Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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SUPERCON INCORPORATED
Quick Summary
- •Released 55,565 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
-
830 BOSTON TPKE
SHREWSBURY, MA 01545
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- WORCESTER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331222
- Inspections
- 2 · last Mar 27, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 3, 2011
- Registry ID
- 110000309050
How This Compares
#6
of 331 TRI reporters in MA
#1,579
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
4
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)
-32% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 65 | — |
| 2016 | 150 | +131% |
| 2017 | 55,565 | +36943% |
| 2018 | 65 | -100% |
| 2019 | 43 | -34% |
| 2020 | 40 | -7% |
| 2021 | 53 | +33% |
| 2022 | 50 | -6% |
| 2023 | 42 | -16% |
| 2024 | 44 | +5% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 19,609 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 38,267 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 44 | 44 | — | — | 25,970 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 15,914 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 31,056 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 42 | 42 | — | — | 27,856 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 42,231 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 18,512 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 50 | 50 | — | — | 32,573 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 19,550 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 42,249 | |
| Nitric acid | 53 | 53 | — | — | 41,033 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 29,514 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 47,053 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 2,347 | |
| Nitric acid | 40 | 40 | — | — | 35,731 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 43 | 43 | — | — | 32,208 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 55,747 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 2,671 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 26,996 | |
| Nitric acid | 65 | 65 | — | — | 31,882 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 3,005 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 61,697 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 36,503 | |
| Copper | 55,410 | — | — | 55,410 | 2,230 | |
| Nitric acid | 155 | 155 | — | — | 40,176 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 2,436 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 29,169 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 58,871 | |
| Nitric acid | 150 | 150 | — | — | 28,172 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 28,554 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 61,905 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 1,740 | |
| Nitric acid | 65 | 65 | — | — | 33,215 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | 2,305 | — | — |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 37,817 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 35,442 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
STABLEX CANADA INC
BLAINVILLE
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 33,768 |
|
METALLIX REFINING INC.
GREENVILLE, NC
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 723 |
|
STABLEX CANADA INC
BLAINVILLE
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 25,246 |
|
STABLEX CANADA INC
BLAINVILLE
|
Copper compounds | 17,303 | — | — | — |
|
WORLD RESOURCES CO
POTTSVILLE, PA
|
Copper compounds | — | 2,305 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 4,499 | WESTBOROUGH WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, WESTBOROUGH |
| Copper compounds | 1 | WESTBOROUGH WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, WESTBOROUGH |
| Nitric acid | 1 | WESTBOROUGH WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, WESTBOROUGH |
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: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 27, 2024 | Oct 18, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 23, 2010 | Feb 18, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 23, 2010 | Feb 18, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 17, 2007 | May 2, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 17, 2007 | May 2, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 7, 2000 | Oct 7, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 7, 2000 | Oct 7, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 2, 1997 | Sep 10, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 28, 1995 | Jan 9, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 19, 1991 | Aug 23, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 19, 1991 | Jul 2, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 23, 1989 | Nov 2, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 9, 1985 | Nov 27, 1985 | 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-MAD981062284-000 · Jun 16, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD981062284-008 · Sep 25, 1989
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD981062284-001 · Jul 10, 1985
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