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FORMICA CORPORATION - EVENDALE (1431150801)
Quick Summary
- •Released 12,885 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
-
10155 READING RD.
CINCINNATI, OH 45241
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- HAMILTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326130
- Inspections
- 3 · last Apr 8, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 17, 1995
- Registry ID
- 110000393725
How This Compares
#199
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#3,554
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
7
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)
0% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 11,514 | — |
| 2016 | 11,192 | -3% |
| 2017 | 12,885 | +15% |
| 2018 | 13,936 | +8% |
| 2020 | 10,141 | — |
| 2021 | 11,633 | +15% |
| 2022 | 12,916 | +11% |
| 2023 | 11,610 | -10% |
| 2024 | 11,553 | -0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 7,004 | 7,004 | — | — | 7,042 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 2,935 | 2,935 | — | — | 17,303 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,614 | 1,614 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 6,850 | 6,850 | — | — | 7,311 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 3,126 | 3,126 | — | — | 15,086 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,634 | 1,634 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 7,981 | 7,981 | — | — | 10,366 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 3,453 | 3,453 | — | — | 22,975 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,482 | 1,482 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 6,875 | 6,875 | — | — | 8,959 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 3,671 | 3,671 | — | — | 46,297 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,087 | 1,087 | — | — | 12,581 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 5,068 | 5,068 | — | — | 3,193 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 3,333 | 3,333 | — | — | 16,499 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,740 | 1,740 | — | — | 4,173 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 6,844 | 6,844 | — | — | 3,623 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 3,798 | 3,798 | — | — | 18,724 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,294 | 3,294 | — | — | 22,627 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 6,915 | 6,915 | — | — | 1,875 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 3,727 | 3,727 | — | — | 9,689 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,243 | 2,243 | — | — | 11,167 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 6,417 | 6,417 | — | — | 3,929 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 2,652 | 2,652 | — | — | 20,304 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,123 | 2,123 | — | — | 24,472 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 6,817 | 6,817 | — | — | 2,550 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 2,527 | 2,527 | — | — | 13,175 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,170 | 2,170 | — | — | 6,853 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | — | — | — | 58,377 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 12,307 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RUMPKE CONTAINER SERV INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Formaldehyde | 3,694 | — | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
MIDDLETOWN, OH
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 3,348 |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
MIDDLETOWN, OH
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 17,303 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Phenol | — | MILL CREEK WWTP, CINCINNATI |
| Formaldehyde | — | MILL CREEK WWTP, CINCINNATI |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | MILL CREEK WWTP, CINCINNATI |
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 unachieved and not reported | Dec 1, 2007 | Mar 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 1, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 1, 2007 | Mar 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 1, 2007 | Mar 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 1, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 1, 2006 | Mar 26, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 8, 1997 | Nov 17, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jun 30, 1997 | Jul 21, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Feb 13, 1995 | Feb 8, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 11, 1994 | Aug 31, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 11, 1994 | Aug 31, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jun 22, 1993 | Nov 9, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jun 8, 1992 | Mar 8, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jan 16, 1991 | Jan 8, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Apr 4, 1990 | Jan 18, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 30, 1990 | Apr 13, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 30, 1990 | Apr 13, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 1, 1989 | Feb 1, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 1, 1989 | Sep 8, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 29, 1988 | Apr 12, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 5, 1988 | Apr 12, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 5, 1988 | Apr 12, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 5, 1988 | Apr 12, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Feb 5, 1988 | Apr 12, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 5, 1988 | Apr 12, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 25, 1987 | Apr 30, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 27, 1984 | Aug 6, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 6, 1983 | Jun 27, 1984 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 6, 1983 | Jun 27, 1984 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Oct 20, 1982 | Jul 6, 1983 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Oct 20, 1982 | Jul 6, 1983 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | May 26, 1982 | Oct 20, 1982 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 26, 1982 | Oct 20, 1982 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 26, 1982 | Oct 20, 1982 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 26, 1982 | Oct 20, 1982 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | May 26, 1982 | Oct 20, 1982 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.34 deg C | 30.00 | +4% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.65 deg C | 30.00 | +9% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.54 deg C | 30.00 | +2% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.84 deg C | 30.00 | +3% | May 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.43 deg C | 30.00 | +1% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.26 deg C | 30.00 | +4% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.72 deg C | 30.00 | +12% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.48 deg C | 30.00 | +32% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.91 deg C | 30.00 | +6% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.20 mg/L | 10.00 | +382% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.51 deg C | 30.00 | +32% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.16 deg C | 30.00 | +1% | May 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.47 deg C | 30.00 | +32% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.26 deg C | 30.00 | +1% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.07 deg C | 30.00 | +7% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 mg/L | 0.03 | +267% | Sep 2015 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.03 | +400% | Aug 2015 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.03 | +100% | Jun 2015 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD092821883-023 · Oct 17, 1997
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD092821883-022 · Jul 2, 1997
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD092821883-021 · Oct 17, 1995
$28,200
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD092821883-020 · Mar 8, 1995
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD092821883-019 · Aug 23, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD092821883-018 · Feb 25, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD092821883-012 · Jul 1, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD092821883-011 · Jun 12, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD092821883-010 · Jan 30, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD092821883-008 · May 18, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD092821883-009 · Apr 9, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD092821883-006 · Feb 2, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD092821883-005 · Aug 9, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD092821883-004 · Feb 3, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD092821883-003 · Feb 29, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD092821883-001 · Feb 11, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD092821883-017 · Mar 11, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD092821883-016 · Jul 19, 1984
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD092821883-015 · Jul 11, 1983
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD092821883-013 · Oct 21, 1982
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