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Clean Air Act
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CORPUS CHRISTI EAST REFINERY
Quick Summary
- •Released 498,017 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 $110,668 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1300 CANTWELL LANE
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78403
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- NUECES County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 324110
- Inspections
- 13 · last May 15, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $110,668 · last Jul 23, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000501993
How This Compares
#70
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#377
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
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
-47% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 472,077 | — |
| 2016 | 473,034 | 0% |
| 2017 | 498,017 | +5% |
| 2018 | 543,238 | +9% |
| 2019 | 56,332 | -90% |
| 2020 | 816,574 | +1350% |
| 2021 | 330,653 | -60% |
| 2022 | 253,545 | -23% |
| 2023 | 235,907 | -7% |
| 2024 | 250,816 | +6% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 146,745 | — | 146,745 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 22,552 | 22,526 | 25 | 1 | — | |
| Benzene | 20,702 | 20,676 | 25 | 1 | 1,411 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 17,013 | 16,986 | 25 | 2 | 351 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 15,279 | 15,273 | 5 | 1 | 606 | |
| Cyclohexane | 8,762 | 8,736 | 25 | 1 | — | |
| Ammonia | 5,994 | 4,608 | 1,386 | — | — | |
| Propylene | 4,827 | 4,827 | — | 0 | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,668 | 3,643 | 25 | 1 | 101 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,456 | 2,430 | 25 | 2 | 8 | |
| Styrene | 844 | 844 | — | — | 161 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 469 | 468 | — | 0 | 27 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 388 | 388 | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | 263 | 263 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 226 | — | 226 | — | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 193 | 24 | 168 | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 188 | 187 | — | 0 | 57 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 147 | 147 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 32 | 19 | — | 13 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 25 | — | 25 | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 17 | 17 | — | — | 0 | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 6 | 4 | 3 | — | 543 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | 4 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 6 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Anthracene | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 140,865 | — | 140,865 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 26,362 | 26,334 | 24 | 4 | — | |
| Benzene | 17,639 | 17,615 | 24 | 1 | 1,048 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 16,019 | 15,991 | 24 | 4 | 175 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 13,992 | 13,986 | 5 | 2 | 1,469 | |
| Ammonia | 4,918 | 4,674 | 243 | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 4,780 | 4,755 | 24 | 2 | — | |
| Propylene | 3,486 | 3,486 | — | 0 | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,261 | 3,237 | 24 | 1 | 592 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,862 | 1,836 | 24 | 3 | 12 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 610 | 605 | 5 | — | — | |
| Styrene | 484 | 484 | — | — | 58 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 444 | — | 444 | — | — | |
| Cumene | 355 | 355 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 262 | 262 | — | — | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 167 | 5 | 161 | — | 7 | |
| Naphthalene | 160 | 160 | — | 0 | 143 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 136 | 136 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 26 | 26 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 24 | — | 24 | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 7 | 4 | 4 | — | 5,813 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 4 | — | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 150 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 44 | |
| Anthracene | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 122,613 | — | 122,613 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 33,839 | 33,818 | 20 | 0 | — | |
| Benzene | 29,987 | 29,002 | 20 | 965 | 508 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 24,539 | 24,518 | 20 | 0 | 112 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 17,029 | 17,019 | 4 | 6 | 419 | |
| Ammonia | 5,858 | 5,188 | 670 | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 5,606 | 5,585 | 20 | 0 | — | |
| Propylene | 4,378 | 4,378 | — | 0 | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,689 | 3,668 | 20 | 1 | 163 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,365 | 1,320 | 20 | 24 | 8 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,001 | 996 | 5 | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 863 | 863 | — | 0 | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 767 | 627 | 140 | — | 1 | |
| Styrene | 554 | 554 | — | — | 27 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 477 | 475 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 452 | — | 452 | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | 262 | 262 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 109 | 109 | — | — | — | |
| Anthracene | 55 | 55 | — | — | 0 | |
| Carbon disulfide | 31 | 31 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 20 | — | 20 | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 6 | 4 | 2 | — | 11,906 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | 4 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 41 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | 26,050 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 155,184 | — | 155,184 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 75,022 | 74,995 | 23 | 4 | — | |
| Benzene | 31,106 | 31,080 | 23 | 2 | 568 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 22,285 | 22,135 | 23 | 127 | 444 | |
| Cyclohexane | 12,286 | 12,258 | 23 | 5 | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 7,760 | 7,751 | 5 | 5 | 616 | |
| Ammonia | 6,295 | 4,910 | 1,385 | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | 4,623 | 4,623 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 3,942 | 3,940 | — | 1 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 3,611 | 3,606 | 5 | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,969 | 2,943 | 23 | 2 | 227 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,406 | 2,379 | 23 | 4 | 14 | |
