Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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HYCAST FOUNDRY
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,021 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
-
905 W DEPOT ST
FAIRFIELD, IA 52556
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- JEFFERSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331511
- Inspections
- 4 · last Sep 4, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 12, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110000789488
How This Compares
#215
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#6,201
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.
4
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,157,345 | — |
| 2016 | 3,343 | -100% |
| 2017 | 2,021 | -40% |
| 2018 | 1,825 | -10% |
| 2020 | 986 | — |
| 2021 | 991 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1,241 | +25% |
| 2023 | 603 | -51% |
| 2024 | 42 | -93% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 15 | 12 | 3 | — | 14 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 10 | 8 | 3 | — | 9 | |
| Chromium | 10 | 7 | 3 | — | 9 | |
| Copper | 4 | 2 | 3 | — | 14 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 0 | 1 | — | 0 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 243 | 241 | 2 | — | 14 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 156 | 154 | 2 | — | 9 | |
| Chromium | 149 | 147 | 2 | — | 9 | |
| Copper | 36 | 33 | 2 | — | 14 | |
| Lead compounds | 19 | 8 | 11 | — | 0 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 508 | 506 | 2 | — | 28 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 325 | 323 | 2 | — | 18 | |
| Chromium | 310 | 308 | 2 | — | 17 | |
| Copper | 72 | 70 | 2 | — | 28 | |
| Lead compounds | 27 | 17 | 9 | — | 1 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 402 | 400 | 3 | — | 160 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 258 | 255 | 3 | — | 102 | |
| Chromium | 246 | 244 | 3 | — | 98 | |
| Copper | 58 | 55 | 3 | — | 160 | |
| Lead compounds | 27 | 14 | 13 | — | 5 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 400 | 397 | 3 | — | 161 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 256 | 254 | 3 | — | 102 | |
| Chromium | 245 | 242 | 3 | — | 98 | |
| Copper | 58 | 55 | 3 | — | 161 | |
| Lead compounds | 27 | 14 | 13 | — | 5 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 749 | 746 | 3 | — | 541 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 479 | 476 | 3 | — | 3,606 | |
| Chromium | 458 | 455 | 3 | — | 76 | |
| Copper | 106 | 103 | 3 | — | 5,408 | |
| Lead compounds | 32 | 19 | 14 | — | 144 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 775 | 774 | 1 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 505 | 504 | 1 | — | — | |
| Chromium | 493 | 492 | 1 | — | — | |
| Copper | 225 | 223 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 22 | 15 | 7 | — | 144 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 1,292 | 73 | 13 | 1,206 | 30 | |
| Nickel | 1,182 | 1,181 | 1 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 423 | 422 | 1 | — | — | |
| Chromium | 376 | 374 | 1 | — | — | |
| Copper | 70 | 44 | 27 | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 630,035 | 446 | 3 | 629,586 | 38 | |
| Manganese compounds | 424,102 | 4,375 | 3 | 419,724 | 373 | |
| Nickel compounds | 73,739 | 10,777 | 3 | 62,959 | 918 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 17,184 | 380 | 15 | 16,789 | 36 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12,284 | 3,467 | 3 | 8,814 | 295 |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SEMCO LANDFILL - REGIONAL COLLECTION CENTER
RICHLAND, IA
|
Copper | 14 | — | — | — |
|
SEMCO LANDFILL - REGIONAL COLLECTION CENTER
RICHLAND, IA
|
Nickel | 14 | — | — | — |
|
SEMCO LANDFILL - REGIONAL COLLECTION CENTER
RICHLAND, IA
|
Chromium | 9 | — | — | — |
|
SEMCO LANDFILL - REGIONAL COLLECTION CENTER
RICHLAND, IA
|
Manganese | 9 | — | — | — |
|
SEMCO LANDFILL - REGIONAL COLLECTION CENTER
RICHLAND, IA
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Apr 18, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 8, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 28, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 19, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 24, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 16, 2023 | May 30, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Nov 1, 2019 | Jan 2, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 1, 2019 | Jan 2, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 10, 2018 | Jul 10, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Jul 10, 2018 | Sep 5, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 10, 2018 | Aug 1, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 22, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 2, 2014 | Nov 12, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 2, 2014 | Nov 12, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 2, 2014 | Sep 27, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 2, 2014 | Jun 30, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 2, 2014 | Sep 27, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 2, 2014 | Nov 12, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 2, 2014 | Nov 12, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 10, 2007 | Aug 23, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 10, 2007 | Aug 23, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 10, 2007 | Aug 23, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Land Treatment | Jun 20, 2002 | Nov 11, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 20, 2002 | Nov 11, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 20, 2002 | Nov 11, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 20, 2002 | Feb 14, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 20, 2002 | Nov 11, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 20, 2002 | Feb 17, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 24, 1993 | Feb 16, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Mar 24, 1993 | Feb 16, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Dec 21, 1992 | Feb 16, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 21, 1992 | Dec 22, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 21, 1992 | Feb 16, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 26, 1992 | Aug 27, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 26, 1992 | Aug 27, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 26, 1992 | May 17, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 26, 1992 | Aug 27, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 30, 1990 | Feb 16, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 16, 1990 | Aug 10, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Mar 16, 1990 | Mar 24, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Mar 16, 1990 | Aug 10, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Mar 16, 1990 | Aug 10, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 25, 1988 | Nov 14, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 10, 1985 | May 10, 1985 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.50 mg/L | 0.03 | +5,072% | Sep 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +131% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.00 mg/L | 0.05 | +3,822% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +217% | Sep 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +261% | Aug 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.00 mg/L | 0.05 | +3,822% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.54 mg/L | 0.03 | +5,216% | Aug 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +139% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.80 mg/L | 0.05 | +3,429% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.64 mg/L | 0.03 | +5,561% | Jul 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +142% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +296% | Jul 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.71 mg/L | 0.05 | +1,292% | May 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 kg/d | 0.00 | +2,697% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 kg/d | 0.00 | +1,572% | May 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.66 mg/L | 0.03 | +2,167% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.65 mg/L | 0.03 | +2,147% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.72 mg/L | 0.05 | +1,312% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 kg/d | 0.00 | +1,584% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 kg/d | 0.00 | +2,677% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 kg/d | 0.00 | +1,788% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.69 mg/L | 0.03 | +2,277% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 kg/d | 0.00 | +2,861% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.81 mg/L | 0.05 | +1,488% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 kg/d | 0.00 | +1,528% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.64 mg/L | 0.03 | +2,090% | Feb 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.73 mg/L | 0.05 | +1,331% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 kg/d | 0.00 | +2,621% | Feb 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.68 mg/L | 0.03 | +2,232% | Jan 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 kg/d | 0.00 | +4,886% | Jan 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.83 kg/d | 0.00 | +16,539% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.81 mg/L | 0.05 | +1,488% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 kg/d | 0.00 | +3,181% | Dec 2021 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.76 mg/L | 0.03 | +2,521% | Dec 2021 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 kg/d | 0.00 | +1,999% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.87 mg/L | 0.05 | +1,606% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 kg/d | 0.00 | +3,291% | Nov 2021 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.76 mg/L | 0.03 | +2,521% | Nov 2021 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 kg/d | 0.00 | +2,282% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.93 mg/L | 0.05 | +1,724% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.79 mg/L | 0.05 | +1,449% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 kg/d | 0.00 | +1,724% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.64 mg/L | 0.03 | +2,116% | Oct 2021 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 kg/d | 0.00 | +2,734% | Oct 2021 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.48 mg/L | 0.03 | +1,545% | Sep 2021 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 kg/d | 0.00 | +2,002% | Sep 2021 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.61 mg/L | 0.05 | +1,096% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 kg/d | 0.00 | +1,299% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 kg/d | 0.00 | +878% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.74 mg/L | 0.05 | +1,351% | Aug 2021 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603967867 · Apr 18, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603795728 · Nov 8, 2023
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603602522 · May 15, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603580012 · Apr 20, 2023
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2019-0215 · Aug 12, 2019
$40,637
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601050981 · May 22, 2017
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2016-0141 · May 3, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD000830018-001 · Oct 15, 2014
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2011-0102 · Jan 28, 2011
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD000830018-000 · Sep 29, 1993
$280,537
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-N00001820 · Oct 25, 1991
$5,000
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD000830018-002 · Jun 28, 1990
$18,000
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