Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
TENNECO INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 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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150 FISHER AVE
VAN WERT, OH 45891
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- VAN WERT County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 339991
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jun 27, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000396009
How This Compares
#616
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#8,247
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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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 (2015–2024)
+159% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 562 | — |
| 2016 | 4,682 | +733% |
| 2017 | 395 | -92% |
| 2018 | 6,945 | +1657% |
| 2020 | 5,420 | — |
| 2021 | 2,433 | -55% |
| 2022 | 1,731 | -29% |
| 2023 | 1,293 | -25% |
| 2024 | 1,457 | +13% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 10,604 | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,355 | |
| Methanol | 1,457 | 1,457 | — | — | 7,973 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,773 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 12,148 | |
| Methanol | 1,293 | 1,293 | — | — | 9,646 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,552 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 14,866 | |
| Methanol | 1,731 | 1,731 | — | — | 14,291 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 13,129 | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,984 | |
| Methanol | 2,433 | 2,433 | — | — | 10,649 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,722 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 11,478 | |
| Methanol | 5,420 | 5,420 | — | — | 14,260 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 9,559 | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,072 | |
| Methanol | 6,945 | 6,945 | — | — | 10,159 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,097 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,186 | |
| Methanol | 395 | 395 | — | — | 24,620 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,350 | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,275 | |
| Methanol | 4,682 | 4,682 | — | — | 22,641 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,169 | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,027 | |
| Methanol | 562 | 562 | — | — | 21,188 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | 7,973 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | 7,973 | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Zinc compounds | 9,670 | — | — | — |
|
US INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES INC
LIVONIA, MI
|
Zinc compounds | 934 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Manganese compounds | 2,527 | — | — | — |
|
US INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES INC
LIVONIA, MI
|
Manganese compounds | 828 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 40 | VAN WERT WWTP, VAN WERT |
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: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jun 27, 2024 | Jul 17, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 24, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Apr 24, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 24, 2019 | Jul 8, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 5, 2015 | Jun 15, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 5, 2015 | Sep 2, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 5, 2015 | Apr 27, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 10, 2010 | Apr 20, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 24, 2009 | Sep 29, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 14, 2005 | Oct 27, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 19, 2001 | Jan 9, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 19, 2001 | Nov 21, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 19, 2001 | Jan 9, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 17, 1996 | May 16, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 9, 1996 | May 16, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 9, 1996 | Jan 9, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 15, 1992 | Nov 2, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Sep 10, 1991 | Jan 27, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 18, 1987 | Jul 7, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 9, 1987 | Sep 9, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Jul 27, 1982 | Aug 4, 1983 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jul 27, 1982 | Aug 4, 1983 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 27, 1982 | Aug 4, 1983 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD005049184-014 · Jul 5, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD005049184-013 · May 7, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD005049184-012 · May 27, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD005049184-011 · Mar 27, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD005049184-010 · Mar 29, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD005049184-024 · Sep 24, 2009
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD005049184-001 · Sep 7, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD005049184-009 · Nov 21, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD005049184-007 · Dec 17, 1996
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD005049184-004 · Aug 13, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD005049184-003 · Jul 23, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD005049184-002 · Sep 13, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD005049184-006 · Jul 9, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD005049184-005 · Jul 30, 1982
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