GE OSMONICS
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,355 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
125 FLANDERS RD
WESTBOROUGH, MA 01581
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- WORCESTER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 339999
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 14, 2001
- Registry ID
- 110000309121
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 | 6,091 | — |
| 2016 | 2,164 | -64% |
| 2017 | 3,355 | +55% |
| 2018 | 3,708 | +11% |
| 2019 | 630 | -83% |
| 2020 | 400 | -37% |
| 2021 | 357 | -11% |
| 2022 | 496 | +39% |
| 2023 | 618 | +25% |
| 2024 | 524 | -15% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | 478 | 478 | — | — | 20,811 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 46 | 46 | — | — | 164,174 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | 581 | 581 | — | — | 24,484 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 37 | 37 | — | — | 132,756 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | 452 | 452 | — | — | 28,663 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 44 | 44 | — | — | 132,895 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | 300 | 300 | — | — | 24,268 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 57 | 57 | — | — | 127,567 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | 355 | 355 | — | — | 9,089 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 45 | 45 | — | — | 105,294 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | 613 | 613 | — | — | 10,112 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 17 | 17 | — | — | 93,976 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | 3,571 | 3,571 | — | — | 20,075 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 137 | 137 | — | — | 149,364 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | 3,219 | 3,219 | — | — | 48,125 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 136 | 136 | — | — | 142,464 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | 1,956 | 1,956 | — | — | 13,309 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 149 | 149 | — | — | 146,631 | |
| Methanol | 59 | 59 | — | — | 18 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 4,134 | 4,134 | — | — | 6,511 | |
| Formic acid | 1,843 | 1,843 | — | — | 7,932 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 114 | 114 | — | — | 164,046 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 72,722 |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | 155,638 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NORTHLAND ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
PROVIDENCE, RI
|
Formic acid | — | — | — | 20,811 |
|
NORTHLAND ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
PROVIDENCE, RI
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | 57,473 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | WESTBOROUGH WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, WESTBOROUGH |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 106,701 | 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 Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 21, 2013 | Oct 21, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 24, 2008 | Jan 24, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 31, 2005 | May 26, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 31, 2005 | Apr 4, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 20, 2000 | Mar 14, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 14, 1987 | Sep 20, 2000 | 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.