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GREAT LAKES CHEMICAL WEST PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 591,060 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 $45,898 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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5821 SHULER ROAD
MAGNOLIA, AR 71753
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- COLUMBIA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325998
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jul 10, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $45,898 · last Apr 19, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110043973910
How This Compares
#17
of 316 TRI reporters in AR
#331
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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 (2015–2024)
+1936% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 26,860 | — |
| 2016 | 604,739 | +2151% |
| 2017 | 591,060 | -2% |
| 2018 | 588,305 | -0% |
| 2019 | 1,260 | -100% |
| 2020 | 464,446 | +36754% |
| 2021 | 468,325 | +1% |
| 2022 | 468,500 | 0% |
| 2023 | 460,738 | -2% |
| 2024 | 546,963 | +19% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 504,301 | 5,337 | — | 498,964 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 32,044 | 32,044 | — | — | 11,720,283 | |
| Lead compounds | 4,587 | 0 | 0 | 4,586 | 2 | |
| Bromine | 3,402 | 3,402 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 1,757 | 1,757 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 872 | 872 | — | — | 221,401 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 418,949 | 5,337 | — | 413,612 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 31,877 | 31,877 | — | — | 12,060,344 | |
| Lead compounds | 3,905 | 0 | 0 | 3,905 | 2 | |
| Bromine | 3,372 | 3,372 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 1,757 | 1,757 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 878 | 878 | — | — | 163,717 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 413,919 | 307 | — | 413,612 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 47,420 | 47,420 | — | — | 10,679,355 | |
| Lead compounds | 4,621 | 0 | 1 | 4,620 | 3 | |
| Chlorine | 1,144 | 1,144 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 708 | 708 | — | — | 83,493 | |
| Bromine | 665 | 665 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 23 | 0 | — | 22 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 417,811 | 311 | — | 417,500 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 47,500 | 47,500 | — | — | 9,600,000 | |
| Chlorine | 1,100 | 1,100 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 730 | 730 | — | — | 88,006 | |
| Bromine | 668 | 668 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 487 | 0 | 8 | 479 | 1 | |
| Mercury compounds | 29 | 0 | — | 29 | 11 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 413,310 | 310 | — | 413,000 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 48,000 | 48,000 | — | — | 11,000,000 | |
| Chlorine | 1,100 | 1,100 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 820 | 820 | — | — | 108,000 | |
| Bromine | 668 | 668 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 524 | 0 | 8 | 516 | 2 | |
| Mercury compounds | 24 | 0 | — | 24 | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 1,260 | 0 | — | 1,260 | 2 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 531,306 | 306 | — | 531,000 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 52,000 | 52,000 | — | — | 8,600,000 | |
| n-Hexane | 3,200 | 3,200 | — | — | 270,450 | |
| Chlorine | 1,131 | 1,131 | — | — | — | |
| Bromine | 668 | 668 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 500,310 | 310 | — | 500,000 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 52,000 | 52,000 | — | — | 10,000,000 | |
| Bromine | 35,850 | 35,850 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 2,100 | 2,100 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 800 | 800 | — | — | 1,001,700 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 579,306 | 306 | — | 579,000 | 1 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 24,610 | 24,610 | — | — | 10,600,000 | |
| Bromine | 823 | 823 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 24,510 | 24,510 | — | — | 14,000,005 | |
| Chlorine | 1,100 | 1,100 | — | — | — | |
| Bromine | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 250 | 250 | — | — | — |
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 compounds | — | 2 | — | — |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 13 |
| n-Hexane | — | 221,399 | — | 2 |
| Bromine | — | — | — | 1,279 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | 11,720,283 | — | 9,720 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LANXESS CORPORATION
EL DORADO, AR
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 2 |
|
LION OIL CO
EL DORADO, AR
|
n-Hexane | — | 221,399 | — | — |
|
LION OIL CO
EL DORADO, AR
|
Lead compounds | — | 2 | — | — |
|
TM DEER PARK SERVICES
DEER PARK, TX
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
LION OIL CO
EL DORADO, AR
|
Hydrogen sulfide | — | 11,720,283 | — | — |
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: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Aug 22, 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 1, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 26, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 19, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 30, 2021 | Dec 27, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Nov 30, 2021 | Dec 27, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 30, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 30, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 31, 2021 | Dec 27, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 31, 2021 | Dec 27, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 24, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 31, 2020 | Dec 9, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 31, 2020 | Dec 8, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 31, 2019 | Jan 24, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 31, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 31, 2019 | Jan 24, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 31, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Jul 23, 2019 | May 20, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 22, 2012 | Mar 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 22, 2012 | Jan 25, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 22, 2012 | Mar 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 22, 2012 | Mar 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 22, 2012 | Mar 19, 2012 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +29% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 140.00 mg/L | 52.50 | +167% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 89.50 mg/L | 35.00 | +156% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +29% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +37% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +84% | Oct 2024 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +21% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +93% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +3% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +30% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +10% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +12% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +42% | Apr 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +75% | Apr 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +100% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +10% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +58% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +65% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +3% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +45% | Jan 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +13% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.50 mg/L | 20.00 | +23% | Oct 2022 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +3% | Jul 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +5% | Jul 2022 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +26% | Jun 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +47% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +120% | Jun 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +20% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +30% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +30% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +45% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +37% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +105% | Nov 2021 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +100% | Nov 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +95% | Sep 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +30% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +70% | Aug 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +13% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +65% | Jul 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +10% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +35% | May 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 180.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +800% | Apr 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 180.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +500% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +20% | Sep 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 217.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +623% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 217.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +985% | Jul 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 92.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +360% | Jun 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 92.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +207% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +160% | May 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +73% | May 2020 | 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.
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ARD000803429-001 · Aug 22, 2025
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603958609 · Apr 19, 2024
$12,138
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-10103 · Dec 27, 2022
$7,600
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603442991 · Dec 6, 2022
$960
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603293162 · Jul 19, 2022
$25,200
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603372141 · Jan 19, 2022
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602422924 · Feb 24, 2021
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602046535 · Nov 14, 2019
$700
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601919955 · Jul 23, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ARD000803429-002 · Feb 22, 2012
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2006-3508 · Jan 13, 2006
$360
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