MONARCH CEMENT CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,696 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
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449 1200TH STREET
HUMBOLDT, KS 66748
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- ALLEN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327310
- Inspections
- 7 · last Sep 10, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Nov 7, 2011
- Registry ID
- 110017408303
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 | 19,316 | — |
| 2016 | 19,908 | +3% |
| 2017 | 4,696 | -76% |
| 2018 | 4,802 | +2% |
| 2019 | 5,209 | +8% |
| 2020 | 10,290 | +98% |
| 2021 | 5,034 | -51% |
| 2022 | 5,809 | +15% |
| 2023 | 5,276 | -9% |
| 2024 | 6,366 | +21% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 5,751 | 5,751 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 500 | 250 | 250 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 79 | 79 | 0 | — | — | |
| Mercury | 25 | 25 | 0 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 5,158 | 5,158 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 89 | 89 | 0 | — | — | |
| Mercury | 19 | 19 | 0 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 5,690 | 5,690 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 89 | 89 | 0 | — | — | |
| Mercury | 30 | 30 | 0 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,930 | 4,930 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 83 | 83 | 0 | — | — | |
| Mercury | 21 | 21 | 0 | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 5,310 | 5,310 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy) | 3,591 | 3,586 | 5 | — | — | |
| Nickel | 1,287 | 1,282 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 84 | 84 | 0 | — | — | |
| Mercury | 18 | 18 | 0 | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 3,955 | 3,955 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 1,254 | 1,249 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 3,780 | 3,780 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy) | 556 | 551 | 5 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 247 | 245 | 2 | — | — | |
| Nickel | 205 | 200 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 14 | 14 | 0 | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 3,680 | 3,680 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy) | 556 | 551 | 5 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 242 | 240 | 2 | — | — | |
| Nickel | 205 | 200 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 14 | 14 | 0 | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 18,880 | 18,880 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy) | 566 | 566 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 237 | 235 | 2 | — | — | |
| Nickel | 211 | 206 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 14 | 14 | 0 | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 18,250 | 18,250 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium (except when contained in an alloy) | 387 | 387 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 279 | 279 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 229 | 229 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 146 | 141 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 25 | 25 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 17,080 |
| Lead compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
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: General | Nov 16, 2009 | Nov 16, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 21, 1995 | Jul 26, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 18, 1986 | Apr 18, 1986 | 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.