Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
BENEKE WIRE CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 250 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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5540 NATIONAL TURNPIKE
LOUISVILLE, KY 40214
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- JEFFERSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331318
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110008973548
How This Compares
#253
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#8,859
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.
2
Water (CWA)
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)
+24% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 250 | — |
| 2016 | 250 | 0% |
| 2017 | 250 | 0% |
| 2018 | 250 | 0% |
| 2020 | 250 | — |
| 2021 | 250 | 0% |
| 2022 | 300 | +20% |
| 2023 | 755 | +152% |
| 2024 | 310 | -59% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 155 | 155 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 155 | 155 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 600 | 600 | — | — | 5,000 | |
| Nitric acid | 155 | 155 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 150 | 150 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 150 | 150 | — | — | 86,843 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 150 | 150 | — | — | 160,000 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 100 | 100 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 150 | 150 | — | — | 5 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 100 | 100 | — | — | 153,759 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 150 | 150 | — | — | 5 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 100 | 100 | — | — | 162,878 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 150 | 150 | — | — | 5 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 100 | 100 | — | — | 192,925 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 150 | 150 | — | — | 5 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 100 | 100 | — | — | 155,724 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 150 | 150 | — | — | 5 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 100 | 100 | — | — | 139,480 |
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) | — | 150,000 | — | — |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 21,600 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 192,925 | METROLPOLITAN SEWER DISTRICT, LOUISVILLE |
| Nitric acid | 5 | METROLPOLITAN SEWER DISTRICT, LOUISVILLE |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Monitor | Mar 9, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | Mar 9, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | Mar 9, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 9, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Monitor | Jun 28, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 28, 2011 | — | Open |
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