Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
NORANDA ALUMINA LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,296,539 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 $75,000 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
1111 NORTH AIRLINE AVENUE
GRAMERCY, LA 70052
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- SAINT JAMES County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331313
- Inspections
- 4 · last Oct 8, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $75,000 · last Nov 21, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000448677
How This Compares
#20
of 419 TRI reporters in LA
#157
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
10
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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 | 1,297,525 | — |
| 2016 | 1,286,020 | -1% |
| 2017 | 1,296,539 | +1% |
| 2018 | 1,143,090 | -12% |
| 2019 | 1,456,942 | +27% |
| 2020 | 1,251,993 | -14% |
| 2021 | 1,132,222 | -10% |
| 2022 | 1,083,477 | -4% |
| 2023 | 985,303 | -9% |
| 2024 | 773,416 | -22% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 593,670 | — | 22,910 | 570,760 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 178,420 | — | 1,714 | 176,705 | 8 | |
| Mercury | 1,310 | 779 | 96 | 435 | 50 | |
| Chlorine | 16 | 16 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 756,872 | — | 6,963 | 749,909 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 226,724 | — | 1,682 | 225,042 | 1 | |
| Mercury | 1,691 | 741 | 94 | 856 | 200 | |
| Chlorine | 16 | 16 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 836,608 | — | 8,342 | 828,266 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 245,037 | — | 1,844 | 243,193 | 0 | |
| Mercury | 1,816 | 609 | 113 | 1,094 | 25 | |
| Chlorine | 16 | 16 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 874,712 | — | 8,617 | 866,095 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 255,578 | — | 1,905 | 253,673 | 0 | |
| Mercury | 1,915 | 876 | 118 | 922 | 40 | |
| Chlorine | 18 | 18 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 964,422 | — | 9,802 | 954,620 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 285,674 | — | 2,167 | 283,507 | — | |
| Mercury | 1,883 | 194 | 132 | 1,556 | — | |
| Chlorine | 14 | 14 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,123,982 | — | 9,025 | 1,114,957 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 330,833 | — | 1,995 | 328,838 | — | |
| Mercury | 2,106 | 199 | 122 | 1,785 | — | |
| Chlorine | 21 | 21 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 879,262 | — | 12,497 | 866,765 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 262,099 | — | 2,762 | 259,336 | 0 | |
| Mercury | 1,706 | 98 | 169 | 1,439 | 13 | |
| Chlorine | 24 | 24 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 997,251 | — | 8,841 | 988,410 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 297,060 | — | 1,954 | 295,106 | 0 | |
| Mercury | 2,207 | 505 | 119 | 1,582 | — | |
| Chlorine | 21 | 21 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 991,176 | — | 11,264 | 979,912 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 292,216 | — | 2,490 | 289,726 | 0 | |
| Mercury | 2,608 | 945 | 152 | 1,511 | 0 | |
| Chlorine | 20 | 20 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,001,082 | — | 6,665 | 994,417 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 293,615 | — | — | 293,615 | 0 | |
| Mercury | 2,808 | 1,079 | 90 | 1,640 | — | |
| Chlorine | 19 | 19 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS LAPORTE
LA PORTE, TX
|
Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Lead compounds | 6 | — | — | — |
|
COLONIAL LANDFILL
SORRENTO, LA
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
COLONIAL LANDFILL
SORRENTO, LA
|
Mercury | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS REIDSVILLE, LLC
REIDSVILLE, NC
|
Mercury | 50 | — | — | — |
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 | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Aug 8, 2025 | Oct 24, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Jun 11, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Jun 11, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | May 29, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | May 29, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Failure to properly operate or maintain industrial stormwater controls | May 29, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Failure to properly install, initiate, or fully implement industrial stormwater controls | May 29, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Dec 4, 2024 | Aug 22, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Dec 4, 2024 | Aug 22, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 1, 2022 | Mar 1, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2022 | Mar 2, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 1, 2019 | Jan 10, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2019 | Jan 15, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 26, 2017 | Jun 26, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 26, 2017 | Jun 26, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 26, 2017 | Jul 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | Jun 26, 2017 | Feb 7, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 4, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 4, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Oct 28, 2016 | Jun 13, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | May 31, 2016 | Oct 28, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | Apr 25, 2016 | Oct 28, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Apr 25, 2016 | Oct 28, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 28, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 28, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 28, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 28, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 20, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 20, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 20, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 20, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 28, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 28, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 28, 2012 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 1, 2012 | Apr 20, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 5, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 1, 2012 | Apr 20, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Mar 1, 2012 | May 31, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 1, 2012 | Apr 20, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 28, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Feb 23, 2011 | Sep 19, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | Apr 30, 2010 | Sep 19, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Apr 30, 2010 | Sep 19, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Mar 31, 2008 | Sep 19, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | May 13, 2007 | Sep 19, 2013 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 381.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +91% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.98 d | 0.31 | +1,187% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 520.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +30% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - D. pulex | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.87 % | 1.50 | +42% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.26 d | 0.31 | +2,246% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - D. pulex | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.87 % | 1.50 | +42% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.46 d | 0.31 | +1,017% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.55 d | 0.31 | +2,016% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 800.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +100% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 280.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +40% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.30 mg/L | 50.00 | +5% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - D. pulex | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.84 % | 1.50 | +44% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - D. pulex | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.84 % | 1.50 | +44% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.99 d | 0.31 | +1,837% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.20 d | 0.31 | +1,904% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.78 d | 0.31 | +3,705% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.59 d | 0.31 | +3,968% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.10 d | 0.31 | +2,194% | May 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +17% | May 2025 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.56 d | 0.31 | +2,987% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.11 d | 0.31 | +4,780% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.12 d | 0.31 | +5,107% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.60 d | 0.31 | +2,032% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.81 d | 0.31 | +4,684% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.29 d | 0.31 | +4,517% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,195.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +1,998% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8,280.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,970% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.27 d | 0.31 | +4,511% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.82 d | 0.31 | +2,104% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.99 d | 0.31 | +1,189% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 522.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +161% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,650.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +313% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.01 d | 0.31 | +1,841% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.47 d | 0.31 | +375% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.81 d | 0.31 | +163% | May 2024 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.18 d | 0.31 | +927% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.04 d | 0.31 | +1,204% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.55 d | 0.31 | +4,276% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.49 d | 0.31 | +1,351% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.09 d | 0.31 | +575% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.80 d | 0.31 | +158% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.50 d | 0.31 | +63% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.96 d | 0.31 | +209% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +20% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +22% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.81 d | 0.31 | +483% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.53 d | 0.31 | +73% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.94 d | 0.31 | +528% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 900.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +125% | Aug 2022 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1999-0759
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2000-0186
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-MMCN2500174 · Aug 22, 2025
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-SAMM180073 · Jun 19, 2019
$1,632
NOTICE OF POTENTIAL PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD008182289-098 · Feb 7, 2018
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-SAMM160042 · May 25, 2017
$5,623
FINAL SETTLEMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD008182289-055 · Oct 18, 2012
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-WEC1100581 · Oct 20, 2011
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00001466 · Oct 26, 2000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2000-0839 · Jul 10, 2000
$200,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00002246 · May 17, 2000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00001877 · Aug 31, 1999
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00001812 · Jan 29, 1999
$20,670
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00001501 · May 18, 1998
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00001077 · Jun 12, 1997
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1992-0194 · Jul 20, 1993
$25,000
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD982560955-513 · Jan 28, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD008182289-003 · Sep 19, 1984
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD008182289-002 · Jul 17, 1984
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD008182289-001 · Apr 27, 1984
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