Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
BALL BRASS & ALUMINUM FOUNDRY
Quick Summary
- •Released 207 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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525 HAZEL ST
AUBURN, IN 46706
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- DE KALB County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331529
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jun 20, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 8, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110000400076
How This Compares
#498
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#9,119
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
3
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 (2015–2024)
+123% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 201 | — |
| 2016 | 202 | +1% |
| 2017 | 207 | +2% |
| 2018 | 214 | +3% |
| 2019 | 3,567 | +1569% |
| 2020 | 959 | -73% |
| 2021 | 896 | -7% |
| 2022 | 1,758 | +96% |
| 2023 | 349 | -80% |
| 2024 | 448 | +28% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 448 | 448 | — | — | 7,236 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 349 | 349 | — | — | 9,535 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1,758 | 1,758 | — | — | 17,496 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 896 | 896 | — | — | 1,283 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 959 | 959 | — | — | 1,103 |
2019
2018
2017
2016
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 | — | 528 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
OMNI SOURCE
AUBURN, IN
|
Copper | 6,287 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Copper | — | 528 | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Copper | 421 | — | — | — |
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 | Jun 20, 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 20, 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 14, 2019 | Feb 4, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 29, 2016 | Aug 22, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 29, 2016 | Aug 22, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 29, 2016 | Aug 22, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 29, 2016 | Aug 22, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 17, 2015 | Dec 15, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 28, 2013 | Dec 23, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 28, 2013 | Dec 23, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 15, 2010 | Jul 26, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 15, 2010 | Jul 26, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 15, 2010 | Jul 26, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 15, 2010 | Jul 26, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 16, 2006 | Sep 15, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 4, 2003 | Dec 5, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 12, 1997 | Mar 30, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 12, 1997 | Mar 30, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 12, 1997 | Mar 30, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 12, 1997 | Mar 30, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 12, 1997 | Mar 30, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 26, 1986 | Nov 19, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Jun 30, 1985 | Mar 9, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Aug 29, 1984 | Mar 13, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 27, 1983 | Jul 10, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 14, 1983 | Jul 10, 1986 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005225149-017 · Jul 26, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005225149-016 · Jun 21, 2019
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005225149-014 · Jun 8, 2017
$2,958
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005225149-015 · Feb 15, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005225149-013 · Feb 15, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005225149-012 · Dec 29, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005225149-010 · Jul 6, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005225149-009 · Aug 10, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005225149-001 · Jul 1, 2003
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005225149-008 · Nov 18, 1998
$3,320
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005225149-007 · Nov 4, 1998
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005225149-006 · Jul 9, 1998
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005225149-005 · Jul 17, 1986
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005225149-004 · Dec 15, 1983
$2,500
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005225149-002 · Aug 15, 1983
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