Nalco Company's manufactured pounds of finished products increased 20% from 2009 to 2010. The Garyville facility manufactured 440,882,200 pounds of finished product in 2010. Primarily caused by increased production in 2010, air emissions increased 20%. 2010 air emissions were 2,213 pounds compared to 1,770 in 2009.

Water releases were slightly higher in 2010 than in 2009. 2010 releases were 5,932 pounds compared to 5,823 in 2009.

Off-site transfers decreased significantly, by 41 in 2010. 2010 off-site transfers were 114,475 pounds compared to 194,287 in 2009. Further, 89% of off-site transfers were recycled.

Overall, Nalco’s emissions decreased 40% in 2010 with total emissions of 122,620 pounds, compared to 201,832 pounds in 2009.

Nalco Company continues to be actively involved with numerous education and community groups throughout the area. The Garyville facility began operation in 1970 and maintains a workforce of 200 employees, 60 of whom are contract employees. Annually, the Nalco Garyville site contributes approximately $2.8 million to St. John the Baptist Parish tax base, over $15.8 million in payroll and $125 million in purchases to the local economy.

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