TRI Reporter
RCRA
TRIPLEX PLATING INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,178 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
1555 E. U.S. 12
MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360
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- LA PORTE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000592172
How This Compares
#323
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#6,112
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-41% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,917 | — |
| 2016 | 1,586 | -17% |
| 2017 | 2,178 | +37% |
| 2018 | 2,264 | +4% |
| 2019 | 1,584 | -30% |
| 2020 | 1,342 | -15% |
| 2021 | 1,523 | +13% |
| 2022 | 1,783 | +17% |
| 2023 | 1,006 | -44% |
| 2024 | 1,131 | +12% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 797 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 12,434 | |
| Zinc compounds | 685 | 685 | — | — | 15,356 | |
| Nitric acid | 446 | 446 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 12,490 | |
| Zinc compounds | 555 | 555 | — | — | 18,054 | |
| Nitric acid | 451 | 451 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 25,464 | |
| Nitric acid | 924 | 924 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 859 | 859 | — | — | 24,460 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 21,961 | |
| Nitric acid | 797 | 797 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 726 | 726 | — | — | 21,276 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 15,035 | |
| Zinc compounds | 799 | 799 | — | — | 20,585 | |
| Nitric acid | 543 | 543 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 21,160 | |
| Zinc compounds | 814 | 814 | — | — | 18,811 | |
| Nitric acid | 770 | 770 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 10,183 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,903 | 1,903 | — | — | 24,920 | |
| Nitric acid | 361 | 361 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 9,865 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,831 | 1,831 | — | — | 21,072 | |
| Nitric acid | 347 | 347 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 8,230 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 1,488 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,300 | 1,300 | — | — | 26,139 | |
| Nitric acid | 286 | 286 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 2,039 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 16,509 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,324 | 1,324 | — | — | 39,433 | |
| Nitric acid | 593 | 593 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 11,191 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 12,688 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Chromium | 791 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Zinc compounds | 15,300 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 56 | MICHIGAN CITY - J. B. GIFFORD WWTP, MICHIGAN CITY |
| Chromium | 6 | MICHIGAN CITY - J. B. GIFFORD WWTP, MICHIGAN CITY |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 12,434 | MICHIGAN CITY - J. B. GIFFORD WWTP, MICHIGAN CITY |
| Nitric acid | — | MICHIGAN CITY - J. B. GIFFORD WWTP, MICHIGAN CITY |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 27, 2007 | Oct 3, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 16, 1999 | Jul 15, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 20, 1992 | Jan 19, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 20, 1992 | Jan 19, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 20, 1992 | Jun 22, 1993 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2001-0159
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005261342-003 · Jul 9, 2007
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005261342-001 · May 26, 1993
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