Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
CENTURY ALUMINUM OF KENTUCKY
Quick Summary
- •Released 366,538 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
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1627 STATE ROUTE 271 NORTH
HAWESVILLE, KY 42348
View on map ↗ - County
- HANCOCK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331313
- Inspections
- 7 · last Jul 23, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 11, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110000380917
How This Compares
#31
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#487
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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 (2015–2022)
-39% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 835,550 | — |
| 2016 | 396,234 | -53% |
| 2017 | 366,538 | -7% |
| 2018 | 392,035 | +7% |
| 2019 | 419 | -100% |
| 2020 | 865,353 | +206330% |
| 2021 | 1,004,810 | +16% |
| 2022 | 506,887 | -50% |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbonyl sulfide | 282,827 | 282,827 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 140,904 | 140,904 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 74,266 | 74,266 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5,732 | 5,732 | — | — | 2,390 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 2,293 | 2,293 | — | — | 428 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 375 | 375 | — | — | 1,661 | |
| Lead compounds | 269 | 269 | — | — | 29 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 203 | 203 | — | — | 290 | |
| Mercury compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | 1 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbonyl sulfide | 528,964 | 528,964 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 333,739 | 333,739 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 126,716 | 126,716 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 10,017 | 10,017 | — | — | 1,620 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 3,878 | 3,878 | — | — | 485 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 656 | 656 | — | — | 1,881 | |
| Lead compounds | 460 | 460 | — | — | 21 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 351 | 351 | — | — | 195 | |
| Mercury compounds | 29 | 29 | — | — | 1 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbonyl sulfide | 506,597 | 506,597 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 180,430 | 180,430 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 161,610 | 161,610 | — | — | 293 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 11,227 | 11,227 | — | — | 3,461 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 3,906 | 3,906 | — | — | 6,466 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 657 | 657 | — | — | 2,844 | |
| Lead compounds | 463 | 463 | — | — | 4,264 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 432 | 432 | — | — | 345 | |
| Mercury compounds | 31 | 31 | — | — | 93 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 419 | 419 | — | — | 128 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbonyl sulfide | 313,320 | 313,320 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 73,100 | 73,100 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5,130 | 5,130 | — | — | 59,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 290 | 290 | — | — | 219 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 178 | 178 | — | — | 6,565 | |
| Toluene | 17 | 17 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbonyl sulfide | 276,364 | 276,364 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 86,084 | 86,084 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3,700 | 3,700 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 260 | 260 | — | — | 19 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 130 | 130 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbonyl sulfide | 302,487 | 302,487 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 88,181 | 88,181 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5,154 | 5,154 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 260 | 260 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 152 | 152 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbonyl sulfide | 606,400 | 606,400 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 216,600 | 216,600 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 11,718 | 11,718 | — | — | 40,300 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 520 | 520 | — | — | 100 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 312 | 312 | — | — | 5,140 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 21,292 | 46,000 | 15,055 |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 2,459,000 |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 316 | 5,073 | 920 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
REYNOLDS METALS COMPANY GUM, LLC - SPRINGS PLANT
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Lead | 19 | — | — | — |
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 2, 2023 | Aug 14, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 2, 2023 | May 2, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 2, 2023 | Sep 5, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 2, 2023 | Aug 8, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 2, 2023 | Jul 26, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | May 2, 2023 | Sep 5, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 2, 2023 | May 2, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 14, 2020 | Oct 22, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 14, 2020 | Sep 14, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Sep 14, 2020 | Oct 22, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 14, 2020 | Sep 14, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 9, 2017 | Aug 9, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 9, 2017 | Aug 9, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 9, 2017 | Oct 10, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Aug 9, 2017 | Oct 10, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 8, 2017 | Feb 16, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 8, 2017 | Feb 16, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Aug 8, 2017 | Jan 28, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 8, 2017 | Feb 16, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 8, 2017 | Feb 16, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 6, 2016 | Apr 8, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 6, 2016 | Apr 8, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 6, 2016 | Apr 8, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Jul 9, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 9, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Jan 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Dec 31, 2010 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 3, 2002 | Aug 14, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 14, 1999 | Dec 14, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 21, 1997 | May 21, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 22, 1994 | May 13, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 22, 1994 | May 25, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 23, 1993 | Jun 10, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 10, 1991 | Oct 25, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Waste Piles | Sep 10, 1991 | Dec 20, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 10, 1991 | Oct 10, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 11, 1989 | Apr 23, 1993 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.70 mg/L | 0.02 | +3,584% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.01 | +445% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +20% | Jan 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-KYD049062375-001 · Aug 9, 2023
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2018-4013 · Sep 11, 2018
$38,900
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2011-1532 · Aug 30, 2011
$178,000
Judicial
· Case 04-2006-9005 · Jul 29, 2009
$337,500
Judicial
· Case 04-2000-0813 · Mar 8, 2004
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00001810 · Feb 16, 2000
$3,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00001026 · Aug 14, 1997
$10,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-1997-0461 · Mar 4, 1997
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-1996-0009 · Oct 16, 1995
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00001485 · Nov 22, 1994
Judicial
· Case 04-1993-1340 · Apr 19, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD049062375-000 · Apr 7, 1994
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00000567 · Feb 17, 1994
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00000754 · Nov 11, 1993
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00000753 · Aug 6, 1993
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00000752 · May 4, 1993
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00000751 · Feb 24, 1993
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00000003 · Nov 12, 1992
$10,500
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00000211 · Aug 14, 1992
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00000261 · Feb 27, 1992
$6,000
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