Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
CARBIDE INDUSTRIES LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 35 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $40,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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4400 BELLS LN
LOUISVILLE, KY 40211
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- JEFFERSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325180
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jun 6, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $40,500 · last Jun 21, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110001387151
How This Compares
#309
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#10,845
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
7
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
4
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-27% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 44 | — |
| 2016 | 35 | -19% |
| 2017 | 35 | 0% |
| 2018 | 37 | +5% |
| 2020 | 28 | — |
| 2021 | 29 | +3% |
| 2022 | 38 | +31% |
| 2023 | 39 | +3% |
| 2024 | 32 | -19% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 32 | 32 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 39 | 39 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 38 | 38 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 29 | 29 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 28 | 28 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 37 | 37 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 35 | 35 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 35 | 35 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 44 | 44 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 6, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 22, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 7, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | May 11, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | May 11, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 11, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 16, 2019 | Dec 1, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 16, 2019 | Oct 17, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 16, 2019 | Oct 17, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Monitor | Sep 7, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | Sep 7, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Mar 16, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Mar 16, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Mar 16, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Aug 5, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 5, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Aug 5, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Aug 5, 2013 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 24, 1994 | Jun 16, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 24, 1994 | Jun 24, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 24, 1994 | Jun 24, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 19, 1991 | Jul 29, 1991 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +43% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 217.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +623% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 217.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +262% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 92.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +207% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 92.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +53% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 81.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +170% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 81.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +35% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 85.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +42% | Feb 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 85.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +42% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 85.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +183% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 85.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +183% | Feb 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 402.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +1,240% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 402.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +570% | Aug 2018 | Open |
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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD981027345-001 · Sep 4, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604482746 · Jul 16, 2025
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603631017 · Jun 21, 2023
$40,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603352826 · Sep 12, 2022
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2007-1773 · Mar 22, 2007
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2006-2015 · Apr 11, 2006
$32,175
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00000850 · Sep 26, 1997
$2,500
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00001105 · Mar 12, 1997
$11,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD981027345-000 · Jun 10, 1994
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