TAWAS PLATING CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 31 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
510 INDUSTRIAL AVE.
TAWAS CITY, MI 48763
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- IOSCO County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 3 · last Mar 30, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000408005
How This Compares
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.
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 30 | — |
| 2016 | 31 | +3% |
| 2017 | 31 | 0% |
| 2018 | 31 | 0% |
| 2019 | 21 | -32% |
| 2020 | 31 | +48% |
| 2021 | 31 | 0% |
| 2022 | 31 | 0% |
| 2023 | 32 | +3% |
| 2024 | 33 | +3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 23 | 23 | — | — | 3,332 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 35,970 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | 3,369 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 30,056 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 21 | 21 | — | — | 2,960 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 24,905 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 21 | 21 | — | — | 2,835 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 24,500 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 21 | 21 | — | — | 2,807 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 27,870 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 21 | 21 | — | — | 4,512 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 21 | 21 | — | — | 3,370 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 33,742 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 21 | 21 | — | — | 3,145 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 30,700 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 21 | 21 | — | — | 2,425 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 29,006 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 3,283 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 32,716 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 1,400 |
| Nickel compounds | — | 460 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Nickel compounds | 408 | — | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Nitric acid | 35,970 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 16 | TAWAS UTILITY AUTHORITY WWTP, EAST TAWAS |
| Nitric acid | — | TAWAS UTILITY AUTHORITY WWTP, EAST TAWAS |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - No Licensed/Certified Operator | May 18, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | May 18, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 10, 2015 | Sep 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 4, 2000 | Jan 31, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 5, 1993 | May 6, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 5, 1993 | May 6, 1994 | 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.