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BETHLEHEM APPARATUS CO INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 1 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 $750 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
890 FRONT ST
HELLERTOWN, PA 18055
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- NORTHAMPTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325180
- Inspections
- 17 · last Sep 24, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $750 · last Feb 4, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000334932
How This Compares
#840
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#14,470
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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
+45% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | — |
| 2016 | 1 | -14% |
| 2017 | 1 | +6% |
| 2018 | 1 | +55% |
| 2020 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | 1 | -2% |
| 2022 | 1 | -2% |
| 2023 | 1 | +15% |
| 2024 | 1 | +16% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 1 | 1 | — | — | 70,681 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 1 | 1 | — | — | 59,974 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 1 | 1 | — | — | 20,422 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,389 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 1 | 1 | — | — | 20,019 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 1 | 1 | — | — | 35,188 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 1 | 1 | — | — | 40,269 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,022 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,158 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | 18,415 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BETHLEHEM APPARATUS CO INC
BETHLEHEM, PA
|
Mercury | — | 445 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Mercury | 95 | — | — | — |
|
LANCASTER OIL CO
LANCASTER, PA
|
Mercury | 0 | — | — | — |
|
STABLEX CANADA INC
BLAINVILLE
|
Mercury | 70,141 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 0 | CITY OF BETHLEHEM WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, BETHLEHEM |
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: General | Aug 30, 2023 | Sep 25, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 12, 2022 | Jul 12, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 17, 2019 | Aug 2, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 22, 2018 | Aug 23, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 2, 2015 | Feb 2, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 26, 2012 | Aug 7, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 19, 2009 | Aug 21, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 19, 2009 | Dec 3, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 19, 2009 | Nov 2, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 19, 2009 | Aug 19, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 19, 2009 | Oct 9, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Aug 19, 2009 | Nov 2, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 19, 2009 | Nov 2, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 13, 2007 | Oct 31, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 24, 2003 | Jul 3, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 7, 2001 | Oct 16, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 7, 1999 | Jun 6, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 7, 1999 | Dec 22, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Jun 7, 1994 | Jan 15, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 31, 1992 | Aug 31, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 9, 1991 | Oct 28, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 9, 1991 | Oct 28, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 4, 1991 | Oct 28, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 4, 1991 | Oct 28, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 28, 1991 | Jun 12, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 16, 1991 | May 17, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 7, 1990 | Sep 24, 1990 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1981-0158
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1985-0108
$0
CONSENT ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002390961-106 · Feb 4, 2025
$750
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002390961-105 · Dec 8, 2023
CONSENT ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002390961-104 · Dec 20, 2019
$1,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002390961-103 · Jul 18, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002390961-102 · Sep 27, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002390961-101 · Feb 10, 2015
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2012-5020 · Aug 31, 2012
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002390961-100 · Aug 14, 2012
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2012-5016 · Jun 25, 2012
$103,433
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002390961-001 · Oct 3, 2007
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1995-0081 · Jan 25, 1996
$5,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002390961-000 · Feb 8, 1993
$500
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002390961-006 · Jun 5, 1991
$500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002390961-007 · May 28, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002390961-002 · May 8, 1991
$500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002390961-003 · Apr 16, 1991
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