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Quick Summary
- •Released 55,182 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
-
215 PIEDMONT ST
WATERBURY, CT 06706
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- NEW HAVEN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331421
- Inspections
- 14 · last Sep 2, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 2, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110033642547
How This Compares
#3
of 204 TRI reporters in CT
#1,588
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
7
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
7
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)
-75% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 65,214 | — |
| 2016 | 65,019 | -0% |
| 2017 | 55,182 | -15% |
| 2018 | 25,499 | -54% |
| 2019 | 1 | -100% |
| 2020 | 17,646 | +2633648% |
| 2021 | 10,747 | -39% |
| 2022 | 14,018 | +30% |
| 2023 | 9,646 | -31% |
| 2024 | 16,488 | +71% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 16,476 | 16,476 | — | — | 2,241 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 10 | — | 10 | — | 1,434,533 | |
| Lead | 1 | — | 1 | — | 475 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 1 | — | 1 | — | 152,382 | |
| Nickel | 0 | — | 0 | — | 63,404 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 9,632 | 9,632 | — | — | 910 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 11 | — | 11 | — | 1,524,487 | |
| Lead | 2 | — | 2 | — | 523 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 1 | — | 1 | — | 177,084 | |
| Nickel | 1 | — | 1 | — | 77,452 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 14,007 | 14,007 | — | — | 1,854 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 8 | — | 8 | — | 1,268,112 | |
| Lead | 2 | — | 2 | — | 384 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 1 | — | 1 | — | 151,713 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 1 | — | 1 | — | 339,799 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 10,725 | 10,725 | — | — | 2,056 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 20 | — | 20 | — | 884,433 | |
| Lead | 1 | — | 1 | — | 410 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 1 | — | 1 | — | 276,172 | |
| Nickel | 0 | — | 0 | — | 123,696 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 17,627 | 17,627 | — | — | 1,822 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 16 | — | 16 | — | 780,301 | |
| Chromium | 3 | — | 3 | — | 319,581 | |
| Nickel | 0 | — | 0 | — | 139,018 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 25,482 | 25,482 | — | — | 1,867 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 11 | — | 11 | — | 760,560 | |
| Chromium | 4 | — | 4 | — | 390,532 | |
| Nickel | 1 | — | 1 | — | 170,968 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 55,126 | 55,126 | — | — | 5,557 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 39 | — | 39 | — | 10,839 | |
| Copper | 11 | — | 11 | — | 856,542 | |
| Chromium | 2 | — | 2 | — | 371,189 | |
| Nickel | 2 | — | 2 | — | 160,148 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | — | 1 | — | 291 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 64,993 | 64,993 | — | — | 1,841 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 11 | — | 11 | — | 3,567 | |
| Copper | 8 | — | 8 | — | 1,048,046 | |
| Chromium | 5 | — | 5 | — | 394,893 | |
| Nickel | 1 | — | 1 | — | 180,106 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | — | 1 | — | 76 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 65,201 | 65,201 | — | — | 3,089 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 6 | — | 6 | — | 5,747 | |
| Copper | 4 | — | 4 | — | 1,140,744 | |
| Nickel | 1 | — | 1 | — | 135,069 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 1 | — | 1 | — | 334,983 | |
| Lead | 1 | — | 1 | — | 64 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | 63,334 | — | — |
| Dichloromethane | — | 1,631 | — | 2,241 |
| Chromium | — | 151,887 | — | — |
| Copper | — | 1,426,616 | — | — |
| Lead | — | 183 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Copper | 10 | — | — | — |
|
ALBERT BROTHERS INC
WATERBURY, CT
|
Copper | — | 32,264 | — | — |
|
WIELAND ROLLED PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA
EAST ALTON, IL
|
Copper | — | 1,187,067 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF PENNSYLVANIA INC
YORK, PA
|
Copper | 7,907 | — | — | — |
|
WIELAND TOTAL METAL RECYCLING, INC.
GRANITE CITY, IL
|
Copper | — | 207,284 | — | — |
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Chromium | 55 | — | — | — |
|
ALBERT BROTHERS INC
WATERBURY, CT
|
Chromium | — | 151,887 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF PENNSYLVANIA INC
YORK, PA
|
Chromium | 440 | — | — | — |
|
ALBERT BROTHERS INC
WATERBURY, CT
|
Nickel | — | 60,392 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF PENNSYLVANIA INC
YORK, PA
|
Nickel | 47 | — | — | — |
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Nickel | 23 | — | — | — |
|
WIELAND ROLLED PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA
EAST ALTON, IL
|
Nickel | — | 2,942 | — | — |
|
WIELAND TOTAL METAL RECYCLING, INC.
GRANITE CITY, IL
|
Lead | — | 59 | — | — |
|
ALBERT BROTHERS INC
WATERBURY, CT
|
Lead | — | 89 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF PENNSYLVANIA INC
YORK, PA
|
Lead | 292 | — | — | — |
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
WIELAND ROLLED PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA
EAST ALTON, IL
|
Lead | — | 35 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | — | 2,241 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | 1 | WATERBURY WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY, WATERBURY |
| Copper | 1 | WATERBURY WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY, WATERBURY |
| Dichloromethane | 0 | WATERBURY WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY, WATERBURY |
| Nickel | 0 | WATERBURY WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY, WATERBURY |
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 - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 17, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 2, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Sep 2, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Sep 2, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 7, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Nov 7, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Nov 7, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Nov 7, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Aug 12, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 23, 2024 | Aug 6, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 23, 2024 | Aug 6, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 23, 2024 | Aug 6, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 23, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 23, 2024 | Aug 6, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Dec 5, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 5, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Jun 8, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jun 8, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jun 8, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 8, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Jun 8, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 10, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jun 9, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Failed Toxicity Test | Jun 9, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Jun 9, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Jun 9, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Apr 5, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Jun 11, 2017 | Apr 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Feb 16, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Mar 30, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Mar 30, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Monitor | Jun 17, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Jun 17, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Jun 17, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Nov 6, 2012 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 26, 2012 | Oct 5, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 19, 2012 | Sep 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 19, 2012 | Dec 7, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 1, 2006 | Apr 13, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 2, 2001 | Jun 14, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 2, 2001 | Jun 14, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 25, 1994 | Jul 15, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Feb 25, 1994 | Jul 15, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 20, 1992 | May 27, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 20, 1992 | May 27, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 7, 1990 | May 8, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 16, 1988 | Mar 28, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 16, 1988 | Mar 7, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Jun 11, 1986 | Apr 1, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 31, 1986 | Apr 1, 1987 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.18 kg/d | 1.02 | +16% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.65 mg/L | 0.45 | +44% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.60 mg/L | 1.40 | +86% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.50 mg/L | 20.00 | +23% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +88% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.69 mg/L | 0.72 | +135% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.69 mg/L | 0.47 | +260% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +25% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +28% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.60 mg/L | 5.00 | +52% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.38 mg/L | 1.91 | +25% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| LC50 Static 48Hr Acute D. Pulex | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.00 % | 70.00 | +46% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| LC50 Static 48Hr Acute D. Pulex | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.40 % | 70.00 | +51% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.82 mg/L | 0.47 | +74% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.13 mg/L | 0.72 | +57% | Jun 2015 | 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 01-2019-2041 · Jul 2, 2019
$11,796
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2019-2030 · Apr 18, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2018-2017 · Jun 19, 2018
$6,100
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD053704110-001 · May 2, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD053704110-000 · Jun 17, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD053704110-009 · Dec 19, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD053704110-003 · Mar 31, 1986
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