TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
PEMCO
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,087 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
-
100 PEMCO DR
LEESBURG, AL 35983
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- CHEROKEE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325510
- Inspections
- 7 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 1, 2011
- Registry ID
- 110000607807
How This Compares
#201
of 523 TRI reporters in AL
#5,298
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-69% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 11,796 | — |
| 2016 | 934 | -92% |
| 2017 | 4,087 | +338% |
| 2018 | 4,445 | +9% |
| 2019 | 1,068 | -76% |
| 2020 | 4,792 | +349% |
| 2021 | 4,677 | -2% |
| 2022 | 4,022 | -14% |
| 2023 | 4,189 | +4% |
| 2024 | 3,682 | -12% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,725 | 143 | 1,582 | — | 9,554 | |
| Nickel compounds | 585 | 428 | 157 | — | 28,415 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 435 | 363 | 72 | — | 23,665 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 295 | 258 | 36 | — | 16,861 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 294 | 234 | 60 | — | 15,866 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 183 | 86 | 97 | — | 20,929 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 163 | 163 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3 | 3 | — | — | 142 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,869 | 181 | 1,688 | — | 11,250 | |
| Nickel compounds | 709 | 542 | 167 | — | 33,484 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 516 | 468 | 48 | — | 27,917 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 374 | 335 | 39 | — | 19,881 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 361 | 297 | 64 | — | 18,653 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 213 | 110 | 103 | — | 24,712 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 145 | 145 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2 | 2 | — | — | 142 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,882 | 147 | 1,735 | — | 14,353 | |
| Nickel compounds | 612 | 440 | 172 | — | 42,724 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 482 | 432 | 50 | — | 35,621 | |
| Copper compounds | 307 | 241 | 66 | — | 23,800 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 304 | 264 | 40 | — | 25,367 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 195 | 89 | 106 | — | 8,639 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 145 | 145 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 95 | 95 | — | — | 181 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,196 | 167 | 2,029 | — | 7,639 | |
| Nickel compounds | 700 | 499 | 201 | — | 22,725 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 571 | 513 | 58 | — | 18,932 | |
| Copper compounds | 351 | 274 | 77 | — | 12,681 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 345 | 298 | 47 | — | 13,487 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 225 | 101 | 124 | — | 4,591 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 172 | 172 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 116 | 116 | — | — | 109 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,200 | 134 | 2,066 | — | 2,641 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,003 | 944 | 59 | — | 5,775 | |
| Nickel compounds | 604 | 399 | 205 | — | 7,479 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 299 | 220 | 79 | — | 4,822 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 292 | 245 | 47 | — | 4,264 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 207 | 81 | 126 | — | 1,405 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 119 | 119 | — | — | 421 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 68 | 68 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 1,000 | 944 | 56 | — | 5,611 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 68 | 68 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,026 | 134 | 1,892 | — | 4,771 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,060 | 1,006 | 54 | — | 10,267 | |
| Nickel compounds | 587 | 400 | 187 | — | 13,430 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 292 | 220 | 72 | — | 8,805 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 283 | 240 | 43 | — | 7,617 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 197 | 81 | 115 | — | 2,498 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,996 | 131 | 1,865 | — | 6,894 | |
| Manganese compounds | 748 | 695 | 53 | — | 16,121 | |
| Nickel compounds | 576 | 391 | 185 | — | 20,037 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 286 | 215 | 71 | — | 11,995 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 276 | 233 | 43 | — | 11,673 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 193 | 79 | 114 | — | 3,915 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 13 | 13 | — | — | 976 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 835 | 835 | — | — | 40 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 73 | 14 | 59 | — | 81 | |
| Manganese compounds | 25 | 19 | 6 | — | 61 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 10,920 | 10,920 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 841 | 841 | — | — | 41 | |
| Manganese compounds | 35 | 25 | 10 | — | 61 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GEK INC SAND VALLEY LANDFILL
COLLINSVILLE, AL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 142 | — | — | — |
|
GEK INC SAND VALLEY LANDFILL
COLLINSVILLE, AL
|
Cobalt compounds | 16,861 | — | — | — |
|
GEK INC SAND VALLEY LANDFILL
COLLINSVILLE, AL
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 20,929 | — | — | — |
|
GEK INC SAND VALLEY LANDFILL
COLLINSVILLE, AL
|
Manganese compounds | 23,665 | — | — | — |
|
GEK INC SAND VALLEY LANDFILL
COLLINSVILLE, AL
|
Nickel compounds | 28,415 | — | — | — |
|
GEK INC SAND VALLEY LANDFILL
COLLINSVILLE, AL
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Copper compounds | 15,866 | — | — | — |
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GEK INC SAND VALLEY LANDFILL
COLLINSVILLE, AL
|
Zinc compounds | 9,553 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 0 | CHEROKEE COUNTY WWTP, LEESBURG |
| Copper compounds | 0 | CHEROKEE COUNTY WWTP, LEESBURG |
| Zinc compounds | 1 | CHEROKEE COUNTY WWTP, LEESBURG |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Apr 13, 2022 | Jun 3, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Application Incomplete | Jun 19, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 19, 2016 | — | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603133988 · Apr 13, 2022
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