| Styrene | 827 | 827 | — | — | 49 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 751 | — | 751 | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 403 | 402 | — | 1 | 117 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 333 | 333 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 213 | 152 | 61 | 0 | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 185 | 27 | 158 | — | 2 | |
| Ethylene | 101 | 101 | — | — | — | |
| Phenanthrene | 95 | 95 | — | 0 | 159 | |
| Zinc compounds | 95 | 7 | 88 | — | 20,239 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 73 | 71 | — | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 23 | 0 | 23 | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 22 | 22 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 7 | 3 | 3 | — | 5,515 | |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 38 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 43 | |
| Anthracene | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Anthracene | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 308,505 | 1,616 | 21 | 306,868 | 42 | |
| Toluene | 131,675 | 23,332 | 21 | 108,322 | 1,585 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 96,493 | — | 96,493 | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 76,184 | 3,051 | 21 | 73,112 | 438 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 49,992 | 38,613 | 21 | 11,358 | 6,470 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 35,943 | 426 | — | 35,517 | 364 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 34,334 | 34,286 | 21 | 27 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 27,688 | 197 | — | 27,491 | 84 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 13,614 | 13,559 | 21 | 34 | — | |
| Propylene | 12,673 | 12,665 | — | 8 | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10,203 | 10,167 | 4 | 32 | 1,382 | |
| Cumene | 7,734 | 342 | — | 7,392 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 5,532 | 5,527 | 5 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 4,538 | 4,089 | 449 | — | — | |
| Styrene | 931 | 931 | — | — | 117 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 188 | 158 | 30 | 0 | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 170 | 28 | 142 | — | 26 | |
| Ethylene | 89 | 89 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 21 | — | 21 | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | 1,713 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 5 | — | 5 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 27 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 21,820 | 21,660 | 20 | 140 | 346 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10,110 | 10,100 | 4 | 6 | 731 | |
| Propylene | 9,921 | 9,920 | — | 1 | — | |
| Ammonia | 6,605 | 4,705 | 1,900 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 6,405 | 6,400 | 5 | — | — | |
| Styrene | 1,370 | 1,370 | — | — | 73 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 101 | 101 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 335,072 | — | 335,072 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 92,174 | 92,146 | 24 | 4 | — | |
| Benzene | 25,088 | 25,007 | 24 | 58 | 940 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 23,543 | 22,974 | 24 | 544 | 203 | |
| Cyclohexane | 16,230 | 16,204 | 24 | 3 | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 15,489 | 15,480 | 5 | 4 | 491 | |
| Ammonia | 9,730 | 9,302 | 428 | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 5,476 | 5,088 | 24 | 364 | 248 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 5,466 | 5,461 | 5 | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,989 | 2,435 | 24 | 1,530 | 36 | |
| Diethanolamine | 2,838 | 2,838 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 2,531 | 2,531 | — | 1 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1,565 | 1,388 | — | 178 | 63 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 1,523 | 1,522 | — | 0 | 176 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 840 | 799 | — | 41 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 585 | 432 | — | 153 | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 352 | 352 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 271 | 151 | 120 | 0 | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 192 | 28 | 164 | — | 3 | |
| Ethylene | 120 | 120 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 53 | 28 | 24 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 38 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 2,102 | |
| Carbon disulfide | 26 | 26 | — | 0 | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 23 | 23 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 21 | 21 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 37 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 8,977 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 329,626 | — | 329,626 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 76,983 | 76,956 | 22 | 5 | — | |
| Benzene | 22,388 | 22,346 | 22 | 20 | 3,471 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 20,355 | 20,313 | 22 | 20 | 498 | |
| Cyclohexane | 11,102 | 11,071 | 22 | 9 | — | |
| Ammonia | 9,602 | 9,282 | 320 | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 9,589 | 9,558 | 5 | 26 | 2,004 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 5,097 | 5,092 | 5 | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,812 | 3,776 | 22 | 14 | 653 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 3,327 | 3,327 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,705 | 1,624 | 22 | 59 | 50 | |
| Styrene | 1,403 | 1,403 | — | — | 2,312 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 942 | 941 | — | 1 | — | |
| Cumene | 706 | 702 | — | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 468 | 463 | — | 5 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 389 | 368 | — | 21 | 597 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 175 | 26 | 149 | — | 16 | |
| Ethylene | 108 | 108 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 75 | 51 | 24 | — | 18,026 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 45 | 23 | 22 | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 31 | 31 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbon disulfide | 23 | 23 | — | — | 0 | |
| Lead compounds | 20 | 4 | 16 | — | 6,377 | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 49 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 8,962 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 312,559 | — | 312,559 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 70,966 | 70,935 | 23 | 8 | — | |
| Benzene | 22,271 | 22,241 | 23 | 7 | 1,513 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 19,212 | 19,175 | 23 | 13 | 483 | |
| Cyclohexane | 11,295 | 11,269 | 23 | 3 | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 9,422 | 9,414 | 5 | 3 | 447 | |
