PASADENA TERMINAL
Quick Summary
- •Released 12,214 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
-
HWY 225 @ JEFFERSON ST
PASADENA, TX 77501
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 424710
- Inspections
- 2 · last Nov 20, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 26, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110000497800
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 | 9,824 | — |
| 2016 | 10,223 | +4% |
| 2017 | 12,214 | +19% |
| 2018 | 11,826 | -3% |
| 2019 | 14,380 | +22% |
| 2020 | 11,758 | -18% |
| 2021 | 13,572 | +15% |
| 2022 | 14,188 | +5% |
| 2023 | 11,821 | -17% |
| 2024 | 12,486 | +6% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,295 | 3,290 | 5 | — | — | |
| Toluene | 2,903 | 2,900 | 3 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 2,320 | 2,320 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,100 | 2,100 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 1,132 | 1,130 | 2 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 430 | 427 | 3 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 232 | 232 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 47 | 46 | 1 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,174 | 3,170 | 4 | — | 12 | |
| Toluene | 2,642 | 2,640 | 2 | — | 86 | |
| n-Hexane | 2,240 | 2,240 | — | — | 1 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,056 | 2,056 | — | — | 2 | |
| Benzene | 1,052 | 1,050 | 2 | — | 19 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 376 | 374 | 2 | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 220 | 220 | — | — | 1 | |
| Naphthalene | 40 | 39 | 1 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,504 | 4,500 | 4 | — | 29 | |
| Toluene | 3,604 | 3,600 | 4 | — | 121 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,077 | 2,057 | 20 | — | 5 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,942 | 1,930 | 12 | — | 3 | |
| Benzene | 1,023 | 1,020 | 3 | — | 30 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 764 | 760 | 4 | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 209 | 209 | — | — | 2 | |
| Naphthalene | 42 | 41 | 1 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 47 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,501 | 5,500 | 1 | — | 97 | |
| Toluene | 2,321 | 2,320 | 1 | — | 110 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,000 | 2,000 | — | — | 4 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,710 | 1,710 | — | — | 3 | |
| Benzene | 971 | 970 | 1 | — | 24 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 801 | 800 | 1 | — | 21 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 179 | 179 | — | — | 2 | |
| Naphthalene | 59 | 57 | 2 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 23 | 23 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 0 | 5 | — | 417 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 580 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 2,600 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,902 | 3,900 | 2 | — | 30 | |
| Toluene | 2,472 | 2,470 | 2 | — | 126 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,020 | 2,020 | — | — | 7 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,660 | 1,660 | — | — | 3 | |
| Benzene | 972 | 970 | 2 | — | 28 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 482 | 480 | 2 | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 155 | 155 | — | — | 2 | |
| Naphthalene | 47 | 46 | 1 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 37 | 37 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 6 | 0 | 5 | — | 31 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 3,000 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 670 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,004 | 5,000 | 4 | — | 222 | |
| Toluene | 3,284 | 3,280 | 4 | — | 245 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,260 | 2,260 | — | — | 20 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,830 | 1,830 | — | — | 4 | |
| Benzene | 1,112 | 1,110 | 2 | — | 56 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 722 | 720 | 2 | — | 48 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 80 | 78 | 2 | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 79 | 79 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 6 | 0 | 5 | — | 991 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,904 | 3,900 | 4 | — | 540 | |
| Toluene | 2,704 | 2,700 | 4 | — | 124 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,965 | 1,965 | — | — | 7 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,560 | 1,560 | — | — | 2 | |
| Benzene | 1,053 | 1,050 | 3 | — | 27 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 553 | 550 | 3 | — | 44 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 51 | 49 | 2 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 30 | 30 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 0 | 5 | — | 1 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,400 | 4,400 | — | — | 42 | |
| Toluene | 2,610 | 2,610 | — | — | 467 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,971 | 1,971 | — | — | 6 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,480 | 1,480 | — | — | 5 | |
| Benzene | 1,032 | 1,030 | 2 | — | 89 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 640 | 640 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 43 | 43 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 31 | 31 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 7 | 0 | 7 | — | 45 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,000 | 3,000 | — | — | 27 | |
| Toluene | 2,545 | 2,545 | — | — | 310 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,799 | 1,799 | — | — | 5 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,430 | 1,430 | — | — | 3 | |
| Benzene | 966 | 964 | 2 | — | 60 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 411 | 411 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 39 | 39 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 28 | 28 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 0 | 5 | — | 1 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,811 | 2,810 | 1 | — | 23 | |
