Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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EQUISTAR CHEMICALS
Quick Summary
- •Released 557,460 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 $3,486,475 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1501 MCKINZIE ROAD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78410
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- NUECES County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325110
- Inspections
- 6 · last Aug 8, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $3,486,475 · last Nov 19, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000465069
How This Compares
#66
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#346
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.
3
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
4
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
7
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)
-14% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 255,507 | — |
| 2016 | 188,962 | -26% |
| 2017 | 557,460 | +195% |
| 2018 | 287,699 | -48% |
| 2019 | 59,751 | -79% |
| 2020 | 165,334 | +177% |
| 2021 | 221,828 | +34% |
| 2022 | 188,996 | -15% |
| 2023 | 269,673 | +43% |
| 2024 | 219,402 | -19% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 102,073 | 102,073 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 59,295 | 59,295 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 25,173 | 19,694 | 1 | 5,477 | 5,429 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 10,290 | 10,278 | — | 12 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 6,142 | 5,294 | — | 848 | 7,670 | |
| n-Hexane | 4,985 | 4,862 | — | 123 | 15 | |
| Methanol | 2,120 | 205 | — | 1,916 | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,721 | 1,475 | — | 246 | 5,223 | |
| Ammonia | 1,442 | 10 | 1,246 | 186 | 0 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,064 | 750 | — | 314 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,054 | 807 | 1 | 246 | 4,982 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 793 | 717 | — | 76 | 76 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 775 | 485 | 14 | 276 | 2,633 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 756 | 750 | — | 6 | 0 | |
| Cyclohexane | 492 | 421 | — | 71 | 0 | |
| Styrene | 397 | 302 | — | 94 | 1,853 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 328 | — | 328 | — | — | |
| Phenanthrene | 118 | 82 | 14 | 22 | 0 | |
| Copper compounds | 111 | — | 13 | 97 | 0 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 97 | 33 | — | 64 | 4,208 | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 44 | 16 | — | 28 | 0 | |
| Anthracene | 39 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 0 | |
| Biphenyl | 29 | 5 | — | 24 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 23 | — | — | 23 | 15 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 18 | — | — | 18 | 0 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 11 | — | — | 11 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 9 | — | — | 9 | 34 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 2 | — | — | 2 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | — | — | 0 | 1 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 148,120 | 148,120 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 61,410 | 61,410 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 28,217 | 21,598 | 2 | 6,617 | 1,207 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 10,043 | 10,026 | — | 17 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 6,282 | 5,330 | 2 | 950 | 5,397 | |
| n-Hexane | 4,310 | 4,179 | — | 131 | 21 | |
| Methanol | 2,335 | 189 | — | 2,146 | 0 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,902 | 1,593 | — | 309 | 5,438 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,120 | 811 | 2 | 307 | 5,437 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,101 | 750 | — | 351 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 979 | 894 | — | 85 | 1 | |
| Naphthalene | 836 | 500 | 16 | 320 | 2,555 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 756 | 750 | — | 6 | 1 | |
| Ammonia | 558 | 10 | 341 | 208 | 0 | |
| Cumene | 387 | 298 | — | 89 | 14 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 380 | — | 380 | — | — | |
| Styrene | 355 | 237 | — | 118 | 418 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 143 | — | 34 | 109 | 0 | |
| Phenanthrene | 123 | 82 | 16 | 25 | 74 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 116 | 38 | — | 78 | 762 | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 46 | 15 | — | 31 | 1 | |
| Anthracene | 37 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 1 | |
| Biphenyl | 36 | 4 | — | 31 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 31 | — | — | 31 | 149 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 23 | — | — | 23 | 1 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 13 | — | — | 13 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 11 | — | — | 11 | 23 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 0 | — | — | 0 | 1 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 96,546 | 96,546 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 37,677 | 37,677 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 27,680 | 24,280 | 2 | 3,399 | 382 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 7,799 | 7,788 | — | 11 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 5,346 | 4,806 | 2 | 538 | 2 | |
| n-Hexane | 3,931 | 3,861 | — | 69 | 20 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,953 | 1,765 | — | 189 | 1,756 | |
| Methanol | 1,763 | 183 | — | 1,579 | 0 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,171 | 991 | 2 | 178 | 20 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,123 | 750 | — | 373 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 935 | 10 | 779 | 146 | 0 | |
| Propionaldehyde | 756 | 750 | — | 6 | 1 | |
| Naphthalene | 710 | 495 | 17 | 198 | 41 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 401 | — | 401 | — | 614 | |
| Cumene | 335 | 280 | — | 54 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 273 | 208 | — | 65 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 122 | 68 | — | 54 | 1 | |
