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CONESTOGA WOOD SPECIALTIES/EAST EARL
Quick Summary
- •Released 76,522 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
-
245 READING RD
EAST EARL, PA 17519
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- LANCASTER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 321999
- Inspections
- 5 · last Mar 13, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000333728
How This Compares
#61
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#1,297
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
1
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)
+62% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 48,435 | — |
| 2016 | 71,537 | +48% |
| 2017 | 76,522 | +7% |
| 2018 | 76,560 | 0% |
| 2019 | 45,859 | -40% |
| 2020 | 71,007 | +55% |
| 2021 | 91,737 | +29% |
| 2022 | 88,211 | -4% |
| 2023 | 94,475 | +7% |
| 2024 | 78,630 | -17% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 29,565 | 29,565 | — | — | 42,260 | |
| Toluene | 17,305 | 17,305 | — | — | 24,730 | |
| Methanol | 14,425 | 14,425 | — | — | 20,610 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 7,065 | 7,065 | — | — | 10,090 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 5,775 | 5,775 | — | — | 8,250 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 4,495 | 4,495 | — | — | 6,420 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 33,495 | 33,495 | — | — | 42,730 | |
| Toluene | 19,995 | 19,995 | — | — | 25,500 | |
| Methanol | 16,705 | 16,705 | — | — | 21,310 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 7,555 | 7,555 | — | — | 9,630 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 7,025 | 7,025 | — | — | 8,950 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 5,075 | 5,075 | — | — | 6,470 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 4,625 | 4,625 | — | — | 5,900 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 31,455 | 31,455 | — | — | 49,623 | |
| Toluene | 18,647 | 18,647 | — | — | 29,418 | |
| Methanol | 15,559 | 15,559 | — | — | 24,545 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 7,040 | 7,040 | — | — | 11,107 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 6,478 | 6,478 | — | — | 10,220 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 4,756 | 4,756 | — | — | 7,504 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 4,276 | 4,276 | — | — | 6,745 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 32,699 | 32,699 | — | — | 38,818 | |
| Toluene | 17,936 | 17,936 | — | — | 21,289 | |
| Methanol | 15,006 | 15,006 | — | — | 17,810 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 7,742 | 7,742 | — | — | 9,186 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 6,704 | 6,704 | — | — | 7,953 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 6,641 | 6,641 | — | — | 7,878 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 5,009 | 5,009 | — | — | 5,941 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 26,537 | 26,537 | — | — | 31,600 | |
| Toluene | 13,796 | 13,796 | — | — | 16,425 | |
| Methanol | 11,290 | 11,290 | — | — | 13,441 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 6,986 | 6,986 | — | — | 8,315 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 6,510 | 6,510 | — | — | 7,747 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 5,888 | 5,888 | — | — | 7,006 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 16,313 | 16,313 | — | — | 9,988 | |
| Methanol | 12,916 | 12,916 | — | — | 7,906 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 8,909 | 8,909 | — | — | 5,452 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 7,721 | 7,721 | — | — | 4,726 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 33,321 | 33,321 | — | — | 19,970 | |
| Toluene | 15,277 | 15,277 | — | — | 4,727 | |
| Methanol | 12,456 | 12,456 | — | — | 4,033 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 8,917 | 8,917 | — | — | 4,868 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 6,589 | 6,589 | — | — | 4,544 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 42,121 | 42,121 | — | — | 12,893 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 9,162 | 9,162 | — | — | 3,143 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 9,104 | 9,104 | — | — | 3,052 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 8,576 | 8,576 | — | — | 2,934 | |
| Methanol | 7,559 | 7,559 | — | — | 2,604 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 37,618 | 37,618 | — | — | 18,800 | |
| Toluene | 10,110 | 10,110 | — | — | 5,147 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 8,740 | 8,740 | — | — | 4,328 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 8,078 | 8,078 | — | — | 4,166 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 6,991 | 6,991 | — | — | 3,578 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 33,627 | 33,627 | — | — | 13,835 | |
| Toluene | 8,042 | 8,042 | — | — | 3,431 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 6,766 | 6,766 | — | — | 3,172 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | 20,610 | — |
| Toluene | — | — | 24,730 | — |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 6,420 | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 42,260 | — |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 10,090 | — |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 8,250 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FIELDING ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
FREEDOM, PA
|
Methanol | — | — | 20,610 | — |
|
FIELDING ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
FREEDOM, PA
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 6,420 | — |
|
FIELDING ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
FREEDOM, PA
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 10,090 | — |
|
FIELDING ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
FREEDOM, PA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 42,260 | — |
|
FIELDING ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
FREEDOM, PA
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 8,250 | — |
|
FIELDING ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
FREEDOM, PA
|
Toluene | — | — | 24,730 | — |
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 | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jan 24, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jan 24, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 4, 2016 | Aug 5, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 4, 2016 | Aug 5, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 4, 2016 | Aug 5, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 4, 2016 | Aug 5, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 4, 2016 | Aug 5, 2016 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +7% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +7% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +47% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 1,000.00 | +142% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +16% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,300.00 MPN/100mL | 1,000.00 | +30% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 1,000.00 | +142% | May 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 203.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +2% | May 2020 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +4% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +24% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +87% | Feb 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 79.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +163% | Sep 2019 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +16% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 250.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +25% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,240.00 MPN/100mL | 1,000.00 | +24% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +3% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +13% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +37% | Oct 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +110% | Sep 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +50% | Aug 2018 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,110.00 MPN/100mL | 1,000.00 | +111% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 961.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +381% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 466.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +133% | Jun 2018 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2006-6059 · Feb 26, 2008
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