| Ammonia | 7,979 | 6,673 | 1,306 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 6,043 | 6,038 | 5 | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,695 | 3,669 | 23 | 3 | 234 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 3,339 | 3,339 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,817 | 1,779 | 23 | 14 | 41 | |
| Styrene | 1,405 | 1,405 | — | — | 137 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 815 | 815 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 687 | 685 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 509 | 498 | — | 12 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 382 | 378 | — | 3 | 41 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 183 | 26 | 157 | — | 2 | |
| Zinc compounds | 127 | 8 | 119 | — | 20,253 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 96 | 96 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 76 | 52 | 24 | — | 17,533 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 76 | 76 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 25 | 25 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 20 | 4 | 16 | — | 10,260 | |
| Carbon disulfide | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 18 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 326,894 | — | 326,894 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 49,645 | 49,588 | 24 | 33 | 1 | |
| Toluene | 24,512 | 24,480 | 24 | 8 | 1,823 | |
| Benzene | 24,193 | 24,168 | 24 | 1 | 5,797 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 12,615 | 6,759 | 5,856 | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 7,864 | 7,856 | 5 | 3 | 1,120 | |
| Cyclohexane | 7,686 | 7,657 | 24 | 5 | 1 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 4,955 | 4,950 | 5 | — | — | |
| Propylene | 4,494 | 4,494 | — | 0 | — | |
| Diethanolamine | 3,333 | 3,333 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,480 | 2,450 | 24 | 6 | 412 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,176 | 1,144 | 24 | 8 | 66 | |
| Styrene | 558 | 558 | — | — | 105 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 392 | 391 | — | 1 | 103 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 335 | 332 | — | 3 | 334 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 188 | 23 | 165 | — | 12 | |
| Cumene | 164 | 162 | — | 2 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 139 | 139 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 124 | 98 | 26 | — | 0 | |
| Phenanthrene | 80 | 80 | — | — | 120 | |
| Nickel compounds | 79 | 53 | 26 | — | 267 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 71 | 47 | 24 | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 29 | 29 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbon disulfide | 27 | 27 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 22 | 4 | 18 | — | 1,303 | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 25 | |
| Anthracene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 0 |
| Carbon disulfide | — | — | — | 14,669 |
| Mercury compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
| Styrene | — | — | — | 0 |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | 0 |
| Carbonyl sulfide | — | — | — | 11,666 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 27,815 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 75,047 |
| Benzene | — | 171 | 11,644 | 171,357 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 114,240 |
| Ammonia | — | — | 2,249,424 | 27,078 |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | 1,630 | 56,039 |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 0 |
| Lead compounds | — | 48 | — | — |
| Naphthalene | — | 0 | 225 | 19 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 0 | 1,567 | 8,239 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 3 | 11,314 | 3,784 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | 3,022 | 320,902 |
| Toluene | — | 0 | 8,154 | 25,573 |
| Cumene | — | 0 | 1,020 | 14 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 16,609 | 8,147 |
| Methanol | — | — | 14,547 | 8,147 |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | 1,020 | 8,577 |
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
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 8 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Lead compounds | 496 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | 0 |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Cumene | 14 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Mercury compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
CALGON CARBON, A KURARAY COMPANY
CROSBY, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 141 |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Toluene | 12 | — | — | — |
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US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
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Anthracene | 0 | — | — | — |
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US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
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Naphthalene | — | 0 | — | — |
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CALGON CARBON, A KURARAY COMPANY
CROSBY, TX
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Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 13 |
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US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
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Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 409 |
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CALGON CARBON, A KURARAY COMPANY
CROSBY, TX
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Benzene | — | — | — | 1,117 |
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US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
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Benzene | 77 | — | — | — |
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US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
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Styrene | 161 | — | — | — |
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US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
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Carbon disulfide | 0 | — | — | — |
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CALGON CARBON, A KURARAY COMPANY
CROSBY, TX
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Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 11 |
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US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
