Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
BERCEN CHEMICALS LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,271 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 $2,000 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
30140 EDEN CHURCH ROAD
DENHAM SPRINGS, LA 70726
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- LIVINGSTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325998
- Inspections
- 2 · last May 20, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $2,000 · last Oct 20, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000597355
How This Compares
#221
of 419 TRI reporters in LA
#5,254
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
5
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)
+108% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,414 | — |
| 2016 | 1,093 | -23% |
| 2017 | 4,271 | +291% |
| 2018 | 5,605 | +31% |
| 2019 | 5,690 | +2% |
| 2020 | 5,927 | +4% |
| 2021 | 3,497 | -41% |
| 2022 | 3,508 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1,944 | -45% |
| 2024 | 2,942 | +51% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 2,474 | 2,474 | — | — | 250 | |
| Ammonia | 468 | 462 | 6 | — | 17,491 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 1,491 | 1,491 | — | — | 197 | |
| Ammonia | 453 | 450 | 3 | — | 12,829 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 3,053 | 3,053 | — | — | 1,152 | |
| Ammonia | 455 | 450 | 5 | — | 2,103 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 3,036 | 3,036 | — | — | 1,100 | |
| Ammonia | 461 | 456 | 5 | — | 3,099 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 5,382 | 5,382 | — | — | 1,076 | |
| Ammonia | 545 | 544 | 1 | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 5,145 | 5,145 | — | — | 1,651 | |
| Ammonia | 545 | 544 | 1 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 5,100 | 5,100 | — | — | 595 | |
| Ammonia | 505 | 500 | 5 | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 3,766 | 3,766 | — | — | 252 | |
| Ammonia | 505 | 500 | 5 | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 838 | 838 | — | — | 184 | |
| Ammonia | 255 | 250 | 5 | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 1,159 | 1,159 | — | — | 185 | |
| Ammonia | 255 | 250 | 5 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | 46,625 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 17,507 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS LAPORTE
LA PORTE, TX
|
Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | 250 |
|
QUALA SERVICES, LLC
BATON ROUGE, LA
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 17,491 |
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 | Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Non-Toxicity Requirements | May 20, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Dec 29, 2024 | Dec 3, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Dec 29, 2024 | Dec 3, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 10, 2021 | Dec 10, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 10, 2021 | Dec 10, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Alternative Standards for Episodic Generators | Dec 10, 2021 | Jan 14, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 10, 2021 | Jan 14, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Aug 31, 2021 | Jan 10, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jan 22, 2021 | Jan 10, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jan 13, 2021 | Jan 10, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Jan 13, 2021 | Jan 10, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 4, 2010 | Aug 9, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 4, 2010 | Aug 9, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 4, 2010 | Aug 9, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 30, 2008 | Jan 13, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 30, 2008 | May 30, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 22, 2004 | Dec 22, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 13, 2000 | Mar 14, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 5, 2000 | Mar 14, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 24, 2000 | Mar 14, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 24, 2000 | Mar 14, 2001 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +273% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Phenol | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +105% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.90 mg/L | 15.00 | +93% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +150% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 300.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +50% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Hexachlorobenzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +301% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Hexachlorobenzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +1,111% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 219.49 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +10% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Hexachlorobenzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +202% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.31 kg/d | 0.22 | +41% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 kg/d | 0.11 | +46% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.17 kg/d | 1.50 | +445% | Feb 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.89 kg/d | 4.51 | +230% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,000.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +99,999% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.81 kg/d | 4.51 | +51% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.86 kg/d | 1.50 | +91% | Nov 2021 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.44 kg/d | 0.22 | +100% | Oct 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.73 kg/d | 1.50 | +15% | Oct 2021 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 kg/d | 0.11 | +33% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.04 kg/d | 1.50 | +36% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.09 kg/d | 0.22 | +400% | Aug 2021 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.35 kg/d | 0.11 | +217% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.40 mg/L | 5.00 | +32% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.68 kg/d | 1.50 | +12% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.63 kg/d | 1.50 | +142% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.53 kg/d | 4.51 | +200% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Chloroform | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +21% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Chloroform | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +142% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +400% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.40 mg/L | 15.00 | +63% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,300.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +99,999% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.25 kg/d | 0.22 | +13% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 kg/d | 0.11 | +24% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.09 kg/d | 1.50 | +39% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Hexachlorobenzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +30,167% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Hexachlorobenzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +9,915% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.22 kg/d | 0.22 | +2% | May 2017 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.35 mg/L | 5.00 | +13% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 127.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +182% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 kg/d | 0.14 | +23% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 127.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +323% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.44 kg/d | 0.36 | +23% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 157.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +423% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 303.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +573% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.44 kg/d | 0.36 | +23% | Aug 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 kg/d | 0.14 | +68% | Aug 2015 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +27% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.53 kg/d | 0.14 | +274% | Apr 2015 | Resolved |
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.
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-WECN2500333 · Dec 3, 2025
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-WEXP2200580 · Oct 20, 2022
$2,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAR000025569-375 · Jul 25, 2022
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2018-3507 · Apr 30, 2018
$1,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAR000025569-263 · Sep 16, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAR000025569-277 · Oct 16, 2008
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAR000025569-310 · Nov 4, 2004
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAR000025569-300 · Feb 6, 2001
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