KOHLER COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 862 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2000 NORTH 5TH STREET
UNION CITY, TN 38261
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- OBION County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331318
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jun 25, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000374611
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 18,249 | — |
| 2016 | 10,382 | -43% |
| 2017 | 862 | -92% |
| 2018 | 916 | +6% |
| 2020 | 961 | — |
| 2021 | 1,013 | +5% |
| 2022 | 604 | -40% |
| 2023 | 606 | 0% |
| 2024 | 863 | +42% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 41 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 80,507 | |
| Nitric acid | 863 | 863 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 42 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 42,420 | |
| Nitric acid | 606 | 601 | 5 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 32 | |
| Nitric acid | 599 | 594 | 5 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5 | — | 5 | — | 31,862 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 31 | |
| Nitric acid | 1,008 | 1,003 | 5 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5 | — | 5 | — | 56,351 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 32 | |
| Nitric acid | 956 | 951 | 5 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5 | — | 5 | — | 86,781 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 58 | |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | — | — | — | — | 484 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 911 | 906 | 5 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5 | — | 5 | — | 79,150 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | — | — | — | — | 603 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 72 | |
| Nitric acid | 857 | 852 | 5 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5 | — | 5 | — | 62,136 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 197 | |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | — | — | — | — | 2,369 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 92 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 9,399 | 9,399 | — | — | 1,497 | |
| Nitric acid | 978 | 973 | 5 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5 | — | 5 | — | 80,667 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 307 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 132 | |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | — | — | — | — | 1,285 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 17,040 | 17,040 | — | — | 1,497 | |
| Nitric acid | 1,204 | 1,199 | 5 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5 | — | 5 | — | 108,609 |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 79,482 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 81,805 |
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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WESTERN KENTUCKY LANDFILL
MAYFIELD, KY
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Lead compounds | 41 | — | — | — |
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WESTERN KENTUCKY LANDFILL
MAYFIELD, KY
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,025 | — | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 79,482 | UNION CITY AC STRUB WWTP, UNION CITY |
| Lead compounds | 0 | UNION CITY AC STRUB WWTP, UNION CITY |
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Apr 5, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 5, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 21, 2015 | Aug 21, 2015 | Resolved |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.