TCEQ Air Emission Incidents

ECTOR County

SummaryA sulfur dioxide release occurred at the GSAU 1 306 CO2 Recompression Facility in Texas. Sulfur dioxide is a dangerous chemical that can cause serious breathing problems if people are exposed to it, especially for those with asthma or other respiratory conditions. Residents near the facility should stay indoors, close all windows and doors, and contact local health authorities if they experience any breathing difficulties, chest pain, or unusual respiratory symptoms.

ECTOR County

SummaryAt the GOLDSMITH CAG CENTRAL TB facility in Texas, a sulfur dioxide release occurred. Sulfur dioxide is a dangerous chemical that can cause serious breathing problems, especially for people with asthma or other respiratory conditions. Residents near the facility should stay indoors, close all windows and doors, and contact local health authorities if they experience any chest tightness, coughing, or difficulty breathing.

ECTOR County

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ECTOR County

SummaryAt the CAG Central Battery No. 448 facility in Texas, a sulfur dioxide release occurred during an industrial operation. Sulfur dioxide is a dangerous chemical that can cause serious breathing problems, especially for people with asthma or other respiratory conditions. Nearby residents should stay indoors, close all windows and doors, and contact local health authorities if they experience any chest tightness, coughing, or difficulty breathing.

WINKLER County

SummaryThe Brazos Amine Treater Facility in Texas experienced a chemical release involving multiple dangerous substances including carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and volatile organic compounds. These chemicals are extremely hazardous and can cause serious health risks, particularly to respiratory systems and potentially leading to breathing problems, dizziness, and other acute health effects. Residents near the facility should immediately contact local emergency services, stay indoors with windows closed, avoid outdoor exposure, and seek medical attention if they experience any unusual symptoms like difficulty breathing, headaches, or eye and throat irritation.

CHAMBERS County

SummaryAt the Enterprise Mont Belvieu Complex in Chambers County, Texas, a chemical release occurred involving multiple substances including butane, propane, isobutane, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and C5+ hydrocarbons. These chemicals can be dangerous if inhaled, potentially causing respiratory irritation, dizziness, and in high concentrations, more serious health risks. Residents near the facility should stay indoors, close windows and doors, avoid outdoor activities, monitor local emergency communications, and contact healthcare providers if they experience any unusual symptoms like difficulty breathing, headaches, or nausea.

WINKLER County

SummaryThe Brazos Amine Treater Facility in Texas experienced a chemical release involving multiple dangerous substances including carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and volatile organic compounds. These chemicals are extremely hazardous and can cause serious health risks, particularly to respiratory systems and potentially causing long-term breathing problems. Residents near the facility should immediately contact local health authorities, stay indoors with windows closed, avoid outdoor exposure, and seek medical attention if they experience any breathing difficulties, chest pain, dizziness, or unusual symptoms related to chemical exposure.

REAGAN County

SummaryAt the UL Talley-Dixon CTB facility in Texas, a chemical release occurred involving benzene, carbon monoxide, and natural gas volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Benzene is a known carcinogen that can cause serious health risks with prolonged exposure, while carbon monoxide is a toxic gas that can be deadly in high concentrations. Residents near the facility should immediately evacuate the area, avoid direct contact with any chemical vapors, keep windows and doors closed, and contact local emergency services for guidance on potential health risks and safe next steps.

CRANE County

SummaryA chemical release occurred at the Targa Midstream Services Pipeline in Crane County, Texas, involving hydrogen sulfide and natural gas volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Hydrogen sulfide is extremely toxic and can cause serious health risks, while natural gas VOCs can also be dangerous if inhaled in high concentrations. Residents in the immediate area should evacuate if possible, stay indoors with windows closed if evacuation is not an option, avoid direct exposure to the chemicals, and contact local emergency services for specific guidance about the incident and potential health risks.

ANDREWS County

SummaryThe EMBAR B-2 BATTERY facility in Texas experienced a chemical release involving multiple hazardous substances including carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, natural gas volatile organic compounds, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide. These chemicals can be extremely dangerous to human health, potentially causing respiratory problems, headaches, and other serious medical issues if people are exposed. Residents near the facility should immediately stay indoors, close all windows and doors, avoid outdoor activities, and contact local health authorities if they experience any unusual symptoms like difficulty breathing, dizziness, or eye and throat irritation.