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DETREX CORPORATION, ASHTABULA PLANT (0204010192)

Quick Summary

  • Released 2,260 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.
Address
1100 STATE RD
ASHTABULA, OH 44004
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County
ASHTABULA County
Industry
Manufacturing
NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
325180
Inspections
3 · last Oct 7, 2024
Total Penalties
$0 · last Dec 15, 2006
Registry ID
110000384995

How This Compares

#433 of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#6,070 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.

1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
11
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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) -16% overall
Year Total Releases (lbs) vs Prior Year
2015 3,005
2016 2,505 -17%
2017 2,260 -10%
2018 2,260 0%
2019 1,005 -56%
2020 2,515 +150%
2021 2,515 0%
2022 2,510 -0%
2023 2,510 0%
2024 2,510 0%

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) 1,000 1,000
Chlorine 500 500
Zinc compounds 500 500 90,749
Hydrogen sulfide 255 255 3,950
n-Butyl alcohol 255 255 12,000

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) 1,000 1,000
Chlorine 500 500
Zinc compounds 500 500 79,236
Hydrogen sulfide 255 255 250
n-Butyl alcohol 255 255 12,000

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) 1,000 1,000
Zinc compounds 500 500 84,000
Chlorine 500 500
Hydrogen sulfide 255 255 150
n-Butyl alcohol 255 255 12,000

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) 1,000 1,000
Zinc compounds 505 500 5 45,252
Chlorine 500 500
n-Butyl alcohol 255 255 11,103
Hydrogen sulfide 255 255

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) 1,000 1,000
Zinc compounds 505 500 5 33,800
Chlorine 500 500
Hydrogen sulfide 255 255
n-Butyl alcohol 255 255 11,000

2019

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Zinc compounds 505 500 5 27,000
Chlorine 500 500

2018

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Zinc compounds 505 500 5 35,250
n-Butyl alcohol 500 500 7,000
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 500 500
Chlorine 500 500
Hydrogen sulfide 255 255

2017

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Zinc compounds 505 500 5 20,350
n-Butyl alcohol 500 500 11,500
Chlorine 500 500
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 500 500
Hydrogen sulfide 255 255

2016

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Zinc compounds 750 500 250 30,250
Chlorine 500 500
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 500 500
n-Butyl alcohol 500 500 7,700
Hydrogen sulfide 255 255

2015

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Hydrogen sulfide 755 755
Zinc compounds 750 500 250 32,650
Chlorine 500 500
n-Butyl alcohol 500 500 9,200
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 500 500

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
n-Butyl alcohol 13,600
Hydrogen sulfide 386,287
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 165,000

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
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
n-Butyl alcohol 12,000
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
Hydrogen sulfide 3,950
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
Zinc compounds 90,749

