Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
OWLS HEAD ALLOYS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 23,826 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 $9,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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187 MITCH MCCONNELL WAY
BOWLING GREEN, KY 42101
View on map ↗ - County
- WARREN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331314
- Inspections
- 8 · last May 23, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $9,000 · last Apr 30, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110015680253
How This Compares
#101
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#2,581
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
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)
+594% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,854 | — |
| 2016 | 17,303 | +152% |
| 2017 | 23,826 | +38% |
| 2018 | 26,449 | +11% |
| 2019 | 29,481 | +11% |
| 2020 | 28,506 | -3% |
| 2021 | 24,034 | -16% |
| 2022 | 33,007 | +37% |
| 2023 | 47,287 | +43% |
| 2024 | 47,594 | +1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 46,468 | 46,468 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 648 | 643 | 5 | — | 2,066 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 239 | 234 | 5 | — | 32,695 | |
| Lead | 101 | 96 | 5 | — | 789 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 89 | 84 | 5 | — | 8,791 | |
| Manganese | 46 | 41 | 5 | — | 139,773 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 46,165 | 46,165 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 645 | 640 | 5 | — | 3,418 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 238 | 233 | 5 | — | 54,632 | |
| Lead | 101 | 96 | 5 | — | 582 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 89 | 84 | 5 | — | 9,607 | |
| Manganese | 46 | 41 | 5 | — | 324,099 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 32,070 | 32,070 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 539 | 534 | 5 | — | 6,962 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 199 | 194 | 5 | — | 30,123 | |
| Lead | 85 | 80 | 5 | — | 2,218 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 72 | 67 | 5 | — | 10,553 | |
| Manganese | 39 | 34 | 5 | — | 117,184 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 23,232 | 23,232 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 460 | 455 | 5 | — | 2,294 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 170 | 165 | 5 | — | 29,796 | |
| Lead | 73 | 68 | 5 | — | 1,313 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 62 | 57 | 5 | — | 9,384 | |
| Manganese | 34 | 29 | 5 | — | 25,614 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 27,746 | 27,746 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 441 | 439 | 2 | — | 1,917 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 164 | 160 | 4 | — | 29,524 | |
| Lead | 67 | 66 | 1 | — | 1,547 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 56 | 28 | 28 | — | 19,131 | |
| Chromium | 30 | 29 | 1 | — | 7,588 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 28,689 | 28,689 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 461 | 459 | 2 | — | 2,187 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 171 | 167 | 4 | — | 32,660 | |
| Lead | 70 | 69 | 1 | — | 1,650 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 57 | 29 | 28 | — | 21,887 | |
| Chromium | 31 | 30 | 1 | — | 8,710 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 25,844 | 25,844 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 351 | 349 | 2 | — | 1,735 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 131 | 127 | 4 | — | 25,566 | |
| Lead | 53 | 52 | 1 | — | 1,270 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 38 | 22 | 16 | — | 17,380 | |
| Chromium | 29 | 23 | 6 | — | 6,927 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 23,267 | 23,267 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 321 | 319 | 2 | — | 1,594 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 122 | 116 | 6 | — | 22,889 | |
| Lead | 48 | 47 | 1 | — | 1,098 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 38 | 20 | 18 | — | 16,017 | |
| Chromium | 28 | 21 | 7 | — | 6,401 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 16,896 | 16,896 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 234 | 233 | 1 | — | 1,270 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 88 | 85 | 3 | — | 18,328 | |
| Lead | 36 | 35 | 1 | — | 885 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 28 | 15 | 13 | — | 12,758 | |
| Chromium | 20 | 15 | 5 | — | 5,096 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 6,083 | 6,083 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 315 | 313 | 2 | — | 1,489 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 181 | 20 | 161 | — | 15,060 | |
| Copper | 133 | 114 | 19 | — | 19,804 | |
| Chromium | 86 | 21 | 65 | — | 6,063 | |
| Lead | 55 | 47 | 8 | — | 847 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ATHENS HOCKING RECLAMATION CENTER
NELSONVILLE, OH
|
Chromium | 14 | — | — | — |
|
L R CHAPMAN PROPERTY
LEWISPORT, KY
|
Chromium | 826 | — | — | — |
|
OWL'S HEAD BUTLER. CO LANDFILL
MORGANTOWN, KY
|
Chromium | 4,333 | — | — | — |
|
REAL ALLOY RECYCLING INC.
