EPA TRI Facility · Fabricated Metals

Central Texas Iron Works

Waco, TX · Parent: The Herrick Corp

Total releases
366 lbs
Chemicals reported
4
Carcinogens
1
Primary pathway
Air Releases
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Central Texas Iron Works has reported 366 lbs of toxic releases across 4 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2024. Of the chemicals reported, 1 is classified as carcinogen, representing 25% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Fabricated Metals sector. The primary release pathway is air releases, accounting for 100% 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.

#15,160 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Central Texas Iron Works files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 332312 (Fabricated Metals). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 366 lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 4 distinct chemicals, 1 of which (25%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is air releases at 366 lbs (100.0% of total volume), followed by land disposal at 0.0%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals decreased by 59% - from 100 lbs to 41 lbs. The facility is operated under parent company The Herrick Corp.

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 Central Texas Iron Works has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Fabricated Metals
NAICS Code
332312
Total Releases
366 lbs
Chemicals Reported
4
Latest Report Year
2023

Compare this facility

See how Central Texas Iron Works stacks up against nearby facilities and the typical reporter.

Total reported releases
Central Texas Iron Works
366 lbs
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94.0M lbs

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Chemicals reported
Central Texas Iron Works
4
Ascend Performance Materials-Chocolate Bayou Plant
36

89% less 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 Central Texas Iron Works releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 366 lbs.

Air Releases 366 lbs (100.0%)
Land Disposal 0 lbs (<0.1%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 59% (100 lbs to 41 lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Central Texas Iron Works - 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 100 lbs 4
2020 81 lbs 4
2021 107 lbs 4
2022 37 lbs 4
2023 41 lbs 4

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 1 of 4 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Manganese 180 lbs -
Chromium 112 lbs -
Nickel 42 lbs Carcinogen
Copper 32 lbs -

Location

Coordinates
31.5022, -97.1814
ZIP Code
76712
EPA Facility ID
76712CNTRL1100W

About TRI Data

Data as of 2024 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 Central Texas Iron Works release?
Central Texas Iron Works has reported releases of 4 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 366 lbs. 1 of these (25%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Central Texas Iron Works in?
Central Texas Iron Works is classified under the "Fabricated Metals" industry (NAICS code 332312), located in Waco, TX.
How long has Central Texas Iron Works reported to the TRI?
Central Texas Iron Works has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Central Texas Iron Works release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Central Texas Iron Works is air releases, accounting for 100.0% of total releases (366 lbs). Secondary pathway: land disposal (0.0%).
Are emissions from Central Texas Iron Works increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 59%, from 100 lbs to 41 lbs.
Is Central Texas Iron Works 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 Central Texas Iron Works release carcinogens?
Yes, Central Texas Iron Works reports 1 chemical classified as carcinogens, representing 25% 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 Central Texas Iron Works. 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.