CAMCO CHEMICAL CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 111 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 $32,500 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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8150 HOLTON DR
FLORENCE, KY 41042
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- BOONE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325611
- Inspections
- 6 · last Oct 8, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $32,500 · last Jan 16, 2026
- Registry ID
- 110000500002
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 | 52 | — |
| 2016 | 97 | +87% |
| 2017 | 111 | +14% |
| 2018 | 68 | -39% |
| 2020 | 314 | — |
| 2021 | 393 | +25% |
| 2022 | 95 | -76% |
| 2023 | 1 | -99% |
| 2024 | 27 | +2620% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 27 | 27 | — | — | 2,428 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,141 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 95 | 95 | — | — | 4,472 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 305 | 305 | — | — | 100,432 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 88 | 88 | — | — | 4,972 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 265 | 265 | — | — | 38,443 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 49 | 49 | — | — | 6,201 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 68 | 68 | — | — | 6,914 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 111 | 111 | — | — | 7,181 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 97 | 97 | — | — | 6,536 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 52 | 52 | — | — | 4,868 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 2,233 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,428 | N KY SD1 - WESTERN REGIONAL STP, PETERSBURG |
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 | Oct 8, 2025 | Mar 5, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 8, 2025 | Dec 5, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 8, 2025 | Dec 5, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | May 8, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | May 8, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | May 8, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | May 8, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | May 8, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Apr 8, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Apr 8, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Apr 8, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Apr 8, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 16, 2019 | Feb 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 13, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Sep 13, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Sep 13, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Sep 13, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Apr 23, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Apr 23, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Apr 23, 2013 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 3, 2008 | Apr 8, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 3, 2008 | Apr 8, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Oct 3, 2008 | Apr 8, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 3, 2008 | Apr 8, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 3, 2008 | Apr 8, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 5, 2006 | Apr 10, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 5, 2006 | Apr 10, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 16, 1995 | Jun 29, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 1, 1991 | Mar 11, 1991 | 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 | 37.20 mg/L | 30.00 | +24% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.80 mg/L | 30.00 | +9% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +53% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 92.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +53% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +7% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +13% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 152.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +407% | Feb 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 87.30 mg/L | 30.00 | +191% | Feb 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +3% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 168.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +180% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 252.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +320% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 230.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +283% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 230.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +667% | Jan 2020 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.40 mg/L | 10.00 | +34% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +67% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +7% | Dec 2019 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +119% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 100.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +67% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.80 mg/L | 10.00 | +228% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +67% | Nov 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +20% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 290.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +383% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 151.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +403% | Aug 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +30% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +13% | Jul 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +67% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 92.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +53% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 92.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +207% | Apr 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +7% | Jan 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +13% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +127% | Dec 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +57% | Nov 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +7% | Nov 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +7% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +18% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.30 mg/L | 30.00 | +44% | Sep 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 181.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +202% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 181.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +503% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +50% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 70.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +17% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 137.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +357% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 70.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +17% | Aug 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 137.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +128% | Aug 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 137.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +128% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 70.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +133% | Aug 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 70.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +133% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 137.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +357% | Aug 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 95.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +58% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 95.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +217% | Jul 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 95.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +217% | Jul 2017 | 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.