Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
CWM CHEMICAL SERVICES - MODEL CITY SITE
Quick Summary
- •Released 92,198 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 $71,486 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1550 BALMER RD
MODEL CITY, NY 14107
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- NIAGARA County
- Industry
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 562211
- Inspections
- 13 · last Oct 28, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $71,486 · last May 21, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000326610
How This Compares
#23
of 538 TRI reporters in NY
#33
of 224 TRI reporters in Administrative and Support and Waste Management
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
2
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
6
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.
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 26,503 | 3 | 0 | 26,500 | 8,063 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 22,400 | — | — | 22,400 | 1,214 | |
| Lead compounds | 17,100 | 0 | — | 17,100 | 9,306 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 16,300 | — | — | 16,300 | 19 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 9,600 | — | — | 9,600 | 150 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 247 | 0 | — | 247 | 298 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 32 | — | — | 32 | 19 | |
| Mercury | 15 | — | — | 15 | 86 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jan 21, 2025 | Jul 23, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 27, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Apr 22, 2024 | Apr 22, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Apr 28, 2023 | Sep 27, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Sep 8, 2022 | Sep 27, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jan 8, 2021 | Jun 11, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jun 13, 2016 | Dec 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jun 6, 2016 | Jun 6, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Nov 17, 2015 | Jan 14, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Oct 28, 2015 | Nov 20, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | May 14, 2015 | May 15, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jun 13, 2014 | Sep 16, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 27, 2013 | Sep 16, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 27, 2013 | Sep 16, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Nov 27, 2013 | Sep 16, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jan 3, 2012 | Apr 18, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Nov 17, 2011 | Apr 18, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Nov 7, 2011 | Apr 18, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Treatment Standards | Aug 23, 2011 | Aug 16, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Feb 15, 2011 | Feb 15, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Feb 14, 2008 | Nov 12, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Feb 14, 2007 | Nov 12, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 3, 2006 | Nov 12, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 3, 2006 | Nov 12, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 5, 2004 | Mar 5, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 25, 2003 | Oct 22, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Landfills RCRAInfo V3 Violation | Aug 19, 2002 | Dec 5, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 22, 2001 | Jul 16, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 26, 2000 | Sep 30, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Landfills RCRAInfo V3 Violation | Mar 27, 2000 | Nov 20, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 27, 2000 | Nov 20, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 27, 1999 | Oct 14, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Landfills RCRAInfo V3 Violation | Oct 23, 1998 | Dec 2, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 23, 1998 | Dec 2, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Oct 23, 1998 | Dec 2, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 13, 1995 | Apr 13, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 1, 1994 | Jan 4, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Landfills RCRAInfo V3 Violation | Mar 4, 1994 | Jul 15, 1997 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 8, 1994 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 4, 1993 | Apr 13, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 16, 1992 | Sep 24, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 13, 1992 | Sep 24, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 26, 1991 | Oct 8, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 14, 1990 | Jul 17, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 29, 1990 | Sep 6, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 2, 1989 | Mar 4, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 20, 1988 | Oct 22, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 6, 1988 | Dec 16, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 17, 1988 | Aug 9, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 17, 1988 | Aug 22, 1988 | 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 [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.18 mg/L | 0.50 | +136% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.18 mg/L | 0.42 | +181% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.80 mg/L | 1.50 | +20% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 202.00 mg/L | 74.00 | +173% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +5% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.62 mg/L | 0.50 | +23% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +55% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.14 | +16% | Mar 2015 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2010-4206
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-1991-0141
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD049836679-001 · Apr 11, 2025
$24,992
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case NY-R92007103075 · Nov 12, 2008
$20,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2002-9202 · Jun 19, 2002
$78,475
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-1998-0243 · Sep 15, 1998
$15,675
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-1988-0853 · Apr 19, 1996
$203,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-1988-0293 · Jun 10, 1994
$30,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-1989-0119 · Dec 7, 1992
$300,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD049836679-032 · Apr 19, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD049836679-000 · Oct 14, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD049836679-030 · Sep 14, 1990
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-1989-0110 · Aug 16, 1990
$8,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD049836679-029 · Mar 2, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD049836679-027 · Oct 20, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD049836679-028 · Oct 6, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD049836679-024 · Sep 19, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD049836679-020 · Apr 1, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD049836679-026 · Mar 17, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD049836679-025 · Jan 25, 1988
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