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 Oct 29, 2025 Nov 19, 2025 Resolved
rcra EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information Oct 29, 2025 Open
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements Oct 29, 2025 Open
rcra EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application Oct 29, 2025 Open
caa FRV Jul 16, 2025 Open
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements Jan 2, 2025 Open
rcra EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application Jan 2, 2025 Open
rcra EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information Jan 2, 2025 Open
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Jan 2, 2025 Jan 2, 2025 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs Oct 7, 2024 Oct 16, 2024 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Oct 7, 2024 Oct 25, 2024 Resolved
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements Oct 7, 2024 Open
rcra Standards for Used Oil: Generators Oct 7, 2024 Oct 16, 2024 Resolved
rcra ID and Listing of HW: Air Emissions Standards for Equipment Leaks Oct 7, 2024 Dec 17, 2025 Resolved
rcra EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application Oct 7, 2024 Open
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Oct 7, 2024 Oct 21, 2024 Resolved
rcra EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information Oct 7, 2024 Open
rcra EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information Sep 28, 2023 Sep 28, 2023 Resolved
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements Sep 28, 2023 Sep 28, 2023 Resolved
rcra EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application Sep 28, 2023 Sep 28, 2023 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Feb 23, 2023 Oct 7, 2024 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Feb 22, 2023 Feb 23, 2023 Resolved
cwa Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass May 16, 2022 Open
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Jun 15, 2015 Jun 15, 2015 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention Jun 15, 2015 Jun 22, 2015 Resolved
rcra Standards for Used Oil: Generators Jun 15, 2015 Jun 15, 2015 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures Jun 15, 2015 Aug 15, 2015 Resolved
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers Apr 6, 2011 Apr 6, 2011 Resolved
rcra Land Disposal Restrictions: General Apr 6, 2011 May 31, 2011 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Sep 12, 2006 Oct 5, 2006 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Jun 5, 2001 Jun 18, 2001 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Jun 5, 2001 Jul 18, 2001 Resolved
rcra Land Disposal Restrictions: General Jun 5, 2001 Jul 18, 2001 Resolved
rcra Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Definitions Jun 5, 2001 Jun 18, 2001 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Dec 30, 1997 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Dec 30, 1997 Dec 15, 2006 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Oct 24, 1997 Dec 15, 2006 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Oct 24, 1997 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Oct 9, 1997 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Oct 9, 1997 Oct 12, 2006 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems Sep 23, 1997 Nov 4, 1997 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Sep 23, 1997 Nov 4, 1997 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Aug 9, 1996 Oct 22, 1996 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Nov 2, 1995 Dec 12, 1995 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Sep 15, 1995 Nov 6, 1995 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements Aug 24, 1995 Jun 13, 1996 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Aug 30, 1994 Oct 12, 1994 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Aug 30, 1994 Oct 12, 1994 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Aug 30, 1994 Oct 12, 1994 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Sep 1, 1993 Nov 10, 1993 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
Mercury, total low level DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +30% Jan 2026 Open
Mercury, total low level DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 kg/d 0.00 +54% Jan 2026 Open
Oil and grease, hexane extr method DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 5.10 kg/d 4.15 +23% Dec 2025 Open
Oil and grease, hexane extr method DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 11.00 kg/d 8.30 +33% Dec 2025 Open
Mercury, total low level DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +20% Oct 2025 Open
Mercury, total low level DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 kg/d 0.00 +49% Oct 2025 Open
Chlorine, total residual DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.11 kg/d 0.02 +378% Jul 2025 Resolved
Chlorine, total residual DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.04 mg/L 0.01 +291% Jul 2025 Resolved
Chlorine, total residual DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.45 kg/d 0.04 +1,054% Jul 2025 Open
Chlorine, total residual DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.17 mg/L 0.02 +795% Jul 2025 Open
Chlorine, total residual DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.06 kg/d 0.02 +143% May 2025 Resolved
Chlorine, total residual DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.22 kg/d 0.04 +464% May 2025 Open
Chlorine, total residual DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.02 mg/L 0.01 +82% May 2025 Resolved
Chlorine, total residual DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.08 mg/L 0.02 +321% May 2025 Open
Chlorine, total residual DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.36 kg/d 0.04 +823% Apr 2025 Open
Chlorine, total residual DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.05 mg/L 0.01 +382% Apr 2025 Resolved
Chlorine, total residual DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.14 mg/L 0.02 +637% Apr 2025 Open
Chlorine, total residual DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.13 kg/d 0.02 +465% Apr 2025 Resolved
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.02 kg/d 0.02 +7% Dec 2024 Open
E. coli, MTEC-MF DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 1,410.00 MPN/100mL 284.00 +396% Aug 2024 Open
Mercury, total low level DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 kg/d 0.00 +39% Jun 2024 Open
Mercury, total low level DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +29% Jun 2024 Open
Oil and grease, hexane extr method DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 12.00 kg/d 8.30 +45% Jul 2023 Open
Oil and grease, hexane extr method DMR, Limited - Overdue 12.00 kg/d 8.30 +45% Jul 2023 Resolved
Oil and grease, hexane extr method DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 5.50 mg/L 4.00 +38% Jul 2023 Open
Oil and grease, hexane extr method DMR, Limited - Overdue 5.50 mg/L 4.00 +38% Jul 2023 Resolved
Mercury, total low level DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 kg/d 0.00 +16% Jan 2023 Open
Mercury, total low level DMR, Limited - Overdue 0.00 kg/d 0.00 +16% Jan 2023 Resolved
E. coli, MTEC-MF DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 328.00 MPN/100mL 284.00 +15% Sep 2022 Open
E. coli, MTEC-MF DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 158.00 MPN/100mL 126.00 +25% May 2022 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 8.13 mg/L 5.00 +63% Apr 2022 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.05 kg/d 0.05 +20% Mar 2022 Open
Mercury, total low level DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 kg/d 0.00 +6% Feb 2022 Open
E. coli, MTEC-MF DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 147.00 MPN/100mL 126.00 +17% Oct 2021 Open
E. coli, MTEC-MF DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 816.00 MPN/100mL 284.00 +187% Oct 2020 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 5.30 mg/L 5.00 +6% Apr 2019 Open
BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.12 kg/d 0.06 +113% Dec 2018 Open
BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.09 kg/d 0.04 +150% Dec 2018 Open
BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 38.90 mg/L 15.00 +159% Dec 2018 Open
BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 37.80 mg/L 10.00 +278% Dec 2018 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 7.00 mg/L 5.00 +40% Nov 2018 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 6.90 mg/L 5.00 +38% Oct 2018 Open
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 1.84 mg/L 1.80 +2% Oct 2016 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-OHD004165924-030 · Dec 22, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3604374650 · Apr 23, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-OHD004165924-029 · Jan 10, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-OHD004165924-028 · Dec 2, 2024
Director-Division Warning Letter
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-OHD004165924-027 · Sep 28, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-OHD004165924-001 · Sep 15, 2022
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-OHD004165924-026 · Nov 16, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-OHD004165924-025 · May 3, 2011
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act · Case 05-2007-N013 · Dec 15, 2006
$250,000
Judicial
· Case 05-2004-0604 · Dec 15, 2006
$250,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-OHD004165924-024 · Sep 20, 2006
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2002-2014 · Sep 19, 2002
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-OHD004165924-023 · Nov 30, 2001
$38,000
Director-Division Warning Letter
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-OHD004165924-022 · Sep 21, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-OHD004165924-021 · Jun 18, 2001
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1998-0251 · Dec 24, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-OHD004165924-020 · Sep 30, 1997
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act · Case 05-1997-N029 · Sep 19, 1997
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1997-0832 · Sep 19, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-OHD004165924-019 · Aug 20, 1996

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