Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
REA MAGNET WIRE COMPANY INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 9,581 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 $10,200 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
2800 CONCORD RD
LAFAYETTE, IN 47905
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- TIPPECANOE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331420
- Inspections
- 5 · last Sep 9, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $10,200 · last May 26, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000404312
How This Compares
#240
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#4,073
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
1
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
-32% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 12,408 | — |
| 2016 | 10,431 | -16% |
| 2017 | 9,581 | -8% |
| 2018 | 5,988 | -38% |
| 2019 | 2,482 | -59% |
| 2020 | 5,033 | +103% |
| 2021 | 4,851 | -4% |
| 2022 | 4,881 | +1% |
| 2023 | 4,414 | -10% |
| 2024 | 8,403 | +90% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 4,487,736 | |
| Phenol | 2,857 | 2,857 | — | — | 3,801 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 2,801 | 2,801 | — | — | 13,824 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,780 | 1,780 | — | — | 2,775 | |
| m-Cresol | 418 | 418 | — | — | 540 | |
| o-Cresol | 278 | 278 | — | — | 363 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 137 | 137 | — | — | 913 | |
| p-Cresol | 132 | 132 | — | — | 164 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 3,483,360 | |
| Phenol | 1,462 | 1,462 | — | — | 4,290 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,412 | 1,412 | — | — | 12,702 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,051 | 1,051 | — | — | 3,275 | |
| m-Cresol | 220 | 220 | — | — | 624 | |
| o-Cresol | 147 | 147 | — | — | 421 | |
| p-Cresol | 72 | 72 | — | — | 192 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 50 | 50 | — | — | 1,300 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 1,852,434 | |
| Phenol | 1,661 | 1,661 | — | — | 5,891 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,607 | 1,607 | — | — | 27,008 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,069 | 1,069 | — | — | 3,711 | |
| m-Cresol | 242 | 242 | — | — | 826 | |
| o-Cresol | 164 | 164 | — | — | 559 | |
| p-Cresol | 92 | 92 | — | — | 290 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 46 | 46 | — | — | 1,040 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 2,054,575 | |
| Phenol | 1,979 | 1,979 | — | — | 7,268 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,349 | 1,349 | — | — | 13,586 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 948 | 948 | — | — | 3,880 | |
| m-Cresol | 259 | 259 | — | — | 1,015 | |
| o-Cresol | 162 | 162 | — | — | 647 | |
| p-Cresol | 105 | 105 | — | — | 426 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 49 | 49 | — | — | 737 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 1,959,232 | |
| Phenol | 1,879 | 1,879 | — | — | 6,933 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,567 | 1,567 | — | — | 11,211 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 908 | 908 | — | — | 3,745 | |
| m-Cresol | 253 | 253 | — | — | 1,044 | |
| o-Cresol | 168 | 168 | — | — | 704 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 157 | 157 | — | — | 1,089 | |
| p-Cresol | 101 | 101 | — | — | 459 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 2,739,181 | |
| Phenol | 2,144 | 2,144 | — | — | 12,995 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 209 | 209 | — | — | 1,763 | |
| p-Cresol | 129 | 129 | — | — | 828 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 2,783,992 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 2,093 | 2,093 | — | — | 24,834 | |
| Phenol | 2,045 | 2,045 | — | — | 10,960 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,130 | 1,130 | — | — | 6,457 | |
| m-Cresol | 307 | 307 | — | — | 1,875 | |
| o-Cresol | 212 | 212 | — | — | 1,215 | |
| p-Cresol | 138 | 138 | — | — | 925 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 63 | 63 | — | — | 1,054 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 2,252,795 | |
| Phenol | 3,396 | 3,396 | — | — | 11,016 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 2,722 | 2,722 | — | — | 20,678 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,694 | 1,694 | — | — | 6,427 | |
| m-Cresol | 504 | 504 | — | — | 1,800 | |
| p-Cresol | 366 | 366 | — | — | 1,313 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 339 | 339 | — | — | 1,566 | |
| Cumene | 228 | 228 | — | — | 895 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| o-Cresol | 214 | 214 | — | — | 761 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 118 | 118 | — | — | 473 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 2,736,684 | |
| Phenol | 3,741 | 3,741 | — | — | 13,497 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 3,038 | 3,038 | — | — | 19,535 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,740 | 1,740 | — | — | 7,440 | |
| m-Cresol | 544 | 544 | — | — | 2,132 | |
| p-Cresol | 391 | 391 | — | — | 1,540 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 368 | 368 | — | — | 1,581 | |
| o-Cresol | 247 | 247 | — | — | 961 | |
| Cumene | 228 | 228 | — | — | 959 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 134 | 134 | — | — | 520 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 3,974,566 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 3,516 | 3,516 | — | — | 40,207 | |
| Phenol | 3,261 | 3,261 | — | — | 12,606 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,203 | 2,203 | — | — | 4,306 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,031 | 1,031 | — | — | 1,740 | |
| m-Cresol | 860 | 860 | — | — | 3,115 | |
| p-Cresol | 693 | 693 | — | — | 2,512 | |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 381 | 381 | — | — | 1,568 | |
| Cumene | 152 | 152 | — | — | 302 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 115 | 115 | — | — | 190 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 108 | 108 | — | — | 178 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| o-Cresol | 88 | 88 | — | — | 329 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | 4,487,673 | — | — |
| p-Cresol | — | 8 | 98 | 16,223 |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 664 | 8,249 | 273,794 |
| m-Cresol | — | 26 | 322 | 52,455 |
| o-Cresol | — | 17 | 217 | 35,085 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 133 | 1,656 | 203,896 |
| Phenol | — | 183 | 2,268 | 363,977 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 44 | 545 | 15,020 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
m-Cresol | — | — | 322 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
o-Cresol | — | — | — | 129 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 133 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
p-Cresol | — | — | — | 58 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Phenol | — | — | 2,268 | — |
|
OMNISOURCE STAINLESS & GRANULATOR
FORT WAYNE, IN
|
Copper | — | 4,487,673 | — | — |
|
BEAVER OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
HODGKINS, IL
|
Copper | 45 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 545 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 664 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 17 | LAFAYETTE WWTP, LAFAYETTE |
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 | Jun 12, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 27, 2024 | Mar 22, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 27, 2024 | Mar 22, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 27, 2024 | Mar 22, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 16, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 17, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 28, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 15, 2017 | Dec 21, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 15, 2011 | Jan 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 19, 2000 | Oct 1, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 19, 2000 | Oct 1, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 30, 1997 | Feb 25, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 30, 1997 | Feb 25, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 30, 1997 | Feb 25, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 30, 1997 | Feb 25, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 30, 1997 | Feb 25, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 7, 1985 | Oct 10, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 23, 1985 | Sep 23, 1985 | 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-IND005478219-007 · Feb 29, 2024
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602746609 · May 26, 2021
$10,200
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602706250 · Apr 21, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005478219-006 · Nov 27, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005478219-005 · Dec 29, 2011
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005478219-004 · Feb 14, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005478219-003 · Mar 9, 1998
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1986-0240 · Oct 15, 1986
$15,045
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005478219-002 · Dec 4, 1985
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005478219-001 · Aug 26, 1985
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