BEFESA ZINC US INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 33,564 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 $10,228,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
900 DELAWARE AVE
PALMERTON, PA 18071
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- CARBON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331492
- Inspections
- 12 · last Oct 10, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $10,228,500 · last Jun 24, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000603749
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 | 36,588 | — |
| 2016 | 36,862 | +1% |
| 2017 | 33,564 | -9% |
| 2018 | 35,674 | +6% |
| 2019 | 36,780 | +3% |
| 2020 | 33,246 | -10% |
| 2021 | 31,012 | -7% |
| 2022 | 35,477 | +14% |
| 2023 | 17,374 | -51% |
| 2024 | 13,898 | -20% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 12,723 | 9,181 | 3,542 | — | 281,423 | |
| Lead compounds | 481 | 461 | 20 | — | 7,696 | |
| Manganese compounds | 300 | 141 | 159 | — | 41,838 | |
| Mercury compounds | 231 | 231 | — | — | 0 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 163 | 39 | 124 | — | 443 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 15,798 | 9,822 | 5,976 | — | 1,390 | |
| Lead compounds | 611 | 528 | 83 | — | 4,935 | |
| Manganese compounds | 350 | 191 | 159 | — | 21 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 299 | 38 | 261 | — | 5,946 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 289 | 289 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 27 | 12 | 15 | — | 49 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 28,198 | 23,548 | 4,650 | — | 261 | |
| Lead compounds | 5,750 | 5,723 | 27 | — | 8 | |
| Mercury compounds | 722 | 722 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 416 | 269 | 147 | — | 18 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 361 | 335 | 26 | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 30 | 16 | 14 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 28,317 | 24,888 | 3,429 | — | 326 | |
| Lead compounds | 1,216 | 1,196 | 20 | — | 9 | |
| Mercury compounds | 726 | 726 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 370 | 261 | 109 | — | 13 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 359 | 340 | 19 | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 25 | 15 | 10 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 29,790 | 23,940 | 5,850 | — | 46,455 | |
| Lead compounds | 1,755 | 1,623 | 132 | — | 1,329 | |
| Mercury compounds | 791 | 791 | — | — | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 529 | 478 | 51 | — | 308 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 349 | 228 | 121 | — | 5,443 | |
| Nickel compounds | 29 | 18 | 11 | — | 114 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 44 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 32,173 | 25,865 | 6,308 | — | 507,341 | |
| Lead compounds | 2,079 | 2,047 | 32 | — | 14,536 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 1,034 | 938 | 96 | — | 3,326 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 1,011 | 1,011 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 437 | 289 | 148 | — | 59,640 | |
| Nickel compounds | 43 | 29 | 14 | — | 1,246 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 479 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 31,140 | 25,102 | 6,038 | — | 1,751,085 | |
| Lead compounds | 2,023 | 2,005 | 18 | — | 62,493 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 1,034 | 950 | 84 | — | 14,321 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 994 | 994 | — | — | 0 | |
| Manganese compounds | 436 | 275 | 161 | — | 206,548 | |
| Nickel compounds | 44 | 29 | 15 | — | 4,313 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1,658 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 29,171 | 25,548 | 3,623 | — | 289,970 | |
| Lead compounds | 2,024 | 1,989 | 35 | — | 8,462 | |
| Mercury compounds | 986 | 986 | — | — | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 934 | 887 | 47 | — | 1,937 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 408 | 287 | 121 | — | 34,423 | |
| Nickel compounds | 38 | 27 | 11 | — | 719 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 276 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 30,762 | 28,286 | 2,476 | — | 172,304 | |
| Lead compounds | 3,693 | 3,683 | 10 | — | 4,986 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1,064 | 1,064 | — | — | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 847 | 830 | 17 | — | 1,142 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 496 | 399 | 98 | — | 20,454 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanadium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 31,005 | 28,649 | 2,356 | — | 391 | |
| Lead compounds | 3,287 | 3,268 | 19 | — | 26 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1,039 | 1,039 | — | — | — | |
| Cadmium compounds | 815 | 799 | 16 | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 400 | 353 | 47 | — | 13 | |
| Nickel compounds | 42 | 33 | 9 | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 0 |
| Cadmium compounds | — | 772 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 706,191 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 16,100 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 114,157 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Manganese compounds | 41,152 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Manganese compounds | 682 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Zinc compounds | 27,990 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 253,267 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Lead compounds | 5,700 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Lead compounds | 1,992 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Cadmium compounds | 269 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Cadmium compounds | 170 | — | — | — |
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 | 166 | BOROUGH OF PALMERTON, PALMERTON |
| Lead compounds | 4 | BOROUGH OF PALMERTON, PALMERTON |
| Manganese compounds | 4 | BOROUGH OF PALMERTON, PALMERTON |
| Cadmium compounds | 4 | BOROUGH OF PALMERTON, PALMERTON |
