DARAMIC LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 414,804 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.
- Address
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5525 HIGHWAY 2830
OWENSBORO, KY 42303
View on map ↗ - County
- DAVIESS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326113
- Inspections
- 6 · last Oct 20, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 19, 2004
- Registry ID
- 110000745677
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 | 389,942 | — |
| 2016 | 396,509 | +2% |
| 2017 | 414,804 | +5% |
| 2018 | 376,198 | -9% |
| 2020 | 318,571 | — |
| 2021 | 395,031 | +24% |
| 2022 | 407,634 | +3% |
| 2023 | 258,761 | -37% |
| 2024 | 158,192 | -39% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 155,813 | 155,813 | — | — | 64,021 | |
| Cyclohexane | 2,379 | 2,379 | — | — | 977 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 200,196 | 200,196 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 58,565 | 58,565 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 324,783 | 324,783 | — | — | 38 | |
| Cyclohexane | 82,851 | 82,851 | — | — | 10 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 291,970 | 291,965 | 5 | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 103,061 | 103,061 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 235,456 | 235,456 | — | — | 250 | |
| Cyclohexane | 83,115 | 83,115 | — | — | 125 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 272,643 | 272,643 | — | — | 1,823 | |
| Cyclohexane | 103,556 | 103,556 | — | — | 729 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 312,520 | 312,520 | — | — | 250 | |
| Cyclohexane | 102,284 | 102,284 | — | — | 86 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 282,162 | 282,162 | — | — | 1,135 | |
| Cyclohexane | 107,902 | 107,902 | — | — | 392 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 6,446 | 6,446 | — | — | 800 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 285,515 | 285,515 | — | — | 2,461 | |
| Cyclohexane | 98,679 | 98,679 | — | — | 850 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5,747 | 5,747 | — | — | 3,563 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | 191,573 | 977 | — |
| n-Hexane | — | 7,654,299 | 64,021 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | 977 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 64,021 | — |
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 | Dec 4, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 26, 2021 | Jan 26, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 26, 2021 | Jan 26, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 18, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 20, 2017 | Mar 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 1, 2013 | Feb 22, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 1, 2003 | Jun 16, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 1, 2003 | Jun 16, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 11, 2002 | Nov 14, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 11, 2002 | Nov 14, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 11, 2002 | Nov 14, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 11, 2002 | Dec 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 11, 2002 | Dec 9, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 28, 2000 | Dec 18, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 26, 1999 | Sep 13, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 26, 1999 | Sep 13, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 29, 1998 | Feb 9, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 3, 1995 | May 3, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 3, 1995 | May 25, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 25, 1994 | May 10, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 24, 1993 | May 3, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 24, 1993 | Mar 23, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 24, 1993 | May 3, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 24, 1993 | Feb 20, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 23, 1992 | Apr 10, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 11, 1992 | Mar 25, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 30, 1991 | Oct 29, 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 | 103.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +129% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 103.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +243% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.90 mg/L | 30.00 | +16% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.60 mg/L | 60.00 | +6% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.60 mg/L | 30.00 | +112% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.10 mg/L | 15.00 | +34% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.10 mg/L | 10.00 | +101% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +50% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,329.00 MPN/100mL | 240.00 | +454% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 90.60 mg/L | 10.00 | +806% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 90.60 mg/L | 15.00 | +504% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +4% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +57% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Oil and grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +60% | Aug 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +60% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +7% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +1,762% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 240.00 | +908% | Mar 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.