CATHAY PIGMENTS USA INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 143,478 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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4901 EVANS AVE
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
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- PORTER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 32513
- Inspections
- 4 · last Feb 21, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000398267
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 163,867 | — |
| 2016 | 139,184 | -15% |
| 2017 | 143,478 | +3% |
| 2018 | 163,759 | +14% |
| 2020 | 57,618 | — |
| 2021 | 73,515 | +28% |
| 2022 | 61,341 | -17% |
| 2023 | 27,216 | -56% |
| 2024 | 37,989 | +40% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 37,989 | 18,865 | — | 19,124 | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 27,216 | 19,105 | — | 8,111 | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 61,341 | 19,890 | — | 41,451 | 77 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 73,515 | 19,466 | — | 54,049 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 57,618 | 1,569 | — | 56,049 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 163,759 | 1,569 | — | 162,190 | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 143,478 | 1,570 | — | 141,908 | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 139,184 | 1,570 | — | 137,614 | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 163,867 | 1,569 | — | 162,298 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 9, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 9, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 9, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 9, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 9, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Aug 3, 1988 | Sep 26, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jan 29, 1987 | Mar 5, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Dec 12, 1986 | Mar 5, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 24, 1986 | Jun 27, 1988 | 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.