Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
HUSSEY COPPER LTD
Quick Summary
- •Released 202 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
-
1178 MULBERRY RD
EMINENCE, KY 40019
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- HENRY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331420
- Inspections
- 7 · last Sep 29, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 16, 2004
- Registry ID
- 110013838366
How This Compares
#263
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#9,140
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.
5
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
+72% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 192 | — |
| 2016 | 192 | 0% |
| 2017 | 202 | +5% |
| 2018 | 229 | +13% |
| 2019 | 223 | -3% |
| 2020 | 253 | +13% |
| 2021 | 221 | -13% |
| 2022 | 376 | +70% |
| 2023 | 376 | 0% |
| 2024 | 330 | -12% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 6,519 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 330 | 330 | — | — | 50 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 7,225 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 376 | 376 | — | — | 25 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 8,612 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 376 | 376 | — | — | 31 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 3,750 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | 221 | 221 | — | — | 12 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 4,406 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | 253 | 253 | — | — | 19 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | 223 | 223 | — | — | 18 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 16 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 3,515 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 229 | 229 | — | — | 37 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 2,645 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | 202 | 202 | — | — | 24 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 3,528 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 192 | 192 | — | — | 17 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 69,322 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 192 | 192 | — | — | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | 41 | — | — |
| Copper | — | 6,300 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WORLD RESOURCES CO
POTTSVILLE, PA
|
Cyanide compounds | — | 41 | — | — |
|
KLOR KLEEN
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Copper | — | 2,000 | — | — |
|
WORLD RESOURCES CO
POTTSVILLE, PA
|
Copper | — | 4,300 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | 9 | EMINENCE STP, EMINENCE |
| Copper | 219 | EMINENCE STP, EMINENCE |
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 | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Sep 29, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 20, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 20, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Feb 20, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Oct 22, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 20, 2022 | May 20, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Apr 20, 2022 | May 20, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 29, 2019 | Nov 25, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Oct 29, 2019 | Nov 25, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Mar 12, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 12, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Mar 12, 2013 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 4, 2011 | Aug 4, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 16, 2004 | Aug 12, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 16, 2004 | Aug 12, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 16, 2004 | Aug 12, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 16, 2004 | Aug 12, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 22, 1994 | Oct 3, 1994 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +40% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +137% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +18% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 128.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +113% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 80.10 mg/L | 30.00 | +167% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +20% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 99.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +65% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 99.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +230% | Jun 2023 | 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.
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD041168287-001 · Mar 16, 2004
$13,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD041168287-000 · Sep 23, 1994
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