AUSTIN POWDER EMULSION
Quick Summary
- •Released 5,288 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 $2,311,000 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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430 POWDER PLANT RD.
MC ARTHUR, OH 45651
View on map ↗ - County
- VINTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325920
- Inspections
- 3 · last Nov 18, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $2,311,000 · last May 12, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000395242
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,288 | — |
| 2016 | 5,288 | 0% |
| 2017 | 5,288 | 0% |
| 2018 | 16,132 | +205% |
| 2019 | 5,828 | -64% |
| 2020 | 11,692 | +101% |
| 2021 | 11,856 | +1% |
| 2022 | 12,823 | +8% |
| 2023 | 10,959 | -15% |
| 2024 | 11,545 | +5% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5,549 | 4,278 | 1,271 | — | 16,717 | |
| Nitric acid | 5,000 | 5,000 | — | — | 21,000 | |
| Ammonia | 996 | — | 996 | — | 2,545 |
2023
| 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) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5,928 | 5,400 | 528 | — | 5,176 | |
| Nitric acid | 5,000 | 5,000 | — | — | 63 | |
| Ammonia | 31 | — | 31 | — | 1,621 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 6,827 | 5,400 | 1,427 | — | 6,120 | |
| Nitric acid | 5,000 | 5,000 | — | — | 20,116 | |
| Ammonia | 996 | — | 996 | — | 1,229 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 6,141 | 5,400 | 741 | — | 7,271 | |
| Nitric acid | 5,000 | 5,000 | — | — | 158,828 | |
| Ammonia | 715 | — | 715 | — | 8,269 |
2020
| 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) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 6,185 | 5,400 | 785 | — | 2,749 | |
| Nitric acid | 5,000 | 5,000 | — | — | 216,360 | |
| Ammonia | 507 | — | 507 | — | 799 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5,828 | 5,400 | 428 | — | 5,290 |
2018
| 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) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 10,791 | 5,400 | 5,391 | — | 7,412 | |
| Nitric acid | 5,000 | 5,000 | — | — | 330,177 | |
| Ammonia | 341 | — | 341 | — | 468 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5,048 | — | 5,048 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 240 | — | 240 | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5,048 | — | 5,048 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 240 | — | 240 | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5,048 | — | 5,048 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 240 | — | 240 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | 2,156,713 | — | 41,385 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 4,280 |
| Ammonia | — | 2,545 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Ammonia | — | 2,545 | — | — |
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CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 16,717 | — | — | — |
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CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 21,000 |
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 | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 18, 2024 | Nov 18, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 18, 2024 | Dec 19, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 18, 2024 | Mar 3, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Nov 18, 2024 | Nov 25, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 14, 2022 | Nov 14, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 14, 2022 | Mar 22, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 14, 2022 | Nov 23, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 28, 2021 | Aug 6, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | May 28, 2021 | Aug 11, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 28, 2021 | Aug 11, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | May 26, 2021 | Jun 4, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 26, 2021 | May 26, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 26, 2021 | May 27, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 24, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 24, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 24, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 26, 2019 | Jun 1, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 26, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 26, 2019 | May 12, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 26, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 29, 2019 | May 22, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 29, 2019 | Aug 9, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 29, 2019 | May 1, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 29, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 20, 2018 | Apr 27, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Frequency of Sampling Violation | Aug 28, 2017 | Apr 27, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Aug 28, 2017 | Apr 27, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Unapproved Operation | Aug 28, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 28, 2017 | Apr 27, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Aug 28, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Construction - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | Aug 28, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 26, 2017 | Mar 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 26, 2017 | Mar 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 26, 2017 | Mar 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 17, 2016 | May 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 26, 2014 | Sep 26, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jun 20, 2011 | Jun 26, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 29, 2010 | Feb 15, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 29, 2010 | Feb 15, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 19, 2008 | Feb 5, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 29, 2006 | Apr 11, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Oct 22, 2004 | Nov 24, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Nov 24, 2003 | Dec 3, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Apr 15, 2003 | Oct 31, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Definitions | Apr 15, 2003 | Apr 15, 2003 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2003 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2003 | Mar 1, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2001 | Mar 1, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2001 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.70 mg/L | 1.50 | +13% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +20% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| E. coli, MTEC-MF | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,870.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +2,971% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +133% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| E. coli, MTEC-MF | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,870.00 MPN/100mL | 284.00 | +1,263% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.48 kg/d | 0.29 | +68% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +53% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.42 kg/d | 0.29 | +47% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| E. coli, MTEC-MF | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24,200.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +19,106% | May 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +340% | May 2025 | Open |
| E. coli, MTEC-MF | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24,200.00 MPN/100mL | 284.00 | +8,421% | May 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.67 kg/d | 0.19 | +253% | May 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 94.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +527% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.40 kg/d | 0.29 | +391% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +7% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 70.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +600% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.00 kg/d | 1.37 | +46% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 70.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +367% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.00 mg/L | 18.00 | +6% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +107% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 300.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +500% | May 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.29 kg/d | 0.29 | +2% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +33% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +20% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.00 kg/d | 2.05 | +46% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +80% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +53% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.41 kg/d | 1.64 | +47% | Jun 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 152.00 mg/L | 18.00 | +744% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.60 mg/L | 1.30 | +2,485% | Jun 2022 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.88 kg/d | 0.18 | +393% | Jun 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.07 kg/d | 2.46 | +106% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 124.00 mg/L | 12.00 | +933% | Jun 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.00 mg/L | 12.00 | +467% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 140.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +833% | May 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.00 mg/L | 18.00 | +278% | May 2022 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.70 kg/d | 1.37 | +973% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 140.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +1,300% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.82 kg/d | 0.18 | +3,170% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.40 mg/L | 1.30 | +4,162% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.70 kg/d | 2.05 | +617% | May 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.10 kg/d | 1.64 | +333% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.10 kg/d | 2.46 | +189% | May 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.00 mg/L | 12.00 | +8% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +113% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.60 mg/L | 7.60 | +263% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.66 kg/d | 1.04 | +60% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.90 kg/d | 1.37 | +39% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +220% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| Oil and grease [soxhlet extr.] tot. | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.20 mg/L | 10.00 | +102% | Apr 2022 | 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.