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AK STEEL - ZANESVILLE WORKS
Quick Summary
- •Released 14,275 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
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1724 LINDEN AVENUE
ZANESVILLE, OH 43701
View on map ↗ - County
- MUSKINGUM County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331221
- Inspections
- 7 · last Oct 28, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 8, 2005
- Registry ID
- 110000384487
How This Compares
#182
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#3,374
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
3
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)
-94% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 59,593 | — |
| 2016 | 39,104 | -34% |
| 2017 | 14,275 | -63% |
| 2018 | 16,026 | +12% |
| 2019 | 2,434 | -85% |
| 2020 | 8,810 | +262% |
| 2021 | 11,820 | +34% |
| 2022 | 15,993 | +35% |
| 2023 | 13,701 | -14% |
| 2024 | 3,544 | -74% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,683 | 2,683 | — | — | 1,809 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 846 | 846 | — | — | 6,180 | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 1 | 9 | — | 54 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | 3,142 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 8,128 | 8,128 | — | — | 4,141 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 5,556 | 5,556 | — | — | 14,437 | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 1 | 9 | — | 115 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 7 | 1 | 6 | — | 9,620 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 5 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 11,196 | 11,196 | — | — | 3,438 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,871 | — | 3,871 | — | 14,376 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 910 | 910 | — | — | 2,573 | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 1 | 9 | — | 67 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 1 | 5 | — | 6,021 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 8,501 | 8,501 | — | — | 4,197 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,942 | — | 2,942 | — | 4 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 362 | 362 | — | — | 23,762 | |
| Nickel compounds | 11 | 1 | 10 | — | 55 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 4 | — | 4 | — | 3,574 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 6,301 | 6,301 | — | — | 3,285 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,307 | — | 2,307 | — | 9 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 194 | 194 | — | — | 8,442 | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | 41 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3 | — | 3 | — | 2,449 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | 2,398 | 2,398 | — | — | 13,116 | |
| Nickel compounds | 36 | 1 | 35 | — | 36 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 7,312 | — | 7,312 | — | 15 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 6,997 | 6,997 | — | — | 4,245 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,646 | 1,646 | — | — | 7,372 | |
| Nickel compounds | 58 | 1 | 57 | — | 63 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 7 | 1 | 7 | — | 5,946 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 6,836 | 6,836 | — | — | 4,655 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 6,379 | — | 6,379 | — | 163 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 574 | 574 | — | — | 39,145 | |
| Nitric acid | 429 | 429 | — | — | 14,542 | |
| Nickel compounds | 48 | 1 | 47 | — | 82 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 8 | 1 | 8 | — | 10,800 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 16,830 | — | 16,830 | — | 220 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 7,874 | 7,874 | — | — | 45,415 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 7,861 | 7,861 | — | — | 3,432 | |
| Nitric acid | 6,457 | 6,457 | — | — | 337,361 | |
| Nickel compounds | 68 | 1 | 67 | — | 631 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12 | 1 | 11 | — | 39,538 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 13 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 28,000 | — | 28,000 | — | 690 | |
| Nitric acid | 13,456 | 13,456 | — | — | 847,200 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10,600 | 10,600 | — | — | 4,000 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 7,450 | 7,450 | — | — | 312,900 | |
| Nickel compounds | 71 | 1 | 70 | — | 1,225 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 14 | 2 | 12 | — | 52,550 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 1,809 |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 16,061 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Hydrogen fluoride | 6,180 | — | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - SUBURBAN LANDFILL INC
GLENFORD, OH
|
Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - SUBURBAN LANDFILL INC
GLENFORD, OH
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Nickel compounds | 42 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - SUBURBAN LANDFILL INC
GLENFORD, OH
|
Nickel compounds | 12 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 102 |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 20 | — | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,283 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - SUBURBAN LANDFILL INC
GLENFORD, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,482 | — | — | — |
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: Tank Systems | Feb 26, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | May 24, 2010 | Nov 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | May 24, 2010 | Nov 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 24, 2010 | Jul 12, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 16, 2010 | Sep 27, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 4, 2005 | Apr 8, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 4, 2005 | Apr 8, 2006 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2002 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | May 14, 2001 | Oct 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Sep 27, 2000 | Oct 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 27, 2000 | Jan 22, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Dec 20, 1999 | Oct 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Sep 30, 1999 | Oct 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 30, 1999 | Oct 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Sep 30, 1999 | Oct 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 30, 1999 | Nov 30, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 30, 1999 | Nov 30, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Definitions | Sep 30, 1999 | Nov 30, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 12, 1996 | Mar 20, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 12, 1996 | Oct 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Dec 18, 1995 | Oct 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Dec 13, 1994 | Oct 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 13, 1994 | Jun 19, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 13, 1994 | Jun 19, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Dec 13, 1994 | Oct 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 13, 1994 | Feb 27, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 5, 1992 | Oct 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 18, 1990 | Oct 10, 1990 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004281598-027 · Jul 20, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004281598-026 · Jun 10, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004281598-025 · Apr 23, 2010
FINAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004281598-024 · Feb 17, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004281598-023 · Nov 4, 2005
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case OH-N00009947 · Apr 8, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004281598-022 · Nov 1, 2004
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2004-0081 · Jun 24, 2004
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2003-4000 · Oct 9, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004281598-021 · Oct 8, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004281598-020 · Sep 27, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004281598-019 · Jul 13, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004281598-018 · Jan 22, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004281598-017 · Dec 14, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004281598-016 · Oct 24, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004281598-015 · Dec 20, 1999
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004281598-028 · Jun 26, 1998
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004281598-013 · Aug 25, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004281598-012 · Jul 14, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004281598-011 · Mar 20, 1997
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