Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
FERRO CORP WALTON HILLS OPS
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,480 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
-
7050 KRICK RD.
WALTON HILLS, OH 44146
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- CUYAHOGA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 1 · last Sep 4, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 18, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110000701483
How This Compares
#414
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#5,968
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
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)
+41% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,273 | — |
| 2016 | 2,228 | +75% |
| 2017 | 2,480 | +11% |
| 2018 | 2,468 | -0% |
| 2019 | 15 | -99% |
| 2020 | 2,002 | +13245% |
| 2021 | 2,025 | +1% |
| 2022 | 1,946 | -4% |
| 2023 | 2,159 | +11% |
| 2024 | 1,798 | -17% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | 1,515 | 1,515 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 147 | 142 | 5 | — | 13,502 | |
| Phenol | 70 | 70 | — | — | 640 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 24 | 19 | 5 | — | 1,937 | |
| Zinc compounds | 12 | 7 | 5 | — | 2,327 | |
| Manganese compounds | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | 1,836 | 1,836 | — | — | 5 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 167 | 156 | 11 | — | 26,150 | |
| Phenol | 79 | 79 | — | — | 89 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 24 | 24 | — | — | 249 | |
| Zinc compounds | 11 | 6 | 5 | — | 1,958 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 11 | 6 | 5 | — | 4,567 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 7,162 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 659 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | 1,731 | 1,731 | — | — | 480 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 88 | 83 | 5 | — | 23,483 | |
| Phenol | 58 | 58 | — | — | 41 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 21 | 21 | — | — | 4,584 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 11 | 6 | 5 | — | 2,464 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 11 | 6 | 5 | — | 5,042 | |
| Nonylphenol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 298 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 6 | 6 | — | — | 0 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 77 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | 1,782 | 1,782 | — | — | 5 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 185 | 180 | 5 | — | 17,804 | |
| Zinc compounds | 13 | 8 | 5 | — | 2,551 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 11 | 6 | 5 | — | 4,436 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 15 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 7 | 7 | — | — | 1,792 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
| Formic acid | 1,723 | 1,723 | — | — | 5 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 228 | 223 | 5 | — | 60,799 | |
| Zinc compounds | 13 | 8 | 5 | — | 9,132 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 11 | 6 | 5 | — | 4,179 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 450 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 7 | 7 | — | — | 8,610 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 14 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 15 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 6,386 | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | 8,000 | |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
| Formic acid | 2,105 | 2,105 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 180 | 175 | 5 | — | 250 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 138 | 138 | 0 | — | 40 | |
| Zinc compounds | 35 | 31 | 4 | — | 227 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | 74 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 4 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 6,282 | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | 8,718 | |
| Formic acid | 2,047 | 2,047 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 2,254 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 127 | 127 | — | — | 4,051 | |
| Zinc compounds | 26 | 23 | 3 | — | 692 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 21 | 16 | 5 | — | 1,845 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 470 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | 1,933 | 1,933 | — | — | 300 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 117 | 117 | — | — | 33 | |
| Phenol | 61 | 61 | — | — | 981 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 51 | 47 | 4 | — | 1,892 | |
| Zinc compounds | 31 | 28 | 3 | — | 438 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 22 | 22 | — | — | 64,186 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 11,135 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 364 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2,323 | |
| Nonylphenol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 7,915 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | 876 | 876 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 158 | 158 | — | — | 87 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 139 | 139 | — | — | 501 | |
| Phenol | 61 | 61 | — | — | 910 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 19 | 14 | 5 | — | 2,417 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 656 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 470 | |
| Nonylphenol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 5,305 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2 | 2 | — | — | 755 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 1 | 1 | — | — | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 6,502 | — | — |
| Phenol | — | — | 21 | — |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 486 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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CHEMICAL SOLVENTS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 486 |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Certain glycol ethers | 1,446 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL SOLVENTS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 8 | — | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 6,204 | — | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 166 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
PORT WASHINGTON, WI
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL SOLVENTS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Cobalt compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL SOLVENTS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Phenol | — | — | 21 | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Phenol | 620 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL SOLVENTS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 101 | — | — | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Zinc compounds | 2,065 | — | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
PORT WASHINGTON, WI
|
Zinc compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol | 5 | NORTHEAST OHIO REGIONAL SD, CLEVELAND |
| Zinc compounds | 157 | NORTHEAST OHIO REGIONAL SD, CLEVELAND |
| Certain glycol ethers | 5 | NORTHEAST OHIO REGIONAL SD, CLEVELAND |
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 | ID and Listing of HW: Air Emissions Standards for Tanks and Containers | Sep 4, 2024 | Feb 15, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: Air Emissions Standards for Equipment Leaks | Sep 4, 2024 | Jan 3, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Sep 4, 2024 | Oct 7, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 12, 2019 | Sep 12, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 11, 2019 | Feb 18, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 11, 2019 | Feb 18, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 11, 2019 | Sep 12, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 11, 2019 | Feb 18, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 11, 2019 | Feb 18, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 11, 2019 | Feb 18, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 11, 2019 | Oct 1, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 11, 2019 | Feb 18, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Sep 11, 2019 | Feb 18, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Sep 11, 2019 | Feb 18, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 11, 2019 | Sep 19, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 28, 2014 | Aug 29, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 28, 2014 | Aug 29, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Dec 21, 1998 | Jan 5, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Dec 9, 1998 | Feb 10, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 9, 1998 | Feb 10, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 9, 1998 | Feb 10, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 9, 1998 | Feb 10, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jan 4, 1993 | Apr 26, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 4, 1993 | Apr 26, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 4, 1993 | Apr 26, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 4, 1993 | Apr 26, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 29, 1990 | Jul 24, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 6, 1988 | May 31, 1988 | 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-OHD004161410-014 · Nov 25, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004161410-013 · Sep 20, 2024
MULTI SITE CA/FO
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004161410-012 · Feb 18, 2020
$15,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004161410-011 · Oct 28, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004161410-010 · Aug 13, 2014
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2011-9931 · Sep 30, 2011
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004161410-001 · Jun 6, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004161410-009 · Dec 22, 1998
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004161410-008 · Apr 5, 1995
$46,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004161410-007 · Apr 26, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004161410-006 · Feb 17, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004161410-004 · Jun 15, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004161410-005 · Apr 19, 1990
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1986-0375 · Nov 26, 1986
$14,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1985-0231 · Mar 1, 1985
$2,200
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