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US ARMY LAKE CITY ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT

Quick Summary

  • Released 28,877 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.
Address
25201 MO-78
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64051
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County
JACKSON County
Industry
Manufacturing
NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
332992
Inspections
10 · last Aug 20, 2025
Total Penalties
$0 · last Feb 4, 2001
Registry ID
110042063021

How This Compares

#72 of 454 TRI reporters in MO
#2,292 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.

7
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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) +75% overall
Year Total Releases (lbs) vs Prior Year
2015 12,569
2016 31,148 +148%
2017 28,877 -7%
2018 27,395 -5%
2019 15 -100%
2020 22,353 +151958%
2021 23,409 +5%
2022 23,292 -0%
2023 18,825 -19%
2024 22,031 +17%

2024

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Sodium nitrite 16,233
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 9,331
Cyclohexane 13,231 13,231 279
Toluene 5,983 5,983 869
Dibutyl phthalate 1,839 1,838 1 89
Zinc compounds 695 14 681 35,049
Lead compounds 174 1 173 45,398
Copper compounds 49 1 48 145,273
Antimony 21 3 18 6,002
Nitroglycerin 19 19 107
Nitric acid 15 15 4,528
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 4 4 6,520
Aluminum (fume or dust) 1 1

2023

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 8,515
Sodium nitrite 17,875
Cyclohexane 9,223 9,223 114
Toluene 7,359 7,359 1,270
Dibutyl phthalate 1,528 1,528 68
Zinc compounds 367 13 354 31,009
Lead compounds 167 1 166 44,545
Copper compounds 142 1 141 269,174
Nitroglycerin 15 15 86
Nitric acid 15 15 3,929
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 5 5 5,352
Antimony 3 2 1 5,891
Aluminum (fume or dust) 1 1

2022

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 6,938
Sodium nitrite 10,974
Cyclohexane 12,812 12,812 97
Toluene 7,539 7,539 1,841
Dibutyl phthalate 2,126 2,126 30
Zinc compounds 350 16 335 31,350
Lead compounds 223 1 222 68,005
Copper compounds 193 2 191 270,286
Nitric acid 20 20 4,760
Nitroglycerin 19 19 12
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 6 6 7,399
Antimony 4 3 1 8,671
Aluminum (fume or dust) 1 1

2021

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Aluminum (fume or dust)
Sodium nitrite 13,095
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 3,989
Cyclohexane 13,164 13,164 93
Toluene 6,897 6,897 1,186
Dibutyl phthalate 1,890 1,890 6,316
Zinc compounds 931 14 917 27,899
Lead compounds 291 1 290 154,631
Copper compounds 182 2 180 437,420
Nitroglycerin 24 24 4,222
Nitric acid 20 20 5,295
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 6 6 7,337
Antimony 4 3 1 9,823

2020

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Aluminum (fume or dust) 2
Sodium nitrite 22,920
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 4,769
Cyclohexane 8,885 8,885 1,352
Toluene 6,969 6,969 2,070
Certain glycol ethers 4,621 4,621 3,918
Dibutyl phthalate 1,618 1,618 7,961
Nitroglycerin 168 168 9,152
Zinc compounds 41 14 27 59,038
Nitric acid 21 21 4,556
Lead compounds 10 1 9 149,294
Copper compounds 8 1 7 604,001
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 7 7 1,285
Antimony 4 3 1 5,860
Chlorine 1 1

2019

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 5,170
Chlorine
Antimony 8 7 1 7,424
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 7 7 4,843

2018

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Chlorine
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 4,150
Aluminum (fume or dust)
Sodium nitrite 14,801
Toluene 10,365 10,365 1,661
Cyclohexane 9,739 9,739 1,498
Certain glycol ethers 5,539 5,539 5,077
Dibutyl phthalate 1,499 1,499 12,784
Nitroglycerin 174 174 15,343
Zinc compounds 38 14 24 276,109
Nitric acid 22 22 5,593
Lead compounds 8 8 212,212
Copper compounds 6 6 764,820
Antimony 3 3 7,229
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 2 2 3,781

2017

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 3,294
Aluminum (fume or dust) 45
Sodium nitrite 15,116
Chlorine
Cyclohexane 11,836 11,836 1,323
Toluene 9,412 9,412 1,799
Certain glycol ethers 6,397 6,397 4,060
Dibutyl phthalate 1,046 1,046 3,096
Nitroglycerin 130 130 1,200
Zinc compounds 21 21 366,907
Lead compounds 11 8 3 296,910
Nitric acid 11 11 3,149
Copper compounds 9 1 8 1,301,755
Antimony 3 3 8,965
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 1 1 4,807

