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ROCHE VITAMINS INC., FREEPORT, TEXAS
Quick Summary
- •Released 17,202 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 $4,875 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1000 COUNTY RD. 227
FREEPORT, TX 77541
View on map ↗ - County
- BRAZORIA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325411
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jan 12, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $4,875 · last Jun 7, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000599433
How This Compares
#389
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#3,074
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
4
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)
-46% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 31,399 | — |
| 2016 | 19,722 | -37% |
| 2017 | 17,202 | -13% |
| 2018 | 17,552 | +2% |
| 2020 | 30,598 | — |
| 2021 | 19,720 | -36% |
| 2022 | 30,760 | +56% |
| 2023 | 15,261 | -50% |
| 2024 | 17,092 | +12% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 9,893 | 9,893 | — | — | 609,049 | |
| Dichloromethane | 3,191 | 3,191 | — | — | 283,043 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 2,736 | 2,736 | — | — | 52,499 | |
| Ammonia | 713 | 641 | 72 | — | — | |
| Toluene | 559 | 559 | — | — | 68,677 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 6,404 | 6,404 | — | — | 333,631 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 4,570 | 4,570 | — | — | 589,329 | |
| n-Hexane | 2,536 | 2,536 | — | — | 61,969 | |
| Ammonia | 1,225 | 1,162 | 63 | — | — | |
| Toluene | 526 | 526 | — | — | 57,880 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 14,929 | 14,929 | — | — | 616,150 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 7,731 | 7,731 | — | — | 836,531 | |
| n-Hexane | 5,151 | 5,151 | — | — | 94,825 | |
| Ammonia | 1,601 | 1,477 | 124 | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,348 | 1,348 | — | — | 93,691 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 6,353 | 6,353 | — | — | 704,503 | |
| n-Hexane | 5,701 | 5,701 | — | — | 85,563 | |
| Dichloromethane | 4,413 | 4,413 | — | — | 576,646 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 2,821 | 2,718 | 103 | — | — | |
| Toluene | 432 | 432 | — | — | 74,646 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 11,461 | 11,461 | — | — | 514,136 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 8,780 | 8,780 | — | — | 754,717 | |
| Ammonia | 5,540 | 2,765 | 2,775 | — | 55 | |
| n-Hexane | 4,201 | 4,201 | — | — | 106,223 | |
| Toluene | 616 | 615 | 1 | — | 200,900 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 6,886 | 6,886 | — | — | 919,256 | |
| Dichloromethane | 5,447 | 5,447 | — | — | 549,799 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,576 | 3,576 | — | — | 93,368 | |
| Ammonia | 1,422 | 1,422 | — | — | 43 | |
| Toluene | 221 | 221 | — | — | 89,735 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 5,677 | 5,677 | — | — | 601,742 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 5,039 | 5,039 | — | — | 894,522 | |
| n-Hexane | 3,444 | 3,444 | — | — | 75,395 | |
| Ammonia | 2,433 | 2,433 | — | — | 201 | |
| Toluene | 609 | 609 | — | — | 154,234 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 7,571 | 7,571 | — | — | 638,964 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 5,039 | 5,039 | — | — | 1,251,362 | |
| n-Hexane | 3,444 | 3,444 | — | — | 123,761 | |
| Ammonia | 3,060 | 3,060 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 608 | 608 | — | — | 187,197 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 23,299 | 23,299 | — | — | 460,523 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 4,651 | 4,651 | — | — | 371,732 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,584 | 1,584 | — | — | 64,192 | |
| Ammonia | 1,245 | 1,245 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 620 | 620 | — | — | 135,995 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | — | 57,679 | 224,848 | 13,380 |
| Toluene | — | 3,191 | 65,297 | 2,984 |
| Methanol | — | 26,162 | 581,561 | 202,515 |
| n-Hexane | — | 896 | 51,489 | 100,440 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 7,927 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ASH GROVE CEMENT CO
CHANUTE, KS
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | 23,435 | — |
|
ASH GROVE CEMENT COMPANY
FOREMAN, AR
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | 201,413 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | — | 516 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Dichloromethane | — | 3,184 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Dichloromethane | — | 54,495 | — | — |
|
ASH GROVE CEMENT CO
CHANUTE, KS
|
Methanol | — | — | 63,436 | — |
|
ASH GROVE CEMENT COMPANY
FOREMAN, AR
|
Methanol | — | — | 518,125 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 1,326 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Methanol | — | 9,826 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Methanol | — | 16,336 | — | — |
|
ASH GROVE CEMENT CO
CHANUTE, KS
|
Toluene | — | — | 3,964 | — |
|
ASH GROVE CEMENT COMPANY
FOREMAN, AR
|
Toluene | — | — | 61,333 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 189 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Toluene | — | 8 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Toluene | — | 1,497 | — | — |
|
ASH GROVE CEMENT CO
CHANUTE, KS
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 6,090 | — |
|
ASH GROVE CEMENT COMPANY
FOREMAN, AR
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 45,399 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 114 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
n-Hexane | — | 465 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
n-Hexane | — | 431 | — | — |
