UNVERFERTH MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 60 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 $12,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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27612 TEMPLE AVE.
SHELL ROCK, IA 50670
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- BUTLER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 333111
- Inspections
- 3 · last Aug 1, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $12,500 · last Apr 14, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000413829
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 | 100 | — |
| 2016 | 40 | -60% |
| 2017 | 60 | +50% |
| 2018 | 80 | +33% |
| 2019 | 80 | 0% |
| 2020 | 0 | -100% |
| 2021 | 100 | — |
| 2022 | 110 | +10% |
| 2023 | 140 | +27% |
| 2024 | 150 | +7% |
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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.
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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ALTER METAL RECYCLING
WATERLOO, IA
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Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | 12,700 | — | — |
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ALTER METAL RECYCLING
WATERLOO, IA
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Chromium | — | 175,900 | — | — |
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RURAL IOWA SANITARY LANDFILL
ELDORA, IA
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Chromium | 50 | — | — | — |
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ALTER METAL RECYCLING
WATERLOO, IA
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Nickel | — | 323,500 | — | — |
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RURAL IOWA SANITARY LANDFILL
ELDORA, IA
|
Nickel | 30 | — | — | — |
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ALTER METAL RECYCLING
WATERLOO, IA
|
Cobalt | — | 23,700 | — | — |
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RURAL IOWA SANITARY LANDFILL
ELDORA, IA
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Cobalt | 2 | — | — | — |
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ALTER METAL RECYCLING
WATERLOO, IA
|
Copper | — | 78,800 | — | — |
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RURAL IOWA SANITARY LANDFILL
ELDORA, IA
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Copper | 70 | — | — | — |
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ALTER METAL RECYCLING
WATERLOO, IA
|
Lead | — | 3,700 | — | — |
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RURAL IOWA SANITARY LANDFILL
ELDORA, IA
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Lead | 7 | — | — | — |
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RURAL IOWA SANITARY LANDFILL
ELDORA, IA
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Manganese | 510 | — | — | — |
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ALTER METAL RECYCLING
WATERLOO, IA
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Manganese | — | 164,600 | — | — |
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 27, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 9, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 12, 2015 | Aug 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 12, 2015 | Aug 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 12, 2015 | Aug 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 12, 2015 | Oct 26, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 12, 2015 | Aug 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 22, 2010 | Oct 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 22, 2010 | Oct 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 22, 2010 | Oct 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 22, 2010 | Jul 2, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 24, 1990 | Jul 20, 1993 | 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 | 1.60 mg/L | 1.05 | +53% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +73% | Dec 2015 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +49% | Oct 2015 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +53% | Sep 2015 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.57 mg/L | 26.00 | +33% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +3% | Jul 2015 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +63% | Jul 2015 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 94.00 mg/L | 80.00 | +18% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +25% | Jun 2015 | 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.