ECS REFINING
Quick Summary
- •Released 573 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
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106 TEJAS DR
TERRELL, TX 75160
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- KAUFMAN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331492
- Inspections
- 1 · last Apr 23, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 20, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110034662336
How This Compares
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.
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 745 | — |
| 2016 | 745 | 0% |
| 2017 | 573 | -23% |
| 2018 | 1,267 | +121% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 377 | +198063% |
| 2021 | 466 | +24% |
| 2022 | 584 | +25% |
| 2023 | 208 | -64% |
| 2024 | 200 | -4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 189 | 188 | 1 | — | 424,172 | |
| Antimony compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 31,765 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | 12,583 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 28,804 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 194 | 194 | — | — | 1,906,726 | |
| Antimony compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 110,096 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 3 | 2 | 0 | — | 33,007 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 59,743 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 556 | 555 | 1 | — | 1,193,129 | |
| Antimony compounds | 21 | 21 | — | — | 90,412 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 27,587 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 19,643 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 426 | 426 | 0 | — | 667,645 | |
| Antimony compounds | 30 | 30 | — | — | 97,560 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 8 | 7 | 1 | — | 50,166 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 9,927 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 356 | 356 | 0 | — | 1,216,650 | |
| Antimony compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 114,122 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | 46,637 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 44,875 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2,888 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,206 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1,197 | 1,193 | 4 | — | 6,448,820 | |
| Antimony compounds | 39 | 39 | — | — | 281,165 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 20 | 18 | 3 | — | 36,968 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 11 | 10 | 1 | — | 102,763 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,665 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 525 | 523 | 2 | — | 3,535,913 | |
| Antimony compounds | 31 | 31 | — | — | 177,718 | |
| Copper compounds | 10 | 9 | 1 | — | 122,388 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 7 | 5 | 2 | — | 30,261 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 683 | 680 | 3 | — | 350,223 | |
| Antimony compounds | 36 | 36 | — | — | 77,787 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 10 | 9 | 1 | — | 9,518 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 8 | — | 8 | — | 36,732 | |
| Copper compounds | 8 | 7 | 1 | — | 30,584 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 677 | 675 | 2 | — | 343,808 | |
| Antimony compounds | 42 | 42 | — | — | 85,735 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 14 | 13 | 1 | — | 15,296 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | 39,047 | |
| Zinc compounds | 6 | — | 6 | — | 44,446 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | 29,909 | — | — |
| Arsenic compounds | — | 8,841 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 241,722 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 12,163 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5N PLUS
FAIRFIELD, CT
|
Lead compounds | — | 148 | — | — |
|
ECD LANDFILL
ENNIS, TX
|
Arsenic compounds | 12,444 | — | — | — |
|
5N PLUS
FAIRFIELD, CT
|
Antimony compounds | — | 2 | — | — |
|
ECD LANDFILL
ENNIS, TX
|
Antimony compounds | 6,104 | — | — | — |
|
ECD LANDFILL
ENNIS, TX
|
Copper compounds | 27,830 | — | — | — |
|
AURUBIS BEERES NV-METALLO
BEERSE
|
Copper compounds | — | 974 | — | — |
|
AURUBIS BEERES NV-METALLO
BEERSE
|
Lead compounds | — | 39,826 | — | — |
|
ECD LANDFILL
ENNIS, TX
|
Lead compounds | 384,198 | — | — | — |
|
AURUBIS BEERES NV-METALLO
BEERSE
|
Antimony compounds | — | 25,659 | — | — |
|
AURUBIS BEERES NV-METALLO
BEERSE
|
Arsenic compounds | — | 139 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | CITY OF TERRELL - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, TERRELL |
| Lead compounds | — | CITY OF TERRELL - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, TERRELL |
| Arsenic compounds | — | CITY OF TERRELL - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, TERRELL |
| Antimony compounds | — | CITY OF TERRELL - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, TERRELL |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Containment Buildings | Nov 25, 2024 | Apr 4, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 25, 2024 | Apr 4, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 23, 2024 | Jun 26, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 23, 2024 | May 10, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Apr 23, 2024 | May 29, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Containment Buildings | Apr 23, 2024 | Jul 25, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 23, 2024 | Apr 24, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 23, 2024 | May 10, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 23, 2024 | May 16, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Jun 10, 2015 | Sep 22, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Jun 10, 2015 | Sep 22, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Jun 10, 2015 | Sep 22, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 10, 2015 | Sep 22, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 28, 2014 | Nov 10, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Oct 28, 2014 | Nov 10, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 28, 2014 | Nov 10, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Oct 28, 2014 | Nov 10, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 28, 2014 | Nov 10, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 27, 2004 | Oct 5, 2006 | 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.