Non-Compliance
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Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
LHOIST NORTH AMERICA OF ALABAMA LLC - MONTEVALLO PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 239,472 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 $40,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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7444 HIGHWAY 25
CALERA, AL 35040
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- SHELBY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327410
- Inspections
- 7 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $40,000 · last Jul 27, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110001147081
How This Compares
#42
of 523 TRI reporters in AL
#630
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
0
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)
-29% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 170,275 | — |
| 2016 | 168,251 | -1% |
| 2017 | 239,472 | +42% |
| 2018 | 214,477 | -10% |
| 2019 | 206,452 | -4% |
| 2020 | 220,383 | +7% |
| 2021 | 178,223 | -19% |
| 2022 | 126,042 | -29% |
| 2023 | 119,848 | -5% |
| 2024 | 121,138 | +1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 112,464 | 112,464 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 5,224 | 4 | — | 5,221 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 3,303 | 4 | 2 | 3,297 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 126 | 0 | 1 | 125 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 21 | 20 | 0 | 0 | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 105,569 | 105,569 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 8,190 | 6 | — | 8,184 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 5,788 | 6 | 1 | 5,781 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 267 | 0 | 1 | 266 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 34 | 33 | 0 | 0 | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 102,066 | 102,066 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 14,432 | 6 | — | 14,426 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 9,101 | 5 | 1 | 9,095 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 411 | 0 | 1 | 410 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 107,548 | 107,548 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 45,980 | 45,980 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 13,962 | 17 | 1 | 13,944 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 10,284 | 11 | — | 10,273 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 399 | 1 | 0 | 398 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 51 | 50 | 0 | 0 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 150,659 | 150,659 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 43,073 | 43,073 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 16,373 | 11 | — | 16,362 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 9,621 | 8 | 1 | 9,612 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 594 | 1 | 1 | 592 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 63 | 8 | 0 | 55 | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 138,280 | 138,280 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 49,500 | 49,500 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 12,122 | 15 | — | 12,107 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 5,821 | 8 | 1 | 5,812 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 700 | 1 | 0 | 699 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 28 | 9 | 0 | 19 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 144,299 | 144,299 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 49,499 | 49,499 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 13,599 | 13 | — | 13,586 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 6,230 | 7 | 0 | 6,223 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 819 | 1 | 0 | 817 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 31 | 9 | 0 | 22 | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 151,904 | 151,904 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 57,072 | 57,072 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 19,829 | 21 | — | 19,808 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 9,647 | 10 | 2 | 9,635 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 988 | 1 | 1 | 986 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 31 | 8 | 0 | 23 | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 121,224 | 121,224 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 35,244 | 35,244 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 7,365 | 13 | — | 7,352 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 3,742 | 7 | 16 | 3,719 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 649 | 1 | 10 | 638 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 27 | 7 | 1 | 20 | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 118,154 | 118,154 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 33,198 | 33,198 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 12,227 | 21 | — | 12,206 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 5,965 | 10 | 14 | 5,941 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 704 | 1 | 8 | 695 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 27 | 7 | 0 | 19 | — |
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 |
|---|
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 | HPV | Feb 25, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 7, 2018 | Oct 9, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Aug 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 18, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 18, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Apr 18, 1991 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.70 mg/L | 15.00 | +218% | Jul 2021 | 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 3603309768 · Jul 27, 2022
$40,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603021119 · Feb 25, 2022
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2021-0101 · Nov 9, 2021
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601553427 · Aug 7, 2018
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case AL-N00000473 · Dec 4, 1992
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case AL-N00000188 · Sep 19, 1991
$10,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case AL-N00000008 · Jun 28, 1985
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