SOLARWORLD INDUSTRIES AMERICA
Quick Summary
- •Released 41 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
25300 NW EVERGREEN RD
HILLSBORO, OR 97124
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- WASHINGTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 334413
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 27, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110000487009
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 37 | — |
| 2016 | 41 | +11% |
| 2017 | 41 | -1% |
| 2018 | 12 | -71% |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 824,838 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 833 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 1,678,677 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 4,588 | |
| Nitric acid | 28 | 28 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 8,034 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 2,755,150 | |
| Nitric acid | 28 | 28 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 2,482,478 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 14,686 | |
| Nitric acid | 25 | 25 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 824,838 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 29,580 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 371,180 |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 241,740 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 833 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 4,588 | CLEAN WATER SERVICES, HILLSBORO |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,678,677 | CLEAN WATER SERVICES, HILLSBORO |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 28, 2016 | Nov 28, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 28, 2016 | Feb 10, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 28, 2016 | Feb 10, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 28, 2016 | Feb 10, 2017 | 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.