Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
POINT COMFORT PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 31,152 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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STATE HIGHWAY 35
POINT COMFORT, TX 77978
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- CALHOUN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331313
- Inspections
- 4 · last Apr 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 30, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110000606997
How This Compares
#289
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#2,195
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
1
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 (2015–2023)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 235,631 | — |
| 2016 | 31,152 | -87% |
| 2020 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | 3 | +189% |
| 2022 | 1 | -68% |
| 2023 | 1 | +14% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 29,588 | 4 | 5 | 29,579 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,360 | — | — | 1,360 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 205 | 48 | 0 | 156 | 200 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 230,897 | 13 | 6 | 230,878 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,530 | — | — | 3,530 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1,203 | 598 | 1 | 604 | 92 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UNIVERSAL RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES
FORT WORTH, TX
|
Mercury compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
WM MERCURY WASTE INC
UNION GROVE, WI
|
Mercury compounds | 200 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 16, 2025 | Apr 17, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Nov 8, 2023 | Nov 13, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 8, 2023 | Nov 13, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 8, 2023 | Nov 13, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 22, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 11, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 4, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 9, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 31, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 19, 2016 | Apr 26, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 22, 2015 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 18, 2007 | Oct 2, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 18, 2007 | Oct 2, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Sep 18, 2007 | Sep 18, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 18, 2007 | Sep 18, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 18, 2007 | Sep 18, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 17, 2007 | Oct 12, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 17, 2007 | Oct 12, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 17, 2007 | Sep 18, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Sep 17, 2007 | Sep 21, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 25, 2006 | Feb 8, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 25, 2006 | Feb 8, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 22, 2003 | Aug 7, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jul 22, 2003 | Aug 7, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 22, 2003 | Jul 23, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 22, 2003 | Aug 18, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 22, 2003 | Aug 18, 2003 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2001 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2001 | Aug 23, 2001 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2001 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 1999 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 1999 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 1999 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 1999 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 1998 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 1998 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 1998 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 16, 1990 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Toxicity Requirements | Jul 12, 1989 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.40 d | 0.31 | +30% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | May 2025 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.45 d | 0.31 | +45% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Overflows | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.88 occur/d | 3.29 | +140% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.42 d | 0.31 | +1,004% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.87 d | 0.31 | +828% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.23 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.66 d | 0.31 | +114% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 158.00 mg/L | 65.00 | +143% | 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 |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.50 d | 0.31 | +61% | May 2021 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.79 d | 0.31 | +155% | May 2021 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | May 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.00 MPN/100mL | 43.00 | +58% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.99 MPN/100mL | 14.00 | +150% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.03 MPN/100mL | 14.00 | +129% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 140.00 MPN/100mL | 43.00 | +226% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.70 MPN/100mL | 14.00 | +305% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.00 MPN/100mL | 14.00 | +36% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 88.00 MPN/100mL | 43.00 | +105% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 19.00 MPN/100mL | 14.00 | +36% | Aug 2020 | Resolved |
| Overflows | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.76 occur/d | 3.29 | +75% | May 2019 | Open |
| Overflows | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 5.76 occur/d | 3.29 | +75% | May 2019 | Resolved |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 92.40 mg/L | 75.00 | +23% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.00 MPN/100mL | 14.00 | +250% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 49.00 MPN/100mL | 14.00 | +250% | Sep 2018 | Resolved |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 43.00 | +5,528% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Overflows | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.71 occur/d | 3.29 | +104% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.28 mg/L | 55.00 | +2% | Nov 2015 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 124.00 deg F | 122.00 | +2% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.60 mg/L | 55.00 | +8% | Aug 2015 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 133.00 deg F | 122.00 | +9% | Aug 2015 | 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.
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008123168-5 · Nov 8, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601761012 · May 30, 2018
$22,725
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601761959 · Oct 10, 2017
$25,000
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008123168-4 · Aug 2, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008123168-3 · Nov 6, 2007
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008123168-2 · Jan 27, 2006
Judicial
· Case 06-2005-2783 · Feb 28, 2005
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008123168-1 · Aug 26, 2003
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N599 · Aug 14, 1991
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1990-N532 · May 16, 1990
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