FERRO CORPORATION POLYMER ADDITIVES DIVISION
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,662 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
510 E. CENTRAL AVE.
FORT WORTH, TX 76164
View on map ↗ - County
- TARRANT County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000459441
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 | 1,746 | — |
| 2016 | 1,929 | +10% |
| 2017 | 1,662 | -14% |
| 2018 | 1,747 | +5% |
| 2019 | 1,669 | -5% |
| 2020 | 1,629 | -2% |
| 2021 | 1,913 | +17% |
| 2022 | 2,318 | +21% |
| 2023 | 747 | -68% |
| 2024 | 1,814 | +143% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,160 | 1,100 | 59 | — | 908 | |
| Ammonia | 651 | 651 | — | — | 0 | |
| Nickel | 3 | — | 3 | — | 22,259 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 439 | 439 | — | — | 0 | |
| Zinc compounds | 287 | 153 | 134 | — | 2,782 | |
| Nickel | 20 | — | 20 | — | 19,436 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 2,019 | 2,019 | — | — | 15,100 | |
| Zinc compounds | 299 | 284 | 14 | — | 664 | |
| Nickel | 1 | — | 1 | — | 19,607 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | 15,165 | |
| Zinc compounds | 402 | 284 | 118 | — | 664 | |
| Nickel | 11 | — | 11 | — | 11,384 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,450 | 1,450 | — | — | 15,931 | |
| Zinc compounds | 177 | 154 | 23 | — | 617 | |
| Nickel | 2 | — | 2 | — | 6,316 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,489 | 1,489 | — | — | 18,334 | |
| Zinc compounds | 178 | 165 | 14 | — | 701 | |
| Nickel | 1 | — | 1 | — | 5,203 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,568 | 1,568 | — | — | 24,823 | |
| Zinc compounds | 176 | 156 | 20 | — | 725 | |
| Nickel | 4 | — | 4 | — | 11,917 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 19,418 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | 19,567 | |
| Zinc compounds | 162 | 157 | 5 | — | 935 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,743 | 1,743 | — | — | 27,350 | |
| Zinc compounds | 181 | 172 | 9 | — | 1,199 | |
| Nickel | 5 | — | 5 | — | 35,796 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,576 | 1,576 | — | — | 28,336 | |
| Zinc compounds | 165 | 154 | 11 | — | 618 | |
| Nickel | 5 | — | 5 | — | 17,549 | ♦ 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Ammonia | — | — | 0 | — |
|
DFW RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL FACILITY
LEWISVILLE, TX
|
Zinc compounds | 847 | — | — | — |
|
AGMET METALS
OAKWOOD VILLAGE, OH
|
Nickel | — | 18,171 | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT SKYLINE LANDFILL
FERRIS, TX
|
Nickel | 4,081 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 6 | VILLAGE CREEK WWTF, FORT WORTH |
| Zinc compounds | 61 | VILLAGE CREEK WWTF, FORT WORTH |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 30, 2020 | Dec 8, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 30, 2020 | Dec 4, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Oct 30, 2020 | Dec 8, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 30, 2020 | Dec 10, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 13, 2006 | Jan 19, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 13, 2006 | Jan 19, 2006 | 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.