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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- 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
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| 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.