TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 300,021 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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601 INNOVATIVE WAY
OWENSBORO, KY 42301
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- DAVIESS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322120
- Inspections
- 6 · last Nov 13, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 27, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110000380837
How This Compares
#33
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#539
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)
+6% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 349,599 | — |
| 2016 | 326,191 | -7% |
| 2017 | 300,021 | -8% |
| 2018 | 298,227 | -1% |
| 2019 | 345,128 | +16% |
| 2020 | 275,091 | -20% |
| 2021 | 309,695 | +13% |
| 2022 | 310,432 | 0% |
| 2023 | 329,423 | +6% |
| 2024 | 370,509 | +12% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 370,509 | — | 370,509 | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 329,423 | — | 329,423 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 310,432 | — | 310,432 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 309,695 | — | 309,695 | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 275,091 | — | 275,091 | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 345,128 | — | 345,128 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 298,227 | — | 298,227 | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 300,021 | — | 300,021 | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 326,191 | — | 326,191 | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 349,599 | — | 349,599 | — | — |
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 |
|---|
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 | Effluent Violations - Failed Toxicity Test | Feb 4, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 15, 2015 | Aug 6, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 10, 2012 | May 24, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 10, 2012 | May 24, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 10, 2012 | May 24, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 14, 2011 | Oct 28, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 14, 2011 | Oct 28, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 26, 2006 | Sep 14, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 28, 2004 | Jun 1, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 4, 2002 | Apr 18, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 4, 2002 | Apr 18, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 20, 1995 | Jan 29, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 20, 1995 | Jan 29, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 20, 1995 | Jan 29, 1996 | 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 | 176.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +487% | May 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 443.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +884% | May 2016 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 482.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +271% | May 2016 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 482.00 MPN/100mL | 240.00 | +101% | May 2016 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 770.00 MPN/100mL | 240.00 | +221% | 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.
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-DOW 150429 · Jan 27, 2017
$5,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-DOW-0120022 · Jul 11, 2012
$1,500
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2006-9168 · Sep 19, 2007
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD985080837-001 · Apr 5, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD985080837-000 · Dec 28, 1995
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