| Phenanthrene | 115 | 82 | 17 | 16 | 46 | |
| Copper compounds | 90 | — | 27 | 63 | 0 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 80 | 28 | — | 52 | 1 | |
| Nickel compounds | 52 | — | — | 52 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Anthracene | 37 | 9 | 17 | 12 | 4 | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 33 | 14 | — | 19 | 1 | |
| Biphenyl | 23 | 5 | — | 19 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 19 | — | — | 19 | 20 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 16 | — | — | 16 | 2 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 9 | — | — | 9 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 4 | — | — | 4 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 1 | — | — | 1 | 0 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 113,785 | 113,785 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 48,322 | 48,322 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 24,615 | 21,520 | 2 | 3,093 | 168 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 11,570 | 11,552 | — | 18 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 6,282 | 5,701 | 2 | 580 | 2 | |
| Methanol | 3,083 | 201 | — | 2,882 | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,630 | 2,159 | — | 471 | 721 | |
| n-Hexane | 2,097 | 2,034 | — | 63 | 8 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,905 | 1,409 | 2 | 495 | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 1,821 | 1,429 | 15 | 377 | 80 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,419 | 750 | — | 669 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1,390 | 10 | 1,165 | 215 | 0 | |
| Propionaldehyde | 764 | 755 | — | 9 | 0 | |
| Styrene | 580 | 493 | — | 87 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 490 | 423 | — | 67 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 361 | — | 361 | — | 387 | |
| Cyclohexane | 141 | 71 | — | 70 | 0 | |
| Phenanthrene | 119 | 82 | 15 | 21 | 88 | |
| Copper compounds | 113 | — | 34 | 79 | 0 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 98 | 28 | — | 69 | 0 | |
| Nickel compounds | 65 | — | — | 65 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 43 | 17 | — | 26 | 1 | |
| Anthracene | 40 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 7 | |
| Biphenyl | 26 | 5 | — | 22 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 25 | — | — | 25 | 8 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 21 | — | — | 21 | 3 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 13 | — | — | 13 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 8 | — | — | 8 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 1 | — | — | 1 | 0 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 67,716 | 67,716 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 30,943 | 30,943 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 21,904 | 19,040 | 1 | 2,862 | 300 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 9,389 | 9,349 | — | 40 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 7,118 | 6,442 | 1 | 674 | 0 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 7,084 | 6,413 | — | 671 | 2,161 | |
| Methanol | 5,595 | 185 | — | 5,409 | 0 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,797 | 2,083 | 1 | 713 | 25 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 2,433 | 1,892 | 14 | 527 | 171 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 2,378 | 2,284 | — | 94 | 24 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,734 | 750 | — | 984 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 1,477 | 1,357 | — | 120 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 1,382 | 1,290 | — | 92 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1,360 | 10 | 954 | 396 | 358 | |
| Propionaldehyde | 763 | 750 | — | 13 | 0 | |
| Chlorine | 345 | — | 345 | — | 198 | |
| Cyclohexane | 164 | 71 | — | 93 | 0 | |
| Copper compounds | 137 | — | 20 | 117 | 220 | |
| Phenanthrene | 131 | 82 | 14 | 34 | 188 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 125 | 29 | — | 96 | 0 | |
| Nickel compounds | 98 | — | — | 98 | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 60 | 18 | — | 42 | 0 | |
| Anthracene | 50 | 9 | 14 | 26 | 13 | |
| Biphenyl | 40 | 5 | — | 35 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 39 | — | — | 39 | 24 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 34 | — | — | 34 | 5 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 22 | — | — | 22 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 15 | — | — | 15 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 4 | — | — | 4 | 0 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 33,533 | 33,533 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 7,892 | 7,892 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 5,554 | 240 | — | 5,314 | 0 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,722 | 2,064 | — | 659 | 1,081 | |
| n-Hexane | 2,147 | 2,053 | — | 94 | 12 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,880 | 750 | — | 1,130 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,778 | 1,108 | 1 | 669 | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 947 | 476 | 13 | 457 | 78 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 757 | 750 | — | 7 | 0 | |
| Styrene | 567 | 473 | — | 94 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 548 | 442 | — | 106 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 319 | — | 319 | — | 132 | |
| Cyclohexane | 314 | 221 | — | 94 | 0 | |
| Copper compounds | 160 | — | 23 | 137 | 8 | |
| Phenanthrene | 136 | 82 | 13 | 40 | 1,752 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 123 | 26 | — | 97 | 0 | |
| Nickel compounds | 114 | — | — | 114 | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Anthracene | 53 | 9 | 13 | 31 | 6 | |
| Lead compounds | 46 | — | — | 46 | 14 | |
