Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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RCRA
EQUISTAR CHEMICALS LP - LAKE CHARLES POLYMERS SITE
Quick Summary
- •Released 401,568 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 $365,090 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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4101 LOUSIANA HIGHWAY 108
WESTLAKE, LA 70669
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- CALCASIEU County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 4 · last Nov 20, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $365,090 · last Oct 24, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000597266
How This Compares
#55
of 419 TRI reporters in LA
#449
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.
10
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)
+22% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 416,891 | — |
| 2016 | 464,040 | +11% |
| 2017 | 401,568 | -13% |
| 2018 | 265,639 | -34% |
| 2019 | 443,055 | +67% |
| 2020 | 309,886 | -30% |
| 2021 | 537,785 | +74% |
| 2022 | 244,022 | -55% |
| 2023 | 449,984 | +84% |
| 2024 | 508,938 | +13% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 319,937 | 319,937 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 177,222 | 177,222 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 11,539 | 11,539 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 194 | 194 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 46 | 46 | — | — | 440 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 288,034 | 288,034 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 161,488 | 161,488 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 242 | 242 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 209 | 209 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 162,973 | 162,973 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 80,693 | 80,693 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 177 | 177 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 83 | 83 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 83 | 83 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | — |
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
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) | — | — | — | 440 |
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 DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 4 |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 437 |
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 |
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Aug 16, 2023 | Nov 12, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 24, 1996 | Aug 25, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 24, 1996 | Aug 25, 1996 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 8, 1992 | Jul 8, 1994 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 3, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jul 23, 1990 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 30, 1990 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 20, 1989 | May 1, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 20, 1989 | May 1, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 29, 1983 | Dec 22, 1983 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 61.74 kg/d | 60.38 | +2% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 114.41 kg/d | 101.24 | +13% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.59 kg/d | 60.38 | +99,999% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 106.69 kg/d | 150.27 | +99,999% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.59 kg/d | 60.38 | +99,999% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.19 kg/d | 150.27 | +99,999% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.94 kg/d | 60.38 | +99,999% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 97.16 kg/d | 150.27 | +99,999% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +65% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 179.33 kg/d | 150.27 | +19% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.18 kg/d | 60.38 | +28% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +39% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 70.82 kg/d | 60.38 | +17% | May 2023 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 547.07 kg/d | 458.99 | +19% | Oct 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 3603841875 · Oct 24, 2023
$0
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602897663 · Oct 14, 2021
$275,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2021-3357 · Oct 14, 2021
$275,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2019-3362 · Sep 24, 2019
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601984395 · Sep 24, 2019
$0
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2001-0009 · Jun 26, 2001
$35,200
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD008080541-184 · Aug 21, 1996
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1993-N107 · Dec 7, 1992
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1992-N327 · Aug 13, 1992
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1992-N264 · Feb 3, 1992
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N208 · Oct 5, 1990
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1990-N229 · Aug 24, 1990
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD008080541-002 · Mar 29, 1990
$8,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD008080541-001 · Dec 9, 1983
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