LEHIGH CEMENT COMPANY LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 795 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 $269,598 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
180 N MERIDIAN RD
MITCHELL, IN 47446
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- LAWRENCE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327310
- Inspections
- 7 · last Mar 24, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $269,598 · last Feb 18, 2026
- Registry ID
- 110043798744
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
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 492 | — |
| 2016 | 669 | +36% |
| 2017 | 795 | +19% |
| 2018 | 1,477 | +86% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 2,000 | +6666633% |
| 2021 | 1,518 | -24% |
| 2022 | 1,694 | +12% |
| 2023 | 81,702 | +4724% |
| 2024 | 313,440 | +284% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen cyanide | 138,772 | 138,772 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 69,607 | 69,607 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 57,968 | 57,968 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 18,941 | 18,941 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 18,941 | 18,941 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 7,724 | 7,722 | 2 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,256 | 1,256 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 204 | 204 | — | — | 4,938 | |
| Mercury compounds | 27 | 27 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen cyanide | 45,286 | 45,286 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 15,161 | 15,161 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 12,993 | 12,993 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 6,635 | 6,180 | 419 | 36 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,004 | 1,003 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 413 | 13 | 103 | 297 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 163 | 163 | — | — | 800 | |
| Mercury compounds | 47 | 44 | — | 3 | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,660 | 122 | 1 | 1,537 | — | |
| Mercury | 34 | 23 | 0 | 10 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,489 | 95 | 1 | 1,393 | — | |
| Mercury | 29 | 21 | 0 | 8 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 1,978 | 78 | 2 | 1,898 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 22 | 16 | 0 | 6 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 1,466 | 19 | 1 | 1,445 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 11 | 9 | 0 | 3 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 768 | 25 | 0 | 743 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 27 | 26 | 0 | 1 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 645 | 34 | 1 | 611 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 24 | 22 | 0 | 1 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 449 | 43 | 3 | 403 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 42 | 41 | 0 | 1 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 4,938 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
OWEN CORPORATION
CORNERSVILLE, TN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 4,938 | — | — |
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 | PR: Failure to submit noncompliance report - CSO, SSO, or Bypass [40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) & (m)(3)(ii)] | Mar 24, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Mar 24, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Mar 24, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Wet-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S. that may endanger health or the environment | Mar 24, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Jun 2, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jun 2, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jun 2, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jun 25, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 15, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 20, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Sep 5, 2022 | Aug 20, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Apr 11, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Apr 11, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 9, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 31, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Aug 14, 2018 | Jun 4, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jul 3, 2018 | Aug 23, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | May 23, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Mar 7, 2017 | Aug 25, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 19, 2012 | Feb 23, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 17, 2008 | Nov 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Jun 17, 2008 | Nov 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 24, 2004 | Oct 28, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 24, 2004 | Oct 28, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 19, 2001 | Feb 14, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 19, 1998 | Sep 25, 1998 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 108.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +260% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.70 mg/L | 30.00 | +46% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.60 mg/L | 50.00 | +37% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +110% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 73.80 mg/L | 30.00 | +146% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 70.80 mg/L | 50.00 | +42% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.60 mg/L | 50.00 | +35% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 210.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +320% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 61.10 mg/L | 30.00 | +104% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 139.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +178% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 89.60 mg/L | 50.00 | +79% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +28% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.20 mg/L | 50.00 | +56% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 392.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +684% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 103.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +106% | May 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 180.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +260% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.10 mg/L | 50.00 | +16% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.60 mg/L | 30.00 | +55% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.90 mg/L | 30.00 | +3% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 142.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +184% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.10 mg/L | 30.00 | +7% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 76.60 mg/L | 50.00 | +53% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.90 mg/L | 15.00 | +33% | May 2023 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.90 mg/L | 10.00 | +99% | May 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 476.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +852% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 593.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +1,877% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 807.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +1,514% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 546.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +992% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 486.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +872% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 61.90 deg F | 53.00 | +17% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 57.60 deg F | 53.00 | +9% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.10 mg/L | 30.00 | +67% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 109.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +118% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 97.70 mg/L | 50.00 | +95% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 84.70 mg/L | 50.00 | +69% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.80 mg/L | 30.00 | +49% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 57.70 deg F | 53.00 | +9% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 229.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +358% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.10 deg F | 60.00 | +10% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 349.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +598% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Silver total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.37 mg/L | 0.00 | +16,117% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Silver total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.37 mg/L | 0.01 | +6,938% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.70 mg/L | 30.00 | +2% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.30 mg/L | 50.00 | +25% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.30 deg F | 53.00 | +2% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.60 deg F | 53.00 | +3% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.50 mg/L | 2.40 | +46% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +13% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,100.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +4,100% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 57.70 deg F | 53.00 | +9% | Feb 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.