Basf Corp - Geismar Site

Significant noncompliance (1 programs)TRI ReporterClean Air ActClean Water ActRCRA
Inspections8all-program
Penalty actions1
Total penalties$35.5klifetime
On-site releases1.5M lbTRI reported

Location

Address8404 River Rd (Hwy 75)
CityGeismar
CountyAscension Parish County
StateLouisiana
ZIP70734
Coordinates30.19325, -91.01816
EPA Registry ID110070834884

Compliance by program

ProgramStatusQuarters NC (last 12)Penalties
Clean Air ActNo Violation Identified0$35.5k
Clean Water ActNo Violation Identified0$0
RCRA Hazardous WasteSignificant Noncomplier12$0

TRI chemical releases

YearChemicalAirWaterLandTotal
2024Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable …01.0M01.0M
2024Ammonia126.4k8.3k0134.8k
2024Sodium nitrite080.0k080.0k
2024Methanol43.8k0043.8k
2024Chlorobenzene32.9k0032.9k
2024Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists,…28.4k0028.4k
2024Toluene22.9k0022.9k
2024Ethylene21.2k0021.2k
2024Formic acid20.2k642020.9k
2024Propylene oxide12.5k0012.5k
2024Chloroform12.4k0012.4k
2024Ethylene oxide8.4k008.4k
2024Formaldehyde8.1k108.1k
2024Xylene (mixed isomers)7.7k007.7k
2024Benzene6.1k006.1k
2024Dimethylamine5.1k005.1k
2024N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone5.1k005.1k
2024Aniline5.0k005.0k
2024n-Butyl alcohol5.0k005.0k
2024Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22)4.5k004.5k
2024Acrylonitrile3.0k003.0k
2024Ethylene glycol2.5k27002.8k
2024Diaminotoluene (mixed isomers)2.5k25802.8k
2024Carbon tetrachloride2.6k002.6k
2024Triethylamine1.9k001.9k
20244, 4'-Methylenedianiline1.3k54801.9k
2024Naphthalene1.3k001.3k
2024Ethylbenzene1.3k001.3k
2024Nitrobenzene1.1k001.1k
2024o-Toluidine6211930814

What this means

This facility is currently in significant noncompliance with one or more EPA-administered laws. EPA's ECHO database flags facilities as significant violators when they have repeated violations across multiple quarters or unresolved enforcement actions. 12 quarter(s) of noncompliance reported in the last 12. Lifetime penalties: $35.5k.

Significant violators receive enforcement priority. If you live near this facility and have concerns, the EPA Office of Inspector General accepts complaints, and your state environmental agency typically maintains its own enforcement docket.

EPA references

View detailed facility report at echo.epa.gov →