ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS OPERATIONS LLC, ALLEGANY BALLISTICS
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,306 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 $3,150,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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ALLEGHENY BALLISTICS LAB
ROCKET CENTER, WV 26726
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- MINERAL County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336415
- Inspections
- 9 · last Sep 24, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $3,150,000 · last May 17, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000345010
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
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 | 3,761 | — |
| 2016 | 4,262 | +13% |
| 2017 | 3,306 | -22% |
| 2018 | 8,025 | +143% |
| 2019 | 14,052 | +75% |
| 2020 | 33,175 | +136% |
| 2021 | 31,145 | -6% |
| 2022 | 31,365 | +1% |
| 2023 | 44,431 | +42% |
| 2024 | 37,660 | -15% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 30,435 | 30,435 | — | — | 5,109 | |
| Manganese compounds | 3,363 | 3,363 | — | — | 40,152 | |
| Copper compounds | 1,816 | 1,816 | — | — | 171,963 | |
| Dichloromethane | 1,645 | 1,645 | — | — | 1,243 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 386 | 386 | — | — | 3,595 | |
| Nitroglycerin | 15 | 15 | — | — | 642 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 37,519 | 37,519 | — | — | 18,648 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,721 | 2,721 | — | — | 29,661 | |
| Dichloromethane | 2,172 | 2,172 | — | — | 817 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 1,467 | 1,467 | — | — | 127,970 | |
| Lead compounds | 537 | 537 | — | — | 5,206 | |
| Nitroglycerin | 15 | 15 | — | — | 1,359 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 23,090 | 23,090 | — | — | 5,286 | |
| Dichloromethane | 3,904 | 3,904 | — | — | 1,460 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 2,551 | 2,551 | — | — | 31,116 | |
| Copper compounds | 1,376 | 1,376 | — | — | 134,059 | |
| Lead compounds | 429 | 429 | — | — | 1,968 | |
| Nitroglycerin | 15 | 15 | — | — | 451 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 22,625 | 22,625 | — | — | 5,330 | |
| Dichloromethane | 4,143 | 4,143 | — | — | 983 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 2,500 | 2,500 | — | — | 30,584 | |
| Copper compounds | 1,350 | 1,350 | — | — | 138,021 | |
| Lead compounds | 512 | 512 | — | — | 2,255 | |
| Nitroglycerin | 15 | 15 | — | — | 681 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 24,869 | 24,869 | — | — | 2,950 | |
| Dichloromethane | 3,590 | 3,590 | — | — | 1,130 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 2,745 | 2,745 | — | — | 24,523 | |
| Copper compounds | 1,483 | 1,483 | — | — | 114,463 | |
| Lead compounds | 473 | 473 | — | — | 1,676 | |
| Nitroglycerin | 15 | 15 | — | — | 655 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 9,839 | 9,839 | — | — | 2,990 | |
| Dichloromethane | 2,500 | 2,500 | — | — | 840 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 845 | 845 | — | — | 20,174 | |
| Copper compounds | 458 | 458 | — | — | 101,918 | |
| Lead compounds | 395 | 395 | — | — | 1,193 | |
| Nitroglycerin | 15 | 15 | — | — | 540 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 4,090 | 4,090 | — | — | 985 | |
| Dichloromethane | 2,870 | 2,870 | — | — | 1,385 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 559 | 559 | — | — | 1,541 | |
| Manganese compounds | 320 | 320 | — | — | 25,676 | |
| Copper compounds | 171 | 171 | — | — | 134,103 | |
| Nitroglycerin | 15 | 15 | — | — | 575 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 2,350 | 2,350 | — | — | 1,850 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 480 | 480 | — | — | 577 | |
| Manganese compounds | 300 | 300 | — | — | 12,545 | |
| Copper compounds | 161 | 161 | — | — | 72,703 | |
| Nitroglycerin | 15 | 15 | — | — | 405 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 3,735 | 3,735 | — | — | 1,300 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 480 | 480 | — | — | 450 | |
| Manganese compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 9,118 | |
| Nitroglycerin | 15 | 15 | — | — | 303 | |
| Copper compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 59,475 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 3,205 | 3,205 | — | — | 850 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 474 | 474 | — | — | 1,439 | |
| Manganese compounds | 40 | 40 | — | — | 6,820 | |
| Copper compounds | 27 | 27 | — | — | 47,503 | |
| Nitroglycerin | 15 | 15 | — | — | 355 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | 59,891 |
| Manganese compounds | — | 40,123 | — | — |
| Dichloromethane | — | 24,960 | — | 1,243 |
| Copper compounds | — | 171,948 | — | — |
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | 9,436 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
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Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | 3,880 |
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ARCWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL (FORMERLY HERITAGE)
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
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Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | 1,229 |
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ARCWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL (FORMERLY HERITAGE)
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
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Copper compounds | 15 | — | — | — |
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MILLER'S QUALITY RECYCLING
BEDFORD, PA
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Copper compounds | — | 171,948 | — | — |
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CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | — | 1,243 |
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ARCWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL (FORMERLY HERITAGE)
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Lead compounds | 28 | — | — | — |
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CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Lead compounds | 3,568 | — | — | — |
|
ARCWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL (FORMERLY HERITAGE)
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Manganese compounds | 29 | — | — | — |
|
MILLER'S QUALITY RECYCLING
BEDFORD, PA
|
Manganese compounds | — | 40,123 | — | — |
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ARCWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL (FORMERLY HERITAGE)
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
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Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | 642 |
