Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
BADGER METER INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 570 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
-
4545 W. BROWN DEER RD.
MILWAUKEE, WI 53223
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- MILWAUKEE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 334514
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 26, 2005
- Registry ID
- 110000418995
How This Compares
#323
of 713 TRI reporters in WI
#7,761
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.
2
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 (2015–2024)
+143% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 415 | — |
| 2016 | 296 | -29% |
| 2017 | 570 | +92% |
| 2018 | 1,776 | +211% |
| 2019 | 1,553 | -13% |
| 2020 | 1,973 | +27% |
| 2021 | 2,856 | +45% |
| 2022 | 2,555 | -11% |
| 2023 | 1,234 | -52% |
| 2024 | 1,009 | -18% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 13,877 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 245,910 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 6,833 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 35,583 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 1,002 | 1,002 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 12,898 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 1,721 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 9,198 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 249,668 | |
| Styrene | 1,229 | 1,229 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 8,251 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 202,185 | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 43,492 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 12,987 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 2,549 | 2,549 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 9,253 | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 105,315 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 47,603 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 2,851 | 2,851 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 6,161 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 32,104 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 152,501 | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 9,191 | |
| Styrene | 1,973 | 1,973 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 53,917 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 10,335 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 152,870 | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 1,548 | 1,548 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 39,131 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 7,431 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 160,982 | |
| Styrene | 1,771 | 1,771 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 172,800 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 29,609 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 5,453 | |
| Styrene | 570 | 570 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 190,630 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 24,486 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 4,525 | |
| Styrene | 292 | 292 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 15,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 177,607 | |
| Styrene | 409 | 409 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | 35,583 | — | — |
| Chromium | — | 6,833 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 245,870 | — | — |
| Lead | — | 13,871 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WAUKESHA IRON AND METAL
WAUKESHA, WI
|
Chromium | — | 6,833 | — | — |
|
H KRAMER & CO
CHICAGO, IL
|
Nickel compounds | — | 1,004 | — | — |
|
WAUKESHA IRON AND METAL
WAUKESHA, WI
|
Nickel compounds | — | 34,579 | — | — |
|
COVANTA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Copper compounds | 16 | — | — | — |
|
H KRAMER & CO
CHICAGO, IL
|
Copper compounds | — | 231,061 | — | — |
|
WAUKESHA IRON AND METAL
WAUKESHA, WI
|
Copper compounds | — | 14,809 | — | — |
|
COVANTA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Lead | 1 | — | — | — |
|
H KRAMER & CO
CHICAGO, IL
|
Lead | — | 13,174 | — | — |
|
WAUKESHA IRON AND METAL
WAUKESHA, WI
|
Lead | — | 697 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 24 | MILWAUKEE METRO SEW DIST COMBI, MILWAUKEE |
| Lead | 5 | MILWAUKEE METRO SEW DIST COMBI, MILWAUKEE |
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 | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 29, 2011 | Apr 27, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 24, 2007 | Jul 23, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 29, 2004 | Sep 26, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Apr 29, 2004 | Sep 26, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 30, 1994 | Nov 8, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 30, 1994 | Jun 22, 1994 | 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-WID006069710-001 · Nov 30, 2011
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2005-9703 · Sep 26, 2005
$105,400
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WID006069710-002 · Sep 26, 2005
$105,400
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