TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CARBON CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 14,035 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
200 N TOWN ST
FOSTORIA, OH 44830
View on map ↗ - County
- SENECA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 335991
- Inspections
- 4 · last Dec 15, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000391558
How This Compares
#185
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#3,398
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)
-41% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 13,695 | — |
| 2016 | 13,257 | -3% |
| 2017 | 14,035 | +6% |
| 2018 | 17,224 | +23% |
| 2019 | 15,664 | -9% |
| 2020 | 17,844 | +14% |
| 2021 | 17,245 | -3% |
| 2022 | 7,844 | -55% |
| 2023 | 9,887 | +26% |
| 2024 | 8,040 | -19% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 7,832 | 7,832 | — | — | 44,963 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 187 | 187 | — | — | 1,436 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 20 | 20 | — | — | 184 | |
| Copper | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 9,305 | 9,305 | — | — | 18,900 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 420 | 420 | — | — | 2,200 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 142 | 142 | — | — | 61 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 19 | 19 | — | — | 650 | |
| Copper | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4,700 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 7,165 | 7,165 | — | — | 45,688 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 420 | 420 | — | — | 24,315 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 236 | 236 | — | — | 124 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 22 | 22 | — | — | 14 | |
| Copper | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,720 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 16,645 | 16,645 | — | — | 22,680 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 420 | 420 | — | — | 30,000 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 160 | 160 | — | — | 179 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 19 | 19 | — | — | 20 | |
| Copper | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,583 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 16,890 | 16,890 | — | — | 13,685 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 760 | 760 | — | — | 32,758 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 174 | 174 | — | — | 312 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 19 | 19 | — | — | 34 | |
| Copper | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 15,050 | 15,050 | — | — | 42,304 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 420 | 420 | — | — | 800 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 174 | 174 | — | — | 454 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 19 | 19 | — | — | 49 | |
| Copper | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | 250 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 16,830 | 16,830 | — | — | 42,109 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 219 | 219 | — | — | 78 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 174 | 174 | — | — | 8,459 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4,477 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 20 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 13,090 | 13,090 | — | — | 58,800 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 750 | 750 | — | — | 750 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 174 | 174 | — | — | 5,898 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 20 | 20 | — | — | 582 | |
| Copper | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5,115 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 35 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 12,310 | 12,310 | — | — | 23,105 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 750 | 750 | — | — | 1,000 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 174 | 174 | — | — | 6,310 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 22 | 22 | — | — | 804 | |
| Copper | 1 | 1 | — | — | 7,290 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 35 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 12,750 | 12,750 | — | — | 16,505 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 750 | 750 | — | — | 1,000 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 172 | 172 | — | — | 6,445 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 22 | 22 | — | — | 821 | |
| Copper | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6,250 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 35 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | — | — | — | 44,963 |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 183 |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 1,431 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Trichloroethylene | — | — | — | 12,650 |
|
FIELDING ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
FREEDOM, PA
|
Trichloroethylene | — | — | — | 32,225 |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Trichloroethylene | — | — | — | 88 |
|
VLS - ARMOR, LLC
MOUNT PLEASANT, TN
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 1,431 |
|
VLS - ARMOR, LLC
MOUNT PLEASANT, TN
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 183 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | FOSTORIA WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, FOSTORIA |
| Trichloroethylene | 0 | FOSTORIA WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, FOSTORIA |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | FOSTORIA WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, FOSTORIA |
| Copper | 0 | FOSTORIA WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, FOSTORIA |
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 | Apr 19, 2022 | May 10, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 19, 2022 | Apr 19, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Oct 26, 2020 | Sep 9, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 16, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 30, 2017 | Sep 5, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 30, 2017 | Sep 5, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 17, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 21, 2012 | Mar 21, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 21, 2012 | May 15, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 21, 2012 | May 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 19, 2004 | May 28, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 19, 2004 | May 20, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Mar 31, 1998 | Aug 12, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 18, 1997 | Jan 5, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 18, 1997 | Jan 5, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jul 10, 1995 | May 31, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Dec 12, 1994 | Sep 15, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 25, 1991 | Dec 23, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 25, 1991 | Dec 23, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jul 25, 1991 | Dec 23, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jun 21, 1990 | Sep 28, 1990 | 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-OHD004167219-011 · May 9, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602321518 · Oct 8, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601286352 · Nov 15, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004167219-010 · Sep 22, 2017
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600686995 · Apr 1, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004167219-009 · Apr 11, 2012
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004167219-008 · Apr 29, 2004
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004167219-006 · May 14, 1998
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004167219-005 · Dec 4, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004167219-004 · Sep 5, 1995
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004167219-003 · Jun 5, 1995
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004167219-002 · Aug 5, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD004167219-001 · Jun 22, 1990
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