CHEMOURS COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 934,689 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 $4,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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4200 CAMP GROUND RD
LOUISVILLE, KY 40216
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- JEFFERSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325120
- Inspections
- 8 · last Mar 13, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $4,500 · last Oct 20, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000378494
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 | 576,923 | — |
| 2016 | 771,056 | +34% |
| 2017 | 934,689 | +21% |
| 2018 | 725,739 | -22% |
| 2019 | 656,910 | -9% |
| 2020 | 553,197 | -16% |
| 2021 | 609,830 | +10% |
| 2022 | 366,758 | -40% |
| 2023 | 319,658 | -13% |
| 2024 | 288,328 | -10% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 128 | |
| Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) | 284,291 | 284,291 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,707 | 2,707 | — | — | — | |
| Dichlorofluoromethane (HCFC-21) | 520 | 520 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 473 | 473 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 257 | 257 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroform | 79 | 79 | — | — | 6,880 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 48 | |
| Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) | 315,373 | 315,373 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,706 | 2,706 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 535 | 535 | — | — | — | |
| Dichlorofluoromethane (HCFC-21) | 520 | 520 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 425 | 425 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroform | 98 | 98 | — | — | 9,114 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 161,632 | |
| Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) | 340,806 | 340,806 | — | — | — | |
| 2,2-Dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane (HCFC-123) | 18,260 | 18,260 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,835 | 4,835 | — | — | — | |
| Dichlorofluoromethane (HCFC-21) | 1,300 | 1,300 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroform | 693 | 693 | — | — | 89,975 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 534 | 534 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 331 | 331 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 110,050 | |
| Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) | 586,145 | 586,145 | — | — | — | |
| 2,2-Dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane (HCFC-123) | 18,290 | 18,290 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,715 | 2,715 | — | — | — | |
| Dichlorofluoromethane (HCFC-21) | 1,300 | 1,300 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroform | 680 | 680 | — | — | 2,405 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 465 | 465 | — | — | 23 | |
| Chlorine | 235 | 235 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 221,550 | |
| Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) | 510,938 | 510,938 | — | — | — | |
| 2,2-Dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane (HCFC-123) | 37,360 | 37,360 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,869 | 2,869 | — | — | — | |
| Dichlorofluoromethane (HCFC-21) | 1,040 | 1,040 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 480 | 480 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 284 | 284 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroform | 226 | 226 | — | — | 959 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) | 652,688 | 652,688 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,703 | 2,703 | — | — | 6 | |
| Dichlorofluoromethane (HCFC-21) | 780 | 780 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 506 | 506 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroform | 233 | 233 | — | — | 18,930 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 57,950 | |
| Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) | 720,840 | 720,840 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,861 | 2,861 | — | — | — | |
| Dichlorofluoromethane (HCFC-21) | 1,040 | 1,040 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 496 | 496 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 281 | 281 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroform | 220 | 220 | — | — | 2,172 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Creosote | — | — | — | — | 21,425 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,613 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) | 888,726 | 888,726 | — | — | — | |
| 2,2-Dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane (HCFC-123) | 41,079 | 41,079 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,692 | 2,692 | — | — | 11 | |
| Dichlorofluoromethane (HCFC-21) | 1,040 | 1,040 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 514 | 514 | — | — | 0 | |
| Chlorine | 329 | 329 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroform | 309 | 309 | — | — | 4,997 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 89,750 | |
| Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) | 766,448 | 766,448 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,692 | 2,692 | — | — | 11 | |
| Dichlorofluoromethane (HCFC-21) | 780 | 780 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 501 | 501 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 376 | 376 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroform | 259 | 259 | — | — | 2,907 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 230,700 | |
| Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) | 572,070 | 572,070 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,700 | 2,700 | — | — | 3 | |
| Dichlorofluoromethane (HCFC-21) | 780 | 780 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroform | 538 | 538 | — | — | 4,219 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 506 | 506 | — | — | 1 | |
| Chlorine | 330 | 330 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 4,950 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 77,984 |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 97,058 |
| Chloroform | — | — | — | 4,451 |
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 EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Antimony compounds | 128 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Chloroform | 2,409 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Chloroform | — | — | — | 1 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Chloroform | — | — | — | 3 |
|
CALGON CARBON CORPORATION
CATLETTSBURG, KY
|
Chloroform | — | — | — | 4,440 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chloroform | 27 | MORRIS FORMAN WQTC MSD, LOUISVILLE |
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 | May 12, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 13, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Dec 3, 2024 | Jan 30, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 3, 2024 | Jan 30, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 18, 2022 | Sep 6, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 18, 2022 | Sep 6, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 13, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 17, 2017 | Jan 11, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Oct 17, 2017 | Jan 11, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 17, 2017 | Jan 11, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 17, 2017 | Jan 11, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 21, 2011 | Nov 1, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 21, 2011 | Nov 1, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 21, 2011 | Nov 1, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 21, 2011 | Nov 1, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 21, 2011 | Nov 1, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 14, 2008 | Aug 27, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 27, 2005 | Jan 4, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 27, 2005 | Oct 28, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 27, 2005 | Dec 6, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 21, 2004 | Jun 21, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 21, 2004 | Aug 11, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 21, 2004 | Aug 11, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 21, 2004 | Aug 11, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 21, 2004 | Jun 21, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 22, 2000 | Aug 22, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 12, 1997 | Aug 12, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 18, 1996 | Apr 22, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 9, 1995 | Feb 9, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Feb 9, 1995 | Feb 9, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 8, 1995 | Feb 8, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Dec 28, 1994 | Dec 28, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | Dec 28, 1994 | Mar 2, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Dec 21, 1993 | Jan 24, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 10, 1993 | Feb 10, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Feb 10, 1993 | Feb 10, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Feb 10, 1993 | May 5, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 9, 1993 | May 5, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 18, 1992 | Oct 22, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 18, 1992 | Oct 22, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 18, 1992 | Mar 1, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 18, 1992 | Aug 18, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 18, 1992 | Oct 22, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 18, 1992 | Oct 22, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Aug 18, 1992 | Oct 22, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 18, 1992 | Mar 1, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Nov 12, 1991 | Dec 23, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 27, 1991 | Oct 22, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 27, 1991 | Oct 22, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Mar 27, 1991 | Oct 22, 1992 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.40 mg/L | 0.20 | +1,600% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.90 mg/L | 10.00 | +89% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +152% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 152.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +913% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 76.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +660% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.40 mg/L | 15.00 | +69% | Dec 2020 | 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.