GETZEN CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,766 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
-
530 S CTH H
ELKHORN, WI 53121
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- WALWORTH County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 339992
- Inspections
- 1 · last May 17, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 2, 1998
- Registry ID
- 110000417291
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 | 5,117 | — |
| 2016 | 5,238 | +2% |
| 2017 | 4,766 | -9% |
| 2018 | 5,508 | +16% |
| 2020 | 4,482 | — |
| 2021 | 6,264 | +40% |
| 2022 | 6,156 | -2% |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrachloroethylene | 6,156 | 6,156 | — | — | 700 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrachloroethylene | 6,264 | 6,264 | — | — | 2,973 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrachloroethylene | 4,482 | 4,482 | — | — | 4,459 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrachloroethylene | 5,508 | 5,508 | — | — | 5,225 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 264 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrachloroethylene | 4,766 | 4,766 | — | — | 4,471 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 350 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrachloroethylene | 5,238 | 5,238 | — | — | 5,005 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 215 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrachloroethylene | 5,117 | 5,117 | — | — | 6,632 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 452 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrachloroethylene | — | 5,224 | — | 1 |
| Lead | — | 260 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Tetrachloroethylene | — | 4,470 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Lead | 2 | — | — | — |
|
IMPERIAL RECYCLING
CHICAGO, IL
|
Lead | — | 345 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Lead | 3 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | 0 | WALWORTH COUNTY METRO SEWERAGE DISTRICT, DELAVAN |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 1 | WALWORTH COUNTY METRO SEWERAGE DISTRICT, DELAVAN |
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 | May 17, 2022 | May 18, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 17, 2022 | Jul 11, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 12, 2002 | Feb 14, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 1, 1999 | Feb 3, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 25, 1994 | Jun 27, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | May 25, 1994 | Jun 27, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 24, 1990 | Jun 27, 1995 | 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.