HARBISON WALKER REFRACTORIES PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 5,157 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.
- Address
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9686 E CENTER ST
WINDHAM, OH 44288
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- PORTAGE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327120
- Inspections
- 2 · last Sep 30, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110001623002
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,358 | — |
| 2016 | 3,420 | +2% |
| 2017 | 5,157 | +51% |
| 2018 | 5,753 | +12% |
| 2019 | 6,857 | +19% |
| 2020 | 4,129 | -40% |
| 2021 | 5,941 | +44% |
| 2022 | 2,940 | -51% |
| 2023 | 2,500 | -15% |
| 2024 | 2,582 | +3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 1,682 | 1,682 | — | — | 13,977 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 900 | 900 | — | — | 5 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 1,653 | 1,653 | — | — | 25,916 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 600 | 600 | — | — | 5 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 247 | 247 | — | — | 5,183 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 1,798 | 1,798 | — | — | 24,727 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 885 | 885 | — | — | 5 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 257 | 257 | — | — | 4,945 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 4,995 | 4,995 | — | — | 4,303 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 799 | 799 | — | — | 688 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 147 | 147 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 3,515 | 3,515 | — | — | 3,953 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 563 | 563 | — | — | 632 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 52 | 52 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 5,908 | 5,908 | — | — | 7,536 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 949 | 949 | — | — | 1,206 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 4,883 | 4,883 | — | — | 5,356 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 750 | 750 | — | — | 857 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 120 | 120 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 4,325 | 4,325 | — | — | 5,454 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 691 | 691 | — | — | 873 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 141 | 141 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 2,853 | 2,853 | — | — | 4,328 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 457 | 457 | — | — | 693 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 110 | 110 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 3,257 | 3,257 | — | — | 3,888 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 101 | 101 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | 111,162 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CARBON LIMESTONE LANDFILL BFI OF OHIO INC
LOWELLVILLE, OH
|
Phenol | 13,977 | — | — | — |
|
CARBON LIMESTONE LANDFILL BFI OF OHIO INC
LOWELLVILLE, OH
|
Aluminum (fume or dust) | 5 | — | — | — |
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 | Jul 16, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 18, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 27, 2007 | Aug 16, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 27, 2007 | Aug 16, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 20, 1985 | Mar 20, 1985 | 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, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.10 mg/L | 10.00 | +151% | May 2022 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +420% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.20 mg/L | 10.00 | +302% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.30 mg/L | 10.00 | +3% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +30% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +30% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +40% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Oil and grease [soxhlet extr.] tot. | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +40% | Nov 2016 | Resolved |
| Oil and grease [soxhlet extr.] tot. | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +230% | Sep 2016 | 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.