MERICHEM CHEMICALS AND REFINERY SERVICES
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,065 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
2701 WARRIOR RD
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35404
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- TUSCALOOSA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325180
- Inspections
- 11 · last Apr 9, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000367175
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 | 2,265 | — |
| 2016 | 1,765 | -22% |
| 2017 | 1,065 | -40% |
| 2018 | 1,143 | +7% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | 1,121 | +50855% |
| 2022 | 1,122 | 0% |
| 2023 | 687 | -39% |
| 2024 | 687 | 0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 269 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 687 | 682 | 5 | — | 1 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 309 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 687 | 682 | 5 | — | 23 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 326 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 1,119 | 1,114 | 5 | — | 25 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 3 | 2 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 394 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 1,119 | 1,114 | 5 | — | 33 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 433 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 509 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 297 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 380 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 1,141 | 1,141 | — | — | 1,565 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 36 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 1,060 | 1,047 | 13 | — | 495,530 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 5 | — | 5 | — | 405 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 750 | 500 | 250 | — | 790 | |
| Phenol | 505 | 500 | 5 | — | 55 | |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 505 | 500 | 5 | — | 186 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 5 | — | 5 | — | 500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 1,250 | 1,000 | 250 | — | 29,506 | |
| Phenol | 505 | 500 | 5 | — | 2,072 | |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 505 | 500 | 5 | — | 5,198 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 5 | — | 5 | — | 250 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | 83 |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BLACK WARRIOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY
COKER, AL
|
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 51 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 1 | TUSCALOOSA WWTP, TUSCALOOSA |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 218 | TUSCALOOSA WWTP, TUSCALOOSA |
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 | May 20, 2022 | Jun 29, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | May 20, 2022 | Jun 29, 2022 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 893.02 kg/d | 681.00 | +31% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,649.38 kg/d | 803.58 | +105% | Jun 2018 | 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.