2016

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Sodium nitrite 12,384
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 4,100
Aluminum (fume or dust) 1
Chlorine
Cyclohexane 16,919 16,919 1,592
Certain glycol ethers 6,367 6,367 2,478
Toluene 5,786 5,786 2,271
Dibutyl phthalate 1,665 1,665 3,317
Nitroglycerin 167 167 81
Copper compounds 114 114 492,429
Zinc compounds 67 67 152,982
Lead compounds 38 14 24 89,333
Nitric acid 21 21 5,471
Antimony 3 3 5,109
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 1 1 4,052

2015

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Chlorine
Sodium nitrite 17,363
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 3,332
Aluminum (fume or dust) 73
Toluene 8,244 8,244 1,775
Certain glycol ethers 2,736 2,736 2,478
Dibutyl phthalate 1,232 1,232 7,282
Nitroglycerin 130 130 9,637
Zinc compounds 97 1 96 186,179
Copper compounds 65 5 60 570,380
Lead compounds 43 14 29 149,772
Nitric acid 16 16 3,347
Antimony 4 4 4,812
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 2 2 17,954

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
Nitric acid 37,366
Sodium nitrite 2,221
Nitroglycerin 11,673
Dibutyl phthalate 1 5,892
Toluene 840
Aluminum (fume or dust) 56,331
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 315
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 8,398
Antimony 413
Cyclohexane 237
Lead compounds 14,784
Copper compounds 103,329

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
TOTALL METAL RECYCLING
GRANITE CITY, IL
Antimony 413
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS LLC
KANSAS CITY, MO
Antimony 2
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Antimony 5,147
REPUBLIC SERVICES COURTNEY RIDGE LANDFILL
SUGAR CREEK, MO
Antimony 55
JOHNSON CO LDFL INC
SHAWNEE, KS
Antimony
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
Antimony 1
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
Dibutyl phthalate 59
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Dibutyl phthalate 7
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS LLC
KANSAS CITY, MO
Dibutyl phthalate 1
REPUBLIC SERVICES COURTNEY RIDGE LANDFILL
SUGAR CREEK, MO
Dibutyl phthalate 20
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS LLC
KANSAS CITY, MO
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 2
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 9
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 4,582
JOHNSON CO LDFL INC
SHAWNEE, KS
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 30
TOTALL METAL RECYCLING
GRANITE CITY, IL
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 315
REPUBLIC SERVICES COURTNEY RIDGE LANDFILL
SUGAR CREEK, MO
Cyclohexane 42
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS LLC
KANSAS CITY, MO
Cyclohexane 237
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
Nitroglycerin 105
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS LLC
KANSAS CITY, MO
Nitroglycerin 2
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS LLC
KANSAS CITY, MO
Toluene 840
TOTALL METAL RECYCLING
GRANITE CITY, IL
Toluene 21
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Copper compounds 93
ECO SERVICES OPERATIONS CORPORATION
HAMMOND, IN
Copper compounds 1
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS LLC
KANSAS CITY, MO
Copper compounds 1
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
Copper compounds 23
TOTALL METAL RECYCLING
GRANITE CITY, IL
Copper compounds 103,329
REPUBLIC SERVICES COURTNEY RIDGE LANDFILL
SUGAR CREEK, MO
Copper compounds 32,442
JOHNSON CO LDFL INC
SHAWNEE, KS
Copper compounds 4
REPUBLIC SERVICES COURTNEY RIDGE LANDFILL
SUGAR CREEK, MO
Lead compounds 786
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Lead compounds
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS LLC
KANSAS CITY, MO
Lead compounds 6
JOHNSON CO LDFL INC
SHAWNEE, KS
Lead compounds
TOTALL METAL RECYCLING
GRANITE CITY, IL
Lead compounds 14,784
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
Lead compounds 6
ECO SERVICES OPERATIONS CORPORATION
HAMMOND, IN
Nitric acid 4,528
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Sodium nitrite 6,983
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Zinc compounds 332
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS LLC
KANSAS CITY, MO
Zinc compounds 1
JOHNSON CO LDFL INC
SHAWNEE, KS
Zinc compounds 2
REPUBLIC SERVICES COURTNEY RIDGE LANDFILL
SUGAR CREEK, MO
Zinc compounds 31,390
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
Zinc compounds 7

