HOBSON GALVANIZING INC - BELLE CHASSE FACILITY
Quick Summary
- •Released 40 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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2402 ENGINEERS ROAD
BELLE CHASSE, LA 70037
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- PLAQUEMINES County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332812
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 5, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110000448613
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,267 | — |
| 2016 | 1,298 | +2% |
| 2017 | 40 | -97% |
| 2018 | 34 | -15% |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 34 | 34 | — | — | 201,646 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 519 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 40 | 40 | — | — | 177,845 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 503 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,297 | 1,297 | — | — | 297,706 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 511 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,267 | 1,267 | — | — | 36,277 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 8 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | 517 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 162,370 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EA RAW MATERIALS
NEW ORLEANS, LA
|
Lead | — | 153 | — | — |
|
RICHKER METALS
LOS ANGELES, CA
|
Lead | — | 45 | — | — |
|
TM DEER PARK SERVICES LP
DEER PARK, TX
|
Lead | 1 | — | — | — |
|
US ZINC
HOUSTON, TX
|
Lead | — | 304 | — | — |
|
EA RAW MATERIALS
NEW ORLEANS, LA
|
Zinc compounds | — | 38,057 | — | — |
|
RICHKER METALS
LOS ANGELES, CA
|
Zinc compounds | — | 46,281 | — | — |
|
TM DEER PARK SERVICES LP
DEER PARK, TX
|
Zinc compounds | 17,035 | — | — | — |
|
US ZINC
HOUSTON, TX
|
Zinc compounds | — | 75,661 | — | — |
|
WOODSIDE LANDFILL
WALKER, LA
|
Zinc compounds | 812 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 15, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 15, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 15, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 15, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jan 22, 2015 | Jun 1, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Dec 31, 2014 | Jun 1, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Sep 30, 2014 | Jun 1, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jun 30, 2011 | Jun 1, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Jan 31, 2010 | Jun 1, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 1, 1984 | Dec 18, 1984 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 544.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +36% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 544.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +172% | Dec 2017 | 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.