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PLAINVILLE PLATING COMPANY, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 255 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
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21 FORESTVILLE AVE.
PLAINVILLE, CT 06062
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- HARTFORD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 5 · last Apr 17, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 16, 1989
- Registry ID
- 110000315347
How This Compares
#89
of 204 TRI reporters in CT
#8,751
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
6
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)
0% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 255 | — |
| 2016 | 255 | 0% |
| 2017 | 255 | 0% |
| 2018 | 255 | 0% |
| 2019 | 255 | 0% |
| 2020 | 255 | 0% |
| 2021 | 255 | 0% |
| 2022 | 255 | 0% |
| 2023 | 255 | 0% |
| 2024 | 255 | 0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | 22 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | 18 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | 5 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | 32 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | 5 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | 5 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | 5 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | 5 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | 5 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 6,522 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 22 | PLAINVILLE WPCF, PLAINVILLE |
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 - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Apr 17, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Apr 17, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Apr 17, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Apr 17, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Apr 17, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Apr 17, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 5, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Aug 5, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Aug 5, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Mar 15, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Mar 15, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 30, 2015 | Apr 30, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Apr 30, 2015 | Nov 18, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Mar 7, 2006 | Apr 4, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Feb 21, 1996 | Jan 10, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Sep 26, 1991 | Jul 29, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 16, 1990 | Jan 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 16, 1990 | Jan 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 23, 1989 | Jan 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 23, 1989 | Jan 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Sep 12, 1988 | Jan 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 12, 1988 | Jan 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Sep 12, 1988 | Jan 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 12, 1988 | Jan 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 24, 1987 | Jan 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Jan 9, 1986 | Jan 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Dec 3, 1985 | Jan 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Dec 3, 1985 | Jan 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Dec 3, 1985 | Jan 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Dec 3, 1985 | Jan 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 3, 1985 | Jan 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Jan 9, 1985 | Jan 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Dec 13, 1984 | Jan 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Nov 26, 1984 | Nov 16, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Nov 26, 1984 | Jan 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Nov 26, 1984 | Jan 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 26, 1984 | Jan 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Mar 7, 1984 | Jan 17, 1992 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.18 mg/L | 0.11 | +64% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.70 mg/L | 0.07 | +900% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.07 | +86% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.18 mg/L | 0.11 | +64% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.21 mg/L | 1.00 | +21% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.07 | +114% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.17 mg/L | 2.00 | +9% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.11 | +55% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.11 mg/L | 1.00 | +11% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 mg/L | 0.07 | +57% | Nov 2024 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.11 | +18% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.07 | +43% | Aug 2024 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.30 mg/L | 0.11 | +173% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.07 | +29% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.07 | +100% | Feb 2024 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.33 mg/L | 0.11 | +200% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.11 | +27% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.11 | +9% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.11 | +27% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.59 mg/L | 0.20 | +195% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Flow rate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 MGD | 0.08 | +27% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Flow, maximum during 24 hr period | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 MGD | 0.08 | +27% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.10 | +50% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.73 mg/L | 2.00 | +87% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.36 mg/L | 1.00 | +36% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Cyanide, free [amenable to chlorination] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +35% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.07 | +71% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.32 mg/L | 0.11 | +191% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Cyanide, free [amenable to chlorination] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.02 | +400% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Cyanide, free [amenable to chlorination] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +100% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.07 | +100% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.46 mg/L | 0.11 | +318% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.28 mg/L | 0.20 | +40% | Nov 2015 | 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-CTD001149459-001 · Jul 22, 2015
INFORMAL WRITTEN NOTIFICATION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD001149459-000 · May 7, 1993
STATE AG SETTLED OUT OF COURT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD001149459-038 · Mar 16, 1989
$10,050
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD001149459-042 · Dec 23, 1988
Judicial
· Case 01-1986-0004 · Sep 14, 1988
$230,000
FINAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR IMMINENT AND SUBSTANTIAL ENDANGERMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD001149459-020 · Jul 13, 1988
$230,000
INITIAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD001149459-007 · Mar 31, 1986
INITIAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD001149459-004 · Feb 14, 1986
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD001149459-003 · Jan 24, 1985
EPA TO STATE ADMINISTRATIVE REFERRAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD001149459-002 · Jun 5, 1984
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