DENSO MANUFACTURING ATHENS TENNESSEE INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 6,395 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.
- Address
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2400, 2406 DENSO DR.
ATHENS, TN 37303
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- MCMINN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336310
- Inspections
- 5 · last Apr 15, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110002106220
How This Compares
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.
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,343 | — |
| 2016 | 3,174 | +35% |
| 2017 | 6,395 | +101% |
| 2018 | 4,372 | -32% |
| 2019 | 3,872 | -11% |
| 2020 | 6,024 | +56% |
| 2021 | 3,026 | -50% |
| 2022 | 1,906 | -37% |
| 2023 | 827 | -57% |
| 2024 | 3,072 | +271% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 122,357 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,072 | 3,072 | — | — | 1,867 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 110,743 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 827 | 827 | — | — | 3,080 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 57,595 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,906 | 1,906 | — | — | 2,466 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 46,448 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,026 | 3,026 | — | — | 2,409 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 40,486 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 6,024 | 6,024 | — | — | 3,738 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 47,394 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,872 | 3,872 | — | — | 2,035 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 66,092 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 4,372 | 4,372 | — | — | 1,217 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 22,151 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 6,395 | 6,395 | — | — | 1,448 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 72,487 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,174 | 3,174 | — | — | 860 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 60,537 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,343 | 2,343 | — | — | 532 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 1,867 | 31,872 |
| Chromium | — | 122,355 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CMC RECYCLING
ROCKWOOD, TN
|
Chromium | — | 122,355 | — | — |
|
US INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES INC
LIVONIA, MI
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 1,867 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 2 | ATHENS NO MOUSE CREEK STP, ATHENS |
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 | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 30, 2016 | Mar 30, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 30, 2016 | Mar 30, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 11, 2005 | Jan 11, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 13, 2001 | Mar 13, 2001 | 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.