TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
A O SMITH CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 459 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
-
8160 HOLTON RD
FLORENCE, KY 41042
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- KENTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325510
- Inspections
- 3 · last Nov 20, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 5, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110000500020
How This Compares
#238
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#8,114
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-10% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 463 | — |
| 2016 | 456 | -1% |
| 2017 | 459 | +1% |
| 2018 | 495 | +8% |
| 2019 | 439 | -11% |
| 2020 | 422 | -4% |
| 2021 | 493 | +17% |
| 2022 | 382 | -23% |
| 2023 | 386 | +1% |
| 2024 | 415 | +8% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | 494 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 216 | 216 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 57 | 57 | — | — | 877 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 57 | 52 | 5 | — | 566 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 25 | 25 | — | — | 837 | |
| Copper compounds | 21 | 21 | — | — | 378 | |
| Manganese compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | 1,875 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12 | 12 | — | — | 290 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,066 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | 595 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 203 | 203 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 54 | 54 | — | — | 2,284 | |
| Zinc compounds | 49 | 49 | — | — | 471 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 24 | 24 | — | — | 376 | |
| Copper compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 181 | |
| Nickel compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 3,542 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 11 | 11 | — | — | 296 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 2,329 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | 631 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 201 | 201 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 54 | 54 | — | — | 2,007 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 48 | 48 | — | — | 341 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 23 | 23 | — | — | 808 | |
| Copper compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 187 | |
| Manganese compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 2,911 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 11 | 11 | — | — | 276 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 2,108 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | 750 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 253 | 253 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 67 | 67 | — | — | 2,318 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 61 | 61 | — | — | 707 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 29 | 29 | — | — | 824 | |
| Copper compounds | 25 | 25 | — | — | 252 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 25 | 25 | — | — | 2,429 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 3,548 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 14 | 14 | — | — | 290 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | 742 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 222 | 222 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 59 | 59 | — | — | 1,683 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 53 | 53 | — | — | 807 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 26 | 26 | — | — | 1,028 | |
| Copper compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | 242 | |
| Manganese compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | 2,795 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12 | 12 | — | — | 970 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,908 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | 692 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 225 | 225 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 60 | 60 | — | — | 1,819 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 54 | 54 | — | — | 506 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 30 | 30 | — | — | 1,353 | |
| Copper compounds | 26 | 26 | — | — | 334 | |
| Manganese compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | 2,416 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 14 | 14 | — | — | 972 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 1,626 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | 768 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 261 | 261 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 69 | 69 | — | — | 2,813 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 63 | 63 | — | — | 676 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 30 | 30 | — | — | 1,479 | |
| Copper compounds | 26 | 26 | — | — | 464 | |
| Manganese compounds | 21 | 21 | — | — | 3,347 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 14 | 14 | — | — | 5,204 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 5,417 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | 904 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 241 | 241 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 65 | 65 | — | — | 1,798 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 58 | 58 | — | — | 528 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 28 | 28 | — | — | 1,088 | |
| Copper compounds | 24 | 24 | — | — | 421 | |
| Manganese compounds | 19 | 19 | — | — | 2,721 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 13 | 13 | — | — | 4,549 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 1,735 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | 866 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 234 | 234 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 74 | 74 | — | — | 3,746 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 56 | 56 | — | — | 450 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 27 | 27 | — | — | 1,123 | |
| Copper compounds | 23 | 23 | — | — | 342 | |
| Manganese compounds | 19 | 19 | — | — | 3,457 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 13 | 13 | — | — | 981 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 2,185 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | 872 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 243 | 243 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 65 | 65 | — | — | 1,844 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 59 | 59 | — | — | 546 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 28 | 28 | — | — | 1,034 | |
| Copper compounds | 24 | 24 | — | — | 426 | |
| Manganese compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 5,315 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 13 | 13 | — | — | 552 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 2,295 | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
MIDDLETOWN, OH
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 524 | — | — | — |
|
BAVARIAN WASTE SERVICES
WALTON, KY
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 202 | — | — | — |
|
BAVARIAN WASTE SERVICES
WALTON, KY
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 218 | — | — | — |
|
BAVARIAN WASTE SERVICES
WALTON, KY
|
Cobalt compounds | 279 | — | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
MIDDLETOWN, OH
|
Cobalt compounds | 449 | — | — | — |
|
BAVARIAN WASTE SERVICES
WALTON, KY
|
Copper compounds | 68 | — | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
MIDDLETOWN, OH
|
Copper compounds | 262 | — | — | — |
|
BAVARIAN WASTE SERVICES
WALTON, KY
|
Manganese compounds | 544 | — | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
MIDDLETOWN, OH
|
Manganese compounds | 824 | — | — | — |
|
BAVARIAN WASTE SERVICES
WALTON, KY
|
Nickel compounds | 428 | — | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
MIDDLETOWN, OH
|
Nickel compounds | 374 | — | — | — |
|
BAVARIAN WASTE SERVICES
WALTON, KY
|
Zinc compounds | 79 | — | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
MIDDLETOWN, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 412 | — | — | — |
|
BAVARIAN WASTE SERVICES
WALTON, KY
|
Lithium carbonate | 494 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 75 | NORTHERN KY SANITATION DISTRICT 1 DRY CREEK WWTP, ERLANGER |
| Manganese compounds | 507 | NORTHERN KY SANITATION DISTRICT 1 DRY CREEK WWTP, ERLANGER |
| Cobalt compounds | 338 | NORTHERN KY SANITATION DISTRICT 1 DRY CREEK WWTP, ERLANGER |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 111 | NORTHERN KY SANITATION DISTRICT 1 DRY CREEK WWTP, ERLANGER |
| Zinc compounds | 75 | NORTHERN KY SANITATION DISTRICT 1 DRY CREEK WWTP, ERLANGER |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 72 | NORTHERN KY SANITATION DISTRICT 1 DRY CREEK WWTP, ERLANGER |
| Copper compounds | 48 | NORTHERN KY SANITATION DISTRICT 1 DRY CREEK WWTP, ERLANGER |
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 | Apr 30, 2014 | May 30, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 2, 1992 | Apr 13, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 2, 1992 | Apr 13, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 25, 1990 | May 11, 1990 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2013-2028 · Mar 5, 2013
$1,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD116229865-000 · Sep 2, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD116229865-001 · Apr 25, 1990
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