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TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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RCRA
SUPERIOR TUBE COLLEGEVILLE FAC
Quick Summary
- •Released 149,223 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
-
3900 GERMANTOWN PIKE
COLLEGEVILLE, PA 19426
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- MONTGOMERY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331210
- Inspections
- 15 · last Mar 18, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 16, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110000337608
How This Compares
#33
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#852
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
11
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
+1401% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 12,658 | — |
| 2016 | 147,661 | +1067% |
| 2017 | 149,223 | +1% |
| 2018 | 132,243 | -11% |
| 2019 | 137,781 | +4% |
| 2020 | 144,084 | +5% |
| 2021 | 138,030 | -4% |
| 2022 | 168,156 | +22% |
| 2023 | 186,002 | +11% |
| 2024 | 190,009 | +2% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 36,567 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1-Bromopropane | 178,366 | 178,366 | — | — | 5,415 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 9,399 | 9,399 | — | — | 21,081 | |
| Nitric acid | 2,244 | 2,244 | — | — | 52,702 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 44,364 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1-Bromopropane | 174,390 | 174,390 | — | — | 5,873 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 9,373 | 9,373 | — | — | 34,289 | |
| Nitric acid | 2,239 | 2,239 | — | — | 85,721 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bromopropane | 156,544 | 156,544 | — | — | 5,040 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 9,373 | 9,373 | — | — | 26,031 | |
| Nitric acid | 2,239 | 2,239 | — | — | 65,078 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bromopropane | 125,377 | 125,377 | — | — | 5,165 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 10,414 | 10,414 | — | — | 29,823 | |
| Nitric acid | 2,239 | 2,239 | — | — | 74,558 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bromopropane | 131,425 | 131,425 | — | — | 4,755 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 10,414 | 10,414 | — | — | 45,865 | |
| Nitric acid | 2,244 | 2,244 | — | — | 114,662 | |
| Nickel | 1 | — | 1 | — | 18,158 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bromopropane | 125,126 | 125,126 | — | — | 2,688 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 10,414 | 10,414 | — | — | 32,197 | |
| Nitric acid | 2,239 | 2,239 | — | — | 80,492 | |
| Chromium | 1 | — | 1 | — | 16,362 | |
| Nickel | 1 | — | 1 | — | 16,245 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bromopropane | 119,587 | 119,586 | 1 | — | 6,778 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 10,414 | 10,414 | — | — | 32,029 | |
| Nitric acid | 2,239 | 2,239 | — | — | 80,072 | |
| Chromium | 2 | — | 2 | — | 15,707 | |
| Nickel | 1 | — | 1 | — | 13,944 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bromopropane | 136,563 | 136,562 | 1 | — | 2,376 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 10,414 | 10,414 | — | — | 27,250 | |
| Nitric acid | 2,239 | 2,239 | — | — | 68,124 | |
| Nickel | 6 | — | 6 | — | 22,228 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 1 | — | 1 | — | 21,074 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bromopropane | 134,968 | 134,968 | — | — | 1,297 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 10,443 | 10,443 | — | — | 32,638 | |
| Nitric acid | 2,244 | 2,244 | — | — | 81,594 | |
| Nickel | 5 | — | 5 | — | 36,507 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 1 | — | 1 | — | 30,298 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | 10,414 | 10,414 | — | — | 30,832 | |
| Nitric acid | 2,239 | 2,239 | — | — | 77,080 | |
| Nickel | 4 | — | 4 | — | 29,961 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 1 | — | 1 | — | 23,176 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 53,017 |
| Nickel | — | 36,130 | — | — |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 21,298 |
| 1-Bromopropane | — | 5,415 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVIRITE OF PENNSYLVANIA INC
YORK, PA
|
Nickel | 437 | — | — | — |
|
EMERT RECYCLING CORPORATION
HATFIELD, PA
|
Nickel | — | 36,130 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF PENNSYLVANIA INC
YORK, PA
|
Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 21,081 |
|
ENVIRITE OF PENNSYLVANIA INC
YORK, PA
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 52,702 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
1-Bromopropane | — | 5,415 | — | — |
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 | Feb 10, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 10, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 2, 2024 | May 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 10, 2021 | Oct 4, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Failure to Pay Fees | Dec 2, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 15, 2020 | Jan 15, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Mar 18, 2019 | Oct 28, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Feb 5, 2019 | Feb 8, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 5, 2019 | Feb 8, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 5, 2019 | Feb 8, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 11, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 2, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 19, 2017 | Aug 30, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 19, 2017 | Aug 30, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 16, 2016 | Mar 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 18, 2015 | Jun 18, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 