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TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
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BLUEGRASS ARMY DEPOT
Quick Summary
- •Released 64,219 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
-
431 BATTLEFIELD MEMORIAL HWY
RICHMOND, KY 40475
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- MADISON County
- Industry
- Public Administration
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 928110
- Inspections
- 52 · last Dec 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 30, 1986
- Registry ID
- 110064109771
How This Compares
#62
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#49
of 348 TRI reporters in Public Administration
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)
-89% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 314,976 | — |
| 2016 | 78,923 | -75% |
| 2017 | 64,219 | -19% |
| 2018 | 57,302 | -11% |
| 2019 | 97,466 | +70% |
| 2020 | 58,835 | -40% |
| 2021 | 69,097 | +17% |
| 2022 | 89,573 | +30% |
| 2023 | 47,846 | -47% |
| 2024 | 33,699 | -30% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 685 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dinitrotoluene (mixed isomers) | 21,051 | 1 | — | 21,050 | — | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | 11,696 | 1 | — | 11,695 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 952 | 946 | — | 5 | 15 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 1,335 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dinitrotoluene (mixed isomers) | 29,705 | 1 | — | 29,704 | — | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | 16,811 | 1 | — | 16,810 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,330 | 1,275 | — | 55 | 35 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 546 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dinitrotoluene (mixed isomers) | 63,825 | 1 | — | 63,824 | — | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | 24,559 | 1 | — | 24,558 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,189 | 1,054 | — | 135 | 912 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 98 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dinitrotoluene (mixed isomers) | 36,148 | 36,148 | — | — | — | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | 17,734 | 17,734 | — | — | — | |
| Nitroglycerin | 12,386 | 12,386 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,828 | 2,828 | — | — | 139 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinitrotoluene (mixed isomers) | 34,292 | 0 | — | 34,292 | — | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | 17,142 | 0 | — | 17,142 | — | |
| Nitroglycerin | 5,077 | 0 | — | 5,077 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,324 | 1,202 | — | 1,122 | 73 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinitrotoluene (mixed isomers) | 51,985 | 0 | — | 51,985 | — | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | 24,224 | 0 | — | 24,224 | — | |
| Nitroglycerin | 21,258 | 0 | — | 21,258 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinitrotoluene (mixed isomers) | 26,484 | 1 | — | 26,483 | — | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | 14,645 | 1 | — | 14,644 | — | |
| Nitroglycerin | 13,317 | 1 | — | 13,316 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,519 | 1,173 | — | 1,346 | — | |
| Lead | 337 | 33 | — | 304 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinitrotoluene (mixed isomers) | 36,874 | 1 | — | 36,873 | — | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | 17,800 | 1 | — | 17,799 | — | |
| Nitroglycerin | 7,052 | 1 | — | 7,051 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,461 | 1,214 | — | 1,247 | — | |
| Lead | 32 | 3 | — | 29 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinitrotoluene (mixed isomers) | 37,515 | 1 | — | 37,514 | — | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | 20,335 | 1 | — | 20,334 | — | |
| Nitroglycerin | 17,555 | 1 | — | 17,554 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 3,038 | 1,414 | — | 1,624 | — | |
| Lead | 480 | 47 | — | 433 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinitrotoluene (mixed isomers) | 235,578 | 1 | — | 235,577 | — | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | 37,074 | 1 | — | 37,073 | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 33,148 | — | — | 33,148 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 4,487 | 1,522 | — | 2,965 | — | |
| Lead | 2,961 | 121 | — | 2,840 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitroglycerin | 1,728 | 1 | — | 1,727 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | 445 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
BEAUMONT, TX
|
Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | 30 |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | 415 |
|
ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT
ANNISTON, AL
|
Polychlorinated biphenyls | 240 | — | — | — |
|
AES ASSET ACQUISITION CORP, DBA CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Lead compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
|
ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT
ANNISTON, AL
|
Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
ELEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Lead compounds | 3 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
BEAUMONT, TX
|
Lead compounds | 8 | — | — | — |
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: General | Sep 20, 2022 | Nov 9, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Mar 30, 2022 | Mar 30, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 30, 2022 | Mar 30, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 17, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Dec 18, 2019 | Dec 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 23, 2019 | Jul 23, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 23, 2019 | Jul 23, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 23, 2019 | Jul 23, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 30, 2018 | Aug 6, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 24, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 23, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 23, 2016 | Oct 27, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 16, 2015 | Nov 16, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Aug 26, 2015 | Aug 26, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 24, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 27, 2014 