Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
DOW SILICONES CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 16,109 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 $580,000 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
760 HODGENVILLE ROAD
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701
View on map ↗ - County
- HARDIN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325520
- Inspections
- 2 · last Aug 28, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $580,000 · last Jun 5, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000381186
How This Compares
#115
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#3,174
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.
11
Water (CWA)
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)
+25% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 12,208 | — |
| 2016 | 14,266 | +17% |
| 2017 | 16,109 | +13% |
| 2018 | 14,057 | -13% |
| 2019 | 17,411 | +24% |
| 2020 | 14,469 | -17% |
| 2021 | 15,592 | +8% |
| 2022 | 16,019 | +3% |
| 2023 | 14,907 | -7% |
| 2024 | 15,294 | +3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 15,218 | 15,218 | — | — | 235,598 | |
| Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | 76 | 76 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 14,907 | 14,907 | — | — | 325,859 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 16,019 | 16,019 | — | — | 209,657 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 15,592 | 15,592 | — | — | 229,596 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 14,469 | 14,469 | — | — | 230,686 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 17,411 | 17,411 | — | — | 275,470 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 14,057 | 14,057 | — | — | 242,975 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 16,109 | 16,109 | — | — | 253,255 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 14,266 | 14,266 | — | — | 205,677 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 12,208 | 12,208 | — | — | 181,304 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | 2,725 | 152,529 | 79,087 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Methanol | — | — | 152,529 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 75,126 |
|
SILICONE INTERNAL PRODUCTS
VILLAGE DAHIVALI TALKUK
|
Methanol | — | 2,725 | — | — |
|
VALLEY VIEW LANDFILL
SULPHUR, KY
|
Methanol | 1,257 | — | — | — |
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 and not reported | Dec 31, 2025 | Apr 1, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Aug 28, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Aug 28, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 28, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 28, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 15, 2022 | Apr 19, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 15, 2022 | Feb 15, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Sep 24, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 24, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 5, 2019 | Apr 23, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 5, 2019 | Apr 30, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 5, 2019 | Dec 5, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Nov 5, 2019 | Dec 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Nov 5, 2019 | Dec 5, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Nov 5, 2019 | Dec 5, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Nov 5, 2019 | Nov 5, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 5, 2019 | Dec 5, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 5, 2019 | Dec 5, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 2, 2001 | Aug 2, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 2, 2001 | Aug 2, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 9, 2000 | Aug 9, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Apr 18, 1997 | Feb 24, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Oct 30, 1995 | Mar 3, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jun 14, 1993 | Jul 19, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | May 12, 1993 | May 27, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 12, 1993 | May 27, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 12, 1993 | May 12, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 12, 1993 | May 27, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 12, 1993 | May 27, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 27, 1990 | Oct 30, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Mar 29, 1989 | Jun 27, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +25% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.18 mg/L | 0.12 | +46% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +71% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.12 | +8% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +43% | May 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.12 | +33% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +63% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +14% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.46 mg/L | 0.12 | +283% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +64% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.01 | +1,114% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.42 mg/L | 0.12 | +250% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.01 | +381% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.12 | +33% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.01 | +300% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.12 | +33% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +271% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.27 mg/L | 0.12 | +125% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +79% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.18 mg/L | 0.12 | +50% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.12 | +33% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +64% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +279% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.27 mg/L | 0.12 | +125% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +7% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.50 mg/L | 0.12 | +317% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.01 | +450% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.95 mg/L | 10.00 | +30% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.12 | +17% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +38% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +64% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.12 | +17% | May 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.18 mg/L | 0.12 | +50% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.20 mg/L | 0.12 | +67% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.12 | +17% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.12 | +42% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.12 | +8% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.12 | +33% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.18 mg/L | 0.12 | +50% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.34 mg/L | 0.12 | +183% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.18 mg/L | 0.12 | +50% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.12 | +33% | Oct 2018 | 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.
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-DOW-24-3-0011 · Jun 5, 2024
$10,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD006397491-001 · Feb 28, 2022
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2020-2115 · Jun 8, 2021
$285,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD006397491-000 · Apr 18, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD006397491-003 · Mar 29, 1989
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