EPA TRI Facility · Nonmetallic Mineral Product

Gcc Rio Grande Inc

Pueblo, CO · Parent: Gcc of America

Total releases
764.2K lbs
Chemicals reported
27
Carcinogens
7
Primary pathway
Air Releases
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Gcc Rio Grande Inc has reported 764.2K lbs of toxic releases across 27 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2023. Of the chemicals reported, 7 are classified as carcinogens, representing 26% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Nonmetallic Mineral Product sector. The primary release pathway is air releases, accounting for 79% of total releases. All release data shown below is self-reported to the EPA under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 313.

#1,530 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases - among the top 5.9% of reporting sites by volume. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Gcc Rio Grande Inc files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 327310 (Nonmetallic Mineral Product). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 764.2K lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 27 distinct chemicals, 7 of which (26%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is air releases at 600.0K lbs (78.5% of total volume), followed by land disposal at 21.5%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals decreased by 15% - from 152.9K lbs to 130.5K lbs. The facility is operated under parent company Gcc of America.

TRI Form R values are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions, and treat every pound of reported chemical equally regardless of toxicity. Inclusion in the TRI database does not establish a health risk to nearby residents; it documents the annual reporting record that Gcc Rio Grande Inc has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Nonmetallic Mineral Product
NAICS Code
327310
Total Releases
764.2K lbs
Chemicals Reported
27
Latest Report Year
2023

Compare this facility

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Total reported releases
Gcc Rio Grande Inc
764.2K lbs
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22.9M lbs

97% less than the comparison

Chemicals reported
Gcc Rio Grande Inc
27
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Co
12

2.3× more than the comparison

Comparison reflects reported pounds and chemical counts, not toxicity or health risk. Averages cover facilities reporting any release.

How does this facility release toxic chemicals?

How Gcc Rio Grande Inc releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 764.2K lbs.

Air Releases 600.0K lbs (78.5%)
Land Disposal 164.2K lbs (21.5%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 15% (152.9K lbs to 130.5K lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Gcc Rio Grande Inc - annual TRI totals

million lbs

What this shows Year-over-year reported totals. TRI figures are self-reported estimates and can swing with production levels, waste-rock handling and reporting changes, not only with emissions controls.

Source EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)
Year Total Chemicals
2019 152.9K lbs 15
2020 133.8K lbs 15
2021 171.8K lbs 15
2022 175.3K lbs 15
2023 130.5K lbs 15

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 7 of 27 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Ammonia 571.0K lbs -
Manganese compounds 86.0K lbs -
Manganese And Manganese Compounds 37.3K lbs -
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 16.5K lbs -
Copper compounds 16.2K lbs -
Copper And Copper Compounds 10.4K lbs -
Barium And Barium Compounds 7.5K lbs -
Zinc compounds 6.9K lbs -
Thallium compounds 2.8K lbs -
Nickel compounds 1.8K lbs Carcinogen
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 1.6K lbs -
Thallium And Thallium Compounds 1.2K lbs -
Nickel And Nickel Compounds 807 lbs Carcinogen
Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 797 lbs -
Lead compounds 748 lbs -
Cobalt compounds 500 lbs Carcinogen
Mercury compounds 493 lbs -
Arsenic compounds 378 lbs Carcinogen
Lead And Lead Compounds 343 lbs -
Mercury And Mercury Compounds 243 lbs -
Cobalt And Cobalt Compounds 218 lbs Carcinogen
Arsenic And Arsenic Compounds 175 lbs Carcinogen
Antimony compounds 37 lbs -
Antimony And Antimony Compounds 21 lbs -
Silver compounds 13 lbs -
Silver And Silver Compounds 9 lbs -
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 2 lbs Carcinogen

Location

Coordinates
38.1591, -104.6357
ZIP Code
81004
EPA Facility ID
81004GCCRG3372L

About TRI Data

Data as of 2023 reporting year. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Toxic Release Inventory.

Data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. Facilities that manufacture, process, or otherwise use listed toxic chemicals above threshold amounts are required to report annually to the EPA.

Release quantities are self-reported by the facility and may represent estimates rather than exact measurements. "Total releases" includes releases to air, water, land, and off-site transfers for disposal. Quantities shown here are aggregated across all available reporting years.

PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing. The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chemicals does Gcc Rio Grande Inc release?
Gcc Rio Grande Inc has reported releases of 27 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 764.2K lbs. 7 of these (26%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Gcc Rio Grande Inc in?
Gcc Rio Grande Inc is classified under the "Nonmetallic Mineral Product" industry (NAICS code 327310), located in Pueblo, CO.
How long has Gcc Rio Grande Inc reported to the TRI?
Gcc Rio Grande Inc has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Gcc Rio Grande Inc release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Gcc Rio Grande Inc is air releases, accounting for 78.5% of total releases (600.0K lbs). Secondary pathway: land disposal (21.5%).
Are emissions from Gcc Rio Grande Inc increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 15%, from 152.9K lbs to 130.5K lbs.
Is Gcc Rio Grande Inc a health risk?
The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.
Does Gcc Rio Grande Inc release carcinogens?
Yes, Gcc Rio Grande Inc reports 7 chemicals classified as carcinogens, representing 26% of all chemicals reported by this facility. Carcinogen classification is based on EPA and IARC assessments.

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Sources & how this page was built

Every figure on this page traces to public, federal-government data on Gcc Rio Grande Inc. The records below are the primary sources; our methodology explains how they are joined, computed, and verified.

Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial. TRI release totals are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Toxics Release Inventory has required annual industrial disclosure since its creation under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act in October 1986, and this facility's record is drawn from PlainEnviro's database of more than 25,000 EPA-tracked facilities through the 2023 reporting year; see our methodology for full source citations and refresh cadence.