BASF CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,337 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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1057 LOWER SOUTH ST
PEEKSKILL, NY 10566
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- WESTCHESTER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325130
- Inspections
- 6 · last Aug 14, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 24, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110000322838
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 | 3,600 | — |
| 2016 | 3,907 | +9% |
| 2017 | 4,337 | +11% |
| 2018 | 5,391 | +24% |
| 2019 | 4,643 | -14% |
| 2020 | 5,039 | +9% |
| 2021 | 4,077 | -19% |
| 2022 | 3,922 | -4% |
| 2023 | 3,564 | -9% |
| 2024 | 3,815 | +7% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 139,363 | |
| Nitric acid | 1,940 | 1,940 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,853 | 1,853 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 22 | 22 | — | — | 9 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 102,017 | |
| Nitric acid | 1,938 | 1,938 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,615 | 1,615 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12 | 12 | — | — | 11 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 144,672 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,943 | 1,943 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 1,938 | 1,938 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 42 | 42 | — | — | 65 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 145,503 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,099 | 2,099 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 1,938 | 1,938 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 40 | 40 | — | — | 59 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 149,743 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,855 | 4,855 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 154 | 154 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 30 | 30 | — | — | 201 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 138,706 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,563 | 4,563 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 54 | 54 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 26 | 26 | — | — | 37 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 173,901 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 5,193 | 5,193 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 154 | 154 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 44 | 44 | — | — | 42 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 351,094 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,110 | 4,110 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 166 | 166 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 61 | 61 | — | — | 47 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 316,301 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 3,703 | 3,703 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 149 | 149 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 55 | 55 | — | — | 42 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 261,120 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,410 | 2,410 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 870 | 870 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 320 | 320 | — | — | 7 |
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 | — | — | — | 113,421 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 22,903 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 119,469 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMUNG COUNTY MSW LANDFILL
ELMIRA, NY
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 6,620 | — | — | — |
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CHEMUNG COUNTY MSW LANDFILL
ELMIRA, NY
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | — | — | — |
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) | 132,743 | PEEKSKILL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, PEEKSKILL |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 9 | PEEKSKILL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, PEEKSKILL |
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 | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 28, 2026 | Feb 28, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 8, 2024 | Sep 4, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 7, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 7, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 7, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 29, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 28, 2008 | Oct 8, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 28, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 28, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 28, 2008 | Oct 8, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 16, 2005 | Feb 24, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 29, 2004 | Feb 16, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 29, 2004 | Feb 16, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 29, 2004 | Feb 16, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 16, 1996 | Feb 22, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 16, 1996 | Feb 22, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 23, 1993 | Nov 8, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 20, 1991 | Nov 8, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 24, 1990 | Nov 8, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 13, 1988 | Nov 28, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 18, 1987 | Jan 6, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Dec 11, 1986 | Apr 22, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Apr 22, 1985 | Aug 26, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Mar 8, 1985 | Aug 26, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 29, 1984 | Oct 31, 1984 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.21 mg/L | 1.00 | +21% | Dec 2018 | Resolved |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.68 mg/L | 1.00 | +68% | Dec 2017 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.93 mg/L | 0.75 | +24% | Dec 2017 | 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.