FORD METER BOX CO INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 27 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
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815 MILES PKWY
PELL CITY, AL 35125
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- ST. CLAIR County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332996
- Inspections
- 12 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000719287
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 | 71 | — |
| 2016 | 67 | -6% |
| 2017 | 27 | -60% |
| 2018 | 30 | +11% |
| 2019 | 21 | -31% |
| 2020 | 40 | +93% |
| 2021 | 42 | +5% |
| 2022 | 38 | -8% |
| 2023 | 29 | -24% |
| 2024 | 39 | +34% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 15 | 15 | — | — | 76,584 | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 8 | 8 | — | — | 11,647 | |
| Nickel | 5 | 5 | — | — | 47,642 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 175 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 9 | 8 | 1 | — | 54,069 | |
| Manganese | 5 | 5 | — | — | 8,409 | |
| Nickel | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | 32,976 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 128 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 26,291 | |
| Chromium | 16 | 15 | 1 | — | 39,586 | |
| Manganese | 9 | 9 | — | — | 8,040 | |
| Nickel | 8 | 5 | 3 | — | 33,359 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1,126 | |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 163 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
2019
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 12 | 12 | — | — | 30,445 | |
| Nitric acid | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 7 | 7 | — | — | 5,841 | |
| Nickel | 3 | 3 | — | — | 25,643 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 132 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 21,112 | |
| Chromium | 10 | 10 | — | — | 20,289 | |
| Nitric acid | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 6 | 6 | — | — | 8,135 | |
| Nickel | 3 | 3 | — | — | 17,449 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 120 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 20,939 | |
| Nitric acid | 48 | 48 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 9 | 9 | — | — | 28,540 | |
| Manganese | 6 | 6 | — | — | 8,373 | |
| Nickel | 3 | 3 | — | — | 21,836 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 205 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 230 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 20,939 | |
| Nitric acid | 48 | 48 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 10 | 10 | — | — | 30,235 | |
| Manganese | 9 | 9 | — | — | 7,148 | |
| Nickel | 4 | 4 | — | — | 20,019 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | 175 | — | — |
| Chromium | — | 76,380 | — | — |
| Nickel | — | 47,544 | — | — |
| Manganese | — | 11,615 | — | — |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 14,810 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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AMERICAN BIO MASS LLC
WALTERBORO, SC
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF ALABAMA
GLENCOE, AL
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
RADIUS RECYCLING, INC.
BIRMINGHAM, AL
|
Lead | — | 175 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA E.S. STAR RIDGE LANDFILL
MOODY, AL
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA E.S. STAR RIDGE LANDFILL
MOODY, AL
|
Manganese | 25 | — | — | — |
|
AMERICAN BIO MASS LLC
WALTERBORO, SC
|
Manganese | 6 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF ALABAMA
GLENCOE, AL
|
Manganese | 1 | — | — | — |
|
RADIUS RECYCLING, INC.
BIRMINGHAM, AL
|
Manganese | — | 11,615 | — | — |
|
AMERICAN BIO MASS LLC
WALTERBORO, SC
|
Nickel | 3 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF ALABAMA
GLENCOE, AL
|
Nickel | 6 | — | — | — |
|
RADIUS RECYCLING, INC.
BIRMINGHAM, AL
|
Nickel | — | 47,544 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA E.S. STAR RIDGE LANDFILL
MOODY, AL
|
Nickel | 89 | — | — | — |
|
AMERICAN BIO MASS LLC
WALTERBORO, SC
|
Chromium | 5 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF ALABAMA
GLENCOE, AL
|
Chromium | 10 | — | — | — |
|
RADIUS RECYCLING, INC.
BIRMINGHAM, AL
|
Chromium | — | 76,380 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA E.S. STAR RIDGE LANDFILL
MOODY, AL
|
Chromium | 189 | — | — | — |
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.
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 | Feb 27, 1997 | Jun 30, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 27, 1997 | Jun 30, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 27, 1989 | Mar 7, 1990 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.20 mg/L | 15.00 | +15% | Dec 2024 | 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.