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
Zinc compounds 1,527 LITTLE BLUE VALLEY SEWER DISTRICT, INDEPENDENCE
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 48 LITTLE BLUE VALLEY SEWER DISTRICT, INDEPENDENCE
Lead compounds 144 LITTLE BLUE VALLEY SEWER DISTRICT, INDEPENDENCE
Copper compounds 1,165 LITTLE BLUE VALLEY SEWER DISTRICT, INDEPENDENCE
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 9,331 LITTLE BLUE VALLEY SEWER DISTRICT, INDEPENDENCE
Antimony 40 LITTLE BLUE VALLEY SEWER DISTRICT, INDEPENDENCE
Sodium nitrite 9,250 LITTLE BLUE VALLEY SEWER DISTRICT, INDEPENDENCE

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 Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Jan 28, 2012 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved but reported Jan 28, 2012 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Jan 28, 2012 Open
cwa Schedule Event reported late Jan 28, 2012 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Jan 28, 2011 Open
cwa Schedule Event reported late Jan 28, 2011 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Jan 28, 2009 Open
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Aug 26, 2003 Sep 17, 2003 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General May 15, 2002 Jun 21, 2002 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators May 15, 2002 May 15, 2002 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General May 15, 2002 Jun 21, 2002 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Jul 4, 2001 Sep 6, 2001 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring May 24, 2001 Jun 6, 2001 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure May 24, 2001 Jun 6, 2001 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators May 24, 2001 Jun 6, 2001 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Jun 22, 1999 Sep 6, 2001 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Aug 26, 1997 Sep 16, 1997 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Incinerators May 7, 1997 May 22, 1997 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General May 5, 1997 Oct 22, 1997 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators May 5, 1997 May 5, 1997 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Apr 1, 1997 Jul 23, 1997 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Oct 8, 1996 Mar 14, 1997 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General May 13, 1996 Sep 6, 2001 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention May 13, 1996 Sep 6, 2001 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention May 4, 1994 Aug 26, 1994 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General May 4, 1994 Aug 26, 1994 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators May 4, 1994 Aug 26, 1994 Resolved
rcra EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application Mar 17, 1993 Jul 12, 1993 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Mar 17, 1993 Jul 12, 1993 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting Mar 17, 1993 Jul 12, 1993 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Mar 17, 1993 Jul 12, 1993 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators May 19, 1992 Jun 4, 1992 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General May 19, 1992 Jun 4, 1992 Resolved
rcra Land Disposal Restrictions: General May 19, 1992 Jun 4, 1992 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention May 19, 1992 Jun 4, 1992 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators May 19, 1992 Jun 4, 1992 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General May 19, 1992 Jun 4, 1992 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers May 19, 1992 Jun 4, 1992 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring Apr 2, 1991 May 22, 1991 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Apr 2, 1991 May 22, 1991 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Jun 6, 1990 Jul 19, 1990 Resolved
rcra Land Disposal Restrictions: General Jun 6, 1990 Jun 20, 1990 Resolved
rcra Land Disposal Restrictions: General Jun 9, 1989 Jun 24, 1989 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Jun 9, 1989 Jun 24, 1989 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Apr 18, 1988 May 1, 1988 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring Mar 15, 1988 Dec 22, 1988 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Jun 26, 1987 Jul 17, 1987 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure Jun 26, 1987 Aug 10, 1988 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring Jun 26, 1987 Dec 22, 1988 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Sep 16, 1986 Jul 17, 1987 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.

Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-1988-0198
$0
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-1987-0118
$0
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-MO4213820489-001 · May 29, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-MO4213820489-51 · Jun 9, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-MO4213820489-50 · May 7, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-MO4213820489-000 · Jun 10, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-MO4213820489-022 · May 13, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-MO4213820489-021 · Apr 5, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-MO4213820489-017 · Jun 26, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-MO4213820489-016 · Jun 6, 1990
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-MO4213820489-009 · Dec 22, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-MO4213820489-015 · Nov 10, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-MO4213820489-014 · May 24, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-MO4213820489-010 · Jun 26, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-MO4213820489-008 · Oct 1, 1985
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-MO4213820489-006 · Dec 13, 1984
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-MO4213820489-005 · Dec 13, 1984
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-MO4213820489-007 · Dec 7, 1984
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-MO4213820489-002 · Mar 9, 1984

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