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GALATA CHEMICALS, LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 230,101 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 $25,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
471 HWY 3142
HAHNVILLE, LA 70057
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- ST CHARLES County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jan 31, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $25,500 · last Dec 19, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000602465
How This Compares
#66
of 419 TRI reporters in LA
#645
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
1
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
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)
+131% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 244,289 | — |
| 2016 | 234,507 | -4% |
| 2017 | 230,101 | -2% |
| 2018 | 285,501 | +24% |
| 2019 | 189,707 | -34% |
| 2020 | 1,090,064 | +475% |
| 2021 | 978,431 | -10% |
| 2022 | 425,422 | -57% |
| 2023 | 7,922 | -98% |
| 2024 | 563,288 | +7010% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 489,219 | 1,302 | 150,491 | 337,426 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 63,030 | 380 | — | 62,650 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 5,470 | 1,444 | 3,986 | 40 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,289 | 1,151 | — | 138 | 8,872 | |
| Chloromethane | 1,263 | 1,263 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 1,168 | 1,168 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 670 | 670 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 557 | — | — | 557 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 373 | 373 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroacetic acid | 160 | 160 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl acrylate | 67 | — | — | 67 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | 22 | 22 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1,656 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 2,063 | 1,215 | 424 | 424 | — | |
| Chloromethane | 1,264 | 1,264 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,187 | 1,147 | — | 40 | — | |
| Chlorine | 1,168 | 1,168 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,030 | 892 | — | 138 | 8,872 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 474 | 474 | — | — | 311 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 380 | 380 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroacetic acid | 160 | 160 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 84 | — | 42 | 42 | — | |
| Methyl acrylate | 67 | — | — | 67 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | 45 | 45 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1,656 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 411,857 | 1,336 | 1,694 | 408,827 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 5,478 | 380 | — | 5,098 | — | |
| Chlorine | 2,930 | 2,930 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,284 | 1,188 | 56 | 40 | — | |
| Chloromethane | 1,264 | 1,264 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,105 | 967 | — | 138 | 8,872 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 673 | 673 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 477 | 477 | — | — | 311 | |
| Chloroacetic acid | 160 | 160 | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | 72 | 72 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl acrylate | 67 | — | — | 67 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 55 | — | — | 55 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | 17 | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 604 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 944,586 | 1,785 | 1,842 | 940,959 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 24,419 | 380 | — | 24,039 | — | |
| Chlorine | 2,482 | 2,482 | — | — | — | |
| Chloromethane | 1,895 | 1,895 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,820 | 1,613 | 63 | 144 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,721 | 1,172 | — | 549 | 5,672 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 673 | 673 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 505 | 505 | — | — | 114 | |
| Chloroacetic acid | 160 | 160 | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | 100 | 100 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl acrylate | 70 | — | — | 70 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | 58 | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | 565 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 2,228 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | 1,189 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,057,097 | 1,685 | 1,644 | 1,053,768 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 27,058 | 379 | — | 26,679 | — | |
| Chloromethane | 1,828 | 1,828 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 1,553 | 1,553 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 705 | 705 | — | — | 437 | |
| Zinc compounds | 526 | 415 | 42 | 69 | 565 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 501 | 259 | — | 242 | 18,658 | |
| Methyl acrylate | 499 | — | — | 499 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroacetic acid | 118 | 118 | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | 105 | 105 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 73 | 73 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 188,994 | 892 | — | 188,102 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 494 | 259 | — | 235 | 6,252 | |
| Chloroacetic acid | 118 | 118 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 101 | 101 | — | 0 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 106 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 183,539 | 2,060 | — | 181,479 | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 53,796 | 12 | — | 53,784 | 98 | |
| Methyl acrylate | 28,430 | 3,020 | — | 25,410 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloromethane | 12,878 | 5,218 | — | 7,660 | — | |
| Chlorine | 2,185 | 2,185 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,719 | 379 | — | 1,340 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 729 | 172 | — | 557 | 6,252 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 705 | 705 | — | — | 200 | |
