Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
KENTUCKY CHROME WORKS LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 520 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 $10,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
100 BLUEGRASS AVE
HORSE CAVE, KY 42749
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- HART County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 2 · last Sep 12, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $10,500 · last May 25, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110045521958
How This Compares
#228
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#7,877
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.
5
Water (CWA)
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)
-93% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 520 | — |
| 2016 | 520 | 0% |
| 2017 | 520 | 0% |
| 2018 | 520 | 0% |
| 2019 | 520 | 0% |
| 2020 | 525 | +1% |
| 2021 | 525 | 0% |
| 2022 | 2,257 | +330% |
| 2023 | 770 | -66% |
| 2024 | 35 | -95% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 750 | |
| Chromium | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 4,509 | |
| Copper compounds | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 15,549 | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 41,141 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 5,231 | |
| Nickel compounds | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | 236 | |
| Chromium | 255 | 255 | — | — | 1,600 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 960 | 955 | 5 | — | 581 | |
| Nickel compounds | 960 | 955 | 5 | — | 531 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 327 | 327 | — | — | 1,336 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 7,952 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5 | — | 5 | — | 73,755 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 983 | |
| Nickel compounds | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5 | — | 5 | — | 55,109 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 25,228 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 3,562 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 19,854 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 7,300 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 14,672 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 5,683 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 13,698 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | 3,442 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | 4,509 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 15,549 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 41,141 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Copper compounds | — | 15,549 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Chromium | — | 4,509 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 750 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Nickel compounds | — | 41,141 | — | — |
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 | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Maintain Records | Nov 4, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | Nov 4, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 15, 2021 | Jun 17, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jun 15, 2021 | Jun 17, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Jul 23, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Jul 23, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 26, 2019 | Apr 28, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 30, 2019 | Apr 28, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | May 30, 2019 | Apr 28, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 26, 2016 | Jul 25, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 28, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 28, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Feb 26, 2014 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 20, 2013 | May 8, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 20, 2013 | May 8, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 20, 2013 | May 8, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 20, 2013 | May 8, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 20, 2013 | May 8, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 20, 2013 | May 8, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Oct 6, 2010 | Oct 22, 2010 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.01 | +404% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.01 | +383% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.01 | +429% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +59% | May 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.01 | +207% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.41 mg/L | 0.01 | +2,836% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +13% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +128% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +290% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 mg/L | 0.01 | +657% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 81.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +170% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 81.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +35% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.39 mg/L | 0.12 | +225% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.33 mg/L | 0.12 | +173% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.01 | +416% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +94% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +228% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 89.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +48% | May 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 89.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +197% | May 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.01 | +764% | May 2019 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.23 mg/L | 0.12 | +91% | May 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +74% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.01 | +151% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.01 | +757% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 113.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +88% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.36 mg/L | 0.12 | +197% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 113.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +277% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 mg/L | 0.01 | +1,614% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 276.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +820% | Feb 2018 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 mg/L | 0.12 | +98% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 276.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +360% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +271% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +80% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +13% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +127% | Feb 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 174.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +190% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 174.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +480% | Dec 2016 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.01 | +157% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.20 mg/L | 0.12 | +66% | Nov 2015 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.01 | +329% | Nov 2015 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +136% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.12 | +15% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.01 | +479% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +17% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.23 mg/L | 0.12 | +88% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +100% | Mar 2015 | 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.
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-DOW-22-3-0019 · May 25, 2022
$10,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYR000051474-001 · Apr 29, 2020
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYR000051474-002 · Apr 29, 2020
$25,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-DOW 150171 · Feb 2, 2016
$9,000
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