SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC USA, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 26,887 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1601 MERCER RD
LEXINGTON, KY 40511
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- FAYETTE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 335313
- Inspections
- 6 · last Feb 16, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 23, 2001
- Registry ID
- 110000379439
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 | 24,771 | — |
| 2016 | 26,808 | +8% |
| 2017 | 26,887 | 0% |
| 2018 | 26,939 | 0% |
| 2019 | 6 | -100% |
| 2020 | 30,029 | +500391% |
| 2021 | 40,630 | +35% |
| 2022 | 38,629 | -5% |
| 2023 | 43,764 | +13% |
| 2024 | 1 | -100% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 320,060 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 1,000,643 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | 29 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 1,100,032 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 43,440 | 43,440 | — | — | 1,960 | |
| Nitric acid | 323 | 323 | — | — | 8,600 | |
| Copper | 1 | — | 1 | — | 623,203 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | 39 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 38,128 | 38,128 | — | — | 2,849 | |
| Nitric acid | 474 | 474 | — | — | 11,737 | |
| Manganese | 21 | 0 | 21 | — | 417,185 | |
| Copper compounds | 5 | — | 5 | — | 827,643 | |
| Chromium | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 1,494,518 | |
| Nickel | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 1,319,539 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | 41 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 40,008 | 40,008 | — | — | 4,066 | |
| Nitric acid | 602 | 602 | — | — | 15,287 | |
| Manganese | 14 | 0 | 14 | — | 382,764 | |
| Copper compounds | 4 | — | 4 | — | 850,093 | |
| Chromium | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1,352,448 | |
| Nickel | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 1,209,703 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 26,962 | |
| Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | 32 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 29,392 | 29,392 | — | — | 3,842 | |
| Nitric acid | 604 | 604 | — | — | 13,856 | |
| Manganese | 23 | 0 | 23 | — | 324,249 | |
| Copper compounds | 6 | — | 6 | — | 718,042 | |
| Chromium | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 1,128,735 | |
| Nickel | 2 | 0 | 2 | — | 1,023,724 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | 38 | |
| Chromium | 6 | 6 | — | — | 130,057 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | 55 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 26,260 | 26,260 | — | — | 2,552 | |
| Nitric acid | 663 | 663 | — | — | 26,000 | |
| Chromium | 6 | 6 | — | — | 120,042 | |
| Manganese | 5 | 5 | — | — | 160,070 | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 65,773 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | 70 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 26,260 | 26,260 | — | — | 2,900 | |
| Nitric acid | 611 | 611 | — | — | 20,000 | |
| Chromium | 6 | 6 | — | — | 110,054 | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 59,745 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 5 | 5 | — | — | 150,069 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 62,603 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | 35 | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 140,054 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 26,260 | 26,260 | — | — | 2,700 | |
| Nitric acid | 547 | 547 | — | — | 27,000 | |
| Chromium | 1 | 1 | — | — | 110,035 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | 38 | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 140,255 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 24,240 | 24,240 | — | — | 2,730 | |
| Nitric acid | 527 | 527 | — | — | 26,000 | |
| Chromium | 3 | 3 | — | — | 110,172 | |
| Nickel | 1 | 1 | — | — | 58,381 | ♦ 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TOYOTA TSUSHO AMERICA
GEORGETOWN, KY
|
Chromium | — | 22,000 | — | — |
|
ARCWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Chromium | 4 | — | — | — |
|
OMNISOURCE PLANT 2 NONFERROUS
FORT WAYNE, IN
|
Copper | — | 570,000 | — | — |
|
ARCWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Copper | 260 | — | — | — |
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.
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 18, 2019 | Mar 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 18, 2019 | Mar 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 18, 2019 | Mar 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 18, 2017 | May 18, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 18, 2017 | May 18, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 18, 2017 | May 18, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 18, 2017 | May 18, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 18, 2017 | May 18, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 18, 2017 | May 18, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 12, 2017 | May 9, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 8, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 8, 2013 | Aug 8, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 8, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 8, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Discharge without a permit | Mar 10, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 29, 2007 | May 29, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 14, 2000 | Apr 26, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 17, 1998 | Jun 17, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 15, 1994 | Jul 15, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 27, 1992 | Mar 27, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 1, 1991 | Mar 15, 1991 | 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.