| Biphenyl | 41 | 4 | — | 36 | 2 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 40 | — | — | 40 | 3 | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 29 | 12 | — | 16 | 0 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 26 | — | — | 26 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 19 | 3 | — | 16 | 1,158,300 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 5 | — | — | 5 | 0 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 178,597 | 178,597 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 52,474 | 52,474 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 22,196 | 21,057 | 2 | 1,137 | 1,028 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 10,058 | 10,038 | — | 20 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 5,740 | 5,461 | 2 | 277 | 0 | |
| Methanol | 5,275 | 255 | — | 5,020 | 0 | |
| n-Hexane | 3,512 | 3,451 | — | 61 | 92 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,269 | 1,629 | — | 640 | 8,280 | |
| Ammonia | 2,030 | 10 | 1,271 | 750 | 2 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,600 | 750 | — | 850 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,255 | 649 | 2 | 604 | 92 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 760 | 750 | — | 10 | 0 | |
| Chlorine | 403 | — | 403 | — | 177 | |
| Naphthalene | 313 | 21 | 17 | 275 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 274 | 213 | — | 61 | 0 | |
| Copper compounds | 180 | — | 36 | 144 | 105 | |
| Phenanthrene | 123 | 82 | 17 | 24 | 1 | |
| Nickel compounds | 123 | — | — | 123 | 5,121 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 105 | 45 | — | 61 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 94 | 26 | — | 68 | 2 | |
| Cumene | 83 | 16 | — | 67 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Anthracene | 50 | 9 | 17 | 24 | 0 | |
| Lead compounds | 47 | — | — | 47 | 97 | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 32 | 12 | — | 20 | 0 | |
| Biphenyl | 32 | 5 | — | 28 | 0 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 24 | — | — | 24 | 0 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 24 | — | — | 24 | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 20 | — | — | 20 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 5 | — | — | 5 | 3 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 279,896 | 279,896 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 147,823 | 147,823 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 83,054 | 83,046 | — | 8 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 21,267 | 20,806 | 2 | 459 | 286 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 6,139 | 5,906 | 2 | 231 | 23 | |
| n-Hexane | 4,563 | 4,549 | — | 14 | 24 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,263 | 2,948 | 4 | 311 | 2,180 | |
| Methanol | 2,855 | 500 | — | 2,355 | 0 | |
| Naphthalene | 1,629 | 1,505 | 20 | 104 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,550 | 1,258 | 2 | 290 | 33 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1,541 | 10 | 1,196 | 335 | 132 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,176 | 750 | — | 426 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 705 | 691 | — | 14 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 674 | 659 | — | 15 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 485 | 5 | 480 | — | 369 | |
| Cyclohexane | 225 | 211 | — | 14 | 0 | |
| Phenanthrene | 175 | 145 | 20 | 10 | 1 | |
| Copper compounds | 121 | — | 50 | 72 | 111 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 75 | 50 | — | 25 | 1 | |
| Nickel compounds | 61 | — | — | 61 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Anthracene | 46 | 15 | 20 | 10 | 1 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 30 | — | 20 | 10 | 1 | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 29 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 1 | |
| Lead compounds | 22 | — | — | 22 | 26 | |
| Biphenyl | 21 | 5 | — | 16 | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 10 | — | — | 10 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 8 | — | — | 8 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrazine | 8 | — | — | 8 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 4 | — | — | 4 | 0 | |
| Mercury | 3 | — | — | 3 | 1 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 94,432 | 94,432 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 57,832 | 57,832 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 13,380 | 12,772 | 1 | 607 | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 4,211 | 2,848 | 1 | 1,361 | 1 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 4,131 | 4,123 | — | 8 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,758 | 3,744 | — | 14 | 40 | |
| Methanol | 2,588 | 500 | — | 2,088 | 0 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,696 | 1,376 | 3 | 317 | 3,511 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,467 | 931 | 1 | 534 | 40 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,318 | 750 | — | 568 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1,296 | 10 | 973 | 313 | 1 | |
| Propionaldehyde | 754 | 750 | — | 4 | 0 | |
| Naphthalene | 634 | 276 | 15 | 343 | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 362 | 5 | 357 | — | 673 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 258 | 250 | — | 8 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 238 | 224 | — | 14 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 221 | 207 | — | 14 | 1 | |
| Nickel compounds | 76 | — | — | 76 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 65 | 40 | — | 25 | 1 | |
| Phenanthrene | 50 | 26 | 15 | 8 | 4 | |
| Biphenyl | 42 | 35 | — | 7 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 36 | — | 28 | 8 | 1 | |
| Cumene | 35 | 20 | — | 15 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Anthracene | 26 | 3 | 15 | 8 | 1 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 23 | — | 15 | 8 | 1 | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 13 | 5 | — | 8 | 1 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 8 | — | — | 8 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 8 | — | — | 8 | 1 | |
