COLORCON INC/UPPER GWYNEDD
Quick Summary
- •Released 38 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.
- Address
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415 MOYER BLVD
WEST POINT, PA 19486
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- MONTGOMERY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325130
- Inspections
- 6 · last Dec 20, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 11, 2001
- Registry ID
- 110000338019
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 303 | — |
| 2016 | 265 | -12% |
| 2017 | 38 | -86% |
| 2018 | 28 | -26% |
| 2019 | 20 | -29% |
| 2020 | 19 | -5% |
| 2021 | 19 | 0% |
| 2022 | 21 | +11% |
| 2023 | 15 | -29% |
| 2024 | 0 | -100% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | 9,102 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 84,974 | |
| Nitric acid | 15 | 15 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | 28,974 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 124,628 | |
| Nitric acid | 21 | 21 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 107,633 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | 20,067 | |
| Nitric acid | 19 | 19 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 107,633 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | 20,624 | |
| Nitric acid | 19 | 19 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 118,963 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | 15,607 | |
| Nitric acid | 20 | 20 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | 26,754 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 108,734 | |
| Nitric acid | 28 | 28 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 147,756 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | 22,629 | |
| Nitric acid | 38 | 38 | — | — | 109,547 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 114,192 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 236 | — | — | 236 | 20,867 | |
| Nitric acid | 29 | 29 | — | — | 84,647 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 119,630 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 272 | — | — | 272 | 24,034 | |
| Nitric acid | 31 | 31 | — | — | 88,678 |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 147,756 | UPPER GWYNEDD TOWNSHIP SEWER AUTHORITY, WEST POINT |
| Nitric acid | 109,547 | UPPER GWYNEDD TOWNSHIP SEWER AUTHORITY, WEST POINT |
| Phthalic anhydride | 253 | UPPER GWYNEDD TOWNSHIP SEWER AUTHORITY, WEST POINT |
| Phthalic anhydride | 22,376 | VALLEY FORGE SEWER AUTHORITY, PHOENIXVILLE |
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 6, 2023 | Oct 6, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 14, 2022 | Dec 14, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 13, 2017 | Feb 13, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 10, 2011 | Nov 10, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 14, 2007 | Jun 14, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 14, 2007 | Jun 18, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 19, 2006 | Nov 13, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 19, 2006 | Nov 13, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 30, 2005 | Sep 21, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 14, 2004 | Sep 21, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 5, 2002 | Mar 11, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 30, 2000 | Jul 17, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 11, 2000 | Jun 30, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 14, 1999 | Jun 14, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 13, 1999 | Jan 10, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 13, 1999 | Sep 13, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 13, 1999 | Jan 10, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 29, 1999 | Apr 29, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 26, 1998 | Mar 26, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 26, 1998 | May 11, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 3, 1997 | Jul 28, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 12, 1994 | Feb 9, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 12, 1994 | Feb 9, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 23, 1988 | Dec 12, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 17, 1987 | Aug 23, 1988 | 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.