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CALIFORNIA STEEL INDUSTRIES INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,527 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
-
14000 SAN BERNARDINO AVENUE
FONTANA, CA 92335
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- SAN BERNARDINO County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331221
- Inspections
- 6 · last Feb 20, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 16, 2014
- Registry ID
- 110063857376
How This Compares
#227
of 996 TRI reporters in CA
#5,938
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
12
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)
+50% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,110 | — |
| 2016 | 2,427 | +15% |
| 2017 | 2,527 | +4% |
| 2018 | 2,217 | -12% |
| 2019 | 8 | -100% |
| 2020 | 1,903 | +23688% |
| 2021 | 2,737 | +44% |
| 2022 | 1,902 | -31% |
| 2023 | 2,321 | +22% |
| 2024 | 3,160 | +36% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 3,140 | 3,140 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 10 | 10 | — | — | 8,897 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 8 | 6 | 2 | — | 22,736 | |
| Lead | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 46 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,300 | 2,300 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 10 | 10 | — | — | 6,565 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 8 | 6 | 2 | — | 18,745 | |
| Lead | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 41 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,886 | 1,886 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 10 | 10 | — | — | 8,263 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 18,371 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,720 | 2,720 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 10 | 10 | — | — | 10,968 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 7 | 6 | 1 | — | 17,932 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,886 | 1,886 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 10 | 10 | — | — | 4,260 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 7 | 6 | 1 | — | 13,141 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 8 | 6 | 2 | — | 15,229 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,200 | 2,200 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,850 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 7 | 6 | 1 | — | 12,860 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,510 | 2,510 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 10 | 10 | — | — | 3,636 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 7 | 6 | 1 | — | 7,172 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,410 | 2,410 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 10 | 10 | — | — | 7,443 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 7 | 6 | 1 | — | 3,826 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,094 | 2,094 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 10 | 10 | — | — | 3,189 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 1,529 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | 5 | — | — |
| Manganese | — | 15 | — | — |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 590,000 |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 310 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
YUMA YES 2 WASTE TRANSFER STATION
YUMA, AZ
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 17 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 290 | — | — |
|
ECDC ENVIRONMENTAL L.C.
EAST CARBON, UT
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 4,400 | — | — | — |
|
ECDC ENVIRONMENTAL L.C.
EAST CARBON, UT
|
Manganese | 3,900 | — | — | — |
|
YUMA YES 2 WASTE TRANSFER STATION
YUMA, AZ
|
Manganese | — | 2 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Manganese | — | 13 | — | — |
|
YUMA YES 2 WASTE TRANSFER STATION
YUMA, AZ
|
Lead | — | 1 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Lead | 16 | — | — | — |
|
ECDC ENVIRONMENTAL L.C.
EAST CARBON, UT
|
Lead | 25 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 29 | JOINT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, CARSON |
| Lead | — | JOINT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, CARSON |
| Manganese | 82 | JOINT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, CARSON |
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: General | Jan 16, 2025 | Sep 12, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 16, 2025 | Feb 20, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 14, 2005 | Feb 24, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 2, 1998 | Mar 17, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 2, 1998 | Mar 17, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 2, 1998 | Mar 17, 1999 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.12 | +27% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +53% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 116.20 mg/L | 75.00 | +55% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +379% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.35 mg/L | 0.12 | +200% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +54% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.23 mg/L | 0.12 | +97% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +7% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +132% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.12 | +25% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.47 mg/L | 0.12 | +303% | Nov 2024 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +111% | Nov 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 101.80 mg/L | 75.00 | +36% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +464% | Nov 2024 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +2% | Apr 2024 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.23 mg/L | 0.12 | +97% | Apr 2024 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +100% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.19 mg/L | 0.12 | +62% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.28 mg/L | 0.12 | +138% | Feb 2024 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +35% | Feb 2024 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +173% | Feb 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 89.10 mg/L | 75.00 | +19% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +171% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +10% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.21 mg/L | 0.12 | +82% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.36 mg/L | 0.12 | +204% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +221% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.01 | +577% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 80.00 mg/L | 75.00 | +7% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.42 mg/L | 0.12 | +259% | Nov 2023 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +86% | Nov 2023 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.40 mg/L | 0.12 | +240% | Aug 2023 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +118% | Aug 2023 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.01 | +160% | Aug 2023 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +27% | May 2023 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +175% | May 2023 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.29 mg/L | 0.12 | +147% | May 2023 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +173% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.22 mg/L | 0.12 | +87% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +6% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.12 | +48% | Feb 2023 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.12 | +42% | Dec 2022 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +18% | Dec 2022 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.12 | +41% | Nov 2022 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +23% | Nov 2022 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.33 mg/L | 0.12 | +184% | Oct 2022 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +55% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +5% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +34% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 mg/L | 0.12 | +103% | Mar 2022 | 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.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CA-N00000744
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CA-N00002533
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CA-N00002217
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD118352921-502 · Aug 29, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD118352921-301 · Jun 11, 2025
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD118352921-500 · Apr 18, 2025
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD118352921-300 · Jan 16, 2025
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CA-2015-1013 · Dec 12, 2014
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CA-2014-1088 · Jun 16, 2014
$12,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CA-2012-1027 · Nov 7, 2011
$114,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD118352921-501 · Nov 14, 2005
Administrative - Formal
· Case 09-2005-0241 · Sep 27, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD118352921-002 · Feb 4, 1999
INSPECTION REPORT WRITTEN
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD118352921-001 · Jan 22, 1999
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