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Quick Summary
- •Released 9,588 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 $26,550 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2840 WILLOW PASS ROAD
BAY POINT, CA 94565
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- CONTRA COSTA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325180
- Inspections
- 8 · last Feb 24, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $26,550 · last Nov 17, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110016742088
How This Compares
#129
of 996 TRI reporters in CA
#4,071
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.
12
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)
-95% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 24,944 | — |
| 2016 | 12,259 | -51% |
| 2017 | 9,588 | -22% |
| 2018 | 19,689 | +105% |
| 2019 | 9,183 | -53% |
| 2020 | 8,232 | -10% |
| 2021 | 2,698 | -67% |
| 2022 | 1,936 | -28% |
| 2023 | 1,210 | -38% |
| 2024 | 1,267 | +5% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 22,186 | |
| Ammonia | 962 | 962 | — | — | 474 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 173 | 161 | 13 | — | 155,212 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 83 | — | 83 | — | 4,453 | |
| Nickel compounds | 44 | 43 | 1 | — | 41,743 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | 4,318 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 12,518 | |
| Ammonia | 888 | 888 | — | — | 1,963 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 174 | 155 | 19 | — | 128,476 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 100 | — | 100 | — | 3,435 | |
| Nickel compounds | 43 | 41 | 2 | — | 35,170 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | 2,851 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 2,455 | |
| Ammonia | 1,508 | 1,471 | 37 | — | 527 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 200 | 181 | 19 | — | 81,293 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 168 | — | 168 | — | 2,553 | |
| Nickel compounds | 52 | 49 | 3 | — | 22,486 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 7 | 6 | 1 | — | 2,518 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 2,001 | |
| Ammonia | 2,461 | 2,448 | 13 | — | 450 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 122 | 105 | 17 | — | 60,631 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 83 | — | 83 | — | 2,034 | |
| Nickel compounds | 28 | 27 | 1 | — | 15,443 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | 2,145 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 2,688 | |
| Ammonia | 7,930 | 7,928 | 2 | — | 306 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 210 | 206 | 3 | — | 82,754 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 49 | 49 | 0 | — | 20,810 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 33 | — | 33 | — | 2,411 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 10 | 10 | 0 | — | 3,365 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 3,891 | |
| Ammonia | 8,594 | 8,574 | 20 | — | 1,285 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 322 | 291 | 31 | — | 83,865 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 159 | — | 159 | — | 879 | |
| Nickel compounds | 88 | 86 | 2 | — | 29,328 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 20 | 19 | 1 | — | 1,308 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 3,436 | |
| Ammonia | 19,234 | 19,226 | 8 | — | 1,312 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 284 | 266 | 18 | — | 75,763 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 82 | — | 82 | — | 427 | |
| Nickel compounds | 65 | 63 | 2 | — | 22,242 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 24 | 17 | 8 | — | 1,104 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 2,700 | |
| Ammonia | 9,051 | 9,040 | 11 | — | 495 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 302 | 258 | 43 | — | 58,505 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 151 | — | 151 | — | 267 | |
| Nickel compounds | 71 | 69 | 2 | — | 18,098 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 13 | 12 | 1 | — | 803 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 4,077 | |
| Ammonia | 11,874 | 11,860 | 14 | — | 970 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 262 | 237 | 25 | — | 75,806 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 74 | 72 | 2 | — | 27,053 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 42 | — | 42 | — | 486 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 8 | 7 | 1 | — | 968 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 1,461 | |
| Ammonia | 24,451 | 24,438 | 13 | — | 619 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 350 | 321 | 29 | — | 34,049 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 114 | 112 | 2 | — | 13,463 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 19 | — | 19 | — | 243 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 11 | 10 | 1 | — | 254 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 285 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 4,453 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 22,186 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
KETTLEMAN CITY, CA
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 17,299 |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 4,887 |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
KETTLEMAN CITY, CA
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 4,450 |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 3 |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
KETTLEMAN CITY, CA
|
Cobalt compounds | 4,315 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Cobalt compounds | 3 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
KETTLEMAN CITY, CA
|
Molybdenum trioxide | 155,087 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Molybdenum trioxide | 121 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
KETTLEMAN CITY, CA
|
Nickel compounds | 41,685 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Nickel compounds | 57 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 1 | CONTRA COSTA CO SAN DIST 7A, ANTIOCH |
| Ammonia | 474 | CONTRA COSTA CO SAN DIST 7A, ANTIOCH |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 4 | CONTRA COSTA CO SAN DIST 7A, ANTIOCH |
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 23, 2024 | Feb 5, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Dec 12, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 16, 2022 | Oct 17, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 26, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 21, 2019 | Dec 16, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 21, 2019 | Dec 19, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 22, 2017 | Jun 23, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Mar 29, 2017 | Nov 16, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 25, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 5, 2009 | Nov 25, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 6, 2006 | Jun 13, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 29, 2005 | Apr 7, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 24, 1994 | May 24, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 29, 1992 | Aug 31, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 29, 1992 | Aug 31, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 30, 1990 | Jan 4, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 16, 1990 | Jan 15, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 16, 1990 | Jan 15, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | May 16, 1990 | Jan 28, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 26, 1988 | May 16, 1990 | 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
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603481704 · Nov 17, 2025
$8,000
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD000094243-500 · Feb 14, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD000094243-300 · Jan 23, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603481698 · Dec 12, 2022
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD000094243-601 · Aug 16, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602051550 · Jun 28, 2018
$2,500
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602051557 · Jun 28, 2018
$2,500
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602051545 · Nov 16, 2017
$15,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD000094243-603 · May 22, 2017
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602051543 · Mar 29, 2017
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602051555 · Oct 25, 2016
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602051548 · Oct 25, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD000094243-602 · Nov 24, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD000094243-501 · Jun 6, 2006
FINAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD000094243-005 · Jan 20, 1994
$72,000
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD000094243-004 · Nov 5, 1992
$104,900
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD000094243-003 · Aug 6, 1992
INSPECTION REPORT WRITTEN
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD000094243-001 · Aug 3, 1990
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