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Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 54 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 10, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 9, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 17, 2025 | Sep 2, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 27, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | HW Management System: Rulemaking Petitions | May 15, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 15, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 16, 2025 | Apr 17, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 5, 2025 | Aug 26, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 16, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 26, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 22, 2022 | Jul 18, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 27, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 25, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 14, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 19, 2017 | Aug 18, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 19, 2017 | Aug 18, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 18, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 18, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 18, 2017 | Jan 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 18, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 18, 2017 | May 18, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 18, 2017 | May 18, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 17, 2017 | Jan 25, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 17, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 29, 2014 | May 14, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 29, 2014 | Apr 29, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 29, 2014 | May 13, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Apr 29, 2014 | May 14, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 3, 2011 | Aug 10, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 3, 2011 | Aug 10, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 3, 2011 | Aug 10, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 3, 2011 | Aug 10, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 3, 2011 | May 4, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 25, 2010 | Jun 2, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 25, 2010 | Jun 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 25, 2010 | May 25, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | May 25, 2010 | May 25, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 25, 2010 | Jul 21, 2010 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 391.32 kg/d | 383.63 | +2% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 798.59 kg/d | 641.50 | +24% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.16 kg/d | 0.41 | +674% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.33 kg/d | 0.18 | +81% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.33 kg/d | 0.18 | +81% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 3.16 kg/d | 0.41 | +674% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.31 kg/d | 0.18 | +69% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.31 kg/d | 0.18 | +69% | Feb 2024 | Resolved |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 2.27 kg/d | 0.41 | +456% | Feb 2024 | Resolved |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.27 kg/d | 0.41 | +456% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.36 kg/d | 0.41 | +234% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.36 kg/d | 0.41 | +234% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Sulfide, total [as S] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.04 kg/d | 3.63 | +231% | May 2023 | Open |
| Sulfide, total [as S] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.23 kg/d | 1.63 | +36% | May 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,389.69 kg/d | 341.41 | +307% | May 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 350.03 kg/d | 189.77 | +84% | May 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 922.98 kg/d | 341.41 | +170% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 244.25 kg/d | 189.77 | +29% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.60 mg/L | 15.00 | +97% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 161.00 mg/L | 55.00 | +193% | May 2020 | Resolved |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 101.00 mg/L | 55.00 | +84% | Jan 2020 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 189.45 kg/d | 126.21 | +50% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 477.06 kg/d | 341.41 | +40% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 373.01 kg/d | 277.85 | +34% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.50 mg/L | 55.00 | +25% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 582.03 kg/d | 341.41 | +70% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.30 mg/L | 15.00 | +155% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 93.40 mg/L | 55.00 | +70% | Oct 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 348.67 kg/d | 341.41 | +2% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 356.39 kg/d | 341.41 | +4% | May 2015 | 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.
Date Out of Range
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603360746
Date Out of Range
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604641809
Date Out of Range
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604461519
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008132268-18 · Jun 23, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008132268-17 · Jun 6, 2025
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603643553 · Jul 23, 2024
$8,680
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2020-1555-IWD-E · Oct 16, 2023
$28,675
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602480420 · Nov 28, 2022
$67,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008132268-16 · Aug 1, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602318897 · Nov 30, 2021
$5,813
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2021-1714 · Mar 29, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008132268-15 · Jul 17, 2017
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008132268-14 · Aug 20, 2014
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008132268-13 · Jul 9, 2014
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008132268-12 · Jul 3, 2014
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2013-0248-IWD-E · Oct 18, 2013
$8,438
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008132268-11 · Jul 11, 2011
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008132268-10 · Aug 2, 2010
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008132268-9 · Aug 23, 2009
$108,900
REMANDED FOR HEARING
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD008132268-8 · Jan 23, 2009
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