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BOULDER SCIENTIFIC CO - MEAD FACILITY
Quick Summary
- •Released 25,195 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
-
598 3RD STREET
MEAD, CO 80542
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- WELD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 7 · last Aug 22, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 31, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110000467469
How This Compares
#44
of 246 TRI reporters in CO
#2,499
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
5
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)
-25% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 23,177 | — |
| 2016 | 23,437 | +1% |
| 2017 | 25,195 | +8% |
| 2018 | 26,153 | +4% |
| 2019 | 24,104 | -8% |
| 2020 | 23,818 | -1% |
| 2021 | 21,000 | -12% |
| 2022 | 24,884 | +18% |
| 2023 | 19,888 | -20% |
| 2024 | 17,431 | -12% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 6,689 | 6,689 | — | — | 61,717 | |
| Toluene | 5,419 | 5,419 | — | — | 975,218 | |
| n-Hexane | 4,974 | 4,974 | — | — | 83,729 | |
| Dichloromethane | 294 | 294 | — | — | 45,714 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Pyridine | 55 | 55 | — | — | 20,584 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Allyl chloride | — | — | — | — | 13 | |
| Methanol | 11,496 | 11,496 | — | — | 68,240 | |
| Toluene | 9,120 | 9,120 | — | — | 709,882 | |
| n-Hexane | 4,080 | 4,080 | — | — | 253,179 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 100 | 100 | — | — | 2,040 | |
| Dichloromethane | 88 | 88 | — | — | 23,067 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 9,099 | 9,099 | — | — | 1,208,783 | |
| Methanol | 6,960 | 6,960 | — | — | 46,216 | |
| n-Hexane | 4,521 | 4,521 | — | — | 191,465 | |
| Dichloromethane | 420 | 420 | — | — | 71,376 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Allyl chloride | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
| Methanol | 11,279 | 11,279 | — | — | 143,316 | |
| Toluene | 7,397 | 7,397 | — | — | 986,890 | |
| n-Hexane | 4,799 | 4,799 | — | — | 197,668 | |
| Dichloromethane | 203 | 203 | — | — | 60,425 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 100 | 100 | — | — | 19,838 | |
| Chlorobenzene | 40 | 40 | — | — | 23,321 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 13,341 | 13,341 | — | — | 147,618 | |
| n-Hexane | 5,768 | 5,768 | — | — | 173,228 | |
| Toluene | 4,802 | 4,802 | — | — | 1,248,961 | |
| Dichloromethane | 144 | 144 | — | — | 48,053 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Allyl chloride | 25 | 25 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 13 | 13 | — | — | 14,531 | |
| Triethylamine | 10 | 10 | — | — | 4,405 | |
| Chlorobenzene | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1,665 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 14,390 | 14,390 | — | — | 146,102 | |
| Toluene | 7,082 | 7,082 | — | — | 1,127,884 | |
| Dichloromethane | 1,863 | 1,863 | — | — | 87,163 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,805 | 1,805 | — | — | 154,266 | |
| Triethylamine | 866 | 866 | — | — | 10,316 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 44 | 44 | — | — | 22,200 | |
| Pyridine | 40 | 40 | — | — | 21,413 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorobenzene | 32 | 32 | — | — | 19,024 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 30 | 30 | — | — | 10,260 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allyl chloride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 13,115 | 13,115 | — | — | 118,042 | |
| Toluene | 5,788 | 5,788 | — | — | 1,099,536 | |
| n-Hexane | 3,429 | 3,429 | — | — | 128,772 | |
| Dichloromethane | 1,964 | 1,964 | — | — | 88,589 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorobenzene | 349 | 349 | — | — | 43,074 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 234 | 234 | — | — | 46,536 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 211 | 211 | — | — | 20,807 | |
| Pyridine | 105 | 105 | — | — | 29,939 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allyl chloride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 8,264 | 8,264 | — | — | 89,230 | |
| n-Hexane | 6,497 | 6,497 | — | — | 160,601 | |
| Toluene | 5,611 | 5,611 | — | — | 1,085,576 | |
| Dichloromethane | 2,520 | 2,520 | — | — | 113,632 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorobenzene | 266 | 266 | — | — | 32,815 | |
| Pyridine | 184 | 184 | — | — | 36,576 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 95 | 95 | — | — | 18,213 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allyl chloride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 10,013 | 10,013 | — | — | 94,108 | |
| n-Hexane | 6,672 | 6,672 | — | — | 153,993 | |
| Toluene | 3,888 | 3,888 | — | — | 771,084 | |
| Dichloromethane | 2,134 | 2,134 | — | — | 96,302 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorobenzene | 382 | 382 | — | — | 47,146 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 88 | 88 | — | — | 18,545 |
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 | — | — | 48,515 | 13,053 |
| Pyridine | — | — | 14,164 | 6,420 |
| n-Hexane | — | 162 | 82,745 | 822 |
| Dichloromethane | — | 53 | 24,652 | 21,009 |
