855 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 20,990 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 500 | 500 | — | — | 70,763 | |
| Benzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroform | 250 | 250 | — | — | 22,400 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 250 | 250 | — | — | 20,990 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 250 | 250 | — | — | 13,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 250 | 250 | — | — | 10,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,279 | 1,279 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 624 | 624 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroform | 479 | 479 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 342 | 342 | — | — | — | |
| Trichloroethylene | 312 | 312 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 1,859 | 1,859 | — | — | 177 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 535 | 535 | — | — | 117 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 365 | 365 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 307 | 307 | — | — | 360 | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 128 | 128 | — | — | 21,684 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | 126 | 126 | — | — | 12,384 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 22 | 22 | — | — | 40,556 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 9,709 | — | 46,608 |
| Cumene | — | 10,941 | — | 2 |
| Vinyl acetate | — | 4,677 | — | 12,485 |
| Nickel | — | 24,969 | — | — |
| Benzene | — | 11,182 | — | 4,231 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | 56,660 | — | 104 |
| Diethanolamine | — | 12,326 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
K-SOLV
CHANNELVIEW, TX
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Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 9,709 | — | — |
|
K-SOLV
CHANNELVIEW, TX
|
Vinyl acetate | — | 4,677 | — | — |
|
K-SOLV
CHANNELVIEW, TX
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | 56,660 | — | — |
|
K-SOLV
CHANNELVIEW, TX
|
Benzene | — | 11,182 | — | — |
|
K-SOLV
CHANNELVIEW, TX
|
Diethanolamine | — | 12,326 | — | — |
|
SEABREEZE ENERGY PRODUCERS
FREEPORT, TX
|
Nickel | 27 | — | — | — |
|
VERNOR MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT CO
FREEPORT, TX
|
Nickel | — | 24,969 | — | — |
|
K-SOLV
CHANNELVIEW, TX
|
Cumene | — | 10,941 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 26, 2019 | Dec 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 26, 2019 | Mar 25, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 26, 2019 | Dec 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 26, 2019 | Mar 25, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Exports of HW | Nov 26, 2019 | Feb 5, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 26, 2019 | Mar 26, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 26, 2019 | Feb 5, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 26, 2019 | Feb 5, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Nov 26, 2019 | Feb 5, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 26, 2019 | Dec 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 26, 2019 | Dec 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 23, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 23, 2019 | Jul 7, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 23, 2019 | Jul 7, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 23, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 13, 2012 | Aug 13, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 15, 2002 | Aug 29, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 15, 2002 | Aug 29, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 13, 2002 | Sep 19, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 13, 2002 | Mar 27, 2003 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 287.00 mg/L | 150.00 | +91% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +43% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 152.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +52% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 122.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +22% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 130.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +30% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 242.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +142% | May 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 132.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +32% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +171% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 155.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +55% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +220% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 410.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +310% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 106.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +6% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 171.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +71% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +51% | Aug 2017 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +29% | May 2017 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +84% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +100% | Feb 2017 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +51% | Jan 2017 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +171% | Oct 2016 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 502.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +402% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +39% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 135.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +35% | Nov 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 226.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +126% | 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
· Case 06-2012-0947
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2022-0505 · Sep 15, 2022
$37,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TX0000095695-4 · Mar 17, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TX0000095695-3 · Sep 24, 2020
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TX0000095695-2 · Feb 18, 2020
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2017-0957-IWD-E · Aug 15, 2018
$20,700
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2013-0910 · May 8, 2013
$2,130
FINAL PENALTY SETTLEMENT ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TX0000095695-001 · Sep 28, 2012
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2009-0433-IWD-E · Jul 20, 2009
$5,970
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2005-0624 · Jun 30, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TX0000095695-1 · Sep 23, 2002
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