Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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HOWARD INDUSTRIES
Quick Summary
- •Released 31,628 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.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
3225 PENDORFF ROAD
LAUREL, MS 39440
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- JONES County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 335311
- Inspections
- 15 · last Jan 6, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 8, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110005985434
How This Compares
#63
of 306 TRI reporters in MS
#2,180
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
7
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
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)
-40% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 27,269 | — |
| 2016 | 15,916 | -42% |
| 2017 | 31,628 | +99% |
| 2018 | 24,488 | -23% |
| 2019 | 520 | -98% |
| 2020 | 27,277 | +5146% |
| 2021 | 25,373 | -7% |
| 2022 | 28,543 | +12% |
| 2023 | 16,495 | -42% |
| 2024 | 16,390 | -1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 16,177 | 16,177 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 213 | 213 | — | — | 1,325 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 15,328 | 15,328 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 806 | 806 | — | — | 21 | |
| Manganese compounds | 361 | 361 | — | — | 1,204 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 26,686 | 26,686 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 959 | 959 | — | — | 12 | |
| Nickel compounds | 520 | 520 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 378 | 378 | — | — | 974 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 24,969 | 24,969 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 187 | 187 | — | — | 127 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 118 | 118 | — | — | 9 | |
| Nickel compounds | 99 | 99 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 24,663 | 24,663 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,424 | 1,424 | — | — | 5 | |
| Nickel compounds | 720 | 720 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 470 | 470 | — | — | 1,174 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 520 | 520 | — | — | 1,302 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 21,700 | 21,700 | — | — | 770 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,318 | 1,318 | — | — | 1 | |
| Nickel compounds | 950 | 950 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 520 | 520 | — | — | 1,200 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 28,900 | 28,900 | — | — | 980 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,278 | 1,278 | — | — | 2 | |
| Nickel compounds | 930 | 930 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 520 | 520 | — | — | 0 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 13,100 | 13,100 | — | — | 1,300 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,376 | 1,376 | — | — | 1 | |
| Nickel compounds | 940 | 940 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 500 | 500 | — | — | 0 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 24,700 | 24,700 | — | — | 1,700 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,269 | 1,269 | — | — | 1 | |
| Nickel compounds | 860 | 860 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 440 | 440 | — | — | 0 |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RINECO CHEMICAL
HASKELL, AR
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 980 | — |
|
PINE BELT REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
RUNNELSTOWN, MS
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
PINE BELT REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
RUNNELSTOWN, MS
|
Manganese compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
PINE BELT REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
RUNNELSTOWN, MS
|
Nickel compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 1,325 | LAUREL POTW, NUMBER 1, LAUREL |
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: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Nov 14, 2023 | Jan 11, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 14, 2023 | Apr 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 14, 2023 | Nov 14, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 14, 2023 | Mar 28, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 16, 2018 | May 16, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 16, 2018 | May 16, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 15, 2018 | May 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 8, 2014 | Apr 8, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 8, 2014 | Apr 8, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 9, 2009 | Jun 25, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 9, 2009 | Jun 25, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 9, 2009 | Oct 2, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 1, 2009 | Dec 4, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 17, 2008 | Jan 6, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 6, 2003 | Apr 6, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 6, 2003 | Mar 9, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 6, 2003 | Apr 6, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 6, 2003 | Mar 9, 2004 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.26 mg/L | 0.19 | +39% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.12 | +20% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.89 mg/L | 0.89 | +1% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.39 mg/L | 0.12 | +233% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.78 mg/L | 0.19 | +310% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.77 mg/L | 0.89 | +99% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 279.00 mg/L | 200.00 | +40% | Aug 2024 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.21 mg/L | 0.19 | +11% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.18 mg/L | 0.12 | +50% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.30 mg/L | 0.19 | +58% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +22% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 398.00 mg/L | 200.00 | +99% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +14% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.25 mg/L | 0.89 | +41% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 403.00 mg/L | 200.00 | +102% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.93 mg/L | 0.89 | +230% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.23 mg/L | 0.12 | +93% | Feb 2024 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.44 mg/L | 0.19 | +134% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.49 mg/L | 0.89 | +68% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 410.00 mg/L | 200.00 | +105% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +5% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +74% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +214% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.96 mg/L | 0.89 | +572% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.21 mg/L | 0.12 | +78% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.03 mg/L | 0.89 | +241% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 377.00 mg/L | 200.00 | +89% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.41 mg/L | 0.19 | +115% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 260.00 mg/L | 200.00 | +30% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.12 | +20% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 mg/L | 0.19 | +26% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,330.00 mg/L | 200.00 | +565% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 MGD | 0.13 | +1% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 210.40 kg/d | 143.97 | +46% | May 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 755.00 mg/L | 200.00 | +278% | May 2018 | Open |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +15% | Sep 2017 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +543% | Aug 2017 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 735.00 mg/L | 200.00 | +268% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +450% | Aug 2017 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +436% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.00 | +340% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +379% | Jul 2017 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +259% | Jul 2017 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +66% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +109% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +303% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +650% | Jun 2017 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +271% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +747% | Jun 2017 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +169% | Mar 2017 | 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.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MS-6830-18 · Feb 8, 2018
$25,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MS-N00000359 · Jan 6, 2009
$251,720
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MSD043417476-001 · Jan 6, 2009
$1,300
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