Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
CARDINAL ALUMINUM COMPANY PLANT 3
Quick Summary
- •Released 18,924 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
-
4005 OAKLAWN DR.
LOUISVILLE, KY 40219
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- JEFFERSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331318
- Inspections
- 2 · last Dec 5, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000378635
How This Compares
#110
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#2,910
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.
1
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)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 16,405 | — |
| 2016 | 21,890 | +33% |
| 2017 | 18,924 | -14% |
| 2018 | 14,807 | -22% |
| 2019 | 12,367 | -16% |
| 2020 | 8,153 | -34% |
| 2021 | 4,744 | -42% |
| 2022 | 4,808 | +1% |
| 2023 | 5,535 | +15% |
| 2024 | 0 | -100% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 119,323 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,699 | — | 3,699 | — | 73,992 | |
| Nitric acid | 1,022 | 1,022 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 751 | 751 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 30 | 30 | 0 | — | 7,301 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 21 | 17 | 4 | — | 53,748 | |
| Copper | 10 | 6 | 5 | — | 43,017 | |
| Lead | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 50 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,701 | 2 | 3,699 | — | 73,992 | |
| Nitric acid | 596 | 596 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 296 | 296 | 0 | — | 2 | |
| Nickel compounds | 89 | 84 | 5 | — | 2,308 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 64 | 60 | 4 | — | 26,657 | |
| Manganese | 61 | 57 | 4 | — | 33,282 | |
| Lead | 2 | 0 | 2 | — | 37 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,747 | — | 3,747 | — | 74,951 | |
| Nitric acid | 437 | 437 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 346 | 346 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 88 | 84 | 4 | — | 2,432 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 63 | 60 | 3 | — | 28,262 | |
| Copper | 61 | 57 | 4 | — | 28,267 | |
| Lead | 2 | 0 | 2 | — | 38 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 3,935 | 3,935 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,701 | 2 | 3,699 | — | 73,992 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 296 | 296 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 89 | 84 | 5 | — | 2,680 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 77 | 77 | 0 | — | 31,143 | |
| Copper | 55 | 55 | 0 | — | 31,128 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 40 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 8,813 | 8,813 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,523 | — | 3,523 | — | 70,469 | |
| Copper | 31 | 15 | 16 | — | 40,514 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 8,230 | 8,230 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,523 | — | 3,523 | — | 70,469 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,831 | 2,831 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 101 | 97 | 4 | — | 49,218 | |
| Nickel compounds | 89 | 84 | 5 | — | 4,217 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 31 | 15 | 16 | — | 49,375 | |
| Lead | 3 | 0 | 3 | — | 67 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 10,798 | 10,798 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 4,073 | — | 4,073 | — | 81,466 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,825 | 3,825 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 102 | 97 | 5 | — | 46,203 | |
| Nickel compounds | 89 | 84 | 5 | — | 4,014 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 34 | 15 | 19 | — | 44,685 | |
| Lead | 3 | 0 | 3 | — | 67 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 11,745 | 11,745 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 5,525 | 5,525 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 4,398 | — | 4,398 | — | 87,695 | |
| Manganese | 109 | 99 | 10 | — | 38,930 | |
| Nickel compounds | 90 | 84 | 6 | — | 3,440 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 20 | 15 | 5 | — | 38,917 | |
| Lead | 3 | 0 | 3 | — | 66 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 8,865 | 8,865 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,737 | 3,737 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,566 | — | 3,566 | — | 71,329 | |
| Manganese | 125 | 113 | 12 | — | 57,544 | |
| Nickel compounds | 82 | 77 | 5 | — | 4,867 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 27 | 15 | 12 | — | 57,529 | |
| Lead | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | 74 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 119,323 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RIVER METALS
LOUISVILLE, KY
|
Nickel compounds | — | 294 | — | — |
|
HYDRO ALUMINUM
HENDERSON, KY
|
Manganese | — | 42,924 | — | — |
|
RIVER METALS
LOUISVILLE, KY
|
Manganese | — | 1,890 | — | — |
|
BUCKEYE METALS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Nickel compounds | — | 95 | — | — |
|
HYDRO ALUMINUM
HENDERSON, KY
|
Nickel compounds | — | 3,600 | — | — |
|
BUCKEYE METALS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Copper | — | 1,139 | — | — |
|
HYDRO ALUMINUM
HENDERSON, KY
|
Copper | — | 42,924 | — | — |
|
RIVER METALS
LOUISVILLE, KY
|
Copper | — | 434 | — | — |
|
BUCKEYE METALS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Lead | — | 1 | — | — |
|
HYDRO ALUMINUM
HENDERSON, KY
|
Lead | — | 36 | — | — |
|
BUCKEYE METALS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Manganese | — | 1,139 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 119,323 | DEREK R GUTHRIE WQTC MSD, LOUISVILLE |
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 | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | Dec 5, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 5, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Maintain Records | Dec 5, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Monitor | Dec 5, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | Mar 16, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 16, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Maintain Records | Mar 16, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | Aug 28, 2014 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 7, 2000 | May 4, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 22, 1999 | Mar 27, 2000 | 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 & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.10 mg/L | 15.00 | +21% | Jun 2025 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD981853047-000 · Mar 17, 2000
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