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MOLSON COORS USA LLC -- GOLDEN BREWERY
Quick Summary
- •Released 190,462 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 $346,206 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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12TH AND FORD
GOLDEN, CO 80401
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- JEFFERSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 312120
- Inspections
- 13 · last Aug 21, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $346,206 · last Feb 16, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110033145736
How This Compares
#16
of 246 TRI reporters in CO
#723
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
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)
-6% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 124,897 | — |
| 2016 | 116,624 | -7% |
| 2017 | 190,462 | +63% |
| 2018 | 133,390 | -30% |
| 2019 | 64,508 | -52% |
| 2020 | 87,262 | +35% |
| 2021 | 27,813 | -68% |
| 2022 | 180,946 | +551% |
| 2023 | 171,764 | -5% |
| 2024 | 117,285 | -32% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 93,000 | — | 93,000 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 18,446 | 17,646 | 800 | — | 9,820 | |
| Ozone | 4,978 | 4,978 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 861 | 861 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 145,200 | — | 145,200 | — | 5 | |
| Ammonia | 20,600 | 19,800 | 800 | — | 10,820 | |
| Ozone | 5,100 | 5,100 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 864 | 864 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 156,200 | — | 156,200 | — | 10 | |
| Ammonia | 19,500 | 18,300 | 1,200 | — | 10,130 | |
| Ozone | 5,000 | 5,000 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 246 | — | 246 | — | 37 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 58,000 | — | 58,000 | — | 50 | |
| Ammonia | 24,100 | 18,900 | 5,200 | — | 1,830 | |
| Ozone | 5,005 | 5,005 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 157 | — | 157 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 36,000 | — | 36,000 | — | 50 | |
| Ammonia | 23,180 | 17,880 | 5,300 | — | 2,200 | |
| Ozone | 5,100 | 5,100 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 227 | — | 227 | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 123,000 | — | 123,000 | — | 50 | |
| Ozone | 5,300 | 5,300 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 5,088 | 88 | 5,000 | — | 2,000 | |
| Formic acid | 2 | — | 2 | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 175,000 | — | 175,000 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 9,860 | 60 | 9,800 | — | — | |
| Ozone | 5,600 | 5,600 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 2 | — | 2 | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 105,000 | — | 105,000 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 5,627 | 27 | 5,600 | — | 2,130 | |
| Ozone | 5,477 | 5,477 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 520 | 520 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 111,900 | — | 111,900 | — | 41 | |
| Ammonia | 7,040 | 340 | 6,700 | — | 1,550 | |
| Ozone | 5,397 | 5,397 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 560 | 560 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 31,520 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 39,124 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 122,537 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
A1 ORGANINCS
EATON, CO
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 9,820 |
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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2023 | May 2, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2023 | May 2, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Aug 16, 2022 | Aug 16, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Non-Toxicity Requirements | Aug 16, 2022 | Aug 16, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2022 | May 2, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2021 | Aug 30, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2021 | Aug 30, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2021 | May 2, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2020 | Apr 1, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 31, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 31, 2019 | May 26, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2019 | May 26, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2019 | Mar 31, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Nov 5, 2017 | Dec 14, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 30, 2011 | Jul 22, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 30, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 30, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 30, 2011 | Jul 18, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 30, 2010 | Oct 1, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 30, 2010 | Oct 1, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 31, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 31, 2009 | Dec 21, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 31, 2009 | Dec 21, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 31, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 30, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 30, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 15, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 15, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 1, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 1, 2005 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 30, 1992 | Jan 14, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Aug 2, 1990 | Apr 23, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Apr 23, 1990 | Jun 15, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 1, 1990 | Nov 1, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 20, 1990 | Nov 15, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Apr 27, 1989 | Jun 21, 1989 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, potentially dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +11% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 95.40 toxic | 100.00 | +5% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 89.40 toxic | 100.00 | +11% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 76.70 toxic | 100.00 | +23% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Copper, potentially dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +21% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.00 mg/L | 44.80 | +52% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Copper, potentially dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +22% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.73 deg C | 29.20 | +5% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.30 toxic | 100.00 | +59% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Oil and grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.00 mg/L | 10.50 | +129% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Copper, potentially dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +20% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Oil and grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 685.54 kg/d | 518.01 | +32% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Oil and grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 10.50 | +205% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Oil and grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 825.37 kg/d | 518.01 | +59% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.20 toxic | 100.00 | +69% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Oil and grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.00 mg/L | 10.50 | +5% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Oil and grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 mg/L | 10.50 | +33% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 mg/L | 44.80 | +21% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Iron, dissolved [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.41 mg/L | 0.30 | +38% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Iron, dissolved [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.39 mg/L | 0.30 | +31% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Oil and grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 10.50 | +14% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 126.50 mg/L | 44.80 | +182% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,181.34 kg/d | 2,205.08 | +90% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Iron, dissolved [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.34 mg/L | 0.30 | +12% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Copper, potentially dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +4% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.00 mg/L | 44.80 | +29% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Iron, dissolved [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.32 mg/L | 0.30 | +5% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.00 toxic | 100.00 | +40% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Copper, potentially dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +12% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Oil and grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.40 mg/L | 10.50 | +37% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Iron, dissolved [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.31 mg/L | 0.30 | +4% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Iron, dissolved [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.35 mg/L | 0.30 | +17% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Chromium, hexavalent dissolved [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +9% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Oil and grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 937.37 kg/d | 518.01 | +81% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 75.80 toxic | 100.00 | +24% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Oil and grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.30 mg/L | 10.50 | +246% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +4% | May 2022 | Open |
| Copper, potentially dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +22% | May 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, inorganic total | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.20 mg/L | 10.00 | +22% | May 2022 | Open |
| Copper, potentially dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.02 | +77% | May 2022 | Open |
| Solids, suspended percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 82.50 % | 85.00 | +17% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Oil and grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.50 mg/L | 10.50 | +67% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Iron, dissolved [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.33 mg/L | 0.30 | +9% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Oil and grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.90 mg/L | 10.50 | +90% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Iron, dissolved [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.32 mg/L | 0.30 | +8% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,673.61 kg/d | 2,205.08 | +21% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 114.50 mg/L | 44.80 | +156% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Iron, dissolved [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.32 mg/L | 0.30 | +8% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 mg/L | 30.10 | +13% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,335.38 kg/d | 2,205.08 | +6% | Oct 2021 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604521931 · Sep 3, 2025
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CO-IP-240216-1 · Feb 16, 2024
$346,206
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case CO-IC-231219-1 · Dec 19, 2023
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CO-IO-230110-1 · Jan 10, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601704981 · Dec 5, 2018
$25,200
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601267024 · Nov 6, 2017
Administrative - Formal
· Case 08-2009-0040 · Jan 6, 2009
$2,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 08-2007-0213 · Nov 8, 2007
$3,750
Administrative - Formal
· Case 08-2003-0190 · Oct 9, 2003
$3,400
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CO-N00000182 · Sep 5, 2001
$117,280
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case CO-N00000184 · Aug 21, 2001
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-COD054929989-000 · Jul 31, 1992
Administrative - Formal
· Case 08-1990-0079 · Oct 3, 1991
$700,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CO-N00000552 · Oct 1, 1991
$125,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CO-N00000554 · Oct 1, 1991
$36,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CO-N00000549 · May 28, 1991
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CO-N00000599 · Apr 18, 1991
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-COD054929989-009 · Jun 19, 1990
$357,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-COD054929989-007 · May 21, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-COD054929989-004 · Jun 1, 1989
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