Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
INTALCO ALUMINUM CORP FERNDALE
Quick Summary
- •Released 392,419 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 $5,349,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
4050 MOUNTAIN VIEW RD
FERNDALE, WA 98248
View on map ↗ - County
- WHATCOM County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331313
- Inspections
- 10 · last Aug 7, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $5,349,000 · last Oct 15, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110040947820
How This Compares
#10
of 292 TRI reporters in WA
#456
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
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 (2015–2022)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 574,482 | — |
| 2016 | 537,868 | -6% |
| 2017 | 392,419 | -27% |
| 2018 | 439,494 | +12% |
| 2019 | 389,709 | -11% |
| 2020 | 267,346 | -31% |
| 2021 | 1 | -100% |
| 2022 | 1 | +25% |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 43,952 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 4,718 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 104 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 29 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 266 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 221 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbonyl sulfide | 200,000 | 200,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 63,970 | 63,970 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 2,780 | 2,780 | — | — | 2,312 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 407 | 403 | 4 | — | 3,484 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 94 | 92 | 2 | — | 2,512 | |
| Copper | 78 | 71 | 7 | — | 2,283 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 17 | 17 | — | — | 379 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbonyl sulfide | 385,000 | 385,000 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 4,406 | 4,406 | — | — | 3,461 | |
| Copper | 303 | 111 | 192 | — | 2,787 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbonyl sulfide | 373,000 | 373,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 61,200 | 61,200 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 3,127 | 3,127 | — | — | 1,859 | |
| Dinitrotoluene (mixed isomers) | 1,800 | 1,800 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 195 | 111 | 84 | — | 1,949 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 97 | 97 | — | — | 215 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 75 | 74 | 1 | — | 67 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 268,000 | 268,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 118,200 | 118,200 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 3,151 | 3,151 | — | — | 1,327 | |
| Dinitrotoluene (mixed isomers) | 2,500 | 2,500 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 241 | 240 | 1 | — | 38 | |
| Copper | 197 | 111 | 86 | — | 1,800 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 130 | 130 | — | — | 121 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 426,000 | 426,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 109,600 | 109,600 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 1,152 | 1,152 | — | — | 820 | |
| Lead compounds | 803 | 800 | 3 | — | 19 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 272 | 210 | 62 | — | 47 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 21 | 21 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Copper | 20 | 3 | 17 | — | 980 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 452,000 | 452,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 116,600 | 116,600 | — | — | — | |
| Dinitrotoluene (mixed isomers) | 3,000 | 3,000 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 1,350 | 1,350 | — | — | 1,484 | |
| Lead compounds | 895 | 881 | 14 | — | 1,013 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 581 | 580 | 1 | — | 197 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 53 | 53 | — | — | 26 | |
| Copper | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1,786 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 1,060,000 |
| Lead compounds | — | 18 | — | — |
| Dinitrotoluene (mixed isomers) | — | 8,830 | — | — |
| Manganese | — | 1,859 | — | — |
| Copper | — | 1,949 | — | — |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 15,000 | — | 1 |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 1,400 | — | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
REYNOLDS METALS CO GUM SPRINGS PLANT
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 2 |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT OF THE NORTHWEST INC
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | — | — | — |
|
REYNOLDS METALS CO GUM SPRINGS PLANT
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
ALERIS
POST FALLS, ID
|
Copper | — | 1,800 | — | — |
|
ALERIS
POST FALLS, ID
|
Lead compounds | — | 8 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT OF THE NORTHWEST INC
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Lead compounds | 29 | — | — | — |
|
REYNOLDS METALS CO GUM SPRINGS PLANT
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
ALERIS
POST FALLS, ID
|
Manganese | — | 1,327 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT OF THE NORTHWEST INC
ARLINGTON, OR
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 119 | — | — | — |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 15, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 15, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 31, 2024 | Mar 20, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 31, 2024 | Mar 25, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Frequency of Sampling Violation | Oct 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2020 | Mar 2, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2020 | Mar 2, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2020 | Mar 2, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2020 | Mar 2, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2020 | Mar 2, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jan 28, 2020 | Nov 9, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 15, 2020 | Apr 15, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Nov 15, 2019 | Mar 16, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Nov 4, 2019 | Nov 9, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Sep 3, 2019 | Mar 16, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 1, 2019 | Sep 1, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 1, 2019 | Sep 1, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 1, 2019 | Sep 1, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 30, 2019 | Aug 30, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 30, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 30, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 30, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Aug 1, 2018 | Mar 16, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 15, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 15, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 15, 2018 | Oct 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 15, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 15, 2018 | Oct 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 15, 2018 | Oct 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 15, 2018 | Oct 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 15, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 15, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 15, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 15, 2018 | Oct 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 15, 2018 | Oct 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Apr 3, 2018 | Feb 27, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 30, 2018 | Mar 2, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 15, 2018 | Apr 16, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 15, 2018 | May 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 15, 2018 | May 15, 2018 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.51 kg/d | 14.71 | +87% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.57 kg/d | 14.71 | +40% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | May 2025 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | May 2024 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | May 2023 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.00 # | 12.00 | +8% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | May 2022 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Number of operating tubes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 # | 12.00 | +17% | Oct 2021 | Open |
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.
Judicial
· Case 10-2022-0008 · Oct 15, 2024
$5,250,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2023-0007 · Jan 6, 2023
$99,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case WA-789067 · Mar 4, 2021
$2,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602381810 · Dec 8, 2020
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602379181 · Dec 8, 2020
$0
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602378651 · Dec 8, 2020
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602334025 · Nov 6, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602197072 · Apr 21, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602197071 · Apr 21, 2020
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602072561 · Dec 16, 2019
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602072560 · Dec 16, 2019
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602072556 · Nov 26, 2019
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602023407 · Oct 24, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601964430 · Sep 4, 2019
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601732644 · Jan 30, 2019
$27,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601583137 · Aug 1, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601583128 · Aug 1, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD009488131-001 · Feb 15, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601213525 · Sep 18, 2017
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601213493 · Aug 3, 2017
$0
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