Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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RCRA
PRECISION TUBE CO / NORTH WALES
Quick Summary
- •Released 7,805 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
-
287 WISSAHICKON AVE
NORTH WALES, PA 19454
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- MONTGOMERY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331420
- Inspections
- 3 · last Sep 18, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 3, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110000337831
How This Compares
#200
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#4,442
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
4
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 (2015–2021)
-59% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7,404 | — |
| 2016 | 8,005 | +8% |
| 2017 | 7,805 | -2% |
| 2018 | 8,005 | +3% |
| 2019 | 7,605 | -5% |
| 2020 | 7,805 | +3% |
| 2021 | 3,005 | -61% |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 3,000 | 3,000 | — | — | 11,310 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 5 | — | 5 | — | 1,776 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 7,800 | 7,800 | — | — | 5,458 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 5 | — | 5 | — | 522,351 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 7,600 | 7,600 | — | — | 4,147 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 5 | — | 5 | — | 627,871 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 8,000 | 8,000 | — | — | 2,982 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 5 | — | 5 | — | 351,617 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 7,800 | 7,800 | — | — | 3,485 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 5 | — | 5 | — | 350,161 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 8,000 | 8,000 | — | — | 3,354 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 5 | — | 5 | — | 317,923 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 7,400 | 7,400 | — | — | 3,775 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 4 | — | 4 | — | 328,282 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | — | 2,982 | — | — |
| Copper | — | 351,617 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HOWELL METALS
NEW MARKET, VA
|
Copper | — | 330,793 | — | — |
|
UNITED METALS
PHILADELPHIA, PA
|
Copper | — | 19,368 | — | — |
|
CYCLE CHEM,INC.
LEWISBERRY, PA
|
Dichloromethane | — | 3,485 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Oct 13, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 17, 2019 | Jan 17, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 17, 2019 | Jan 17, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 17, 2019 | Jan 17, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 17, 2019 | Jan 17, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 21, 2005 | Jul 1, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 13, 2001 | Feb 13, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 4, 2001 | Jan 4, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 22, 2000 | Apr 11, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 3, 1997 | Apr 18, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 26, 1988 | Feb 3, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 23, 1988 | Feb 3, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 29, 1987 | Feb 3, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 29, 1987 | Feb 3, 1997 | 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.
CONSENT ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002346674-102 · May 3, 2019
$7,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002346674-101 · Mar 6, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002346674-100 · Feb 6, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002346674-000 · Mar 28, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002346674-004 · Feb 26, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002346674-003 · Feb 23, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002346674-001 · Jun 10, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002346674-002 · May 29, 1987
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