Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
WHITFORD CORP/ELVERSON
Quick Summary
- •Released 90 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
-
47 PARK AVE
ELVERSON, PA 19520
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- CHESTER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336991
- Inspections
- 6 · last Aug 25, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 18, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110025398184
How This Compares
#535
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#9,907
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
12
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)
+229% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,283 | — |
| 2016 | 235 | -82% |
| 2017 | 90 | -62% |
| 2018 | 94 | +4% |
| 2019 | 1,101 | +1071% |
| 2020 | 12,115 | +1000% |
| 2021 | 6,285 | -48% |
| 2022 | 7,484 | +19% |
| 2023 | 7,233 | -3% |
| 2024 | 4,226 | -42% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 2,662 | 2,662 | — | — | 1,243 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,043 | 1,043 | — | — | 834 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 521 | 521 | — | — | 417 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 4,026 | 4,026 | — | — | 51,360 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,740 | 1,740 | — | — | 1,311 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 597 | 597 | — | — | 48 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 542 | 542 | — | — | 7,621 | |
| Dimethyl phthalate | 328 | 328 | — | — | 27 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 4,652 | 4,652 | — | — | 69,147 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 1,074 | 1,074 | — | — | 638 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 723 | 723 | — | — | 58 | |
| Dimethyl phthalate | 565 | 565 | — | — | 46 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 470 | 470 | — | — | 17,301 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 4,921 | 4,921 | — | — | 102,726 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 864 | 864 | — | — | 70 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 500 | 500 | — | — | 813 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 10,614 | 10,614 | — | — | 16,941 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 918 | 918 | — | — | 77 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 583 | 583 | — | — | 466 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,101 | 1,101 | — | — | 89 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 50 | 50 | — | — | 1,261 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 44 | 44 | — | — | 38,759 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,000 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 40 | 40 | — | — | 985 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 40 | 40 | — | — | 36,412 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 475 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,286 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 205 | 205 | — | — | 187,686 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 30 | 30 | — | — | 749 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 0 | 0 | — | — | 844 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 13 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 885 | 885 | — | — | 16,138 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 241 | 241 | — | — | 6,736 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 69 | 69 | — | — | 63,181 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 55 | 55 | — | — | 16,236 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 33 | 33 | — | — | 5,167 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 834 |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 174 | — | 1,069 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 417 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PATRICK J KELLY DRUMS INC
CAMDEN, NJ
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 834 |
|
BRENNTAG NORTHEAST
READING, PA
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 174 | — | — |
|
PATRICK J KELLY DRUMS INC
CAMDEN, NJ
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | 1,069 |
|
PATRICK J KELLY DRUMS INC
CAMDEN, NJ
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 417 |
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 | Permit Violations - Failure to Pay Fees | Jun 10, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Failure to Pay Fees | Jun 6, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Dec 1, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 16, 2013 | Aug 21, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 16, 2013 | Aug 21, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 16, 2013 | May 16, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 30, 2012 | May 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 30, 2012 | May 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 27, 2012 | May 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 27, 2012 | Mar 30, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 27, 2012 | Mar 30, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 6, 2008 | Aug 21, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 6, 2008 | May 16, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 6, 2008 | Aug 21, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 6, 2008 | May 16, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 6, 2008 | May 16, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 8, 1990 | Jan 8, 1992 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2019-0119 · Sep 18, 2019
$39,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2019-0022 · Dec 21, 2018
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2014-0222 · Aug 21, 2014
$20,240
SINGLE SITE CA/FO
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAR000513853-001 · Aug 21, 2014
$20,240
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD987278801-001 · Jul 8, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD987278801-002 · Feb 6, 1990
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