Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
WAUPACA FOUNDRY, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 18,363 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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134 WAUPACA DR, P.O. BOX 510
ETOWAH, TN 37331
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- MCMINN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331511
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jul 10, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 19, 2014
- Registry ID
- 110015680510
How This Compares
#133
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#2,956
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
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 (2015–2022)
-60% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 19,961 | — |
| 2016 | 25,085 | +26% |
| 2017 | 18,363 | -27% |
| 2018 | 20,865 | +14% |
| 2019 | 255 | -99% |
| 2020 | 20,642 | +7995% |
| 2021 | 21,543 | +4% |
| 2022 | 7,941 | -63% |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 7,592 | 7,592 | — | — | 500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 262 | 12 | 250 | — | 488,497 | |
| Lead compounds | 30 | 30 | — | — | 1,827 | |
| Manganese compounds | 25 | 25 | — | — | 110,778 | |
| Copper compounds | 17 | 12 | 5 | — | 7,844 | |
| Diisocyanates | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,692 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 15,870 | 15,870 | — | — | 500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 3,730 | 3,730 | — | — | 526 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,007 | 257 | 750 | — | 1,006,053 | |
| Barium | 500 | 500 | — | — | 13,959 | |
| Nickel compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | 2,679 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 61 | 61 | — | — | 3,763 | |
| Copper compounds | 48 | 34 | 14 | — | 16,155 | |
| Manganese compounds | 45 | 45 | — | — | 228,171 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 11 | 11 | — | — | 7,413 | |
| Diisocyanates | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 4,301 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 15,610 | 15,610 | — | — | 500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 3,650 | 3,650 | — | — | 828 | |
| Zinc compounds | 505 | 255 | 250 | — | 844,318 | |
| Barium | 500 | 500 | — | — | 13,047 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 255 | 255 | — | — | 4,396 | |
| Lead compounds | 61 | 61 | — | — | 3,377 | |
| Copper compounds | 21 | 10 | 11 | — | 14,694 | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,531 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 204,035 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 6,906 | |
| Diisocyanates | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 |
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) | 255 | 255 | — | — | 4,465 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 16,150 | 16,150 | — | — | 500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 3,250 | 3,250 | — | — | 303 | |
| Zinc compounds | 641 | 636 | 5 | — | 516,279 | |
| Barium | 500 | 500 | — | — | 14,106 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 255 | 255 | — | — | 2,684 | |
| Copper compounds | 24 | 19 | 5 | — | 17,220 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 7,628 | |
| Manganese compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 191,308 | |
| Diisocyanates | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,919 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 4,016 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 13,150 | 13,150 | — | — | 500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 3,250 | 3,250 | — | — | 250 | |
| Barium | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 8,984 | |
| Zinc compounds | 639 | 636 | 3 | — | 330,141 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 255 | 255 | — | — | 2,663 | |
| Copper compounds | 24 | 19 | 5 | — | 13,858 | |
| Manganese compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 321,921 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 6,089 | |
| Diisocyanates | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,322 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,660 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 18,187 | 18,187 | — | — | 500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 4,292 | 4,292 | — | — | 250 | |
| Barium | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 13,626 | |
| Zinc compounds | 750 | 500 | 250 | — | 482,215 | |
| Manganese compounds | 500 | 500 | — | — | 304,298 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 255 | 255 | — | — | 5,243 | |
| Lead compounds | 61 | 61 | — | — | 2,470 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 7,642 | |
| Diisocyanates | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,843 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 15,644 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 14,068 | 14,068 | — | — | 500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 3,289 | 3,289 | — | — | 250 | |
| Barium | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 52,653 | |
| Zinc compounds | 750 | 500 | 250 | — | 210,132 | |
| Manganese compounds | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,431,310 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 255 | 255 | — | — | 14,128 | |
| Lead compounds | 59 | 59 | — | — | 22,369 | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 7,561 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 25,741 | |
| Copper compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 18,020 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 3,448 | — | — |
| Barium | — | 6,831 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 895 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 2,967 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 4,980 | — | — |
| Benzene | — | 250 | — | 12,096 |
| Manganese compounds | — | 104,391 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 547 | — | — |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 2,684 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WFI- SAND DISPOSAL FACILITY
ENGLWOOD, TN
|
Zinc compounds | 326,163 | — | — | — |
|
BENEFICIAL REUSE MANAGMENT
CHICAGO, IL
|
Barium | — | 5,048 | — | — |
|
WFI- SAND DISPOSAL FACILITY
ENGLWOOD, TN
|
Barium | 3,936 | — | — | — |
|
BENEFICIAL REUSE MANAGMENT
CHICAGO, IL
|
Benzene | — | 250 | — | — |
|
WFI- SAND DISPOSAL FACILITY
ENGLWOOD, TN
|
Benzene | 250 | — | — | — |
|
BENEFICIAL REUSE MANAGMENT
CHICAGO, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 2,619 | — | — |
|
WFI- SAND DISPOSAL FACILITY
ENGLWOOD, TN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3,470 | — | — | — |
|
BENEFICIAL REUSE MANAGMENT
CHICAGO, IL
|
Copper compounds | — | 2,432 | — | — |
|
WFI- SAND DISPOSAL FACILITY
ENGLWOOD, TN
|
Copper compounds | 11,426 | — | — | — |
|
WFI- SAND DISPOSAL FACILITY
ENGLWOOD, TN
|
Diisocyanates | 5 | — | — | — |
|
BENEFICIAL REUSE MANAGMENT
CHICAGO, IL
|
Lead compounds | — | 429 | — | — |
|
WFI- SAND DISPOSAL FACILITY
ENGLWOOD, TN
|
Lead compounds | 1,231 | — | — | — |
|
BENEFICIAL REUSE MANAGMENT
CHICAGO, IL
|
Manganese compounds | — | 237,265 | — | — |
|
WFI- SAND DISPOSAL FACILITY
ENGLWOOD, TN
|
Manganese compounds | 84,656 | — | — | — |
|
BENEFICIAL REUSE MANAGMENT
CHICAGO, IL
|
Nickel compounds | — | 750 | — | — |
|
WFI- SAND DISPOSAL FACILITY
ENGLWOOD, TN
|
Nickel compounds | 1,572 | — | — | — |
|
WFI- SAND DISPOSAL FACILITY
ENGLWOOD, TN
|
Phenol | 250 | — | — | — |
|
ROSER CUSTOM SERVICES
BROWNSVILLE, TX
|
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 2,663 |
|
BENEFICIAL REUSE MANAGMENT
CHICAGO, IL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 3,978 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 1, 2023 | Apr 11, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 2023 | Apr 11, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 11, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 30, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 17, 2012 | Apr 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 17, 2012 | Apr 24, 2012 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 92.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +130% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +3% | Apr 2015 | 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 3601876003 · Jun 7, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600894001 · Dec 14, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TNR000029553-001 · Jun 1, 2012
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2004-9903 · Feb 25, 2004
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