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 | — | — | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 9, 2022 | May 6, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Feb 9, 2022 | May 6, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Feb 9, 2022 | May 6, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 9, 2022 | May 6, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Feb 9, 2022 | May 6, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 9, 2022 | May 6, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Feb 9, 2022 | May 6, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 9, 2022 | May 6, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 9, 2022 | May 6, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 9, 2022 | Feb 9, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 9, 2022 | May 6, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 8, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 18, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 15, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 15, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 27, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 5, 2015 | Jul 15, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 5, 2015 | Dec 23, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 5, 2015 | Dec 23, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Nov 5, 2015 | Dec 23, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 5, 2015 | Nov 24, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 5, 2015 | Dec 23, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 10, 2014 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 19, 2006 | Nov 27, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 19, 2006 | Nov 27, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 19, 2006 | Nov 27, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 19, 2006 | Sep 19, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Feb 24, 2003 | Mar 20, 2003 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 1995 | Sep 6, 1996 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 1, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 30, 1988 | — | 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 | 284.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +118% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 991.80 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +2,734% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,840.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +3,623% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,840.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +3,623% | May 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.22 kg/d | 8.63 | +181% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.22 MGD | 0.19 | +15% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 145.00 mg/L | 65.00 | +123% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Methylene chloride | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.57 kg/d | 0.12 | +1,181% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Methylene chloride | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.57 kg/d | 0.36 | +333% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.86 kg/d | 8.63 | +327% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 85.00 mg/L | 65.00 | +31% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.07 kg/d | 5.90 | +20% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.20 MGD | 0.19 | +7% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.40 MGD | 0.39 | +4% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 183.00 mg/L | 65.00 | +182% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 183.00 mg/L | 65.00 | +182% | Jun 2019 | Resolved |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.23 MGD | 0.19 | +21% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 169.00 mg/L | 65.00 | +160% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 169.00 mg/L | 65.00 | +160% | Mar 2018 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.83 kg/d | 8.63 | +176% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 6.64 kg/d | 5.90 | +13% | Jan 2018 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.64 kg/d | 5.90 | +13% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 23.83 kg/d | 8.63 | +176% | Jan 2018 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 179.00 mg/L | 65.00 | +175% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.23 mg/L | 1.00 | +77% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 1.00 | +100% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 1.00 | +100% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 1.00 | +100% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 1.00 | +100% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.00 mg/L | 65.00 | +9% | Jan 2016 | 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 3603543548 · Jun 26, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD083558486-9 · Aug 1, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602860382 · Jun 7, 2022
$4,875
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD083558486-8 · Apr 5, 2022
Other Response - No Further Action
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602284040 · Mar 13, 2020
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD083558486-7 · Jan 21, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD083558486-5 · Nov 5, 2015
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD083558486-6 · Nov 5, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD083558486-4 · Dec 13, 2007
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD083558486-3 · Oct 16, 2006
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD083558486-2 · Sep 19, 2006
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2003-0605 · Sep 19, 2003
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD083558486-1 · Mar 13, 2003
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2000-0814 · Mar 15, 2002
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1996-0314 · Oct 13, 1995
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1996-N268 · Oct 13, 1995
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1994-N410 · Jun 6, 1994
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1995-0142 · Mar 29, 1994
$3,000
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1994-N369 · Oct 19, 1993
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1993-N385 · Oct 9, 1992
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