Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ARKEMA INC/WEST CHESTER
Quick Summary
- •Released 8,205 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
-
610 S BOLMAR ST
WEST CHESTER, PA 19382
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- CHESTER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 16 · last Feb 5, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 30, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110000337476
How This Compares
#192
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#4,357
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.
1
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)
-46% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10,920 | — |
| 2016 | 7,920 | -27% |
| 2017 | 8,205 | +4% |
| 2018 | 8,474 | +3% |
| 2019 | 7,198 | -15% |
| 2020 | 7,733 | +7% |
| 2021 | 8,643 | +12% |
| 2022 | 6,709 | -22% |
| 2023 | 6,115 | -9% |
| 2024 | 5,850 | -4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 4,950 | 4,950 | — | — | 472,460 | |
| Acrylic acid | 870 | 870 | — | — | 255 | |
| Hydroquinone | 10 | 10 | — | — | 710 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 22,660 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 21,011 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 5,219 | 5,219 | — | — | 494,520 | |
| Acrylic acid | 866 | 866 | — | — | 5 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 23,780 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 17,658 | |
| Hydroquinone | 10 | 10 | — | — | 635 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 5,672 | 5,672 | — | — | 668,617 | |
| Acrylic acid | 1,007 | 1,007 | — | — | 5 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 36,809 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 31,654 | |
| Hydroquinone | 10 | 10 | — | — | 747 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 7,180 | 7,180 | — | — | 739,706 | |
| Acrylic acid | 1,443 | 1,443 | — | — | 5 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 27,543 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 30,954 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 6,492 | 6,492 | — | — | 656,685 | |
| Acrylic acid | 1,221 | 1,221 | — | — | 5 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 48,923 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 28,000 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 5,885 | 5,885 | — | — | 711,699 | |
| Acrylic acid | 1,303 | 1,303 | — | — | 5 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 29,560 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 6,805 | 6,805 | — | — | 871,816 | |
| Acrylic acid | 1,644 | 1,644 | — | — | 1,800 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 15 | 10 | — | 5 | 58,797 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 45,750 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 6,643 | 6,643 | — | — | 10,159 | |
| Acrylic acid | 1,537 | 1,537 | — | — | 905 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 15 | 10 | — | 5 | 49,108 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 39,993 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 6,650 | 6,650 | — | — | 36,200 | |
| Acrylic acid | 1,250 | 1,250 | — | — | 255 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 46,150 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 49,950 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 9,900 | 9,900 | — | — | 11,950 | |
| Acrylic acid | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 755 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 78,820 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 41,850 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | 465,000 | — | 1,260 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 20,761 |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | 339,105 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 22,640 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SHAMROCK ENVIRONMENTAL CORP
BROWNS SUMMIT, NC
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 160 |
|
VLS (AKA ERC)
LANCASTER, PA
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 1,100 |
|
ARKEMA INC
CHATHAM, VA
|
Toluene | — | 465,000 | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS (PA) LLC
HATFIELD, PA
|
Toluene | 6,200 | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS (PA) LLC
HATFIELD, PA
|
Acrylic acid | 250 | — | — | — |
|
ARKEMA INC
CHATHAM, VA
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 110 |
|
SHAMROCK ENVIRONMENTAL CORP
BROWNS SUMMIT, NC
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 3,000 |
|
VLS (AKA ERC)
LANCASTER, PA
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 19,300 |
|
VLS (AKA ERC)
LANCASTER, PA
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 17,989 |
|
SHAMROCK ENVIRONMENTAL CORP
BROWNS SUMMIT, NC
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 2,772 |
|
REPUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS (PA) LLC
HATFIELD, PA
|
Hydroquinone | 667 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 0 | GOOSE CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, WEST CHESTER |
| Acrylic acid | 5 | GOOSE CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, WEST CHESTER |
| Certain glycol ethers | 250 | GOOSE CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, WEST CHESTER |
| Hydroquinone | 43 | GOOSE CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, WEST CHESTER |
| Ethylene glycol | 250 | GOOSE CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, WEST CHESTER |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Feb 5, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 2, 2024 | Jul 2, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Oct 18, 2018 | May 20, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | May 10, 2016 | May 10, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 7, 2015 | Jul 7, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 15, 2007 | Sep 22, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 15, 2007 | Sep 22, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | May 15, 2007 | Sep 22, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 15, 2007 | Sep 22, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 30, 2006 | Oct 30, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Oct 30, 2006 | Oct 30, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 18, 2005 | Nov 18, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 30, 2003 | Nov 3, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 5, 2003 | Feb 5, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 3, 2002 | Jan 7, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Nov 15, 2001 | Nov 15, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 14, 2000 | Nov 22, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 10, 2000 | May 10, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 10, 2000 | Jun 14, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 8, 1997 | Jul 28, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 2, 1994 | May 23, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Aug 2, 1994 | May 23, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 16, 1993 | Aug 2, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 16, 1993 | May 23, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 9, 1992 | Sep 9, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 9, 1992 | Sep 9, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 16, 1992 | Sep 16, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 29, 1990 | Sep 26, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 28, 1990 | Jun 29, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 28, 1990 | Jun 29, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 12, 1989 | Oct 27, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 15, 1989 | Sep 22, 1989 | 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 03-1986-0862
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602499546 · Apr 30, 2020
$18,550
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602506807 · Oct 18, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD042259374-001 · Sep 22, 2008
$108,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2008-0411 · Sep 22, 2008
$108,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD042259374-000 · Jun 24, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD042259374-003 · Jul 16, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD042259374-002 · Oct 23, 1989
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