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TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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RCRA
WESTFIELD ELECTROPLATING
Quick Summary
- •Released 500 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.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
68 NORTH ELM STREET
WESTFIELD, MA 01085
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- HAMPDEN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jul 12, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 28, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000308211
How This Compares
#129
of 331 TRI reporters in MA
#7,947
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
5
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
11
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)
+200% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 250 | — |
| 2016 | 500 | +100% |
| 2017 | 500 | 0% |
| 2018 | 250 | -50% |
| 2020 | 750 | — |
| 2021 | 750 | 0% |
| 2022 | 750 | 0% |
| 2023 | 750 | 0% |
| 2024 | 750 | 0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 129,774 | |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 6,855 | |
| Nitric acid | 750 | 750 | — | — | 70,255 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 149,233 | |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 9,355 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 110 | |
| Nitric acid | 750 | 750 | — | — | 40,555 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 17,050 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 15 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 100,700 | |
| Nitric acid | 750 | 750 | — | — | 19,150 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 11,250 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 15 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 61,858 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 15 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 750 | 750 | — | — | 70,250 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 205 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 12,650 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 55,800 | |
| Nitric acid | 750 | 750 | — | — | 71,450 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 11,123 | |
| Cadmium compounds | — | — | — | — | 255 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,000 | |
| Nitric acid | 250 | 250 | — | — | 500 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 500 | |
| Cadmium compounds | — | — | — | — | 255 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 95,315 | |
| Nitric acid | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,000 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,488 | |
| Cadmium compounds | — | — | — | — | 624 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 132,513 | |
| Nitric acid | 500 | 500 | — | — | 808 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,781 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 35,935 | |
| Cadmium compounds | — | — | — | — | 247 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 250 | 250 | — | — | 1,254 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 127,774 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 23,695 |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | 17,345 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NORTHLAND ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
PROVIDENCE, RI
|
Cyanide compounds | 6,600 | — | — | — |
|
NORTHLAND ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
PROVIDENCE, RI
|
Nitric acid | 70,000 | — | — | — |
|
NORTHLAND ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
PROVIDENCE, RI
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,000 | — | — | — |
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) | 127,774 | WESTFIELD DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WESTFIELD |
| Cyanide compounds | 255 | WESTFIELD DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WESTFIELD |
| Nitric acid | 255 | WESTFIELD DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WESTFIELD |
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 for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 12, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 12, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 3, 2017 | Nov 8, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 23, 2015 | Mar 16, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 23, 2015 | Mar 16, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 23, 2015 | Mar 16, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 23, 2015 | Mar 16, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 4, 2010 | Mar 29, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 4, 2010 | Mar 29, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 4, 2010 | Mar 29, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 9, 2008 | Mar 6, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 9, 2008 | Apr 29, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 9, 2008 | Mar 6, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jan 9, 2008 | Mar 6, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 9, 2008 | Mar 6, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 25, 2005 | Apr 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 1, 1991 | Dec 17, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 1, 1991 | Oct 28, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 9, 1987 | Sep 28, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 13, 1985 | Aug 8, 1985 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate Total | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 8.07 mg/L | 0.68 | +1,087% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.19 mg/L | 0.04 | +424% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.96 mg/L | 0.04 | +2,484% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate Total | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 4.84 mg/L | 0.68 | +612% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.13 mg/L | 0.04 | +2,954% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate Total | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 3.48 mg/L | 0.68 | +412% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.85 mg/L | 0.04 | +2,208% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.49 mg/L | 0.04 | +1,216% | Jun 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate Total | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 6.45 mg/L | 0.68 | +849% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.79 mg/L | 0.04 | +2,041% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.04 mg/L | 0.04 | +5% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate Total | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.61 mg/L | 0.68 | +137% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate Total | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.01 mg/L | 0.68 | +49% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.26 mg/L | 0.04 | +614% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.16 mg/L | 0.04 | +3,035% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.01 mg/L | 0.04 | +2,630% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate Total | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.23 mg/L | 0.68 | +81% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.73 mg/L | 0.05 | +1,364% | Mar 2021 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 2.51 mg/L | 0.75 | +235% | Mar 2021 | Resolved |
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate Total | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 3.81 mg/L | 0.68 | +460% | Mar 2021 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 3.80 mg/L | 0.75 | +407% | Mar 2021 | Resolved |
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate Total | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 4.14 mg/L | 0.68 | +509% | Mar 2021 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.33 mg/L | 0.05 | +2,560% | Mar 2021 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.15 mg/L | 0.05 | +2,200% | Mar 2021 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 2.84 mg/L | 0.75 | +279% | Mar 2021 | Resolved |
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate Total | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 5.55 mg/L | 0.68 | +716% | Mar 2021 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 2.50 mg/L | 0.05 | +4,900% | Jun 2020 | Resolved |
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate Total | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 7.52 mg/L | 0.68 | +1,006% | Jun 2020 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 4.71 mg/L | 0.75 | +528% | Jun 2020 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 2.31 mg/L | 0.05 | +4,520% | Jun 2020 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 2.36 mg/L | 0.05 | +4,620% | Jun 2020 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 4.65 mg/L | 0.75 | +520% | Jun 2020 | Resolved |
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate Total | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 7.32 mg/L | 0.68 | +976% | Jun 2020 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 4.64 mg/L | 0.75 | +519% | Jun 2020 | Resolved |
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate Total | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 7.42 mg/L | 0.68 | +991% | Jun 2020 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.29 mg/L | 0.05 | +476% | Mar 2020 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 4.76 mg/L | 1.00 | +376% | Mar 2020 | Resolved |
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate Total | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 4.85 mg/L | 0.68 | +613% | Mar 2020 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 59.00 mg/L | 1.00 | +5,800% | Mar 2020 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 36.00 mg/L | 0.75 | +4,700% | Mar 2020 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.30 mg/L | 0.05 | +492% | Mar 2020 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 2.86 mg/L | 0.75 | +281% | Mar 2020 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 4.72 mg/L | 1.00 | +372% | Mar 2020 | Resolved |
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate Total | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 42.40 mg/L | 0.68 | +6,135% | Mar 2020 | Resolved |
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate Total | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 960.00 mg/L | 0.68 | +141,076% | Mar 2020 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 2.22 mg/L | 0.05 | +4,340% | Mar 2020 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 2.75 mg/L | 0.75 | +267% | Mar 2020 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.30 mg/L | 0.05 | +492% | Sep 2019 | Resolved |
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate Total | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 4.85 mg/L | 0.68 | +613% | Sep 2019 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.29 mg/L | 0.05 | +476% | Sep 2019 | 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.
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001119593-001 · Nov 29, 2023
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2021-3000 · Jan 28, 2021
$55,862
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601045962 · Apr 24, 2017
$1,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001119593-000 · Dec 2, 1991
STATE TO EPA ADMINISTRATIVE REFERRAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001119593-1 · Oct 18, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001119593-010 · Sep 10, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001119593-003 · Jun 20, 1985
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