Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
FORT RECOVERY INDUSTRIES INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 11 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 PFAS ("forever chemicals").
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2440 STATE ROUTE 49
FORT RECOVERY, OH 45846
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- MERCER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332913
- Inspections
- 3 · last Oct 10, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 13, 1996
- Registry ID
- 110000395741
How This Compares
#924
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#12,124
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.
8
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
+36% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7 | — |
| 2016 | 4 | -34% |
| 2017 | 11 | +141% |
| 2018 | 9 | -12% |
| 2020 | 4 | — |
| 2021 | 3 | -35% |
| 2022 | 13 | +368% |
| 2023 | 13 | -1% |
| 2024 | 9 | -29% |
2023
2022
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 12,682 | |
| Ethanaminium, N,N,N-triethyl-, salt with 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-heptadecafluoro-1-octanesulfonic acid (1:1) | 0 | — | 0 | — | 0 | PFAS |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 4 | 1 | 4 | — | 7,044 |
2018
2017
2016
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RITCHEY METALS COMPANY
CANONSBURG, PA
|
Copper | — | 3,040 | — | — |
|
SUPERIOR ALUMINUM ALLOYS LLC
NEW HAVEN, IN
|
Copper | — | 6,901 | — | — |
|
RITCHEY METALS COMPANY
CANONSBURG, PA
|
Lead | — | 3 | — | — |
|
SUPERIOR ALUMINUM ALLOYS LLC
NEW HAVEN, IN
|
Lead | — | 83 | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
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: General | Aug 18, 2021 | Aug 24, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 18, 2021 | Aug 24, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 28, 2016 | May 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 28, 2016 | Sep 6, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 28, 2016 | May 13, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 21, 2015 | Sep 6, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 21, 2015 | Jul 31, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 21, 2015 | Jan 28, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 21, 2015 | Jan 28, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 21, 2015 | Jan 28, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 21, 2015 | May 25, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 24, 2006 | Aug 28, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 24, 2006 | Nov 3, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 23, 2006 | Aug 23, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 23, 2006 | Aug 23, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 10, 2003 | Sep 30, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | May 10, 2002 | Jan 3, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Aug 7, 2000 | Jan 3, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Definitions | Jul 20, 1999 | Jul 28, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Apr 14, 1999 | Aug 7, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Apr 14, 1999 | Aug 4, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Nov 19, 1996 | Aug 7, 2000 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 27, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 29, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 31, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 9, 1995 | Jun 7, 1995 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 9, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 2, 1995 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 17, 1994 | Dec 22, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Jan 24, 1994 | Nov 19, 1996 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 15, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 17, 1992 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 7, 1991 | Feb 7, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Jul 16, 1991 | Mar 6, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Nov 27, 1989 | Mar 6, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 22, 1989 | Mar 6, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Mar 20, 1989 | Nov 27, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 15, 1988 | Apr 7, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Nov 15, 1988 | Apr 7, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 15, 1988 | Apr 7, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 15, 1988 | Mar 6, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Feb 11, 1987 | Mar 3, 1992 | Resolved |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.97 mg/L | 0.65 | +357% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.97 mg/L | 1.20 | +148% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.93 mg/L | 2.07 | +42% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.73 mg/L | 0.65 | +12% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.90 mg/L | 2.07 | +137% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 110.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +83% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.63 mg/L | 3.38 | +96% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.00 mg/L | 31.00 | +106% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 74.20 mg/L | 60.00 | +24% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.20 mg/L | 31.00 | +36% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.77 mg/L | 1.20 | +48% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.08 mg/L | 2.77 | +192% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.05 mg/L | 1.71 | +20% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.10 mg/L | 31.00 | +7% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Residue, tot fltrble [dried at 105 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,520.00 mg/L | 1,500.00 | +1% | May 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.30 mg/L | 60.00 | +12% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.60 mg/L | 31.00 | +12% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +30% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.33 mg/L | 2.07 | +13% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.52 mg/L | 3.38 | +4% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.00 mg/L | 31.00 | +39% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 70.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +17% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.00 mg/L | 31.00 | +32% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.80 mg/L | 1.20 | +133% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.00 mg/L | 31.00 | +26% | Jul 2017 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD005046149-032 · Sep 2, 2021
Director-Division Warning Letter
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD005046149-31 · Sep 6, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD005046149-030 · Jul 8, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD005046149-029 · Feb 26, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD005046149-028 · Nov 23, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD005046149-027 · Dec 5, 2008
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD005046149-026 · Oct 18, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD005046149-025 · Sep 22, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD005046149-024 · May 10, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD005046149-023 · May 8, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD005046149-022 · Nov 15, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD005046149-021 · Aug 17, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD005046149-019 · Jul 27, 1999
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD005046149-018 · May 27, 1999
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD005046149-017 · Apr 14, 1999
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD005046149-016 · Dec 27, 1996
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 05-1993-N039 · May 13, 1996
$6,250
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case OH-N00007061 · Dec 9, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD005046149-015 · Dec 1, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD005046149-014 · Jul 20, 1994
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