Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ARROWHEAD PRODUCTS
Quick Summary
- •Released 5 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.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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4411 KATELLA AVE
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
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- ORANGE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336413
- Inspections
- 1 · last Mar 14, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110002416225
How This Compares
#753
of 996 TRI reporters in CA
#13,226
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.
6
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
+1046% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5 | — |
| 2016 | 5 | 0% |
| 2017 | 5 | 0% |
| 2018 | 5 | 0% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 5 | — |
| 2024 | 55 | +1046% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,811 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 35,576 | |
| Nickel compounds | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 42,477 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 21,857 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 7,648 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 15,681 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,701 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 18,426 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 748 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | 3,110 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 10,686 | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | 115 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,711 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 6,926 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 7,965 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 178 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 8,940 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,985 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 9,141 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,959 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 10,399 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 52 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | 7,361 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,761 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 15,481 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 12,232 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | 12,652 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 18,489 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | 9,635 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 13,457 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | 7,158 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 24,632 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 10,184 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | 10,413 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 11,165 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 18,488 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | 8,897 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | 1,820 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 38,400 | — | — |
| Cobalt compounds | — | 20,551 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 31,068 | — | — |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 7,648 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
US ECOLOGY VERNON INC
LOS ANGELES, CA
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 7,648 |
|
JIMCO INC
MONTEBELLO, CA
|
Cobalt compounds | — | 18,315 | — | — |
|
COPPER MOUNTAIN LANDFILL
WELLTON, AZ
|
Cobalt compounds | 1,056 | — | — | — |
|
AA SYDCOL LLC
YUMA, AZ
|
Cobalt compounds | 75 | — | — | — |
|
21ST CENTURY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGMENT OF NEVADA, LLC.
FERNLEY, NV
|
Cobalt compounds | 37 | — | — | — |
|
WORLD OIL RECYCLING
COMPTON, CA
|
Cobalt compounds | — | 2,236 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Cobalt compounds | 133 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Lead compounds | 3,265 | — | — | — |
|
AA SYDCOL LLC
YUMA, AZ
|
Lead compounds | 1,665 | — | — | — |
|
21ST CENTURY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGMENT OF NEVADA, LLC.
FERNLEY, NV
|
Lead compounds | 61 | — | — | — |
|
PACIFIC RESOURCE RECOVERY SERVICES INC
LOS ANGELES, CA
|
Lead compounds | — | 102 | — | — |
|
JIMCO INC
MONTEBELLO, CA
|
Lead compounds | — | 1,718 | — | — |
|
21ST CENTURY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGMENT OF NEVADA, LLC.
FERNLEY, NV
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 42 | — | — | — |
|
YUMA YES 2 WASTE TRANSFER STATION
YUMA, AZ
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 115 | — | — | — |
|
AA SYDCOL LLC
YUMA, AZ
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,681 | — | — | — |
|
JIMCO INC
MONTEBELLO, CA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 25,306 | — | — |
|
WORLD OIL RECYCLING
COMPTON, CA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 5,762 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 535 | — | — | — |
|
COPPER MOUNTAIN LANDFILL
WELLTON, AZ
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2,130 | — | — | — |
|
COPPER MOUNTAIN LANDFILL
WELLTON, AZ
|
Nickel compounds | 3,300 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Nickel compounds | 416 | — | — | — |
|
AA SYDCOL LLC
YUMA, AZ
|
Nickel compounds | 236 | — | — | — |
|
21ST CENTURY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGMENT OF NEVADA, LLC.
FERNLEY, NV
|
Nickel compounds | 116 | — | — | — |
|
WORLD OIL RECYCLING
COMPTON, CA
|
Nickel compounds | — | 6,989 | — | — |
|
JIMCO INC
MONTEBELLO, CA
|
Nickel compounds | — | 31,411 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT PLANT 1, FOUNTAIN VALLEY |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT PLANT 1, FOUNTAIN VALLEY |
| Cobalt compounds | 5 | ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT PLANT 1, FOUNTAIN VALLEY |
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 | Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Jan 3, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR) | Jan 3, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 3, 2014 | Nov 18, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 24, 2014 | Nov 3, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 4, 2006 | Jun 1, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 8, 2004 | Jul 7, 2004 | 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.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CA-ZFEA455445 · Jan 21, 2025
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008302002-601 · Jul 10, 2014
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008302002-501 · May 4, 2006
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