| Mercury | 3 | — | — | 3 | 0 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 116,894 | 116,894 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 78,798 | 78,798 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 18,628 | 17,325 | 2 | 1,301 | 177 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 9,589 | 6,193 | 2 | 3,394 | 158 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 8,635 | 8,599 | — | 36 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 4,973 | 332 | — | 4,641 | 1 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,204 | 3,404 | 3 | 797 | 3,229 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,123 | 1,800 | 2 | 1,321 | 298 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,919 | 1,887 | — | 32 | 33 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,685 | 750 | — | 935 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1,550 | 10 | 789 | 751 | 1 | |
| Naphthalene | 1,490 | 620 | 16 | 854 | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 1,480 | 1,463 | — | 17 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 750 | 750 | — | — | 0 | |
| Styrene | 445 | 413 | — | 32 | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 389 | — | 389 | — | 180 | |
| Cyclohexane | 252 | 220 | — | 32 | 1 | |
| Biphenyl | 194 | 175 | — | 19 | — | |
| Phenanthrene | 122 | 87 | 16 | 18 | 2 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 97 | 35 | — | 62 | 1 | |
| Copper compounds | 65 | — | 47 | 18 | 0 | |
| Cumene | 52 | 16 | — | 36 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Anthracene | 43 | 9 | 16 | 18 | 0 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 34 | — | 16 | 18 | 0 | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 34 | 16 | — | 18 | 0 | |
| Lead compounds | 18 | — | — | 18 | 2 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 18 | — | — | 18 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 18 | — | — | 18 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 9 | — | — | 9 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | — | — | — | 11,635,366 |
| Toluene | — | 3,671 | 67 | 7,519 |
| Naphthalene | — | 63,588 | 23 | 2,611 |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | 0 | — |
| Cumene | — | 108 | 1 | 75 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 1,578 | — | 4,208 |
| Propylene | — | — | — | 7,660,901 |
| Nickel compounds | — | 34 | — | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 2,064 | 1,339 | 3,842 |
| Anthracene | — | — | 0 | — |
| Benzene | — | 895 | 190 | 306,317 |
| Dicyclopentadiene | — | — | 0 | — |
| Biphenyl | — | 1 | — | — |
| n-Hexane | — | 350 | 15 | 296,934 |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | 0 | — |
| 1,3-Butadiene | — | — | — | 780,608 |
| Cyclohexane | — | 144 | 0 | — |
| Styrene | — | 2,245 | 16 | 1,837 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 1,880 | 58 | 4,909 |
| Propionaldehyde | — | — | 0 | — |
| Phenanthrene | — | — | 0 | — |
| Ammonia | — | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Dicyclopentadiene | — | — | 0 | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Styrene | — | — | — | 1,835 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Styrene | — | — | — | 2 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Styrene | — | — | 16 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 4 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Benzene | — | — | 190 | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Benzene | 129 | — | — | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | 0 | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 4,904 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 4 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 58 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Lead compounds | 15 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Phenanthrene | — | — | 0 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | 0 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Cumene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Cumene | — | — | 1 | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Cumene | — | — | — | 75 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Copper compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Ammonia | — | — | 0 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Anthracene | — | — | 0 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Propionaldehyde | — | — | 0 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Nickel compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Nickel compounds | — | 34 | — | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 15 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Naphthalene | — | — | — | 2 |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Naphthalene | — | — | — | 2,608 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 23 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | 0 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 4 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 37 |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 4,168 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 7 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Toluene | — | — | 67 | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Toluene | — | 84 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 3 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 1,339 | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 42 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Mercury | 1 | — | — | — |
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 |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 12, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 6, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 6, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 6, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 16, 2024 | Jul 16, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 7, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 30, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jan 3, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 8, 2021 | Nov 3, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 24, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 27, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 4, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 10, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 26, 2017 | Aug 16, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 27, 2016 | May 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 29, 2015 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 10, 2015 | Mar 