UNITED STRUCTURES OF AMERICA
Quick Summary
- •Released 15,223 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1912 BUSCHONG
HOUSTON, TX 77039
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332311
- Inspections
- 2 · last Feb 17, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Nov 30, 2012
- Registry ID
- 110000461474
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 | 25,727 | — |
| 2016 | 21,534 | -16% |
| 2017 | 15,223 | -29% |
| 2018 | 1,358 | -91% |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 964 | 964 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 395 | 395 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 15,087 | 15,087 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 136 | 136 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 21,534 | 21,534 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 25,727 | 25,727 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 4, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 4, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 2, 2011 | Aug 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 2, 2011 | Aug 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 2, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 2, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 18, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 18, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 18, 2011 | Aug 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 18, 2011 | Aug 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 18, 2008 | Feb 7, 2008 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 MGD | 0.01 | +13% | Jan 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.