WISCONSIN ALUMINUM FOUNDRY
Quick Summary
- •Released 316 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
-
838 S 16TH ST
MANITOWOC, WI 54220
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- MANITOWOC County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331523
- Inspections
- 1 · last Dec 4, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110005515709
How This Compares
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.
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 763 | — |
| 2016 | 680 | -11% |
| 2017 | 316 | -53% |
| 2018 | 1,716 | +442% |
| 2019 | 2 | -100% |
| 2020 | 1,518 | +65904% |
| 2021 | 853 | -44% |
| 2022 | 241 | -72% |
| 2023 | 785 | +226% |
| 2024 | 739 | -6% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 612 | 612 | — | — | 650 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 124 | 124 | — | — | 69,471 | |
| Lead | 4 | 4 | — | — | 2,002 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 579 | 579 | — | — | 191,934 | |
| Nickel | 206 | 206 | — | — | 27,510 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 241 | 241 | — | — | 56,167 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 600 | 600 | — | — | 72,650 | |
| Nickel | 253 | 253 | — | — | 26,467 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 842 | 842 | — | — | 503 | |
| Copper | 471 | 471 | — | — | 30,998 | |
| Nickel | 205 | 205 | — | — | 8,978 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,367 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Copper | 1,020 | 1,020 | — | — | 84,667 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 437 | 437 | — | — | 606 | |
| Nickel | 254 | 254 | — | — | 32,524 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 5 | 5 | — | — | 975 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 293 | 293 | — | — | 30,094 | |
| Nickel | 12 | 12 | — | — | 1,451 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 12 | 12 | — | — | 1,167 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 632 | 632 | — | — | 54,527 | |
| Nickel | 31 | 31 | — | — | 2,774 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 17 | 17 | — | — | 1,166 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 709 | 709 | — | — | 67,040 | |
| Nickel | 33 | 33 | — | — | 3,270 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 21 | 21 | — | — | 2,684 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RIDGEVIEW RDF
WHITELAW, WI
|
Copper | 249 | — | — | — |
|
BECK ALUMINUM
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH
|
Copper | — | 316 | — | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL METALS RECYCLING CTR
ELGIN, IL
|
Copper | — | 199 | — | — |
|
THE FEDERAL METAL CO
BEDFORD, OH
|
Copper | — | 23,645 | — | — |
|
SCHUSTER METALS LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Copper | — | 45,062 | — | — |
|
RIDGEVIEW RDF
WHITELAW, WI
|
Naphthalene | 650 | — | — | — |
|
RIDGEVIEW RDF
WHITELAW, WI
|
Lead | 6 | — | — | — |
|
SCHUSTER METALS LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Lead | — | 1,308 | — | — |
|
THE FEDERAL METAL CO
BEDFORD, OH
|
Lead | — | 688 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | MANITOWOC WWTP, MANITOWOC |
| Lead | — | MANITOWOC WWTP, MANITOWOC |
| Copper | — | MANITOWOC WWTP, MANITOWOC |
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 13, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 13, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 13, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Dec 10, 2024 | Oct 20, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Dec 10, 2024 | Oct 20, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Dec 10, 2024 | Oct 20, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Dec 10, 2024 | Oct 20, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Dec 10, 2024 | Oct 20, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Dec 10, 2024 | Oct 20, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Dec 10, 2024 | Oct 20, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 14, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 13, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 11, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 4, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 30, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 24, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 17, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 17, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 29, 2020 | — | 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.