Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SAINT-GOBAIN NIAGARA FALLS
Quick Summary
- •Released 19,298 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 $1,300 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
6600 WALMORE RD
NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304
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- NIAGARA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jun 17, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $1,300 · last Sep 20, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000327423
How This Compares
#63
of 538 TRI reporters in NY
#2,881
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)
-68% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 14,875 | — |
| 2016 | 16,355 | +10% |
| 2017 | 19,298 | +18% |
| 2018 | 47,822 | +148% |
| 2019 | 43,074 | -10% |
| 2020 | 9,894 | -77% |
| 2021 | 7,564 | -24% |
| 2022 | 9,822 | +30% |
| 2023 | 18,124 | +85% |
| 2024 | 4,702 | -74% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | 88,472 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 352,987 | |
| Nitric acid | 4,702 | 4,702 | — | — | 0 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 270,844 | |
| Nitric acid | 17,624 | 17,624 | — | — | 5 | |
| Phenol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 67,520 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 204,709 | |
| Nitric acid | 9,300 | 9,300 | — | — | 6 | |
| Phenol | 522 | 522 | — | — | 69,021 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 377,955 | |
| Nitric acid | 7,472 | 7,472 | — | — | 6 | |
| Phenol | 92 | 92 | — | — | 66,675 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 290,926 | |
| Nitric acid | 9,802 | 9,802 | — | — | 4 | |
| Phenol | 92 | 92 | — | — | 117,373 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 262,175 | |
| Nitric acid | 42,598 | 42,598 | — | — | 2,833 | |
| Phenol | 476 | 476 | — | — | 64,750 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 264,720 | |
| Nitric acid | 47,300 | 47,300 | — | — | 7,782 | |
| Phenol | 522 | 522 | — | — | 81,600 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 197,175 | |
| Nitric acid | 18,800 | 18,800 | — | — | 7,050 | |
| Phenol | 498 | 498 | — | — | 80,100 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 165,000 | |
| Nitric acid | 15,950 | 15,950 | — | — | 5,940 | |
| Phenol | 405 | 405 | — | — | 54,875 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 150,000 | |
| Nitric acid | 14,500 | 14,500 | — | — | 4,800 | |
| Phenol | 375 | 375 | — | — | 52,262 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | 76,702 | — | — |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 352,987 |
| Phenol | — | — | — | 88,472 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMTRON CORP
AVON, OH
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 88,472 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 0 | NIAGARA COUNTY SEWER DISTRICT #1 WWTP, NIAGARA FALLS |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 352,987 | NIAGARA COUNTY SEWER DISTRICT #1 WWTP, NIAGARA FALLS |
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 unachieved and not reported | Jan 28, 2026 | Feb 28, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 4, 2016 | Jun 6, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 4, 2016 | Jun 6, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 10, 2008 | Dec 30, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 20, 2006 | Jan 19, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 20, 2004 | Jul 21, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 29, 1998 | Nov 25, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 29, 1998 | Nov 25, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 13, 1997 | Feb 27, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 31, 1996 | Aug 26, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 31, 1996 | Aug 26, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 8, 1993 | Mar 10, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 29, 1989 | Jan 12, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 17, 1988 | Mar 19, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 20, 1986 | Nov 5, 1986 | 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 recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.16 mg/L | 0.11 | +42% | Dec 2022 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.20 mg/L | 0.11 | +81% | Dec 2019 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.25 mg/L | 0.11 | +123% | Dec 2019 | 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.
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case NY-CO92023060738 · Sep 20, 2023
$1,300
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case NY-R92016052451 · Jul 14, 2016
$800
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYR000103382-001 · May 25, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD000688911-006 · Dec 22, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD000688911-001 · Jul 9, 2004
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD000688911-000 · Nov 13, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD000829606-000 · Feb 8, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD000829606-002 · Mar 17, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD000829606-001 · Sep 26, 1986
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