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TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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ASH GROVE CEMENT COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 206,090 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
-
16215 HWY. 50
LOUISVILLE, NE 68037
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- CASS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327310
- Inspections
- 8 · last Mar 24, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 14, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110000596793
How This Compares
#15
of 154 TRI reporters in NE
#695
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.
6
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-23% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 164,931 | — |
| 2016 | 198,016 | +20% |
| 2017 | 206,090 | +4% |
| 2018 | 137,150 | -33% |
| 2019 | 84,000 | -39% |
| 2020 | 124,013 | +48% |
| 2021 | 137,692 | +11% |
| 2022 | 142,737 | +4% |
| 2023 | 135,330 | -5% |
| 2024 | 126,727 | -6% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 71,000 | 71,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 55,700 | 55,700 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 79,000 | 79,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 56,300 | 56,300 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 93,000 | 93,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 49,700 | 49,700 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 90,000 | 90,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 47,600 | 47,600 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 41 | 41 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 23 | 23 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 23 | 23 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 81,000 | 81,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 42,980 | 42,980 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 84,000 | 84,000 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 91,000 | 91,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 46,100 | 46,100 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 93,000 | 93,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 75,000 | 75,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 38,000 | 38,000 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 59 | 59 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 25 | 25 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 86,485 | 86,485 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 69,260 | 69,260 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 36,075 | 36,075 | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | 3,075 | 3,075 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,045 | 3,045 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 48 | 48 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 23 | 23 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 87,497 | 87,497 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 71,743 | 71,743 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,694 | 2,694 | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | 2,694 | 2,694 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 207 | 207 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 43 | 43 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 25 | 25 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 23 | 23 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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 | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 15, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 15, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Mar 20, 1995 | Apr 20, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Mar 17, 1995 | Apr 20, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jul 8, 1993 | Aug 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 8, 1993 | Aug 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 8, 1993 | Aug 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 8, 1993 | Aug 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Apr 1, 1993 | Apr 12, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 22, 1992 | Aug 1, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 3, 1992 | Jul 1, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 3, 1992 | Jul 1, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Mar 23, 1992 | Apr 9, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 31, 1991 | Aug 10, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Mar 4, 1991 | Mar 15, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 8, 1990 | Aug 16, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Apr 9, 1990 | May 1, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 19, 1989 | Oct 23, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 26, 1989 | Jun 28, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Aug 22, 1988 | Sep 29, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Aug 22, 1988 | Sep 29, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 27, 1988 | Nov 21, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Apr 1, 1988 | May 31, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 30, 1987 | Jan 7, 1988 | 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 | 67.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +34% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +4% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 96.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +92% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +10% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +10% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +40% | Dec 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +80% | Sep 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +20% | Sep 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +160% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +73% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 84.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +180% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 84.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +87% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 97.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +223% | Mar 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 97.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +116% | Mar 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 189.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +320% | Dec 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 189.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +530% | Dec 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +22% | Jun 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +83% | Jun 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +80% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 86.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +187% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 86.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +91% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +20% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +60% | Sep 2016 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +3% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +87% | Sep 2016 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +7% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 61.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +103% | Jun 2016 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 61.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +36% | Jun 2016 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 100.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +122% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 100.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +233% | Dec 2015 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2018-0237 · Sep 17, 2018
Judicial
· Case 07-2011-0294 · Aug 14, 2013
$709,555
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-1992-0401 · Sep 26, 1996
$220,000
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007260672-000 · Jul 31, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007260672-011 · Oct 2, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007260672-016 · Aug 8, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007260672-012 · May 31, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007260672-015 · Apr 9, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007260672-009 · May 26, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007260672-003 · Aug 29, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007260672-002 · May 12, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007260672-001 · Nov 30, 1987
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