Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
KOHLER COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 385,046 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
-
176 COCHRAN ROAD
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35813
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- MADISON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326191
- Inspections
- 8 · last Jun 10, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Nov 6, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110000368147
How This Compares
#31
of 523 TRI reporters in AL
#467
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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 (2015–2024)
-14% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 295,043 | — |
| 2016 | 338,696 | +15% |
| 2017 | 385,046 | +14% |
| 2018 | 392,583 | +2% |
| 2019 | 376,704 | -4% |
| 2020 | 356,807 | -5% |
| 2021 | 296,731 | -17% |
| 2022 | 297,568 | 0% |
| 2023 | 272,422 | -8% |
| 2024 | 254,586 | -7% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 254,586 | 254,586 | — | — | 166,505 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 272,422 | 272,422 | — | — | 106,931 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 297,568 | 297,568 | — | — | 15,273 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 296,731 | 296,731 | — | — | 23,800 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 8 | |
| Styrene | 356,807 | 356,807 | — | — | 34,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 376,704 | 376,704 | — | — | 131,910 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 7 | |
| Styrene | 392,583 | 392,583 | — | — | 118,431 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 7 | |
| Styrene | 385,046 | 385,046 | — | — | 88,478 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
| Styrene | 338,696 | 338,696 | — | — | 104,401 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
| Styrene | 295,043 | 295,043 | — | — | 120,137 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | — | — | — | 269,391 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN EARTH OF ALABAMA, INC.
GLENCOE, AL
|
Styrene | — | — | — | 10,368 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Styrene | — | — | — | 10,512 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Styrene | — | — | — | 25,237 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Styrene | — | — | — | 120,388 |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 30, 2019 | Nov 6, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 30, 2019 | Nov 6, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | May 30, 2019 | Nov 6, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 30, 2019 | Nov 6, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 17, 2019 | Nov 6, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 17, 2019 | Nov 6, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 17, 2019 | Nov 6, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 11, 2014 | Apr 14, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 11, 2014 | Apr 14, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 23, 2010 | Jun 28, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 23, 2010 | Feb 18, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 23, 2010 | Jun 28, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 23, 2010 | Jun 28, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 23, 2010 | Feb 18, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 23, 2010 | Feb 18, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 23, 2010 | Jun 28, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Nov 23, 2010 | Jun 28, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 23, 2010 | Jun 28, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 23, 2010 | Jun 28, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 31, 2005 | Sep 15, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 31, 2005 | Sep 15, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 31, 2005 | Sep 15, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 31, 2005 | Oct 13, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 31, 2005 | Sep 15, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 26, 1998 | Aug 26, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 26, 1998 | Sep 22, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 26, 1998 | Aug 26, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 19, 1994 | Sep 12, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 19, 1994 | Sep 12, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | May 25, 1990 | Jul 9, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 25, 1990 | Jul 9, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 27, 1989 | Apr 7, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 11, 1988 | May 2, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Feb 11, 1988 | May 2, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 11, 1987 | May 2, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Apr 1, 1985 | Nov 7, 1985 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 88.16 deg F | 86.00 | +3% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 86.72 deg F | 86.00 | +1% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 88.40 deg F | 86.00 | +3% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 94.60 deg F | 86.00 | +10% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 108.50 deg F | 86.00 | +26% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 96.00 deg F | 86.00 | +12% | Jun 2018 | 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-ALD057202558-001 · Jun 12, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD057202558-SFQ · Aug 26, 1998
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD057202558-005 · Jun 7, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD057202558-007 · Apr 28, 1987
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD057202558-002 · Oct 21, 1985
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD057202558-003 · Apr 19, 1985
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