Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ELSTER AMERICAN METER COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 51 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 $64,990 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2221 INDUSTRIAL RD
NEBRASKA CITY, NE 68410
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- OTOE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 334514
- Inspections
- 5 · last Oct 8, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $64,990 · last Dec 10, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000748022
How This Compares
#117
of 154 TRI reporters in NE
#10,456
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
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
11
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)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 152 | — |
| 2016 | 128 | -16% |
| 2017 | 51 | -61% |
| 2018 | 3 | -94% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 4 | — |
| 2021 | 4 | -7% |
| 2022 | 5 | +42% |
| 2023 | 3 | -47% |
| 2024 | 0 | -84% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 20 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 3 | 3 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
2020
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 48,404 |
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.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
PORT WASHINGTON, WI
|
Lead | 20 | — | — | — |
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.
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 | Management Practice Violations - Improper Chemical Handling | Oct 26, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 26, 2023 | Jul 26, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 26, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 26, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jul 26, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 13, 2019 | Feb 25, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 13, 2019 | Nov 13, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 13, 2019 | Nov 13, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 9, 2016 | Feb 26, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 9, 2016 | May 26, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 1, 2012 | Nov 5, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 1, 2012 | Nov 5, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 1, 2012 | Nov 5, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Oct 1, 2012 | Nov 5, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 1, 2012 | Nov 5, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 3, 2009 | Mar 9, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 3, 2009 | Mar 9, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 3, 2009 | Mar 9, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 3, 2009 | Mar 9, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 25, 2006 | May 9, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 25, 2006 | May 9, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 25, 2006 | May 9, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 14, 2001 | Feb 26, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 14, 2001 | Feb 26, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 14, 2001 | Feb 26, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 14, 2001 | Feb 26, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 17, 1996 | Oct 17, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 17, 1996 | Oct 17, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 17, 1996 | Oct 17, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Sep 17, 1996 | Oct 17, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 17, 1996 | Oct 17, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 17, 1996 | Oct 17, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Sep 17, 1996 | May 5, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 11, 1994 | May 13, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 11, 1994 | May 13, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 11, 1994 | May 13, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 10, 1987 | Dec 15, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 10, 1987 | Dec 15, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 10, 1987 | Dec 15, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 10, 1987 | Dec 15, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 10, 1987 | Dec 15, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 29, 1987 | May 13, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 28, 1985 | Dec 20, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 8, 1984 | Oct 3, 1984 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organics, total toxic [TTO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.88 mg/L | 2.13 | +552% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.51 mg/L | 1.37 | +10% | Sep 2019 | 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 07-2024-0130 · Dec 10, 2024
$32,495
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007265077-001 · Apr 25, 2016
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-1999-0120 · Mar 31, 1999
$2,200
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-1997-0135 · Sep 30, 1998
$55,133
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007265077-000 · Apr 11, 1994
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NE-N00000017 · Jun 18, 1992
$2,056
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007265077-003 · Nov 10, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED007265077-002 · Jul 1, 1985
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