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 27, 2013 | Dec 20, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Aug 27, 2013 | Dec 20, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 27, 2013 | Dec 20, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 27, 2013 | Dec 20, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 14, 2013 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 29, 2012 | Oct 15, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 29, 2012 | Oct 15, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 29, 2012 | Oct 15, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 29, 2012 | Oct 15, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 19, 2012 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 13, 2012 | May 10, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 13, 2012 | May 10, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Land Disposal | Mar 13, 2012 | May 10, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 13, 2012 | May 10, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 13, 2012 | May 10, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Releases from Solid Waste Management Units | Mar 13, 2012 | May 10, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 13, 2012 | May 10, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 13, 2010 | Dec 8, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 13, 2010 | Sep 14, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 13, 2010 | Sep 13, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 16, 2009 | Jun 16, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 16, 2009 | Sep 17, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 16, 2009 | Sep 17, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Oct 31, 2007 | Jun 11, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 31, 2007 | Jun 11, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 31, 2007 | Jun 11, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 6, 2007 | May 1, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 6, 2007 | Feb 6, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 6, 2007 | May 1, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Special Provisions for Cleanup | Feb 6, 2007 | May 1, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Feb 6, 2007 | May 1, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 5, 2007 | Feb 5, 2007 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.90 mg/L | 6.00 | +148% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.83 mg/L | 4.00 | +96% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.40 mg/L | 30.00 | +18% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 770.00 MPN/100mL | 240.00 | +221% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +4% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.80 mg/L | 10.00 | +18% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 298.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +129% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 298.00 MPN/100mL | 240.00 | +24% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.50 mg/L | 4.00 | +363% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +51% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.00 mg/L | 37.50 | +28% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.30 mg/L | 6.00 | +388% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,553.00 MPN/100mL | 240.00 | +547% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 727.00 MPN/100mL | 240.00 | +203% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.60 mg/L | 4.00 | +65% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.60 mg/L | 6.00 | +10% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.45 kg/d | 28.60 | +45% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.08 | +5% | Oct 2017 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.08 | +10% | Oct 2017 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.27 mg/L | 0.08 | +229% | Sep 2017 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.08 | +83% | Sep 2017 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.30 mg/L | 0.08 | +266% | Aug 2017 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.28 mg/L | 0.08 | +241% | Aug 2017 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.46 mg/L | 0.08 | +461% | Jul 2017 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.08 | +95% | Jul 2017 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.31 mg/L | 0.08 | +278% | Jun 2017 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.08 | +59% | Jun 2017 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.51 mg/L | 0.08 | +522% | May 2017 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.40 mg/L | 0.08 | +1,607% | May 2017 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.22 mg/L | 0.08 | +168% | Apr 2017 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.25 mg/L | 0.08 | +205% | Apr 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.86 kg/d | 22.70 | +80% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.25 mg/L | 0.08 | +205% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.08 | +95% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 79.63 kg/d | 34.05 | +134% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.86 kg/d | 28.60 | +43% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 mg/L | 0.08 | +193% | Feb 2017 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.27 mg/L | 0.08 | +229% | Feb 2017 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.29 mg/L | 0.08 | +254% | Dec 2016 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 mg/L | 0.08 | +193% | Oct 2016 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.50 mg/L | 0.08 | +510% | Oct 2016 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.67 kg/d | 9.49 | +2% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.08 kg/d | 5.67 | +7% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 219.40 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +69% | Mar 2015 | 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-KY8213820105-001 · Oct 5, 2022
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KY8213820105-000 · Apr 1, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KY8213820105-006 · Oct 14, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KY8213820105-002 · Sep 24, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KY8213820105-004 · Jul 11, 1986
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KY8213820105-005 · Jun 30, 1986
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