TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
HOWMET CASTINGS & SERVICES
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,137 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
-
1110 E LINCOLNWAY
LA PORTE, IN 46350
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- LA PORTE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331528
- Inspections
- 2 · last May 31, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 8, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110000398052
How This Compares
#369
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#6,941
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
+5% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,135 | — |
| 2016 | 1,562 | +38% |
| 2017 | 1,137 | -27% |
| 2018 | 1,151 | +1% |
| 2019 | 372 | -68% |
| 2020 | 555 | +49% |
| 2021 | 490 | -12% |
| 2022 | 498 | +2% |
| 2023 | 534 | +7% |
| 2024 | 1,189 | +123% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 636 | 611 | 25 | — | 113,811 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 371 | 371 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 95 | 93 | 2 | — | 29,734 | |
| Cobalt | 81 | 76 | 5 | — | 12,377 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 2,875 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 284 | 284 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 180 | 167 | 13 | — | 97,622 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 53 | 52 | 1 | — | 25,556 | |
| Cobalt | 13 | 11 | 2 | — | 10,623 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 4 | 4 | — | — | 2,254 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 269 | 269 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 163 | 152 | 11 | — | 94,762 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 47 | 46 | 1 | — | 24,849 | |
| Cobalt | 13 | 11 | 2 | — | 10,325 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 2,859 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 213 | 213 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 192 | 180 | 12 | — | 60,002 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 60 | 60 | — | — | 15,684 | |
| Cobalt | 20 | 20 | — | — | 6,536 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2,299 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 303 | 303 | — | — | 260 | |
| Nickel | 188 | 188 | — | — | 99,392 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 62 | 62 | — | — | 26,036 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 3 | 3 | — | — | 7,579 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 251 | 251 | — | — | 134,374 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 70 | 70 | — | — | 35,271 | |
| Cobalt | 49 | 49 | — | — | 14,725 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 11,430 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 465 | 465 | — | — | 30,649 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 364 | 364 | — | — | 70 | |
| Cobalt | 211 | 211 | — | — | 13,058 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 109 | 109 | — | — | 117,740 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 32,289 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 465 | 465 | — | — | 27,285 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 350 | 350 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt | 211 | 211 | — | — | 11,582 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 109 | 109 | — | — | 103,772 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 26,988 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 581 | 581 | — | — | 89,777 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 496 | 496 | — | — | 23,665 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 331 | 331 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt | 142 | 142 | — | — | 10,013 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 12 | 12 | — | — | 15,504 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 465 | 465 | — | — | 26,312 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 339 | 339 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt | 211 | 211 | — | — | 11,123 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 110 | 110 | — | — | 97,809 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5,993 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | 2,794 | — | 11,766 |
| Cobalt | — | 12,332 | — | — |
| Nickel | — | 113,441 | — | — |
| Chromium | — | 29,627 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GMA INDUSTRIES, INC.
ROMULUS, MI
|
Cobalt | — | 262 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Cobalt | 17 | — | — | — |
|
RECYCLING COORDINATORS INC.
AKRON, OH
|
Cobalt | — | 12,070 | — | — |
|
COUNTY LINE LANDFILL
ARGOS, IN
|
Cobalt | 20 | — | — | — |
|
COUNTY LINE LANDFILL
ARGOS, IN
|
Nickel | 100 | — | — | — |
|
GMA INDUSTRIES, INC.
ROMULUS, MI
|
Nickel | — | 2,617 | — | — |
|
RECYCLING COORDINATORS INC.
AKRON, OH
|
Nickel | — | 110,824 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Nickel | 233 | — | — | — |
|
EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 2430 ROSE PL
ROSEVILLE, MN
|
Nickel | 2 | — | — | — |
|
COUNTY LINE LANDFILL
ARGOS, IN
|
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 74 | — | — | — |
|
M ARGUESO AND COMPANY
NORTON SHORES, MI
|
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | 2,794 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Chromium | 42 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Chromium | 4 | — | — | — |
|
RECYCLING COORDINATORS INC.
AKRON, OH
|
Chromium | — | 29,156 | — | — |
|
GMA INDUSTRIES, INC.
ROMULUS, MI
|
Chromium | — | 471 | — | — |
|
COUNTY LINE LANDFILL
ARGOS, IN
|
Chromium | 50 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 11 | CITY OF LA PORTE - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, LA PORTE |
| Cobalt | 8 | CITY OF LA PORTE - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, LA PORTE |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 7 | CITY OF LA PORTE - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, LA PORTE |
| Nickel | 35 | CITY OF LA PORTE - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, LA PORTE |
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 | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 7, 2021 | Apr 16, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 26, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 23, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Jun 4, 2018 | Feb 26, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Dec 22, 2016 | Oct 2, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 6, 2011 | Dec 27, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 16, 2000 | Jul 24, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 16, 2000 | Jul 24, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 16, 2000 | Jul 24, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 6, 1985 | Dec 3, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 12, 1985 | Dec 3, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 14, 1985 | Jun 17, 1986 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND044209229-008 · Apr 15, 2021
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601745965 · Feb 8, 2019
$23,400
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601708039 · Dec 20, 2018
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601122246 · Jul 19, 2017
$22,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601054553 · May 24, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND044209229-007 · Dec 9, 2011
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2004-0085 · Aug 31, 2004
$35,000
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND044209229-006 · Feb 9, 2001
$30,600
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND044209229-004 · Oct 16, 2000
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND044209229-005 · Oct 16, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND044209229-003 · Nov 22, 1985
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