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PARAMOUNT PETROLEUM CORPORATION

Quick Summary

  • Released 3,068 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 $200,422 in total penalties since records began.
  • Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
Address
14700 DOWNEY AVENUE
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
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County
LOS ANGELES County
Industry
Manufacturing
NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
324110
Inspections
8 · last May 15, 2025
Total Penalties
$200,422 · last Mar 24, 2025
Registry ID
110000475940

How This Compares

#205 of 996 TRI reporters in CA
#5,699 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.

12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
6
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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) +41% overall
Year Total Releases (lbs) vs Prior Year
2015 3,067
2016 4,488 +46%
2017 3,068 -32%
2018 3,080 0%
2019 51 -98%
2020 1,717 +3266%
2021 2,936 +71%
2022 3,709 +26%
2023 3,099 -16%
2024 4,323 +39%

2024

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Mercury compounds 6
Chromium 274
Nickel compounds 1,340 ♦ Carcinogen
Asbestos (friable) 35,640 ♦ Carcinogen
Ammonia 1,942 1,942 5,387
Cyclohexane 868 868 17
n-Hexane 850 850 5
Xylene (mixed isomers) 249 249 1,954
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 181 181 3,307
Ethylbenzene 101 101 1,321 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 64 64 3,514
Benzene 58 58 572 ♦ Carcinogen
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 5 5 ♦ Carcinogen
Naphthalene 4 4 682 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 1 1 473

2023

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Mercury compounds 2
Lead compounds 245
Asbestos (friable) 481,660 ♦ Carcinogen
Chromium 700
Ammonia 1,426 1,426 6
n-Hexane 850 850
Cyclohexane 430 430
Xylene (mixed isomers) 137 137 38
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 117 117 85
Ethylbenzene 66 66 10 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 36 36 2
Benzene 33 33 24 ♦ Carcinogen
Naphthalene 3 3 14 ♦ Carcinogen
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 1 1 ♦ Carcinogen

2022

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Mercury compounds 2
Lead compounds 8
Chromium 35,476
Asbestos (friable) 93,088 ♦ Carcinogen
Ammonia 1,648 1,648 1
n-Hexane 1,195 1,195
Cyclohexane 430 430
Xylene (mixed isomers) 152 152 30
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 144 144 1,913
Ethylbenzene 69 69 207 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 37 37 50
Benzene 30 30 130 ♦ Carcinogen
Naphthalene 4 4 297 ♦ Carcinogen
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 0 0 ♦ Carcinogen

2021

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Mercury compounds 1
Lead compounds 15
Ammonia 1,583 1,583 3
n-Hexane 1,029 1,029
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 113 113 129
Xylene (mixed isomers) 100 100 221
Ethylbenzene 37 37 29 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 27 27 22
Benzene 26 26 117 ♦ Carcinogen
Cyclohexane 16 16
Naphthalene 4 4 170 ♦ Carcinogen
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 1 1 ♦ Carcinogen

2020

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Naphthalene 43 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 22
Mercury compounds 0
Ammonia 1,428 1,428 658
n-Hexane 152 152
Xylene (mixed isomers) 46 46 232
Ethylbenzene 26 26 70 ♦ Carcinogen
Benzene 24 24 30 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 23 23 30
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 17 17 219
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 1 1 ♦ Carcinogen

2019

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Mercury compounds 0
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 51 51 11,940

2018

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Mercury compounds 0
Ammonia 1,735 1,735 26
n-Hexane 552 552
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 198 198 0
Toluene 150 150 0
Benzene 138 138 76 ♦ Carcinogen
Cyclohexane 138 138
Xylene (mixed isomers) 100 100 1
Ethylbenzene 67 67 0 ♦ Carcinogen
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 1 1 ♦ Carcinogen
Naphthalene 0 0 0 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 0 0 1

2017

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Mercury compounds 1
Ammonia 1,667 1,667 3
n-Hexane 579 579
Cyclohexane 202 202
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 174 174 1
Toluene 151 151 2
Benzene 139 139 53 ♦ Carcinogen
Xylene (mixed isomers) 95 95 5
Ethylbenzene 61 61 1 ♦ Carcinogen
Naphthalene 1 1 0 ♦ Carcinogen
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 0 0 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 0 0 6

2016

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 0
Mercury compounds 2
n-Hexane 1,293 1,293
Ammonia 1,281 1,281 0
Cyclohexane 725 725
Toluene 678 678 388
Benzene 306 306 1 ♦ Carcinogen
Xylene (mixed isomers) 121 121 130
Ethylbenzene 60 60 18 ♦ Carcinogen
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 19 19
Naphthalene 5 5 182 ♦ Carcinogen
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 2 2 8 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 0 0 213

2015

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Mercury compounds 1
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 0
n-Hexane 1,109 1,109
Ammonia 763 763 6
Cyclohexane 545 545
Toluene 359 359 4
Benzene 175 175 171 ♦ Carcinogen
Xylene (mixed isomers) 78 78 12
Ethylbenzene 21 21 2 ♦ Carcinogen
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 15 15
Naphthalene 1 1 1 ♦ Carcinogen
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 1 1 5 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 0 0 21

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 0
Ethylbenzene 9 18
Nickel compounds 858
Xylene (mixed isomers) 47 618
Naphthalene 12 647
Chromium 33
Benzene 7 494
Toluene 55 3,329
Cyclohexane 17
n-Hexane 5
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 13 3,294

