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Quick Summary
- •Released 1,203,879 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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13246 STATE RT 176 SUITE 10
DRAKESBORO, KY 42337
View on map ↗ - County
- MUHLENBERG County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 7 · last Jun 18, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 15, 2011
- Registry ID
- 110000380882
How This Compares
#12
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#80
of 584 TRI reporters in Utilities
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
0
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)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,783,654 | — |
| 2016 | 4,207,341 | -12% |
| 2017 | 1,203,879 | -71% |
| 2018 | 1,521,885 | +26% |
| 2019 | 722,598 | -53% |
| 2020 | 254,235 | -65% |
| 2022 | 8,400 | — |
| 2023 | 4,300 | -49% |
| 2024 | 4,536 | +5% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 4,536 | 4,536 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 4,300 | 4,300 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 8,400 | 8,400 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 220,000 | 220,000 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 21,738 | 1,618 | 120 | 20,000 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 5,512 | 40 | — | 5,472 | 11 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,300 | 4,300 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,440 | 1,330 | 110 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,200 | 1,200 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 43 | 3 | — | 40 | 0 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 510,000 | 510,000 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 85,341 | 2,221 | 120 | 83,000 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 55,802 | 302 | 6,500 | 49,000 | 4 | |
| Manganese compounds | 42,350 | 170 | 180 | 42,000 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 29,105 | 98 | — | 29,007 | 0 |
2018
2017
2016
2015
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Arsenic compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, EMELLE
EMELLE, AL
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 420 | — | — | — |
|
HOLSTON COMPANIES
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 73 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 47 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, EMELLE
EMELLE, AL
|
Arsenic compounds | 21 | — | — | — |
|
HOLSTON COMPANIES
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Arsenic compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, EMELLE
EMELLE, AL
|
Lead compounds | 21 | — | — | — |
|
HOLSTON COMPANIES
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Lead compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Lead compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, EMELLE
EMELLE, AL
|
Mercury compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
HOLSTON COMPANIES
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, EMELLE
EMELLE, AL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 21 | — | — | — |
|
HOLSTON COMPANIES
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 4 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 13 | CENTRAL CITY WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT, CENTRAL CITY |
| Arsenic compounds | 4 | CENTRAL CITY WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT, CENTRAL CITY |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | CENTRAL CITY WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT, CENTRAL CITY |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3 | CENTRAL CITY WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT, CENTRAL CITY |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 29 | CENTRAL CITY WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT, CENTRAL CITY |
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 | Feb 26, 2020 | Mar 2, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 26, 2020 | Apr 13, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 26, 2020 | Mar 5, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Failed Toxicity Test | Nov 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 8, 2017 | Aug 9, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 8, 2017 | Aug 9, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 8, 2017 | Aug 9, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Jan 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 17, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Aug 17, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 28, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 27, 2006 | Jan 27, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 27, 2006 | Mar 13, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 19, 2005 | Dec 19, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 19, 2005 | Dec 19, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Dec 19, 2005 | Dec 19, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 7, 2004 | Jan 7, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 2, 2002 | Dec 27, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 11, 2002 | Jan 11, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 9, 2001 | Aug 9, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Fuel Marketers | Jun 8, 2000 | Aug 15, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 8, 2000 | Aug 15, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 18, 1996 | Jul 15, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 18, 1996 | Jul 15, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 30, 1991 | Jun 10, 1991 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +32% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Thallium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +326% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Toxicity, final conc toxicity units | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.30 toxic | 1.00 | +130% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 156.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +247% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 348.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +168% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 79.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +163% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 121,000.00 MPN/100mL | 240.00 | +50,317% | Feb 2019 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2010-1528 · Jun 15, 2011
$8,000,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2010-1760 · Jun 13, 2011
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2009-9101 · May 25, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KY1640013156-002 · Feb 20, 2006
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2000-0017 · Nov 3, 1999
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KY1640013156-000 · Jun 28, 1996
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00005548 · May 31, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KY1640013156-001 · May 15, 1991
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00000009 · Sep 4, 1986
Judicial
· Case 04-1977-0018 · Dec 22, 1980
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