Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
NEMAK GLASGOW PLANT #1
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,425 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
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20 PRESTWICK DR
GLASGOW, KY 42141
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- BARREN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331523
- Inspections
- 6 · last Oct 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 22, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110003218704
How This Compares
#178
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#5,995
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
3
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)
+71% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,617 | — |
| 2016 | 2,311 | -12% |
| 2017 | 2,425 | +5% |
| 2018 | 2,451 | +1% |
| 2019 | 6,345 | +159% |
| 2020 | 3,263 | -49% |
| 2021 | 3,136 | -4% |
| 2022 | 7,680 | +145% |
| 2023 | 8,658 | +13% |
| 2024 | 4,488 | -48% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 4,327 | 4,327 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 141 | 140 | 1 | — | 1,961 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 14 | 12 | 2 | — | 6,593 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 7 | 7 | 0 | — | 46,106 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 4,371 | 4,371 | — | — | 835,709 | |
| Chlorine | 4,103 | 4,103 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 155 | 155 | — | — | 217,008 | |
| Nickel | 27 | 27 | — | — | 6,530 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 2 | 2 | — | — | 9,040 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 6,862 | 6,862 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 562 | 562 | — | — | 1,942,501 | |
| Copper | 187 | 187 | — | — | 53,191 | |
| Nickel | 61 | 61 | — | — | 9,760 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 9 | 9 | — | — | 2,954 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 3,127 | 3,127 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 6 | 6 | — | — | 45,664 | |
| Nickel | 3 | 3 | — | — | 6,533 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,938 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 3,220 | 3,220 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 14 | 14 | — | — | 305,924 | |
| Lead | 14 | 14 | — | — | 7,926 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 14 | 14 | — | — | 43,719 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 6,308 | 6,308 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 37 | 37 | — | — | 2,366,950 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 2,339 | 2,339 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 56 | 56 | — | — | 10,747 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 36 | 36 | — | — | 281,409 | |
| Nickel | 10 | 10 | — | — | 38,356 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 10 | 10 | — | — | 250,886 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 23 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 3,274 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 1,685 | 1,685 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 720 | 720 | — | — | 265,558 | |
| Nickel | 10 | 10 | — | — | 17,743 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 10 | 10 | — | — | 77,646 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 12,235 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 1,892 | 1,892 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 399 | 399 | — | — | 35,937 | |
| Copper | 10 | 10 | — | — | 286,673 | |
| Nickel | 10 | 10 | — | — | 46,028 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 1,643 | 1,643 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 489 | 489 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 451 | 451 | — | — | 57,256 | |
| Copper | 24 | 24 | — | — | 363,651 | |
| Nickel | 8 | 8 | — | — | 52,426 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 15,336 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 273 | ♦ 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF KY INC
LOUISVILLE, KY
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
TAP
MT PLEASANT, TN
|
Lead | — | 1,956 | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF KY INC
LOUISVILLE, KY
|
Lead | 5 | — | — | — |
|
TAP
MT PLEASANT, TN
|
Nickel | — | 6,516 | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF KY INC
LOUISVILLE, KY
|
Nickel | 77 | — | — | — |
|
TAP
MT PLEASANT, TN
|
Copper | — | 45,617 | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF KY INC
LOUISVILLE, KY
|
Copper | 489 | — | — | — |
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 20, 2015 | Nov 5, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Oct 20, 2015 | Feb 23, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 31, 2004 | Jun 21, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 29, 2002 | Mar 31, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 29, 2002 | Mar 31, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 29, 2002 | Mar 31, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 23, 1995 | Jan 23, 1995 | 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.
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KY0000637447-001 · Jan 6, 2016
Judicial
· Case 04-2010-9000 · Dec 29, 2011
$47,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2009-1897 · Sep 1, 2009
Judicial
· Case 04-2006-9013 · Apr 17, 2009
$25,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2009-1776 · Feb 10, 2009
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KY0000637447-002 · Jul 29, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KY0000637447-000 · Feb 3, 1995
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