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
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
Benzene 181
ALPHA OMEGA RECYCLING FACILITY
LONGVIEW, TX
Cyclohexane 12
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
AZUSA, CA
Cyclohexane 5
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
Xylene (mixed isomers) 580
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
Xylene (mixed isomers) 31
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
AZUSA, CA
Xylene (mixed isomers) 47
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
BEAUMONT, TX
Xylene (mixed isomers) 3
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
KETTLEMAN CITY, CA
Xylene (mixed isomers) 2
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
Xylene (mixed isomers) 1,285
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
BEAUMONT, TX
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 3
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 673
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 2,611
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
AZUSA, CA
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 7
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
KETTLEMAN CITY, CA
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 0
ALPHA OMEGA RECYCLING FACILITY
LONGVIEW, TX
Chromium 4
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
KETTLEMAN CITY, CA
Chromium 4
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
Chromium 29
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
Chromium 153
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
AZUSA, CA
Chromium 0
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
Chromium 10
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
BEAUMONT, TX
Chromium 0
LA PAZ COUNTY LANDFILL
PARKER, AZ
Benzene 8
AZUSA LAND RECLAMATION CO INC
AZUSA, CA
Asbestos (friable) 35,640
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
AZUSA, CA
Benzene 7
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
Benzene 297
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
Benzene 17
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
BEAUMONT, TX
Toluene 0
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
AZUSA, CA
Toluene 1
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
Toluene 130
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
Toluene 759
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
Toluene 2,568
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
AZUSA, CA
Naphthalene 12
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
Naphthalene 647
LA PAZ COUNTY LANDFILL
PARKER, AZ
Naphthalene 23
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
Lead compounds 0
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
Lead compounds 9
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
AZUSA, CA
Lead compounds 0
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
KETTLEMAN CITY, CA
Lead compounds 7
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
Lead compounds 124
LA PAZ COUNTY LANDFILL
PARKER, AZ
Lead compounds 293
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
BEAUMONT, TX
Lead compounds 0
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
AZUSA, CA
Ethylbenzene 9
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
Ethylbenzene 1,033
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
Ethylbenzene 1
LA PAZ COUNTY LANDFILL
PARKER, AZ
Ethylbenzene 11
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
KETTLEMAN CITY, CA
Ethylbenzene 0
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
Ethylbenzene 250
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
BEAUMONT, TX
Ethylbenzene 0
ALPHA OMEGA RECYCLING FACILITY
LONGVIEW, TX
Nickel compounds 858
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
Nickel compounds 245
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
KETTLEMAN CITY, CA
Nickel compounds 1
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
AZUSA, CA
Nickel compounds 2
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
Nickel compounds 0
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
Nickel compounds 16
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
BEAUMONT, TX
Nickel compounds 0
LA PAZ COUNTY LANDFILL
PARKER, AZ
Mercury compounds 5
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
Mercury compounds 1
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
Mercury compounds 0
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
Mercury compounds 0
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
AZUSA, CA
n-Hexane 5

Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)

Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.

Chemical Transferred (lbs) POTW
Benzene 63 LONG BEACH WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, LONG BEACH
Ammonia 5,387 LONG BEACH WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, LONG BEACH

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 State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements Oct 3, 2023 Feb 1, 2024 Resolved
cwa Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge Aug 2, 2023 Open
cwa Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting Aug 31, 2022 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge Jul 27, 2022 Open
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Oct 27, 2021 Dec 1, 2021 Resolved
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements Jan 22, 2020 Mar 13, 2020 Resolved
cwa WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR) Jan 1, 2020 Open
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Jan 24, 2017 Feb 24, 2017 Resolved
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements Jan 24, 2017 Mar 7, 2017 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention Jan 24, 2017 Feb 24, 2017 Resolved
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements Apr 27, 2011 May 27, 2011 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Apr 27, 2011 May 27, 2011 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Jun 22, 2006 Jun 23, 2006 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Jun 16, 2005 Jun 23, 2006 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Jun 11, 2003 Sep 4, 2003 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Chemical, Physical and Biological Treatment Jun 11, 2003 Sep 4, 2003 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Jun 11, 2003 Sep 4, 2003 Resolved
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers Oct 19, 1999 Apr 25, 2002 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Oct 19, 1999 Apr 25, 2002 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Oct 19, 1999 Apr 25, 2002 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Oct 18, 1999 Apr 25, 2002 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Oct 18, 1999 Apr 25, 2002 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Jun 8, 1994 Jul 8, 1994 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Jan 14, 1985 Mar 29, 1985 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.

LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-CAD008371098-217 · Mar 24, 2025
SINGLE SITE CA/FO
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-CAD008371098-218 · Mar 24, 2025
$84,574
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-CAD008371098-512 · Dec 7, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-CAD008371098-303 · Oct 3, 2023
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case CA-ZFEA450392 · Aug 2, 2023
SINGLE SITE CA/FO
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-CAD008371098-216 · Nov 30, 2022
$29,400
Administrative - Formal
· Case 09-2022-1006 · Aug 16, 2022
$1,875
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case CA-ZFEA446845 · Jul 27, 2022
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-CAD008371098-510 · May 19, 2020
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-CAD008371098-302 · Jan 23, 2020
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-CAD008371098-509 · Apr 20, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-CAD008371098-301 · Jan 25, 2017
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-CAD008371098-508 · Jun 16, 2011
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-CAD008371098-300 · Apr 27, 2011
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case CA-2008-1081 · Sep 26, 2008
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-CAD008371098-505 · Aug 24, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-CAD008371098-200 · Jun 23, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-CAD008371098-501 · Jun 16, 2005
SINGLE SITE CA/FO
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-CAD008371098-215 · Feb 7, 2005
$31,504
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-CAD008371098-502 · Sep 5, 2003

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