EPA TRI Facility · Fabricated Metals

Koppel Steel Corp Baytown Plant

Baytown, TX · Parent: Tenaris

Total releases
27.2K lbs
Chemicals reported
3
Carcinogens
2
Primary pathway
Off-site Transfers
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Koppel Steel Corp Baytown Plant has reported 27.2K lbs of toxic releases across 3 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2024. Of the chemicals reported, 2 are classified as carcinogens, representing 67% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Fabricated Metals sector. The primary release pathway is off-site transfers, 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.

#7,535 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Koppel Steel Corp Baytown Plant files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 332996 (Fabricated Metals). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 27.2K lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 3 distinct chemicals, 2 of which (67%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is off-site transfers at 27.2K lbs (99.8% of total volume), followed by water discharges at 0.2%. The facility is operated under parent company Tenaris.

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 Koppel Steel Corp Baytown Plant has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Fabricated Metals
NAICS Code
332996
Total Releases
27.2K lbs
Chemicals Reported
3
Latest Report Year
2023

Compare this facility

See how Koppel Steel Corp Baytown Plant stacks up against nearby facilities and the typical reporter.

Total reported releases
Koppel Steel Corp Baytown Plant
27.2K lbs
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94.0M lbs

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Chemicals reported
Koppel Steel Corp Baytown Plant
3
Ascend Performance Materials-Chocolate Bayou Plant
36

92% 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 Koppel Steel Corp Baytown Plant releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 27.2K lbs.

Off-site Transfers 27.2K lbs (99.8%)
Water Discharges 51 lbs (0.2%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

Reported total releases by year

Koppel Steel Corp Baytown Plant - 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 0 lbs 2
2020 0 lbs 2
2021 0 lbs 2
2022 6.3K lbs 3
2023 21.0K lbs 3

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 2 of 3 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Manganese 22.0K lbs -
Nickel 4.7K lbs Carcinogen
Lead 580 lbs Carcinogen

Location

Coordinates
29.7401, -94.8911
ZIP Code
77523
EPA Facility ID
77520KPPLS2600S

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 Koppel Steel Corp Baytown Plant release?
Koppel Steel Corp Baytown Plant has reported releases of 3 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 27.2K lbs. 2 of these (67%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Koppel Steel Corp Baytown Plant in?
Koppel Steel Corp Baytown Plant is classified under the "Fabricated Metals" industry (NAICS code 332996), located in Baytown, TX.
How long has Koppel Steel Corp Baytown Plant reported to the TRI?
Koppel Steel Corp Baytown Plant has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Koppel Steel Corp Baytown Plant release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Koppel Steel Corp Baytown Plant is off-site transfers, accounting for 99.8% of total releases (27.2K lbs). Secondary pathway: water discharges (0.2%).
Is Koppel Steel Corp Baytown Plant 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 Koppel Steel Corp Baytown Plant release carcinogens?
Yes, Koppel Steel Corp Baytown Plant reports 2 chemicals classified as carcinogens, representing 67% 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

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