LAKE CITY PLATING PLANT 2
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,652 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 $32,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1700 LAKE AVE
ASHTABULA, OH 44004
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- ASHTABULA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 1 · last Dec 6, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $32,500 · last Apr 9, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110031397138
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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 9,997 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 6,086 | — |
| 2021 | 11,129 | +83% |
| 2022 | 8,528 | -23% |
| 2023 | 7,792 | -9% |
| 2024 | 3,652 | -53% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 35,399 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 74,914 | |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
| Nitric acid | 3,652 | 3,652 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadmium compounds | — | — | — | — | 19 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 20,773 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 123,611 | |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 13 | |
| Nitric acid | 7,792 | 7,792 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 49,706 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,976 | |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,513 | |
| Cadmium compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,077 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 438,693 | |
| Nitric acid | 8,528 | 8,528 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadmium compounds | — | — | — | — | 395 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 653 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 32,441 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 114,674 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 9,731 | |
| Nitric acid | 11,129 | 11,129 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 830 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,560 | |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 24 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 27,877 | |
| Nitric acid | 6,086 | 6,086 | — | — | 8 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadmium compounds | — | — | — | — | 210 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 27,986 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,155 | |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 5,893 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 76 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 318,560 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 38 | |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 250 | |
| Cadmium compounds | — | — | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 9,997 | 9,997 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 55,453 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 67,423 |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | 30,970 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 35,347 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 74,914 | ASHTABULA WPCP, ASHTABULA |
| Zinc compounds | 52 | ASHTABULA WPCP, ASHTABULA |
| Cyanide compounds | 3 | ASHTABULA WPCP, ASHTABULA |
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: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 6, 2022 | Apr 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 6, 2022 | Apr 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 6, 2022 | Apr 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Dec 6, 2022 | Apr 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 6, 2022 | Apr 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Dec 6, 2022 | Apr 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 6, 2022 | Apr 9, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 14, 2019 | Nov 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 15, 2019 | Mar 5, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 15, 2019 | Jan 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 15, 2019 | Mar 11, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jan 15, 2019 | Mar 8, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 15, 2019 | Jan 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 15, 2019 | Mar 5, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 15, 2019 | Mar 8, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Applicability | Jan 15, 2019 | Mar 5, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 15, 2019 | Mar 5, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Fuel Marketers | Jan 15, 2019 | Mar 5, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 14, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 25, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 7, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 14, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 9, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 16, 2009 | Jun 16, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 16, 2009 | Apr 16, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 16, 2009 | Apr 16, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 16, 2009 | Jun 16, 2009 | 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.