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 6, 2015 | Jul 13, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 6, 2015 | Jul 13, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Mar 6, 2015 | Jul 13, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 6, 2015 | Jul 13, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 31, 2014 | — | Open |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 11, 2012 | Jul 13, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 11, 2012 | Jul 13, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 11, 2012 | Jul 13, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 11, 2011 | Jan 12, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 11, 2011 | Jan 12, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 11, 2011 | Jan 12, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 11, 2011 | Jan 12, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jan 11, 2011 | Jan 12, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 11, 2011 | Jan 12, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 11, 2011 | Jan 12, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 1, 2010 | Nov 16, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 12, 2010 | Oct 12, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 11, 2010 | Oct 11, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Oct 8, 2009 | Oct 8, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 8, 2009 | Oct 20, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 8, 2009 | Oct 20, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 8, 2009 | Oct 8, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Mar 22, 2007 | Jan 25, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 22, 2007 | Jan 25, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 22, 2007 | Jan 25, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 1993 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +99,999% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +99,999% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Sulfide, total [as S] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.18 kg/d | 0.15 | +18% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Benzo[a]anthracene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +100% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.70 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +8% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.19 kg/d | 0.18 | +5% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.05 | +100% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.02 | +54% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 535.30 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +1,429% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,553.10 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +1,095% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.51 kg/d | 0.37 | +38% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Cyanide, free available | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.02 | +96% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Cyanide, free available | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 kg/d | 0.14 | +13% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 145.28 kg/d | 130.30 | +11% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Benzo[a]anthracene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +100% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 75.60 mg/L | 55.00 | +37% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.28 mg/L | 0.26 | +6% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.77 kg/d | 30.87 | +35% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Cyanide, free [amenable to chlorination] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +47% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Cyanide, free [amenable to chlorination] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +21% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.78 kg/d | 30.87 | +3% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 32.69 kg/d | 30.87 | +6% | Nov 2017 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 21.79 kg/d | 20.43 | +7% | Nov 2017 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.69 kg/d | 30.87 | +6% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.79 kg/d | 20.43 | +7% | Nov 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604000542 · Nov 19, 2025
$15,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD000836445-24 · Jan 3, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD000836445-23 · Aug 23, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD000836445-22 · Aug 23, 2024
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603850971 · Jul 23, 2024
$13,125
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602247823 · Aug 22, 2023
$58,350
Judicial
· Case 07-2022-3395 · Oct 13, 2021
$3,400,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602182972 · Oct 27, 2020
$8,175
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602029461 · Jul 6, 2020
$12,488
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2020-4313 · Apr 30, 2020
$3,200
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD000836445-21 · Nov 5, 2018
$10,013
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD000836445-20 · Feb 13, 2018
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD000836445-19 · Dec 13, 2017
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD000836445-18 · Dec 13, 2017
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD000836445-17 · Dec 6, 2017
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD000836445-16 · Dec 6, 2017
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD000836445-15 · Jun 16, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD000836445-14 · Apr 14, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD000836445-13 · Apr 10, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD000836445-12 · Apr 10, 2015
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ESTES EXPRESS LINES
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HARBOR ISLAND WWTP
NUECES COUNTY, TX
LAIDLAW WASTE SYSTEMS INC
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LYNX BESS PROJECT
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