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 | Management Practice Violations - Violation of a milestone in an order | Jul 11, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 15, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 2, 2023 | May 2, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 31, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 31, 2019 | Aug 30, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 10, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 15, 2017 | Aug 15, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | May 5, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 5, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Changes to Permits | May 5, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 5, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 5, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 5, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jul 30, 2015 | Sep 16, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 30, 2014 | Sep 22, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 30, 2014 | Sep 22, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jul 30, 2014 | Jul 31, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 30, 2014 | Jul 30, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 30, 2014 | Sep 22, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 5, 2013 | Nov 13, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 5, 2013 | Nov 13, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 5, 2013 | Nov 13, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 5, 2013 | Nov 13, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 5, 2013 | Nov 13, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 30, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 19, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 4, 2009 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 19, 2007 | Jul 19, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 22, 2005 | Jun 22, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners | Jan 12, 2000 | Dec 11, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 12, 2000 | Dec 11, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 12, 2000 | Dec 11, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 17, 1997 | May 22, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 19, 1996 | Sep 30, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 9, 1996 | Dec 4, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Mar 7, 1996 | May 6, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Jan 30, 1996 | Sep 3, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Thermal Treatment | Oct 12, 1993 | Nov 8, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Thermal Treatment | Jun 30, 1993 | Nov 8, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 31, 1992 | Aug 4, 1993 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.00 mg/L | 36.00 | +6% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.00 mg/L | 18.00 | +39% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.00 mg/L | 21.00 | +19% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +51% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.54 kg/d | 0.73 | +250% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.03 | +21% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.54 kg/d | 0.24 | +957% | Dec 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.35 kg/d | 0.24 | +876% | Nov 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.35 kg/d | 0.73 | +223% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.29 kg/d | 0.23 | +25% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.00 mg/L | 12.00 | +175% | May 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.00 mg/L | 16.00 | +106% | May 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.01 | +371% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.03 | +136% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +139% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.80 mg/L | 30.00 | +19% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Perchlorate [ClO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.02 | +197% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Perchlorate [ClO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.04 | +11% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Perchlorate [ClO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.30 mg/L | 0.06 | +440% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Perchlorate [ClO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.02 | +309% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Perchlorate [ClO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.06 | +200% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Perchlorate [ClO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.02 | +179% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Perchlorate [ClO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.34 mg/L | 0.06 | +518% | May 2024 | Open |
| Perchlorate [ClO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.02 | +398% | May 2024 | Open |
| Perchlorate [ClO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 mg/L | 0.02 | +624% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Perchlorate [ClO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 mg/L | 0.06 | +336% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.30 mg/L | 0.90 | +156% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Perchlorate [ClO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.02 | +167% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +22% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.60 mg/L | 0.38 | +321% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.60 mg/L | 1.20 | +33% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Perchlorate [ClO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.04 | +40% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Perchlorate [ClO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +130% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.08 | +22% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.00 mg/L | 21.00 | +110% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.00 mg/L | 17.00 | +159% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 106.00 mg/L | 101.00 | +5% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 108.00 mg/L | 101.00 | +7% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.27 mg/L | 0.23 | +19% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.26 kg/d | 0.23 | +13% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.27 mg/L | 0.08 | +246% | Jul 2023 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.08 | +28% | Feb 2023 | Resolved |
| Perchlorate [ClO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.04 | +290% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Perchlorate [ClO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.02 | +940% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.60 mg/L | 30.00 | +65% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.27 kg/d | 0.23 | +16% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 232.00 mg/L | 202.00 | +15% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Perchlorate [ClO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.04 | +64% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Perchlorate [ClO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.02 | +337% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Perchlorate [ClO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +9% | Mar 2022 | 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.