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KOPPERS UTILITY & INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS INC - KENNEDY PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 17 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
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16851 AL-96
KENNEDY, AL 35574
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- LAMAR County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 321114
- Inspections
- 1 · last Aug 13, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110043631077
How This Compares
#402
of 523 TRI reporters in AL
#11,605
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
+5% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 45 | — |
| 2016 | 35 | -23% |
| 2017 | 17 | -50% |
| 2018 | 22 | +26% |
| 2019 | 44 | +102% |
| 2020 | 128 | +190% |
| 2021 | 129 | +1% |
| 2022 | 33 | -74% |
| 2023 | 44 | +33% |
| 2024 | 47 | +7% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 47 | 6 | — | 41 | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 24 | 2 | 23 | — | 195 | |
| Copper compounds | 8 | 4 | 4 | — | 143 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 8 | 2 | 6 | — | 247 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 4 | 4 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12 | 2 | 11 | — | 514 | |
| Copper compounds | 8 | 4 | 4 | — | 377 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 651 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 4 | 4 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Pentachlorophenol | 2 | — | 2 | — | 110 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 19 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexachlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 48 | 2 | 46 | — | 285 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 27 | 2 | 25 | — | 361 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Pentachlorophenol | 23 | — | 23 | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 22 | 5 | 18 | — | 209 | |
| Lead | 5 | 5 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 4 | 0 | 4 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexachlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 40 | 2 | 38 | — | 1,188 | |
| Pentachlorophenol | 33 | — | 33 | — | 42 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Arsenic compounds | 30 | 2 | 28 | — | 1,505 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 15 | 4 | 11 | — | 871 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 6 | 0 | 6 | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexachlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 20 | 2 | 18 | — | 542 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Pentachlorophenol | 16 | — | 16 | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 5 | 5 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 0 | 3 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hexachlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Pentachlorophenol | 14 | — | 14 | — | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 5 | 5 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 0 | 2 | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hexachlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Arsenic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Pentachlorophenol | 10 | — | 10 | — | 40 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 5 | 5 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 0 | 2 | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexachlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Arsenic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Pentachlorophenol | 24 | — | 24 | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 6 | 6 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 4 | 0 | 4 | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hexachlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 24 | 2 | 22 | — | 570 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Pentachlorophenol | 13 | — | 13 | — | 21 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 5 | 5 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 0 | 2 | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ 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.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
US ECOLOGY SULLIGENT, INC.
SULLIGENT, AL
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY SULLIGENT, INC.
SULLIGENT, AL
|
Lead | 2 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Drip Pads | May 25, 2011 | Nov 18, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 25, 2011 | Nov 18, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 25, 2011 | Nov 18, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 25, 2011 | Nov 18, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 25, 2011 | Nov 18, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 25, 2011 | Nov 18, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 25, 2011 | Nov 18, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Drip Pads | Mar 25, 2011 | Nov 18, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 20, 2001 | Oct 16, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 23, 1989 | Apr 16, 1989 | 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.
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD067127225-001 · Mar 16, 1989
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