| Toluene | — | 2,455 | 963,963 | 8,800 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Pyridine | — | — | — | 6,420 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
HENDERSON, CO
|
Pyridine | — | — | 14,164 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 3 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
HENDERSON, CO
|
Methanol | — | — | 35,180 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Methanol | — | — | 13,335 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
HENDERSON, CO
|
Toluene | — | — | 645,934 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Toluene | — | — | 318,029 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 3,503 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 8 |
|
GANNON & SCOTT PHOENIX INC
PHOENIX, AZ
|
Toluene | — | 2,455 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 4 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 818 |
|
GANNON & SCOTT PHOENIX INC
PHOENIX, AZ
|
n-Hexane | — | 162 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
HENDERSON, CO
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 40,430 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | — | 2 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | — | 21,007 |
|
GANNON & SCOTT PHOENIX INC
PHOENIX, AZ
|
Dichloromethane | — | 53 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
HENDERSON, CO
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | 8,198 | — |
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 | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 31, 2022 | Jul 11, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: General | May 31, 2022 | Jul 11, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jan 9, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 8, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2013 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 24, 2005 | May 26, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 23, 2001 | Jul 11, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 10, 2000 | Nov 29, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 10, 2000 | Nov 29, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 5, 2000 | Aug 10, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 5, 2000 | Aug 10, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 10, 1999 | Feb 10, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 10, 1999 | Feb 10, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 10, 1999 | Feb 10, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 10, 1999 | Feb 10, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 10, 1997 | Feb 10, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 10, 1997 | Feb 10, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 10, 1997 | Feb 10, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 10, 1997 | Feb 10, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 25, 1988 | Jun 25, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 19, 1988 | Jun 5, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | May 6, 1988 | Aug 6, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | May 6, 1988 | Aug 6, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 6, 1988 | Aug 6, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Feb 3, 1986 | Mar 12, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Dec 13, 1984 | Apr 24, 1985 | 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 - Overdue | 356.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +256% | Jun 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 144.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +44% | Jun 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 130.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +30% | Mar 2016 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1,400.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +1,300% | Mar 2016 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1,500.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +1,400% | Mar 2016 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 130.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +30% | Mar 2016 | 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.
COMPLIANCE ADVISORY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-COD000694869-9 · Jun 21, 2022
COMPLIANCE ADVISORY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-COD000694869-5 · May 31, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601719824 · Dec 31, 2018
$7,175
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601555983 · Sep 12, 2018
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2014-5005 · Apr 30, 2014
$14,450
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-COD000694869-001 · May 23, 2001
Administrative - Formal
· Case 08-1995-0131 · Jun 9, 1997
$17,000
V3 Conversion Compliance Advisory
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-COD000694869-000 · Mar 12, 1997
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-COD000694869-005 · Jul 11, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-COD000694869-004 · May 25, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-COD000694869-003 · May 19, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-COD000694869-002 · Feb 10, 1986
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