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KOPPERS, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,306 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 chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
198 FAIRGROUNDS RD
GUTHRIE, KY 42234
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- TODD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 321114
- Inspections
- 7 · last May 29, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 30, 1993
- Registry ID
- 110057288545
How This Compares
#167
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#5,589
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
1
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
-24% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,306 | — |
| 2016 | 3,807 | +15% |
| 2017 | 3,306 | -13% |
| 2018 | 3,075 | -7% |
| 2019 | 3,206 | +4% |
| 2020 | 3,205 | -0% |
| 2021 | 2,765 | -14% |
| 2022 | 3,406 | +23% |
| 2023 | 4,108 | +21% |
| 2024 | 2,504 | -39% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Creosote | 2,500 | 2,500 | — | — | 891 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 116 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
| Creosote | 4,100 | 4,100 | — | — | 7,401 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 962 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Creosote | 3,400 | 3,400 | — | — | 931 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 120 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
| Creosote | 2,760 | 2,760 | — | — | 12,152 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,634 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Creosote | 3,200 | 3,200 | — | — | 2,252 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 295 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Creosote | 3,200 | 3,200 | — | — | 2,042 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 268 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Creosote | 3,070 | 3,070 | — | — | 2,502 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 328 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Creosote | 3,300 | 3,300 | — | — | 4,001 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 522 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
| Creosote | 3,800 | 3,800 | — | — | 9,945 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 1,281 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Creosote | 3,300 | 3,300 | — | — | 5,901 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 758 | ♦ 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 | — | 20,660 | — | 119 |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 64 | — | 0 |
| Creosote | — | 160,000 | — | 913 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Creosote | — | — | — | 890 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 116 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 0 |
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.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | GUTHRIE STP, GUTHRIE |
| Creosote | 1 | GUTHRIE STP, GUTHRIE |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | GUTHRIE STP, GUTHRIE |
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: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | May 30, 2023 | Jun 2, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 25, 2020 | Mar 13, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 25, 2020 | Mar 13, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 25, 2020 | Mar 13, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 30, 2006 | Oct 13, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 30, 2006 | Oct 13, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 30, 2006 | Oct 13, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 27, 2004 | Apr 5, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 27, 2004 | Apr 5, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 27, 2004 | Apr 5, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 29, 1999 | Jun 29, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 29, 1999 | Jun 29, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 29, 1999 | Jul 13, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 24, 1998 | Jun 8, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 24, 1995 | Apr 20, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Mar 24, 1995 | Apr 20, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Landfills RCRAInfo V3 Violation | Mar 24, 1995 | Apr 20, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Apr 5, 1994 | May 5, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 30, 1993 | Feb 22, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 22, 1992 | Apr 16, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 22, 1992 | Apr 16, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 22, 1992 | Apr 16, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 22, 1992 | Apr 16, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 6, 1991 | Nov 9, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 6, 1991 | Nov 9, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 6, 1991 | Nov 9, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 6, 1991 | Nov 9, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Nov 14, 1990 | Apr 30, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Nov 5, 1990 | Jul 29, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 31, 1990 | Nov 9, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 31, 1990 | Nov 9, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Surface Impoundments | Oct 31, 1990 | Nov 9, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 22, 1990 | Apr 30, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Apr 11, 1990 | Jul 29, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Apr 1, 1989 | Jul 29, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Apr 14, 1988 | Apr 30, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 5, 1987 | Mar 17, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 5, 1987 | Mar 17, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 30, 1986 | Apr 30, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 29, 1982 | Apr 16, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +292% | Jun 2024 | 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.
REFERRAL TO ENFORCEMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD006383392-001 · Sep 2, 2004
ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE (ENFORCEMENT CONFERENCE HELD WITH FACILITY)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD006383392-000 · Apr 30, 1993
$300,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD006383392-007 · Nov 5, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD006383392-003 · Aug 20, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD006383392-002 · Jun 4, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD006383392-004 · Apr 11, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD006383392-010 · Jul 5, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD006383392-019 · Aug 2, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD006383392-018 · Jun 6, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD006383392-017 · May 6, 1988
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD006383392-008 · Jul 30, 1986
$4,000
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