Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
WHEMCO STEEL CASTINGS INC/WEST HOMESTEAD
Quick Summary
- •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
-
601 W 7TH AVE
HOMESTEAD, PA 15120
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- ALLEGHENY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 333519
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jul 27, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110007780767
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
9
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)
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EVERCLEAR OF OHIO LTD
AUSTINTOWN, OH
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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 | Oct 10, 1990 | Jan 1, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 8, 1990 | Jan 1, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 4, 1990 | Jan 1, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 4, 1990 | Jan 1, 1991 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.03 | +13% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.01 | +25% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.05 | +6% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.05 | +46% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.03 | +90% | Nov 2025 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +100% | Nov 2025 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.01 | +25% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.01 | +88% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 mg/L | 0.05 | +129% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +200% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.03 | +203% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 kg/d | 0.00 | +400% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.05 | +171% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 kg/d | 0.01 | +213% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.03 | +319% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.01 | +88% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +200% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.05 | +73% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.03 | +168% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.01 | +88% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.05 | +96% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.03 | +203% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +200% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +73% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.03 | +123% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +100% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.01 | +25% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.05 | +63% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.50 mg/L | 15.00 | +17% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.30 mg/L | 15.00 | +15% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +33% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +33% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +13% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +5% | Oct 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.50 mg/L | 15.00 | +3% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +7% | Oct 2023 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD982578817-004 · Oct 23, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD982578817-001 · May 15, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD982578817-002 · May 11, 1990
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