| Zinc compounds | 584 | 511 | — | 73 | 16,519 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 432 | 432 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 372 | 372 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroacetic acid | 118 | 118 | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 146 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 182,970 | 2,844 | — | 180,126 | — | |
| Methyl acrylate | 28,430 | 3,020 | — | 25,410 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloromethane | 13,350 | 5,690 | — | 7,660 | — | |
| Chlorine | 2,211 | 2,211 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 705 | 705 | — | — | 276 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 642 | 273 | — | 369 | 8,700 | |
| Zinc compounds | 482 | 409 | — | 73 | 16,042 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 432 | 432 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 379 | 379 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 375 | 375 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroacetic acid | 118 | 118 | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | 7 | 7 | — | — | 394 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 105 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 179,348 | 2,419 | — | 176,929 | — | |
| Methyl acrylate | 29,845 | 3,724 | — | 26,121 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloromethane | 18,733 | 5,652 | — | 13,081 | — | |
| Chlorine | 2,856 | 2,856 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,123 | 292 | — | 831 | 3,774 | |
| Formic acid | 593 | 593 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 541 | 373 | — | 168 | 12,581 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 484 | 484 | — | — | 197 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 447 | 447 | — | — | 732 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 379 | 379 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroacetic acid | 118 | 118 | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | 40 | 40 | — | — | 721 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 99 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 193,806 | 1,816 | — | 191,990 | — | |
| Methyl acrylate | 27,930 | 2,520 | — | 25,410 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloromethane | 11,827 | 4,167 | — | 7,660 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 5,217 | 379 | — | 4,838 | — | |
| Chlorine | 2,743 | 2,743 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 658 | 289 | — | 369 | 1,473 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 529 | 529 | — | — | 187 | |
| Formic acid | 505 | 505 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 487 | 414 | — | 73 | 2,020 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 436 | 436 | — | — | 11 | |
| Chloroacetic acid | 122 | 122 | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | 29 | 29 | — | — | 27 |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
SULPHUR, LA
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 8,872 | — | — | — |
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 |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Aug 6, 2020 | Sep 30, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Failure to Submit Timely Permit Renewal Application | Aug 4, 2020 | Sep 30, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Aug 3, 2020 | Sep 30, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 3, 2020 | Aug 17, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Aug 3, 2020 | Sep 10, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Aug 3, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Aug 3, 2020 | Sep 10, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 3, 2020 | May 12, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 3, 2020 | May 12, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 20, 2010 | May 20, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 25, 2001 | Jan 25, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 22, 1998 | Aug 4, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 22, 1998 | Aug 4, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 8, 1988 | Sep 27, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Dec 16, 1987 | Aug 25, 1993 | 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 | 67.10 mg/L | 50.00 | +34% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 67.10 mg/L | 50.00 | +34% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.26 mg/L | 0.20 | +30% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 mg/L | 0.20 | +20% | Feb 2023 | Resolved |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.62 d | 0.31 | +100% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.12 d | 0.31 | +261% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Oil and grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +187% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | May 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.27 mg/L | 0.20 | +35% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.82 mg/L | 0.20 | +310% | Oct 2016 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Jul 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.
Notice of Noncompliance Issued
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604666952 · Dec 16, 2025
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD065470916-145 · Sep 30, 2021
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-MMCN2100243 · Sep 30, 2021
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602062051 · Dec 9, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD065470916-185 · Jul 26, 2010
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2010-3576 · Jun 25, 2010
$1,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2002-0515 · Jul 17, 2003
$46,830
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD065470916-227 · Aug 30, 2001
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1998-0321 · Mar 8, 1999
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD065470916-362 · Jan 26, 1999
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1997-0720 · Sep 12, 1997
$4,000
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD065470916-002 · Sep 27, 1990
FACILITY APPEALED
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD065470916-506 · Dec 19, 1988
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD065470916-003 · Nov 23, 1988
FACILITY APPEALED
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD065470916-001 · Feb 25, 1988
$130,000
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