| Toluene | 2,461 | 2,460 | 1 | — | 270 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,764 | 1,763 | 1 | — | 4 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,401 | 1,400 | 1 | — | 3 | |
| Benzene | 941 | 940 | 1 | — | 51 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 375 | 374 | 1 | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 35 | 34 | 1 | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 28 | 27 | 1 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 8 | 0 | 8 | — | 1 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 1,100 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 34,000 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 1,900 |
| Toluene | — | — | — | 93,000 |
| Benzene | — | — | — | 87,000 |
| Cumene | — | — | — | 140 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 900,000 |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 260,000 |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | 18 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PHILLIPS 66 SWEENY COMPLEX
OLD OCEAN, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 38 | — | — |
|
AARON OIL COMPANY
SARALAND, AL
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT COASTAL PLAINS RDF
ALVIN, TX
|
Lead compounds | 43 | — | — | — |
|
PHILLIPS 66 SWEENY COMPLEX
OLD OCEAN, TX
|
Naphthalene | — | 3 | — | — |
|
AARON OIL COMPANY
SARALAND, AL
|
Toluene | — | 26 | — | — |
|
PHILLIPS 66 SWEENY COMPLEX
OLD OCEAN, TX
|
Toluene | — | 440 | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT COASTAL PLAINS RDF
ALVIN, TX
|
Toluene | 1 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT COASTAL PLAINS RDF
ALVIN, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2 | — | — | — |
|
AARON OIL COMPANY
SARALAND, AL
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 2 | — | — |
|
PHILLIPS 66 SWEENY COMPLEX
OLD OCEAN, TX
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 6 | — | — |
|
AARON OIL COMPANY
SARALAND, AL
|
Benzene | — | 5 | — | — |
|
PHILLIPS 66 SWEENY COMPLEX
OLD OCEAN, TX
|
Benzene | — | 84 | — | — |
|
PHILLIPS 66 SWEENY COMPLEX
OLD OCEAN, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | — | 8 | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT COASTAL PLAINS RDF
ALVIN, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | 1 | — | — | — |
|
PHILLIPS 66 SWEENY COMPLEX
OLD OCEAN, TX
|
n-Hexane | — | 5 | — | — |
|
PHILLIPS 66 SWEENY COMPLEX
OLD OCEAN, TX
|
Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
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 | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Jun 30, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 5, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 5, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 5, 2022 | Aug 8, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 5, 2022 | Aug 8, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 12, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 13, 2010 | Jun 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 7, 2007 | Aug 10, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 7, 2007 | Sep 11, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 8, 2005 | Feb 8, 2005 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 mg/L | 0.05 | +118% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Benzene, ethylbenzene, toluene, xylene combination | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.59 mg/L | 0.50 | +19% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.72 mg/L | 1.77 | +54% | Jan 2022 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.81 mg/L | 1.77 | +99,999% | Dec 2021 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.15 mg/L | 1.77 | +22% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.95 mg/L | 1.77 | +10% | Oct 2021 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.61 mg/L | 1.77 | +48% | Sep 2021 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.99 mg/L | 1.77 | +13% | Aug 2021 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.27 mg/L | 1.77 | +198% | Aug 2021 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.32 mg/L | 1.77 | +88% | Jun 2021 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.83 mg/L | 1.77 | +4% | Jun 2021 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.41 mg/L | 1.77 | +36% | Jun 2021 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.20 mg/L | 1.77 | +704% | May 2021 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.01 mg/L | 1.77 | +14% | May 2021 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.51 mg/L | 1.77 | +212% | Apr 2021 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.93 mg/L | 1.77 | +292% | Apr 2021 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.05 mg/L | 1.77 | +299% | Apr 2021 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.11 mg/L | 1.77 | +416% | Mar 2021 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.41 mg/L | 1.77 | +93% | Mar 2021 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.21 mg/L | 1.77 | +365% | Mar 2021 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.61 mg/L | 1.77 | +218% | Feb 2021 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.50 mg/L | 1.77 | +325% | Feb 2021 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.35 mg/L | 1.77 | +373% | Jan 2021 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.90 mg/L | 1.77 | +177% | Jan 2021 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.12 mg/L | 1.77 | +190% | Jan 2021 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.80 mg/L | 1.77 | +59% | Dec 2020 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.10 mg/L | 1.77 | +755% | Dec 2020 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.06 mg/L | 1.77 | +73% | Dec 2020 | 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.