WAUKESHA FOUNDRY
Quick Summary
- •Released 382 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
-
1300 LINCOLN AVE
WAUKESHA, WI 53186
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- WAUKESHA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331513
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000418058
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 452 | — |
| 2016 | 399 | -12% |
| 2017 | 382 | -4% |
| 2018 | 450 | +18% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 288 | — |
| 2021 | 248 | -14% |
| 2022 | 362 | +46% |
| 2023 | 405 | +12% |
| 2024 | 498 | +23% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 116 | 116 | — | — | 11,223 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 108 | 102 | 5 | — | 1,806 | |
| Phenol | 96 | 96 | — | — | 566 | |
| Nickel compounds | 75 | 73 | 2 | — | 33,302 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 73 | 72 | 1 | — | 9,576 | |
| Copper compounds | 30 | 24 | 6 | — | 1,495 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 103 | 103 | — | — | 12,615 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 81 | 81 | — | — | 583 | |
| Manganese compounds | 76 | 74 | 2 | — | 2,514 | |
| Nickel compounds | 61 | 59 | 2 | — | 13,772 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 59 | 58 | 1 | — | 7,031 | |
| Copper compounds | 25 | 20 | 5 | — | 2,297 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 118 | 118 | — | — | 843 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 84 | 81 | 3 | — | 732 | |
| Nickel compounds | 67 | 65 | 2 | — | 7,215 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 65 | 64 | 1 | — | 3,012 | |
| Copper compounds | 28 | 22 | 6 | — | 897 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 85 | 82 | 2 | — | 3,452 | |
| Nickel compounds | 69 | 68 | 1 | — | 122 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 67 | 67 | 0 | — | 120 | |
| Copper compounds | 27 | 23 | 4 | — | 19 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 101 | 98 | 3 | — | 3,944 | |
| Nickel compounds | 79 | 77 | 2 | — | 17,197 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 77 | 77 | 1 | — | 7,508 | |
| Copper compounds | 31 | 26 | 5 | — | 2,502 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 161 | 158 | 3 | — | 4,787 | |
| Nickel compounds | 123 | 121 | 2 | — | 73,442 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 120 | 119 | 1 | — | 27,827 | |
| Copper compounds | 46 | 40 | 6 | — | 8,632 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 137 | 135 | 2 | — | 4,145 | |
| Nickel compounds | 104 | 102 | 2 | — | 62,593 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 102 | 101 | 1 | — | 22,400 | |
| Copper compounds | 39 | 34 | 5 | — | 7,790 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 145 | 143 | 2 | — | 3,726 | |
| Nickel compounds | 108 | 106 | 2 | — | 63,604 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 106 | 105 | 1 | — | 21,717 | |
| Copper compounds | 40 | 35 | 5 | — | 7,047 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 166 | 163 | 3 | — | 2,361 | |
| Nickel compounds | 122 | 121 | 1 | — | 29,871 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 120 | 120 | 0 | — | 11,592 | |
| Copper compounds | 44 | 40 | 4 | — | 2,709 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | 1,465 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 9,392 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 33,114 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 1,262 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ALTER TRADING (FORMERLY MILLER COMPRESSING CO)
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Naphthalene | 13 | — | — | — |
|
W M W I - METRO RECYCLING & DISPOSAL
FRANKLIN, WI
|
Naphthalene | 11,210 | — | — | — |
|
ALTER TRADING (FORMERLY MILLER COMPRESSING CO)
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Copper compounds | — | 237 | — | — |
|
CANNON-MUSKEGON CORP
MUSKEGON, MI
|
Copper compounds | — | 1,228 | — | — |
|
W M W I - METRO RECYCLING & DISPOSAL
FRANKLIN, WI
|
Copper compounds | 30 | — | — | — |
|
W M W I - METRO RECYCLING & DISPOSAL
FRANKLIN, WI
|
Phenol | 566 | — | — | — |
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ALTER TRADING (FORMERLY MILLER COMPRESSING CO)
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 1,521 | — | — |
|
CANNON-MUSKEGON CORP
MUSKEGON, MI
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 7,871 | — | — |
|
W M W I - METRO RECYCLING & DISPOSAL
FRANKLIN, WI
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 184 | — | — | — |
|
ALTER TRADING (FORMERLY MILLER COMPRESSING CO)
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Manganese compounds | — | 204 | — | — |
|
CANNON-MUSKEGON CORP
MUSKEGON, MI
|
Manganese compounds | — | 1,058 | — | — |
|
W M W I - METRO RECYCLING & DISPOSAL
FRANKLIN, WI
|
Manganese compounds | 544 | — | — | — |
|
W M W I - METRO RECYCLING & DISPOSAL
FRANKLIN, WI
|
Nickel compounds | 187 | — | — | — |
|
ALTER TRADING (FORMERLY MILLER COMPRESSING CO)
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Nickel compounds | — | 5,364 | — | — |
|
CANNON-MUSKEGON CORP
MUSKEGON, MI
|
Nickel compounds | — | 27,750 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 0 | WAUKESHA WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT, WAUKESHA |
| Naphthalene | — | WAUKESHA WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT, WAUKESHA |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | WAUKESHA WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT, WAUKESHA |
| Nickel compounds | 1 | WAUKESHA WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT, WAUKESHA |
| Copper compounds | 0 | WAUKESHA WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT, WAUKESHA |
| Phenol | — | WAUKESHA WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT, WAUKESHA |
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 Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 28, 1995 | Mar 31, 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.