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 for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 4, 2024 | Nov 6, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 16, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 14, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 17, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 16, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 26, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Feb 25, 2021 | Oct 1, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jan 14, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 5, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 2, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 26, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 20, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 24, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 12, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 29, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 10, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 21, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 3, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 21, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 4, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 28, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 19, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 29, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 28, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 13, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 4, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Apr 17, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 13, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 29, 2017 | Jan 19, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 29, 2017 | Jan 19, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Aug 29, 2017 | Jan 19, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Aug 29, 2017 | Jan 19, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 29, 2017 | Jan 19, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 29, 2017 | Jan 19, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Containment Buildings | Aug 29, 2017 | Jan 19, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 29, 2017 | Jan 19, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 29, 2017 | Jan 19, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 24, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Aug 19, 2015 | Oct 1, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 1996 | May 17, 1996 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 1996 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 1, 1995 | Nov 13, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 9, 1993 | Dec 6, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Chemical, Physical and Biological Treatment | Oct 27, 1992 | Nov 13, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 27, 1992 | Oct 27, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 18, 1992 | Oct 27, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Feb 25, 1992 | Mar 18, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 30, 1989 | Jan 14, 1995 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +7% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.50 mg/L | 1.20 | +25% | Apr 2024 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.05 mg/L | 1.20 | +71% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.35 mg/L | 0.20 | +75% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.31 mg/L | 0.10 | +205% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.50 mg/L | 2.40 | +4% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.35 mg/L | 1.20 | +96% | Feb 2024 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.10 | +20% | Feb 2024 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.75 mg/L | 1.20 | +46% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.26 mg/L | 0.20 | +30% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.25 mg/L | 0.10 | +145% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.75 mg/L | 1.20 | +46% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.41 mg/L | 0.20 | +105% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.35 mg/L | 0.10 | +250% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.40 mg/L | 1.20 | +17% | Nov 2023 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.80 mg/L | 1.20 | +50% | Sep 2023 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.95 mg/L | 1.20 | +63% | Aug 2023 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.38 mg/L | 0.10 | +280% | Jul 2023 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.95 mg/L | 1.20 | +63% | Jul 2023 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.47 mg/L | 0.20 | +135% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.35 mg/L | 1.20 | +96% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.70 mg/L | 2.40 | +13% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.60 mg/L | 2.40 | +8% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.10 | +25% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.40 mg/L | 1.20 | +100% | Feb 2023 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.60 mg/L | 2.40 | +8% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.55 mg/L | 1.20 | +113% | Jan 2023 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.22 mg/L | 1.20 | +2% | Oct 2022 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.73 mg/L | 1.20 | +127% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.62 mg/L | 2.40 | +93% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.40 mg/L | 20.00 | +7% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.70 mg/L | 30.00 | +26% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.35 mg/L | 0.10 | +248% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.68 mg/L | 0.20 | +242% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 mg/L | 0.10 | +14% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.22 mg/L | 0.20 | +8% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.10 | +74% | May 2018 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.23 mg/L | 0.20 | +15% | May 2018 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 mg/L | 0.10 | +12% | Apr 2017 | 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.