FORD MOTOR COMPANY - FORD OHIO ASSEMBLY PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 17,515 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
650 MILLER ROAD
AVON LAKE, OH 44012
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- LORAIN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336110
- Inspections
- 3 · last Aug 7, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 6, 2003
- Registry ID
- 110000385164
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 21,377 | — |
| 2016 | 22,679 | +6% |
| 2017 | 17,515 | -23% |
| 2018 | 24,050 | +37% |
| 2019 | 1 | -100% |
| 2020 | 14,395 | +1439430% |
| 2021 | 13,827 | -4% |
| 2022 | 13,692 | -1% |
| 2023 | 12,364 | -10% |
| 2024 | 18,415 | +49% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 2,700 | |
| Diisononyl Phthalates (DINP) | — | — | — | — | 2,070 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 28,088 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,953 | 4,953 | — | — | 42,200 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,735 | 3,735 | — | — | 3,059 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 3,116 | 3,116 | — | — | 14,037 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,740 | 2,740 | — | — | 621 | |
| Methanol | 1,920 | 1,920 | — | — | 1,926 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,113 | 1,113 | — | — | 7,843 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 570 | 570 | — | — | 934 | |
| Copper | 241 | 241 | — | — | 12,000 | |
| Zinc compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 2,980 | |
| Benzene | 11 | 11 | — | — | 22 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 2,600 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 35,160 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 4,436 | 4,436 | — | — | 2,012 | |
| Methanol | 2,640 | 2,640 | — | — | 1,390 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,149 | 2,149 | — | — | 53,062 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,200 | 1,200 | — | — | 440 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 854 | 854 | — | — | 10,318 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 570 | 570 | — | — | 1,074 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 483 | 483 | — | — | 20,028 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 21 | 21 | — | — | 2,530 | |
| Benzene | 11 | 11 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 28,120 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 2,200 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 4,337 | 4,337 | — | — | 1,268 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,839 | 3,839 | — | — | 25,277 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,910 | 1,910 | — | — | 7,030 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,610 | 1,610 | — | — | 756 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,011 | 1,011 | — | — | 4,850 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 690 | 690 | — | — | 1,282 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 269 | 269 | — | — | 7,115 | |
| Zinc compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | 2,753 | |
| Benzene | 9 | 9 | — | — | 42 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 2,178 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 37,970 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 4,571 | 4,571 | — | — | 1,478 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,986 | 3,986 | — | — | 36,109 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2,212 | 2,212 | — | — | 15,038 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,300 | 1,300 | — | — | 728 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,012 | 1,012 | — | — | 7,040 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 630 | 630 | — | — | 1,001 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 92 | 92 | — | — | 4,321 | |
| Zinc compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 2,448 | |
| Benzene | 8 | 8 | — | — | 21 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 4,800 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 24,070 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 4,939 | 4,939 | — | — | 642 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,576 | 3,576 | — | — | 75,157 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,810 | 1,810 | — | — | 18,029 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,698 | 1,698 | — | — | 345 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,324 | 1,324 | — | — | 13,867 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 520 | 520 | — | — | 1,593 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 508 | 508 | — | — | 3,453 | |
| Zinc compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 2,445 | |
| Benzene | 8 | 8 | — | — | 26 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 50,290 | |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 58,600 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 53,360 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 9,266 | 9,266 | — | — | 418 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,966 | 5,966 | — | — | 45,726 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2,668 | 2,668 | — | — | 15,527 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,220 | 2,220 | — | — | 43 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,924 | 1,924 | — | — | 9,740 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,690 | 1,690 | — | — | 1,187 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 277 | 277 | — | — | 15,408 | |
| Zinc compounds | 23 | 23 | — | — | 4,245 | |
| Benzene | 11 | 11 | — | — | 24 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 3 | 3 | — | — | 15,000 | |
| Naphthalene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 674 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 14,400 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 65,370 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 7,660 | 7,660 | — | — | 136 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,450 | 3,450 | — | — | 40,911 | |
| Methanol | 2,220 | 2,220 | — | — | 43 | |
| Toluene | 1,620 | 1,620 | — | — | 1,686 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,320 | 1,320 | — | — | 8,542 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,006 | 1,006 | — | — | 10,816 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 226 | 226 | — | — | 13,605 | |
