TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SEPTON COMPANY OF AMERICA
Quick Summary
- •Released 12,564 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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11414 CHOATE ROAD
PASADENA, TX 77507
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 1 · last Apr 14, 2021
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 19, 2007
- Registry ID
- 110012141529
How This Compares
#444
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#3,598
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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)
-23% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 15,274 | — |
| 2016 | 13,890 | -9% |
| 2017 | 12,564 | -10% |
| 2018 | 11,941 | -5% |
| 2019 | 1,229 | -90% |
| 2020 | 12,913 | +951% |
| 2021 | 11,000 | -15% |
| 2022 | 10,180 | -7% |
| 2023 | 10,423 | +2% |
| 2024 | 11,830 | +13% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloroform | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 74,741 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 8,060 | 8,060 | — | — | 34,777 | |
| Isoprene | 2,125 | 2,125 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 1,187 | 1,187 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 268 | 268 | — | — | 13,506 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 160 | 160 | — | — | 1,884 | |
| Methanol | 30 | 30 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 68,693 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 7,505 | 7,505 | — | — | 22,472 | |
| Isoprene | 1,417 | 1,417 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 1,149 | 1,149 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 212 | 212 | — | — | 10,046 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 125 | 125 | — | — | 194 | |
| Methanol | 15 | 15 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 69,142 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 7,515 | 7,515 | — | — | 39,223 | |
| Isoprene | 1,249 | 1,249 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 1,041 | 1,041 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 247 | 247 | — | — | 6,960 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 117 | 117 | — | — | 1,658 | |
| Methanol | 11 | 11 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 67,726 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 8,582 | 8,582 | — | — | 31,700 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 1,073 | 1,073 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Isoprene | 913 | 913 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 272 | 272 | — | — | 11,715 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 142 | 142 | — | — | 1,326 | |
| Methanol | 18 | 18 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 58,472 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 10,419 | 10,419 | — | — | 39,036 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 1,180 | 1,180 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Isoprene | 925 | 925 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 239 | 239 | — | — | 7,550 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 131 | 131 | — | — | 1,377 | |
| Methanol | 19 | 19 | — | — | — |
2019
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 62,506 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 9,064 | 9,064 | — | — | 29,161 | |
| Isoprene | 1,308 | 1,308 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 1,084 | 1,084 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 271 | 271 | — | — | 10,249 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 189 | 189 | — | — | 1,259 | |
| Methanol | 25 | 25 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 9,276 | 9,276 | — | — | 29,382 | |
| Isoprene | 1,728 | 1,728 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 899 | 899 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 423 | 423 | — | — | 9,633 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 189 | 189 | — | — | 400 | |
| Methanol | 49 | 49 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 9,631 | 9,631 | — | — | 129,978 | |
| Isoprene | 2,073 | 2,073 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 1,530 | 1,530 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 454 | 454 | — | — | 9,260 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 202 | 202 | — | — | 1,156 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 11,685 | 11,685 | — | — | 27,865 | |
| Isoprene | 1,423 | 1,423 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 1,139 | 1,139 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 722 | 722 | — | — | 8,950 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 305 | 305 | — | — | 765 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | — | 49 | — |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | 116 | 13,352 |
| Styrene | — | — | 29 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Cyclohexane | 606 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | 116 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
n-Hexane | 108 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 49 | — |
|
TM DEER PARK SERVICES
DEER PARK, TX
|
Nickel compounds | 74,741 | — | — | — |
|
FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL
NEEDVILLE, TX
|
Styrene | 1,727 | — | — | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Styrene | 64 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Styrene | — | — | 29 | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Styrene | 11,686 | — | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 17,802 | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
| Nickel compounds | 0 | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
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 | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 14, 2021 | Apr 14, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 14, 2021 | Apr 14, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 14, 2021 | Apr 14, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 14, 2021 | Apr 14, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 14, 2021 | Apr 14, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Apr 14, 2021 | Apr 14, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 26, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 26, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 26, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | Resolved |
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-TXR000043943-2 · Apr 14, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000043943-1 · Aug 26, 2013
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2007-3590 · Oct 19, 2007
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