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DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY - IRONTON, OHIO BRANCH
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,857 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
-
925 COUNTY ROAD 1A
IRONTON, OH 45638
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- LAWRENCE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jun 27, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Nov 12, 2009
- Registry ID
- 110046575773
How This Compares
#395
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#5,802
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.
0
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)
+35% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,152 | — |
| 2016 | 3,001 | +39% |
| 2017 | 2,857 | -5% |
| 2018 | 2,834 | -1% |
| 2019 | 2,159 | -24% |
| 2020 | 1,916 | -11% |
| 2021 | 2,478 | +29% |
| 2022 | 3,476 | +40% |
| 2023 | 2,905 | -16% |
| 2024 | 2,895 | -0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 2,702 | 2,702 | — | — | 15,139 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 190 | 190 | — | — | 15,665 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 3 | — | 3 | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 2,662 | 2,662 | — | — | 25,589 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 240 | 240 | — | — | 12,963 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 3 | — | 3 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 3,251 | 3,251 | — | — | 204,594 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 219 | 219 | — | — | 247,575 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 6 | — | 6 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 2,220 | 2,220 | — | — | 247,370 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 246 | 246 | — | — | 301,248 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 12 | — | 12 | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 1,670 | 1,670 | — | — | 218,465 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 235 | 235 | — | — | 247,270 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 11 | — | 11 | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 1,870 | 1,870 | — | — | 351,627 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 271 | 271 | — | — | 403,039 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 18 | — | 18 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 2,571 | 2,571 | — | — | 230,998 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 244 | 244 | — | — | 283,181 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 19 | — | 19 | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 2,610 | 2,610 | — | — | 185,810 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 246 | 246 | — | — | 218,117 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 2,753 | 2,753 | — | — | 324,797 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 247 | 247 | — | — | 392,687 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 1,885 | 1,885 | — | — | 217,459 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 266 | 266 | — | — | 199,591 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | — | — | 20,065 | 122 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 18,502 | 122 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORP
PAULDING, OH
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 13,568 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 1,975 | — |
|
VEOLIA TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
SAUGET, IL
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 122 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Styrene | — | — | 4,464 | — |
|
VEOLIA TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
SAUGET, IL
|
Styrene | — | — | — | 122 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORP
PAULDING, OH
|
Styrene | — | — | 10,553 | — |
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 for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 27, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Failure to Submit Timely Permit Renewal Application | Dec 19, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 17, 2009 | Aug 12, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 28, 2009 | Jul 17, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 28, 2009 | May 29, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 28, 2009 | Jun 16, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Dec 9, 2005 | Mar 1, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 25, 2005 | Dec 9, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Definitions | Oct 25, 2005 | Dec 9, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Oct 25, 2005 | Feb 26, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Aug 6, 1998 | Aug 6, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Dec 18, 1996 | Feb 14, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jul 22, 1996 | Sep 30, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 2, 1996 | May 8, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Oct 18, 1995 | Feb 14, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Aug 28, 1995 | Sep 30, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 15, 1995 | Sep 27, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Apr 21, 1994 | Feb 14, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jun 15, 1993 | Sep 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | May 12, 1993 | Feb 14, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 15, 1992 | Nov 12, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 15, 1992 | Nov 12, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 15, 1992 | Nov 12, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 15, 1992 | Nov 12, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 15, 1992 | Nov 12, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Sep 18, 1991 | Oct 30, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Sep 7, 1990 | Sep 18, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 7, 1990 | Sep 18, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 7, 1990 | Sep 18, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jul 26, 1989 | Sep 7, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Jul 26, 1989 | Sep 7, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 26, 1989 | Sep 7, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 26, 1989 | Sep 7, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jul 26, 1989 | Sep 7, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 26, 1989 | Sep 7, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 29, 1988 | May 5, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 8, 1987 | Feb 29, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 7, 1986 | Mar 31, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 29, 1983 | Nov 28, 1984 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 29, 1983 | Nov 28, 1984 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Dec 29, 1983 | Nov 28, 1984 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Feb 10, 1983 | Apr 26, 1983 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 10, 1983 | Apr 26, 1983 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 10, 1983 | Apr 26, 1983 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil and grease [soxhlet extr.] tot. | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.99 kg/d | 0.98 | +1% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.50 mg/L | 10.00 | +225% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.70 mg/L | 10.00 | +7% | Jun 2020 | 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-OHD039128913-027 · Sep 23, 2024
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2016-9927 · Sep 21, 2016
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD039128913-026 · Nov 12, 2009
$5,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD039128913-023 · Jul 23, 2009
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD039128913-022 · Jun 22, 2009
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD039128913-021 · Jun 5, 2009
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD039128913-020 · Feb 6, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD039128913-019 · Dec 9, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD039128913-018 · Nov 3, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD039128913-017 · Aug 13, 1998
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1995-0184 · Sep 27, 1996
$149,639
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD039128913-003 · Sep 27, 1996
$149,639
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD039128913-016 · Jul 22, 1996
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD039128913-015 · Aug 31, 1995
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD039128913-014 · Aug 15, 1995
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD039128913-013 · Jun 18, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD039128913-007 · Sep 30, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD039128913-006 · Sep 30, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD039128913-005 · May 8, 1990
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD039128913-002 · Feb 20, 1990
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