MARTIN DRAKE
Quick Summary
- •Released 54,293 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
-
700 S CONEJOS ST
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80903
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- EL PASO County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jun 25, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 7, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110009559637
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 49,593 | — |
| 2016 | 50,626 | +2% |
| 2017 | 54,293 | +7% |
| 2018 | 3,760 | -93% |
| 2019 | 15 | -100% |
| 2020 | 1,660 | +10646% |
| 2021 | 1,756 | +6% |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 53 | +132350% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 52 | — | — | 52 | 784,558 | |
| Asbestos (friable) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,302,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 32,796 | |
| Asbestos (friable) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 46,860 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,739 | 33 | — | 1,706 | 13,743 | |
| Lead compounds | 15 | 4 | — | 11 | 303 | |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 8 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,646 | 21 | — | 1,625 | 23,350 | |
| Lead compounds | 13 | 4 | — | 9 | 532 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 10 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 15 | 6 | — | 9 | 350 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,854 | 63 | — | 1,791 | 14,378 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 980 | 980 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 910 | 910 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 13 | 5 | — | 8 | 262 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | 54,000 | 54,000 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 286 | 107 | — | 179 | 103,136 | |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | 396 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | 30 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 49,000 | 49,000 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,614 | 314 | — | 1,300 | 20,150 | |
| Lead compounds | 9 | 2 | — | 7 | 167 | |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 1 | — | 0 | 3 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | 49,000 | 49,000 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 573 | 308 | — | 265 | 206,183 | |
| Mercury compounds | 13 | 12 | — | 0 | 27 | |
| Lead compounds | 6 | 3 | — | 3 | 1,930 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | 784,558 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ROCKY MOUNTAIN RECYCLING
COMMERCE CITY, CO
|
Copper compounds | — | 784,558 | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - COLORADO SPRINGS LANDFILL
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
|
Asbestos (friable) | 1,302,000 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | 0 | LAS VEGAS ST WWTF, COLORADO SPRINGS |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 136 | LAS VEGAS ST WWTF, COLORADO SPRINGS |
| Lead compounds | 9 | LAS VEGAS ST WWTF, COLORADO SPRINGS |
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 | Nov 13, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 1997 | May 28, 2009 | 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.