| Benzene | 12 | 12 | — | — | 17 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 49,520 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 41,300 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 6,755 | 6,755 | — | — | 359 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,772 | 5,772 | — | — | 35,260 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 3,318 | 3,318 | — | — | 18,027 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,820 | 2,820 | — | — | 25 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,925 | 1,925 | — | — | 7,645 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,830 | 1,830 | — | — | 1,690 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 247 | 247 | — | — | 22,708 | |
| Benzene | 12 | 12 | — | — | 43 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 47,280 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 5,528 | 5,528 | — | — | 15,030 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,865 | 4,865 | — | — | 40,042 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 4,039 | 4,039 | — | — | 321 | |
| Methanol | 2,795 | 2,795 | — | — | 35 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,720 | 1,720 | — | — | 8,216 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,300 | 1,300 | — | — | 1,717 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,120 | 1,120 | — | — | 9,405 | |
| Benzene | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,800 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | 1,206 | 720 | 1,800 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 25,000 |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 14,025 | 12 | 8,600 |
| Diisononyl Phthalates (DINP) | — | — | 1,660 | — |
| Copper | — | 12,000 | — | — |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | 1,400 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 2,500 |
| Toluene | — | 441 | 493 | 380 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | 601 | 5 | 14 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 15,030 | 27,170 | 9,700 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 3,006 | 4,837 | 2,000 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 1,909 | 1,150 | 1,900 |
| Benzene | — | — | 22 | 39 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SCRAPCOM
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Copper | — | 12,000 | — | — |
|
PPG CANADA
MISSISSAUGA
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 9 | — | — |
|
REWORLD TRON CORP
AVON, OH
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 220 | — |
|
CHEMICAL SOLVENTS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 930 | — |
|
HYDRITE CHEMICAL CO
COTTAGE GROVE, WI
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 1,900 | — | — |
|
REWORLD TRON CORP
AVON, OH
|
Benzene | — | — | 22 | — |
|
HYDRITE CHEMICAL CO
COTTAGE GROVE, WI
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | 600 | — | — |
|
PPG CANADA
MISSISSAUGA
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | 1 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL SOLVENTS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 5 | — |
|
CHEMICAL SOLVENTS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 4,800 | — |
|
HYDRITE CHEMICAL CO
COTTAGE GROVE, WI
|
Ethylbenzene | — | 3,000 | — | — |
|
PPG CANADA
MISSISSAUGA
|
Ethylbenzene | — | 6 | — | — |
|
REWORLD TRON CORP
AVON, OH
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 37 | — |
|
BFI OF OHIO INC
OBERLIN, OH
|
Diisononyl Phthalates (DINP) | 410 | — | — | — |
|
REWORLD TRON CORP
AVON, OH
|
Diisononyl Phthalates (DINP) | — | — | 160 | — |
|
REWORLD TRON CORP
AVON, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | 120 | — |
|
CHEMICAL SOLVENTS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | 600 | — |
|
PPG CANADA
MISSISSAUGA
|
Methanol | — | 6 | — | — |
|
HYDRITE CHEMICAL CO
COTTAGE GROVE, WI
|
Methanol | — | 1,200 | — | — |
|
HYDRITE CHEMICAL CO
COTTAGE GROVE, WI
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 14,000 | — | — |
|
PPG CANADA
MISSISSAUGA
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | 25 | — | — |
|
REWORLD TRON CORP
AVON, OH
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 2 | — |
|
CHEMICAL SOLVENTS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 10 | — |
|
BFI OF OHIO INC
OBERLIN, OH
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 88 | — | — | — |
|
BFI OF OHIO INC
OBERLIN, OH
|
Sodium nitrite | 1 | — | — | — |
|
REWORLD TRON CORP
AVON, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | 13 | — |
|
HYDRITE CHEMICAL CO
COTTAGE GROVE, WI
|
Toluene | — | 440 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL SOLVENTS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | 360 | — |
|
PPG CANADA
MISSISSAUGA
|
Toluene | — | 1 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL SOLVENTS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 27,000 | — |
|
HYDRITE CHEMICAL CO
COTTAGE GROVE, WI
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 15,000 | — | — |
|
PPG CANADA
MISSISSAUGA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 30 | — | — |
|
REWORLD TRON CORP
AVON, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 170 | — |
|
BFI OF OHIO INC
OBERLIN, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 2,800 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 15 | AVON LAKE WPCF, OBERLIN |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 28,000 | AVON LAKE WPCF, OBERLIN |
| Zinc compounds | 180 | AVON LAKE WPCF, OBERLIN |
| Lead | 0 | AVON LAKE WPCF, OBERLIN |
| Ethylene glycol | 2,700 | AVON LAKE WPCF, OBERLIN |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Mar 15, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 15, 2008 | Jul 16, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jul 15, 2008 | Sep 11, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 15, 2008 | Sep 11, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Dec 4, 2001 | Feb 3, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 31, 2001 | Jul 24, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Aug 5, 1998 | Jan 26, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 5, 1998 | Aug 14, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Aug 5, 1998 | Aug 14, 1998 | 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.