TRI Reporter
RCRA
COLUMBUS CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 295 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
N4335 TEMKIN RD.
COLUMBUS, WI 53925
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- DODGE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325998
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jul 20, 2021
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 9, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110000420483
How This Compares
#350
of 713 TRI reporters in WI
#8,548
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)
-1% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 122 | — |
| 2016 | 295 | +142% |
| 2017 | 295 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1,305 | +342% |
| 2020 | 1,545 | — |
| 2021 | 1,545 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1,525 | -1% |
| 2023 | 247 | -84% |
| 2024 | 121 | -51% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thiourea | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 112 | 112 | — | — | 412 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 3 | 3 | — | — | 610 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 197 | 197 | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 10 | 10 | — | — | 339 | |
| Manganese compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 | |
| Thiourea | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 500 | |
| Ammonia | 255 | 255 | — | — | 255 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 250 | 250 | — | — | 250 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 | |
| Methanol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 10 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 250 | |
| Ammonia | 255 | 255 | — | — | 250 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 250 | 250 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 10 | 10 | — | — | 250 | |
| Methanol | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 250 | |
| Ammonia | 255 | 255 | — | — | 376 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 250 | 250 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 250 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 500 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 255 | 255 | — | — | 593 | |
| Diethanolamine | 10 | 10 | — | — | 26 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 10 | 10 | — | — | 87 | |
| Methanol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 250 | |
| Manganese compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Nitric acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 10 | 10 | — | — | 55 | |
| Diethanolamine | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,500 | |
| Methanol | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | 500 | |
| Ammonia | 10 | 10 | — | — | 138 | |
| Diethanolamine | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 50 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
| Nitric acid | 102 | 102 | — | — | 27 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 | |
| Ammonia | 10 | 10 | — | — | 250 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 412 |
| Methanol | — | — | 8 | 602 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DLD ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC
PLAINWELL, MI
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 412 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 564 |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 38 |
|
DLD ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC
PLAINWELL, MI
|
Methanol | — | — | 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: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jul 20, 2021 | Sep 15, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 20, 2021 | Sep 15, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 20, 2021 | Sep 15, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 8, 2017 | Mar 27, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 8, 2017 | Mar 27, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 8, 2017 | Mar 27, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 25, 2017 | Sep 8, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 25, 2017 | Sep 8, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 25, 2017 | Sep 8, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 25, 2017 | Sep 8, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 15, 2008 | Apr 24, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 15, 2008 | Apr 24, 2008 | 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.
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WID046841458-264 · May 17, 2022
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2018-9904 · Mar 9, 2018
$2,000
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WID046841458-002 · Mar 9, 2018
$2,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2018-0003 · Oct 4, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WID046841458-001 · Jan 15, 2008
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2007-0158 · Sep 21, 2007
$10,725
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