TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ESSEX FURUKAWA MAGNET WIRE USA LLC PLANT 202
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,757 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
2601 S 600 E
COLUMBIA CITY, IN 46725
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- WHITLEY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331420
- Inspections
- 2 · last Nov 21, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 30, 2002
- Registry ID
- 110069445899
How This Compares
#291
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#5,118
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)
+59% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,746 | — |
| 2016 | 4,991 | +5% |
| 2017 | 4,757 | -5% |
| 2018 | 4,835 | +2% |
| 2020 | 3,864 | — |
| 2021 | 4,474 | +16% |
| 2022 | 4,577 | +2% |
| 2023 | 6,359 | +39% |
| 2024 | 7,536 | +19% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 1,917,370 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 15,675 | |
| Copper compounds | 7,536 | 7,454 | 82 | — | 342,678 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 7,559 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 114,280 | |
| Copper compounds | 6,359 | 6,340 | 19 | — | 382,112 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 67,209 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 24,150 | |
| Copper compounds | 4,577 | 4,545 | 32 | — | 292,276 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 160,779 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 3,812 | |
| Copper compounds | 4,474 | 4,357 | 117 | — | 267,339 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 4,315 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 74,376 | |
| Copper compounds | 3,864 | 3,694 | 170 | — | 268,140 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 66,788 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 5,084 | |
| Copper compounds | 4,835 | 4,729 | 106 | — | 300,909 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 119,901 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 21,477 | |
| Copper compounds | 4,757 | 4,718 | 39 | — | 330,780 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 91,123 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 1,164 | |
| Copper compounds | 4,991 | 4,882 | 108 | — | 290,632 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 278,648 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 18,482 | |
| Copper compounds | 4,746 | 4,678 | 68 | — | 271,615 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 7,104 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 342,594 | — | — |
| Copper | — | 15,021,259 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HOOSIER LANDFIL
CLAYPOOL, IN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 8,571 | — | — | — |
|
M AND M METALS INTERNATIONAL INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 7,104 | — | — |
|
M AND M METALS INTERNATIONAL INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Copper | — | 168,148 | — | — |
|
AMES COPPER GROUP LLC
SHELBY, NC
|
Copper | — | 1,749,222 | — | — |
|
COVANTA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Copper compounds | — | 110 | — | — |
|
HOOSIER LANDFIL
CLAYPOOL, IN
|
Copper compounds | 69 | — | — | — |
|
M AND M METALS INTERNATIONAL INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Copper compounds | — | 342,484 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 15 | COLUMBIA CITY WATER DEPARTMENT, COLUMBIA CITY |
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 | Feb 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 26, 2001 | Sep 26, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 26, 2001 | Sep 26, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 26, 2001 | Sep 26, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 26, 2001 | Sep 26, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 26, 2001 | Sep 26, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 18, 1999 | Dec 14, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 31, 1991 | Feb 24, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 31, 1991 | Feb 24, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 31, 1991 | Feb 24, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 31, 1991 | Feb 24, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 31, 1991 | Feb 24, 1993 | 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.
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND046400800-003 · Apr 30, 2002
$12,400
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND046400800-002 · Feb 1, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND046400800-001 · Jul 14, 1992
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