Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
PRECOAT METALS
Quick Summary
- •Released 15,623 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 $9,900 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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6144 US HIGHWAY 12
PORTAGE, IN 46368
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- PORTER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332812
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jan 8, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $9,900 · last Feb 7, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000747862
How This Compares
#199
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#3,227
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.
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 (2015–2024)
+147% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 29,936 | — |
| 2016 | 35,634 | +19% |
| 2017 | 15,623 | -56% |
| 2018 | 12,407 | -21% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 16,164 | — |
| 2021 | 15,562 | -4% |
| 2022 | 77,805 | +400% |
| 2023 | 65,470 | -16% |
| 2024 | 73,829 | +13% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 5,462 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,370 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 34,703 | 34,703 | — | — | 15,062 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 16,440 | 16,440 | — | — | 7,135 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 7,852 | 7,852 | — | — | 3,407 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 6,684 | 6,684 | — | — | 2,901 | |
| Naphthalene | 4,524 | 4,524 | — | — | 7,135 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,857 | 1,857 | — | — | 807 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 1,769 | 1,769 | — | — | 768 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,965 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 54 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 5,767 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 27,936 | 27,936 | — | — | 16,028 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 16,175 | 16,175 | — | — | 9,281 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 7,725 | 7,725 | — | — | 4,433 | |
| Naphthalene | 5,181 | 5,181 | — | — | 2,973 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,152 | 5,152 | — | — | 2,956 | |
| Cumene | 1,741 | 1,741 | — | — | 999 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,560 | 1,560 | — | — | 895 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 8,274 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 5,071 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 45 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 15,280 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 32,393 | 32,393 | — | — | 10,243 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 16,695 | 16,695 | — | — | 5,279 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 15,794 | 15,794 | — | — | 4,994 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,893 | 5,893 | — | — | 1,863 | |
| Naphthalene | 4,337 | 4,337 | — | — | 1,371 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,467 | 1,467 | — | — | 464 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,226 | 1,226 | — | — | 388 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 5,482 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 69 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 9,513 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 29,988 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 6,671 | 6,671 | — | — | 11,556 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,265 | 3,265 | — | — | 5,618 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,088 | 3,088 | — | — | 5,294 | |
| Naphthalene | 1,061 | 1,061 | — | — | 1,820 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 994 | 994 | — | — | 1,801 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 259 | 259 | — | — | 445 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 224 | 224 | — | — | 444 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 27,638 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 4,883 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 71 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 8,887 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 6,668 | 6,668 | — | — | 11,319 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,632 | 3,632 | — | — | 6,120 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,612 | 3,612 | — | — | 6,065 | |
| Naphthalene | 969 | 969 | — | — | 1,628 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 882 | 882 | — | — | 1,580 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 215 | 215 | — | — | 362 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 186 | 186 | — | — | 374 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 44,706 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 35,173 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 11,356 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 99 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 4,448 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 4,700 | 4,700 | — | — | 10,024 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,949 | 2,949 | — | — | 6,270 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,932 | 2,932 | — | — | 6,224 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 992 | 992 | — | — | 2,143 | |
| Naphthalene | 643 | 643 | — | — | 1,365 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 191 | 191 | — | — | 407 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 6,143 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 40,852 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 13,205 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 123 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 6,927 | 6,927 | — | — | 3,442 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,965 | 2,965 | — | — | 5,010 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,946 | 2,946 | — | — | 1,788 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,568 | 1,568 | — | — | 334 | |
| Naphthalene | 907 | 907 | — | — | 4,718 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 310 | 310 | — | — | 40 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 44,698 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 15,185 | 15,185 | — | — | 3,120 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 6,871 | 6,871 | — | — | 4,555 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 6,832 | 6,832 | — | — | 1,466 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,650 | 3,650 | — | — | 333 | |
| Naphthalene | 1,835 | 1,835 | — | — | 4,274 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 734 | 734 | — | — | 37 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 501 | 501 | — | — | 5,989 | |
| Lead compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 95 | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 14,403 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 36,355 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 11,786 | 11,786 | — | — | 4,780 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 6,024 | 6,024 | — | — | 2,675 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 5,967 | 5,967 | — | — | 8,086 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,015 | 3,015 | — | — | 648 | |
| Naphthalene | 1,781 | 1,781 | — | — | 6,698 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 685 | 685 | — | — | 44 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 360 | 360 | — | — | 6,098 | |
| Dimethyl phthalate | 291 | 291 | — | — | 261 | |
| Lead compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 140 | |
| Nickel compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | 11,790 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 34,223 | 74,137 |
| Cumene | — | — | 9,059 | 19,624 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 177,698 | 384,942 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 9,511 | 20,603 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 40,205 | 87,097 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 84,178 | 50,180 |
| Naphthalene | — | — | 28,336 | 50,180 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 3,405 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 2 | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 15,051 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 11 | — |
|
NEWTON COUNTY LANDFILL
BROOK, IN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3,058 | — | — | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2,361 | — | — | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 42 | — | — | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Cumene | — | — | 767 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Cumene | — | — | 1 | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 1 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 806 | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Lead compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 7,130 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 5 | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 7,130 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 5 | — |
|
NEWTON COUNTY LANDFILL
BROOK, IN
|
Nickel compounds | 6,301 | — | — | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Nickel compounds | 38 | — | — | — |
|
RECLAIMED ENERGY DIVISION SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED
CONNERSVILLE, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 2,899 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 2 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 31 | PORTAGE UTILITY SERVICE FACILITY WWTP, PORTAGE |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | PORTAGE UTILITY SERVICE FACILITY WWTP, PORTAGE |
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 | Monitoring Violations - Frequency of Sampling Violation | Jan 8, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Feb 18, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 18, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Feb 18, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | Feb 17, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Feb 17, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Feb 17, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 5, 2019 | Aug 7, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 6, 2011 | Aug 30, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 1, 2007 | Jul 30, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 28, 2001 | Feb 28, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 24, 1997 | Oct 24, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 24, 1992 | Oct 13, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 24, 1992 | Oct 13, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 3, 1991 | Dec 17, 2013 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.70 mg/L | 2.87 | +29% | Feb 2026 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.05 mg/L | 1.85 | +65% | Feb 2026 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.90 mg/L | 2.87 | +1% | Jan 2026 | 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 CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IN-2021-28001-W · Feb 7, 2022
$4,950
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND057389710-005 · Aug 7, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND057389710-004 · Jan 11, 2011
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND057389710-003 · May 9, 2007
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND057389710-002 · Feb 28, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND057389710-001 · May 23, 1991
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