Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
VAM USA
Quick Summary
- •Released 276 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 $7,125 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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19210 HARDY RD.
HOUSTON, TX 77073
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332996
- Inspections
- 3 · last Dec 5, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $7,125 · last Feb 4, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110002133833
How This Compares
#1,067
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#8,632
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.
6
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)
+1829% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 154 | — |
| 2016 | 138 | -11% |
| 2017 | 276 | +100% |
| 2018 | 252 | -9% |
| 2019 | 250 | -1% |
| 2020 | 134 | -46% |
| 2021 | 169 | +26% |
| 2022 | 129 | -23% |
| 2023 | 107 | -17% |
| 2024 | 2,975 | +2669% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,801 | — | 2,801 | — | 21,415 | |
| Manganese compounds | 157 | — | 157 | — | 5,084 | |
| Lead | 11 | — | 11 | — | 4,052 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 6 | — | 6 | — | 9 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 80 | — | 80 | — | 8,249 | |
| Lead | 24 | — | 24 | — | 1,352 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 3 | — | 3 | — | 2 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 68 | — | 68 | — | 6,246 | |
| Manganese compounds | 56 | — | 56 | — | 5,388 | |
| Lead | 5 | — | 5 | — | 2,156 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 93 | — | 93 | — | 3,720 | |
| Manganese compounds | 70 | — | 70 | — | 3,617 | |
| Lead | 6 | — | 6 | — | 259 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 72 | — | 72 | — | 4,602 | |
| Manganese | 50 | — | 50 | — | 2,123 | |
| Lead | 12 | — | 12 | — | 92 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 250 | — | 250 | — | 33,557 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 211 | — | 211 | — | 21,134 | |
| Nickel | 32 | — | 32 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 6 | — | 6 | — | 1,159 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 3 | — | 3 | — | 0 |
2017
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 109 | — | 109 | — | 29,832 | |
| Zinc compounds | 27 | — | 27 | — | 64,202 | |
| Lead | 2 | — | 2 | — | 122 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 141 | — | 141 | — | 15,565 | |
| Manganese | 9 | — | 9 | — | 7,215 | |
| Chromium | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | |
| Lead | 2 | — | 2 | — | 122 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | 0 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 816 | — | — |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 979 | — | 16,674 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL
NEEDVILLE, TX
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,173 | — | — | — |
|
SEABREEZE LANDFILL (SEABREEZE RECOVERY INC)
ANGLETON, TX
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 140 | — | — | — |
|
VLS HOUSTON
HOCKLEY, TX
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 979 | — | — |
|
WESTERN WASTE INDUSTRIES - CONROE INDUSTRIAL NON HAZARDOUS L
CONROE, TX
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 449 | — | — | — |
|
LES
HOUSTON, TX
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 16,674 |
|
HPP MATERIALS
BAYTOWN, TX
|
Chromium | — | 0 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Chromium | 9 | — | — | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Lead | 26 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Lead | 4,026 | — | — | — |
|
FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL
NEEDVILLE, TX
|
Manganese compounds | 3,777 | — | — | — |
|
SEABREEZE LANDFILL (SEABREEZE RECOVERY INC)
ANGLETON, TX
|
Manganese compounds | 117 | — | — | — |
|
WESTERN WASTE INDUSTRIES - CONROE INDUSTRIAL NON HAZARDOUS L
CONROE, TX
|
Manganese compounds | 374 | — | — | — |
|
VLS HOUSTON
HOCKLEY, TX
|
Manganese compounds | — | 816 | — | — |
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 | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 26, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 11, 2022 | Aug 30, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 4, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 4, 2010 | Nov 23, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 4, 2010 | Oct 6, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 4, 2010 | Apr 7, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 4, 2010 | Nov 23, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 4, 2010 | Nov 23, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | May 4, 2010 | Nov 23, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 4, 2010 | Oct 6, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 18, 2003 | Oct 16, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 18, 2003 | Oct 16, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 18, 2003 | Oct 31, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 18, 2003 | Sep 26, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 18, 2003 | Oct 16, 2003 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 MGD | 0.01 | +10% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.90 mg/L | 3.00 | +97% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.45 mg/L | 3.00 | +82% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.48 mg/L | 3.00 | +16% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.80 mg/L | 3.00 | +360% | Feb 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 kg/d | 0.11 | +31% | Feb 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.60 mg/L | 15.00 | +117% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.10 mg/L | 3.00 | +37% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.30 mg/L | 15.00 | +22% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.92 mg/L | 3.00 | +197% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.40 mg/L | 15.00 | +23% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.20 kg/d | 0.11 | +77% | Feb 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.30 mg/L | 3.00 | +77% | Feb 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.37 mg/L | 3.00 | +79% | Oct 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.90 mg/L | 15.00 | +6% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.70 mg/L | 3.00 | +23% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.89 mg/L | 15.00 | +26% | Jan 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.50 mg/L | 60.00 | +14% | Jan 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.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2023-1409-MWD-E · Feb 4, 2025
$7,125
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD991304155-4 · Aug 11, 2022
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2011-50608 · Feb 14, 2012
$72,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD991304155-3 · Jul 14, 2010
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD991304155-2 · Oct 1, 2003
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD991304155-1 · Sep 18, 2003
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