TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
FLINT GROUP PIGMENTS
Quick Summary
- •Released 502 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
-
305 RING RD
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701
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- HARDIN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325910
- Inspections
- 3 · last Mar 13, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000381195
How This Compares
#230
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#7,938
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2022)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 497 | — |
| 2016 | 489 | -2% |
| 2017 | 502 | +3% |
| 2018 | 473 | -6% |
| 2020 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | 6 | +266% |
| 2022 | 0 | -96% |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 955 | |
| Diethanolamine | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 48 | |
| Diethanolamine | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 905 | |
| Diethanolamine | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | |
| Manganese compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 25 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | 441 | 441 | — | — | 3,690 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 22 | 22 | 0 | — | 256 | |
| Diethanolamine | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 441 | 441 | — | — | 4,614 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 32 | 27 | 5 | — | 183,282 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 28 | 28 | 0 | — | 340 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 441 | 441 | — | — | 5,080 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 26 | 23 | 3 | — | 156,320 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 22 | 22 | — | — | 438 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 441 | 441 | — | — | 6,080 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 34 | 31 | 3 | — | 216,560 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 22 | 22 | — | — | 390 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ 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.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | 1,014 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PEARL HOLLOW LANDFILL
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
PEARL HOLLOW LANDFILL
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,385 | — | — | — |
|
PEARL HOLLOW LANDFILL
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY
|
Sodium nitrite | 81 | — | — | — |
|
PEARL HOLLOW LANDFILL
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 59 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 181,897 | VALLEY CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, ELIZABETHTOWN |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | VALLEY CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, ELIZABETHTOWN |
| Sodium nitrite | 4,533 | VALLEY CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, ELIZABETHTOWN |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 281 | VALLEY CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, ELIZABETHTOWN |
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 | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 19, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Mar 19, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 26, 2020 | Jun 26, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 11, 2016 | Jul 11, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 1, 2012 | May 1, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 13, 2004 | May 28, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 13, 2004 | May 28, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 13, 2004 | May 28, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 13, 2004 | May 28, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 4, 2002 | Dec 20, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 4, 2002 | Dec 20, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 8, 2001 | Aug 28, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 8, 2001 | Aug 28, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 8, 2001 | Aug 28, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 22, 1998 | Nov 12, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 22, 1998 | Nov 12, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 4, 1993 | Mar 29, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 4, 1993 | Mar 29, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 19, 1991 | Sep 30, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 30, 1991 | Oct 4, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 21, 1990 | Sep 27, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 25, 1990 | Jul 6, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 25, 1990 | Jul 6, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 17, 1989 | Jul 31, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 10, 1989 | Jul 28, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 9, 1988 | Jan 10, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 11, 1988 | Aug 30, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 15, 1987 | Jun 23, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 11, 1987 | Jul 13, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 8, 1986 | Jul 22, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 7, 1986 | Aug 22, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 25, 1986 | Sep 24, 1986 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +17% | Jan 2017 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD039853908-001 · Aug 8, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD039853908-000 · Sep 19, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD039853908-011 · Sep 21, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD039853908-010 · Jun 25, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD039853908-009 · Jul 17, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD039853908-008 · May 10, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD039853908-007 · Dec 9, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD039853908-006 · May 11, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD039853908-005 · Jun 15, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD039853908-004 · May 11, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD039853908-003 · Jul 7, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD039853908-002 · Jul 3, 1986
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