Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
AC&S INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,220 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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W 19TH ST.
NITRO, WV 25143
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- PUTNAM County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 3 · last Dec 13, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 15, 2004
- Registry ID
- 110013694038
How This Compares
#92
of 158 TRI reporters in WV
#6,093
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.
5
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)
+81% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,768 | — |
| 2016 | 3,085 | +11% |
| 2017 | 2,220 | -28% |
| 2018 | 2,882 | +30% |
| 2019 | 2,353 | -18% |
| 2020 | 3,266 | +39% |
| 2021 | 3,188 | -2% |
| 2022 | 4,630 | +45% |
| 2023 | 4,360 | -6% |
| 2024 | 5,015 | +15% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,614 | 3,598 | 16 | — | 154,686 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,089 | 1,085 | 4 | — | 36,285 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 231 | 231 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 49 | 49 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| o-Toluidine | 31 | 31 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,161 | 3,145 | 16 | — | 138,044 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 862 | 858 | 4 | — | 32,381 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 271 | 271 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 44 | 44 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| o-Toluidine | 21 | 21 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 0 | 0 | — | — | 9 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,313 | 3,297 | 16 | — | 190,287 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 900 | 896 | 4 | — | 44,635 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 336 | 336 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 47 | 47 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| o-Toluidine | 21 | 21 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phthalic anhydride | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Diethyl sulfate | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 0 | 0 | — | — | 8 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,142 | 2,126 | 16 | — | 129,264 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 709 | 706 | 4 | — | 30,321 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 194 | 194 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 117 | 117 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| o-Toluidine | 21 | 21 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phthalic anhydride | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,193 | 2,177 | 16 | — | 133,934 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 733 | 729 | 4 | — | 31,417 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 195 | 195 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 120 | 120 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| o-Toluidine | 21 | 21 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phthalic anhydride | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,353 | 2,337 | 16 | — | 106,277 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,180 | 2,164 | 16 | — | 94,844 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 528 | 524 | 4 | — | 22,248 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 77 | 77 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 64 | 64 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| o-Toluidine | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| o-Cresol | 11 | 5 | 7 | — | 294 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| 2,6-Xylidine | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,718 | 1,702 | 16 | — | 118,085 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 348 | 344 | 4 | — | 27,699 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 84 | 84 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 34 | 34 | — | — | — | |
| o-Toluidine | 17 | 17 | — | — | 200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| o-Cresol | 10 | 4 | 7 | — | 632 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,400 | 2,384 | 16 | — | 103,794 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 566 | 562 | 4 | — | 24,347 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 48 | 48 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 36 | 36 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| o-Toluidine | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| o-Cresol | 12 | 5 | 7 | — | 234 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,187 | 2,171 | 16 | — | 112,054 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 471 | 468 | 4 | — | 26,284 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 49 | 49 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 36 | 36 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| o-Toluidine | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3 | 3 | — | — | 31 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 36,189 | 129 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 154,278 | 551 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 35,655 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 534 | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
HUNTINGTON, WV
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 96 |
|
BEECH HOLLOW LANDFILL
WELLSTON, OH
|
Certain glycol ethers | 1 | — | — | — |
|
BEECH HOLLOW LANDFILL
WELLSTON, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 152,002 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 2,276 | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
HUNTINGTON, WV
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 408 |
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 | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Feb 4, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Frequency of Sampling Violation | Feb 4, 2019 | — | Open |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 816.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +104% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 816.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +308% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.60 mg/L | 1.83 | +42% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,400% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 585.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +46% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 205.40 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +3% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.70 mg/L | 0.69 | +2% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.00 toxic | 9.00 | +456% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.00 toxic | 28.30 | +77% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.88 toxic | 9.00 | +32% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +300% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.52 toxic | 9.00 | +328% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.20 toxic | 28.30 | +92% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Chrysene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.36 kg/d | 0.01 | +116,567% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Fluoranthene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.68 kg/d | 0.01 | +436,742% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,100.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +425% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.47 kg/d | 0.25 | +89% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.47 kg/d | 0.10 | +370% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.80 toxic | 11.00 | +116% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.10 toxic | 28.70 | +106% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.92 mg/L | 0.52 | +76% | Oct 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,400% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,200.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +200% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,200.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +500% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.34 toxic | 11.00 | +49% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.31 toxic | 28.70 | +58% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 100.00 toxic | 28.70 | +248% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.05 toxic | 11.00 | +164% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.05 kg/d | 19.07 | +26% | May 2015 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.90 mg/L | 1.82 | +4% | Apr 2015 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.96 toxic | 28.70 | +4% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.76 toxic | 11.00 | +98% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 520.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +30% | Mar 2015 | Open |
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 03-2003-0358 · Jun 15, 2004
$34,648
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2003-0005 · Nov 8, 2002
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