18, 2015 | Jun 18, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 26, 2012 | Nov 2, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 2, 2010 | Jul 2, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 2, 2010 | Jul 2, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 2, 2010 | Jul 2, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 2, 2010 | Jul 2, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 2, 2010 | Sep 24, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 2, 2010 | Dec 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 2, 2010 | Jul 2, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 25, 2008 | Mar 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 12, 2007 | Jul 6, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 28, 2006 | Apr 5, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 19, 2005 | Jul 15, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 8, 2002 | Mar 31, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 21, 2000 | Jun 21, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 24, 1999 | Mar 11, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 19, 1991 | Feb 24, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 21, 1990 | Feb 24, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 14, 1989 | Feb 24, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | May 9, 1989 | Feb 24, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 9, 1989 | Feb 24, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Mar 10, 1987 | Feb 24, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 15, 1986 | Feb 24, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 18, 1986 | Feb 24, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 6, 1986 | Feb 24, 1992 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.90 mg/L | 2.50 | +16% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.40 mg/L | 2.50 | +276% | May 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 mg/L | 0.90 | +11% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.70 mg/L | 2.50 | +8% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.60 mg/L | 2.50 | +4% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.90 mg/L | 2.50 | +16% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.20 mg/L | 0.90 | +33% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 kg/d | 0.10 | +5% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.10 mg/L | 0.90 | +22% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.90 mg/L | 2.50 | +16% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.12 kg/d | 2.38 | +73% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.15 kg/d | 1.22 | +76% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.80 mg/L | 10.70 | +179% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.50 mg/L | 20.90 | +166% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.70 mg/L | 2.50 | +8% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.30 mg/L | 0.90 | +44% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.50 mg/L | 0.90 | +67% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.09 | +16% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 mg/L | 0.90 | +11% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.10 mg/L | 0.90 | +22% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.60 mg/L | 2.50 | +4% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.40 mg/L | 2.50 | +76% | Feb 2022 | Resolved |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.10 mg/L | 2.50 | +24% | Dec 2021 | Resolved |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.20 mg/L | 2.50 | +108% | Nov 2021 | Resolved |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.60 mg/L | 2.50 | +4% | Oct 2021 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.29 kg/d | 0.10 | +186% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.50 mg/L | 0.90 | +1,622% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.58 kg/d | 0.10 | +468% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.80 mg/L | 0.90 | +767% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.80 mg/L | 2.50 | +52% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.20 mg/L | 2.50 | +28% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +57% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +28% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +157% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.98 kg/d | 2.42 | +23% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.77 kg/d | 1.23 | +43% | Jul 2018 | 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.
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0011851_01062021 · Jan 6, 2021
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602499475 · Oct 16, 2019
$12,622
CONSENT ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002353407-102 · Jun 17, 2019
$15,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002353407-101 · Apr 17, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602506950 · Mar 18, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002353407-100 · Feb 27, 2019
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0011851_05242016 · May 24, 2016
$14,063
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2010-0373 · Jul 28, 2011
$11,691
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002353407-001 · Aug 17, 2010
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2006-0147 · Dec 30, 2006
$29,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1995-0291 · Apr 19, 1996
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002353407-004 · Nov 15, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002353407-002 · May 9, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002353407-007 · Sep 9, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002353407-006 · Apr 1, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002353407-005 · Feb 6, 1986
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