Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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BD MEDICAL SYSTEMS
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,235 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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1852 10TH AVE
COLUMBUS, NE 68601
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- PLATTE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 339112
- Inspections
- 11 · last Nov 25, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Nov 6, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110000596873
How This Compares
#89
of 154 TRI reporters in NE
#6,854
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
-71% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,560 | — |
| 2016 | 1,208 | -23% |
| 2017 | 1,235 | +2% |
| 2018 | 1,437 | +16% |
| 2019 | 1,389 | -3% |
| 2020 | 1,216 | -12% |
| 2021 | 1,228 | +1% |
| 2022 | 1,484 | +21% |
| 2023 | 1,544 | +4% |
| 2024 | 449 | -71% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 47,910 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 10,781 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 44,942 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 170,285 | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 4,063 | |
| Nitric acid | 449 | 449 | — | — | 17 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 12,453 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 296,475 | |
| Nitric acid | 793 | 793 | — | — | 29 | |
| Nickel | 250 | 250 | — | — | 65,709 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 250 | 250 | — | — | 67,746 | |
| Manganese | 250 | 250 | — | — | 5,715 | |
| Ammonia | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 13,437 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 273,723 | |
| Nitric acid | 729 | 729 | — | — | 27 | |
| Manganese | 250 | 250 | — | — | 6,183 | |
| Chromium | 250 | 250 | — | — | 69,753 | |
| Nickel | 250 | 250 | — | — | 70,608 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 178,700 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 11,097 | |
| Nitric acid | 471 | 471 | — | — | 17 | |
| Manganese | 250 | 250 | — | — | 5,355 | |
| Nickel | 250 | 250 | — | — | 61,493 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 250 | 250 | — | — | 63,448 | |
| Ammonia | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 175,180 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 11,411 | |
| Nitric acid | 461 | 461 | — | — | 17 | |
| Chromium | 250 | 250 | — | — | 63,642 | |
| Nickel | 250 | 250 | — | — | 28,597 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 250 | 250 | — | — | 6,005 | |
| Ammonia | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 889 | 889 | — | — | 33 | |
| Manganese | 250 | 250 | — | — | 5,712 | |
| Nickel | 250 | 250 | — | — | 27,015 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 12,679 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 256,159 | |
| Nitric acid | 682 | 682 | — | — | 25 | |
| Chromium | 250 | 250 | — | — | 60,072 | |
| Manganese | 250 | 250 | — | — | 5,486 | |
| Nickel | 250 | 250 | — | — | 26,837 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 180,346 | |
| Nitric acid | 481 | 481 | — | — | 18 | |
| Manganese | 250 | 250 | — | — | 4,396 | |
| Chromium | 250 | 250 | — | — | 46,625 | |
| Nickel | 250 | 250 | — | — | 20,708 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 191,602 | |
| Nitric acid | 448 | 448 | — | — | 19 | |
| Manganese | 250 | 250 | — | — | 4,941 | |
| Chromium | 250 | 250 | — | — | 52,434 | |
| Nickel | 250 | 250 | — | — | 23,384 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 295,231 | |
| Nitric acid | 801 | 801 | — | — | 30 | |
| Manganese | 250 | 250 | — | — | 5,582 | |
| Chromium | 250 | 250 | — | — | 59,263 | |
| Nickel | 250 | 250 | — | — | 26,446 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 9 | 9 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | 10,781 |
| Chromium | — | 40,295 | — | — |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 165,801 |
| Manganese | — | 3,358 | — | — |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 151,554 |
| Nickel | — | 42,214 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BUTLER COUNTY LANDFILL
DAVID CITY, NE
|
Chromium | 7,585 | — | — | — |
|
COLUMBUS METAL INDUSTRIES INC
COLUMBUS, NE
|
Chromium | — | 40,295 | — | — |
|
BUTLER COUNTY LANDFILL
DAVID CITY, NE
|
Nickel | 2,705 | — | — | — |
|
COLUMBUS METAL INDUSTRIES INC
COLUMBUS, NE
|
Nickel | — | 42,214 | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
KANSAS CITY, MO
|
Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | 10,781 |
|
BUTLER COUNTY LANDFILL
DAVID CITY, NE
|
Manganese | 705 | — | — | — |
|
COLUMBUS METAL INDUSTRIES INC
COLUMBUS, NE
|
Manganese | — | 3,358 | — | — |
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) | 170,285 | COLUMBUS WWTF, COLUMBUS |
| Chromium | 30 | COLUMBUS WWTF, COLUMBUS |
| Nickel | 23 | COLUMBUS WWTF, COLUMBUS |
| Nitric acid | 17 | COLUMBUS WWTF, COLUMBUS |
| Manganese | 0 | COLUMBUS WWTF, COLUMBUS |
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 | Aug 28, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 28, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 27, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Pretreatment - IU Violation of Pretreatment Standards | Mar 22, 2022 | Apr 1, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Pretreatment - IU Violation of Pretreatment Standards | Feb 14, 2022 | Feb 17, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Pretreatment - IU Violation of Pretreatment Standards | Dec 27, 2021 | Feb 17, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 30, 2021 | Jul 13, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Jun 30, 2021 | Jul 13, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 30, 2021 | Jul 13, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 31, 2017 | Jun 8, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 2, 2013 | Aug 2, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 2, 2013 | Aug 2, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 2, 2013 | Jul 2, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 16, 2010 | Apr 1, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 16, 2010 | Apr 1, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 16, 2010 | Apr 1, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 16, 2010 | Apr 1, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 16, 2010 | Apr 1, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 16, 2010 | Apr 1, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 16, 2010 | Apr 1, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 16, 2010 | Apr 1, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 28, 2006 | Apr 4, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 28, 2006 | Apr 4, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 28, 2006 | Apr 4, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 24, 2001 | Nov 20, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 24, 2001 | Nov 20, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 30, 1995 | Feb 10, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 30, 1995 | Feb 10, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 30, 1995 | Feb 10, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 10, 1987 | Jun 29, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 11, 1985 | Sep 19, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 8, 1984 | May 23, 1984 | 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 07-1998-0035 · Apr 15, 1998
$5,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007263197-000 · Jan 31, 1995
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007263197-004 · Jun 11, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007263197-003 · Sep 11, 1985
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007263197-001 · May 14, 1984
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