Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
PEND OREILLE MINE
Quick Summary
- •Released 9,990,648 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
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1382 PEND OREILLE MINES RD
METALINE FALLS, WA 99153
View on map ↗ - County
- PEND OREILLE County
- Industry
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 212231
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jun 25, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 11, 2006
- Registry ID
- 110042071441
How This Compares
#1
of 292 TRI reporters in WA
#20
of 555 TRI reporters in Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
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
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)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 15,592,647 | — |
| 2016 | 14,793,479 | -5% |
| 2017 | 9,990,648 | -32% |
| 2018 | 13,387,953 | +34% |
| 2020 | 660 | — |
| 2021 | 488 | -26% |
| 2022 | 697 | +43% |
| 2023 | 545 | -22% |
| 2024 | 153 | -72% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 153 | 153 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 545 | 545 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 697 | 697 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 488 | 488 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 660 | 660 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 10,271,808 | 4,081 | 1,672 | 10,266,055 | 32 | |
| Lead compounds | 2,918,636 | 690 | 284 | 2,917,662 | 143 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 109,689 | 1 | 1 | 109,687 | 181 | |
| Copper compounds | 87,516 | 8 | 6 | 87,502 | 2 | |
| Mercury compounds | 304 | 0 | 0 | 304 | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 7,302,647 | 4,480 | 2,280 | 7,295,887 | 112 | |
| Lead compounds | 2,535,025 | 831 | 444 | 2,533,750 | 141 | |
| Copper compounds | 105,142 | 1 | 6 | 105,135 | 0 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 47,623 | 1 | 1 | 47,621 | 399 | |
| Mercury compounds | 211 | 0 | 0 | 211 | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 10,942,109 | 2,349 | 652 | 10,939,108 | 2 | |
| Lead compounds | 3,634,572 | 517 | 181 | 3,633,874 | 1 | |
| Chromium | 122,740 | — | — | 122,740 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 93,730 | — | — | 93,730 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 328 | 0 | 0 | 328 | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 10,891,147 | 2,349 | 958 | 10,887,840 | 2 | |
| Lead compounds | 4,458,916 | 517 | 163 | 4,458,236 | 2 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 125,400 | — | — | 125,400 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 116,775 | — | 8 | 116,767 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 410 | 0 | 0 | 410 | — |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
RICHARDSON, TX
|
Zinc compounds | 30 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
RICHARDSON, TX
|
Lead compounds | 141 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
RICHARDSON, TX
|
Copper compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
RICHARDSON, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 399 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 4, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 4, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 4, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 4, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 1, 2024 | Dec 3, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2024 | Dec 3, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 25, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Definitions | Jun 25, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 15, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2023 | Aug 16, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 15, 2023 | Aug 16, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 15, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 15, 2022 | Jun 28, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 15, 2022 | Jun 28, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 15, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 4, 2020 | Aug 4, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 3, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 3, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2019 | Jun 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 15, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 15, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Apr 2, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 27, 2018 | Jan 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 27, 2018 | Jan 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 27, 2018 | Jun 27, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 27, 2018 | Jun 27, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 27, 2018 | Nov 12, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 27, 2018 | Jun 27, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 27, 2018 | Jan 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 15, 2018 | Feb 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Dec 18, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 15, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 19, 2015 | Jan 6, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 19, 2015 | Jan 6, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 19, 2015 | Aug 19, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 19, 2015 | Jan 6, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 19, 2015 | Jan 6, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 19, 2015 | Jan 6, 2016 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.42 deg F | 70.60 | +1% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 73.05 deg F | 72.20 | +1% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 73.20 deg F | 72.20 | +1% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.64 deg F | 70.60 | +1% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 73.22 deg F | 72.20 | +1% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.51 mg/L | 0.44 | +15% | Oct 2019 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.61 mg/L | 0.44 | +38% | Sep 2019 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.64 mg/L | 0.44 | +44% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.74 mg/L | 0.44 | +68% | Jul 2019 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.90 mg/L | 0.89 | +1% | Jul 2019 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.68 mg/L | 0.44 | +54% | Jun 2019 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.92 mg/L | 0.89 | +3% | Jun 2019 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.47 mg/L | 0.44 | +6% | May 2019 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.32 mg/L | 0.89 | +48% | Apr 2019 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.75 mg/L | 0.44 | +69% | Apr 2019 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.58 mg/L | 0.44 | +31% | Mar 2019 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.56 mg/L | 0.44 | +26% | Feb 2019 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.47 mg/L | 0.44 | +6% | Jan 2019 | Resolved |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.78 deg F | 70.60 | +2% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.14 deg F | 70.60 | +1% | Aug 2017 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WA0000897645-001 · Jan 29, 2009
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2007-0099 · Mar 13, 2007
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case WA-48380 · Aug 11, 2006
$4,500
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