MORGANTOWN, KY
|
Chromium | — | 3,618 | — | — |
|
ATHENS HOCKING RECLAMATION CENTER
NELSONVILLE, OH
|
Copper | 36 | — | — | — |
|
L R CHAPMAN PROPERTY
LEWISPORT, KY
|
Copper | 11,951 | — | — | — |
|
OWL'S HEAD BUTLER. CO LANDFILL
MORGANTOWN, KY
|
Copper | 11,284 | — | — | — |
|
REAL ALLOY RECYCLING INC.
MORGANTOWN, KY
|
Copper | — | 9,424 | — | — |
|
L R CHAPMAN PROPERTY
LEWISPORT, KY
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 7 | — | — | — |
|
ATHENS HOCKING RECLAMATION CENTER
NELSONVILLE, OH
|
Lead | 1 | — | — | — |
|
L R CHAPMAN PROPERTY
LEWISPORT, KY
|
Lead | 412 | — | — | — |
|
OWL'S HEAD BUTLER. CO LANDFILL
MORGANTOWN, KY
|
Lead | 205 | — | — | — |
|
REAL ALLOY RECYCLING INC.
MORGANTOWN, KY
|
Lead | — | 171 | — | — |
|
ATHENS HOCKING RECLAMATION CENTER
NELSONVILLE, OH
|
Manganese | 233 | — | — | — |
|
L R CHAPMAN PROPERTY
LEWISPORT, KY
|
Manganese | 4,133 | — | — | — |
|
OWL'S HEAD BUTLER. CO LANDFILL
MORGANTOWN, KY
|
Manganese | 73,788 | — | — | — |
|
REAL ALLOY RECYCLING INC.
MORGANTOWN, KY
|
Manganese | — | 61,619 | — | — |
|
ATHENS HOCKING RECLAMATION CENTER
NELSONVILLE, OH
|
Nickel | 3 | — | — | — |
|
L R CHAPMAN PROPERTY
LEWISPORT, KY
|
Nickel | 222 | — | — | — |
|
OWL'S HEAD BUTLER. CO LANDFILL
MORGANTOWN, KY
|
Nickel | 1,003 | — | — | — |
|
REAL ALLOY RECYCLING INC.
MORGANTOWN, KY
|
Nickel | — | 838 | — | — |
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 | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 21, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 19, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Maintain Records | Feb 21, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | Feb 21, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR) | Feb 21, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Discharge without a permit | Feb 21, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | Feb 21, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.20 mg/L | 30.00 | +14% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.01 | +196% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 70.80 mg/L | 30.00 | +136% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +119% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 134.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +123% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.12 | +15% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 112.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +87% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.90 mg/L | 30.00 | +100% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +71% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +61% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 576.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +1,820% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +24% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 414.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +1,280% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 576.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +860% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 414.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +590% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +143% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.12 | +26% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.40 mg/L | 30.00 | +8% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.40 mg/L | 30.00 | +38% | Jul 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 444.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +1,380% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +284% | May 2022 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 mg/L | 0.12 | +98% | May 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 418.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +1,293% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +279% | May 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 418.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +597% | May 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 444.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +640% | May 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +36% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +65% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +102% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +114% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.40 mg/L | 30.00 | +98% | Feb 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.80 mg/L | 30.00 | +69% | Feb 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 107.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +78% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 100.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +67% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +114% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 107.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +257% | Jan 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 100.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +233% | Jan 2022 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +62% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 61.40 mg/L | 30.00 | +105% | Oct 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 61.40 mg/L | 60.00 | +2% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.60 mg/L | 30.00 | +95% | Oct 2021 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +25% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +31% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +4% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 99.70 mg/L | 30.00 | +232% | Aug 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 251.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +318% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 159.10 mg/L | 30.00 | +430% | Aug 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 126.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +110% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.60 mg/L | 30.00 | +72% | Mar 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.20 mg/L | 30.00 | +71% | Mar 2021 | 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.
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-DOW-23-3-0225 · Apr 30, 2024
$9,000
Judicial
· Case 04-2007-9004 · Jul 17, 2009
$255,000
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