Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
CHROMASOURCE, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 5,469 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 $21,100 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
2433 S.. CR 600 EAST
COLUMBIA CITY, IN 46725
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- WHITLEY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322220
- Inspections
- 2 · last Apr 23, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $21,100 · last Jun 22, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110012552512
How This Compares
#282
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#4,934
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-55% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 9,876 | — |
| 2016 | 7,059 | -29% |
| 2017 | 5,469 | -23% |
| 2018 | 7,283 | +33% |
| 2019 | 3,004 | -59% |
| 2020 | 5,886 | +96% |
| 2021 | 8,977 | +53% |
| 2022 | 5,180 | -42% |
| 2023 | 2,545 | -51% |
| 2024 | 4,431 | +74% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,933 | 1,933 | — | — | 4,452 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,115 | 1,115 | — | — | 2,769 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 604 | 604 | — | — | 1,498 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 397 | 397 | — | — | 986 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 314 | 314 | — | — | 779 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 68 | 68 | — | — | 170 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,333 | 1,333 | — | — | 11,609 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 816 | 816 | — | — | 4,201 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 327 | 327 | — | — | 1,427 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 49 | 49 | — | — | 1,681 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 19 | 19 | — | — | 112 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | — | — | 35 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 2,419 | 2,419 | — | — | 16,344 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,613 | 1,613 | — | — | 5,914 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 602 | 602 | — | — | 2,009 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 473 | 473 | — | — | 2,367 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 72 | 72 | — | — | 1,578 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | — | — | 50 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 4,289 | 4,289 | — | — | 23,877 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2,677 | 2,677 | — | — | 8,640 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,018 | 1,018 | — | — | 2,934 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 850 | 850 | — | — | 3,458 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 140 | 140 | — | — | 2,305 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3 | 3 | — | — | 72 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 2,993 | 2,993 | — | — | 17,853 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,597 | 1,597 | — | — | 6,460 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 732 | 732 | — | — | 2,194 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 490 | 490 | — | — | 2,586 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 72 | 72 | — | — | 1,724 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2 | 2 | — | — | 54 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 3,002 | 3,002 | — | — | 11,785 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2 | 2 | — | — | 36 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 3,583 | 3,583 | — | — | 21,062 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2,044 | 2,044 | — | — | 7,622 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 907 | 907 | — | — | 2,588 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 668 | 668 | — | — | 3,050 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 75 | 75 | — | — | 2,034 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 6 | 6 | — | — | 64 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 2,788 | 2,788 | — | — | 18,333 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,412 | 1,412 | — | — | 6,433 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 659 | 659 | — | — | 2,185 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 513 | 513 | — | — | 2,655 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 53 | 53 | — | — | 1,770 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 44 | 44 | — | — | 223 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 3,539 | 3,539 | — | — | 12,694 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,662 | 1,662 | — | — | 4,454 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 974 | 974 | — | — | 1,513 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 773 | 773 | — | — | 1,838 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 110 | 110 | — | — | 1,226 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | — | — | 154 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 4,766 | 4,766 | — | — | 40,996 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 2,830 | 2,830 | — | — | 14,386 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,011 | 1,011 | — | — | 4,886 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 999 | 999 | — | — | 5,937 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 175 | 175 | — | — | 498 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 95 | 95 | — | — | 3,958 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 10,933 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 21,026 |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | 38,825 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 2,384 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 13,820 |
| Toluene | — | — | — | 66,958 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 779 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | 2,769 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 170 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 986 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 4,452 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 1,498 |
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 | Jul 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 10, 2021 | Sep 23, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 10, 2021 | Sep 23, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 10, 2021 | Sep 23, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 10, 2021 | Sep 23, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jul 19, 2020 | Jun 28, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 10, 2018 | Jul 24, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 26, 2008 | Aug 27, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 2, 2006 | Feb 8, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 2, 2006 | Feb 8, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Nov 2, 2006 | Feb 8, 2007 | 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
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603296022 · Jun 22, 2022
$6,250
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603258454 · Jun 1, 2022
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000107391-004 · Apr 20, 2022
$14,850
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000107391-003 · Aug 17, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000107391-002 · May 24, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000107391-001 · Jul 18, 2008
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