Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
HERCULANEUM - LEAD SMELTER SITE
Quick Summary
- •Released 615 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
881 MAIN ST
HERCULANEUM, MO 63048
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- JEFFERSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331419
- Inspections
- 1 · last Feb 9, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 12, 2014
- Registry ID
- 110000440425
How This Compares
#233
of 454 TRI reporters in MO
#7,688
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
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 (2015–2022)
-98% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,302 | — |
| 2016 | 359 | -93% |
| 2017 | 615 | +71% |
| 2018 | 604 | -2% |
| 2019 | 27,822 | +4507% |
| 2020 | 602 | -98% |
| 2021 | 455 | -24% |
| 2022 | 128 | -72% |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 35,708 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 25,482 | |
| Lead compounds | 70 | — | 70 | — | 2,847,933 | |
| Zinc compounds | 45 | — | 45 | — | 375,979 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 7 | — | 7 | — | 43,210 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 6 | — | 6 | — | 116,046 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 369 | 302 | 67 | — | 103,100 | |
| Zinc compounds | 86 | 39 | 47 | — | 36,388 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 516 | 485 | 31 | — | 1,993 | |
| Zinc compounds | 86 | 39 | 47 | — | 36,388 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 27,822 | 473 | 49 | 27,300 | 104,165 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 518 | 499 | 19 | — | 6,785 | |
| Zinc compounds | 86 | 66 | 20 | — | 2,395 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 532 | 499 | 33 | — | 28,700 | |
| Zinc compounds | 83 | 66 | 17 | — | 10,128 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 291 | 256 | 35 | — | 50,928 | |
| Zinc compounds | 68 | 28 | 40 | — | 17,974 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 5,209 | 629 | 56 | 4,524 | 593,730 | |
| Zinc compounds | 93 | 75 | 17 | — | 84,693 |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Lead compounds | 28,700 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Zinc compounds | 10,128 | — | — | — |
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 | Feb 9, 2022 | Mar 16, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 9, 2022 | Mar 16, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 9, 2022 | Mar 16, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 9, 2022 | Mar 16, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 9, 2022 | Mar 16, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 20, 2018 | Nov 30, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 10, 2018 | Nov 30, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 10, 2018 | Nov 30, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 10, 2018 | Nov 30, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 19, 2014 | Jul 22, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 19, 2014 | Jul 22, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 19, 2009 | Feb 25, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 19, 2009 | Jul 24, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 19, 2009 | Jul 24, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 23, 2005 | Feb 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 23, 2005 | Feb 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 23, 2005 | Feb 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 23, 2005 | Feb 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 23, 2005 | Feb 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 23, 2005 | Feb 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 23, 2005 | Jun 23, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 23, 2005 | Feb 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 22, 2001 | Apr 26, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 27, 2001 | Jun 5, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 27, 2001 | Jun 5, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 27, 2001 | Jun 5, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 2, 1995 | Feb 10, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 2, 1995 | Feb 10, 1995 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.05 | +20% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.05 | +58% | Jan 2024 | 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.
LETTER OF WARNING
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD006266373-4 · Feb 15, 2022
LETTER OF WARNING
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD006266373-2 · Jun 13, 2014
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2012-0046 · Jan 9, 2012
Judicial
· Case 07-2007-0275 · Dec 21, 2011
$7,000,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2009-0303 · Jul 9, 2009
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2007-0132 · May 9, 2007
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2002-0028 · Dec 21, 2001
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD006266373-001 · Sep 25, 2001
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2001-0056 · Dec 18, 2000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-1996-0211 · Jul 17, 1996
$34,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MO-N00000351 · Dec 20, 1984
Judicial
· Case 07-1983-0002 · Jun 13, 1984
$100,000
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