TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING
Quick Summary
- •Released 520 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 $71,375 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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136 GRACEY AVE
MERIDEN, CT 06451
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- NEW HAVEN County
- Industry
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 562211
- Inspections
- 9 · last Dec 18, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $71,375 · last Aug 1, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000316248
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,287 | — |
| 2016 | 530 | -88% |
| 2017 | 520 | -2% |
| 2018 | 4,116 | +691% |
| 2020 | 1,473 | — |
| 2021 | 1,614 | +10% |
| 2022 | 1,011 | -37% |
| 2023 | 723 | -28% |
| 2024 | 913 | +26% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 652 | 652 | — | — | 9,545 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 250 | — | 250 | — | 398 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 11 | 11 | — | — | 156,151 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 671 | 671 | — | — | 32,359 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 50 | — | 50 | — | 7,244 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 71,152 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 974 | 974 | — | — | 14,035 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 29 | — | 29 | — | 4,304 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 7 | 7 | — | — | 55,246 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,561 | 1,561 | — | — | 50,706 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 43 | — | 43 | — | 995 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 57,545 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,421 | 1,421 | — | — | 56,695 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 42 | — | 42 | — | 915 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 106,432 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,670 | 2,670 | — | — | 24,761 | |
| Naphthalene | 1,376 | 1,376 | — | — | 224,693 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 59 | — | 59 | — | 455 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 38,165 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,343 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,044 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 181,509 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 5 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 40,103 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,963 | |
| Methanol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 5 | |
| Naphthalene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 68,045 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 281 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 18,867 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 4,282 | 4,282 | — | — | 140,605 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 750 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 5,067 |
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) | — | — | — | 39,745 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | 137,806 | 44,670 |
| Methanol | — | 838 | 7,192 | 18,008 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING NORTHEAST LLC
NEWINGTON, NH
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Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 1,827 |
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HEIDELBERG MATERIALS US CEMENT LLC
LOGANSPORT, IN
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Ethylene glycol | — | — | 5,622 | — |
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NORLITE LLC
COHOES, NY
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Ethylene glycol | — | — | 14,226 | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF STOUGHTON
STOUGHTON, MA
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Ethylene glycol | — | — | 54,711 | — |
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KEYSTONE CEMENT CO
BATH, PA
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Ethylene glycol | — | — | 63,247 | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING NORTHEAST LLC
NEWINGTON, NH
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Methanol | — | — | — | 1,021 |
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NORLITE LLC
COHOES, NY
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Methanol | — | — | 742 | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF STOUGHTON
STOUGHTON, MA
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Methanol | — | — | 2,855 | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING NE LLC
MERIDEN, CT
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Methanol | — | 838 | — | — |
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KEYSTONE CEMENT CO
BATH, PA
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Methanol | — | — | 3,301 | — |
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HEIDELBERG MATERIALS US CEMENT LLC
LOGANSPORT, IN
|
Methanol | — | — | 293 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 16,517 | MERIDEN WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY, MERIDEN |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 398 | MERIDEN WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY, MERIDEN |
| Methanol | 494 | MERIDEN WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY, MERIDEN |
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 | Pretreatment - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR) | Dec 18, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Dec 18, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Dec 18, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 18, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Dec 18, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Dec 18, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 23, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 18, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 19, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Aug 19, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Jun 5, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 5, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jun 5, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Jun 5, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Jun 5, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Jun 5, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 18, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Mar 6, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Mar 6, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Mar 6, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 6, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Mar 6, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Feb 20, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 5, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Dec 5, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Dec 5, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 5, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 1, 2022 | Mar 20, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Sep 30, 2021 | Nov 12, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jul 25, 2019 | Jan 23, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Sep 21, 2017 | Jan 12, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 24, 2017 | Jun 21, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Fuel Marketers | Sep 2, 2016 | Jan 12, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners | Sep 2, 2016 | Jan 12, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 29, 2015 | Oct 12, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Sep 29, 2015 | Oct 12, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 24, 2015 | Dec 14, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Mar 30, 2015 | Feb 1, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 29, 2014 | May 26, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 4, 2014 | Nov 13, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Sep 24, 2013 | Sep 27, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 4, 2013 | May 7, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 7, 2011 | Sep 19, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Aug 10, 2007 | Nov 23, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jan 9, 2006 | Jun 29, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Sep 21, 2005 | Sep 19, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 21, 2005 | Sep 19, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Sep 21, 2005 | Sep 19, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 18, 2005 | Sep 19, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | May 18, 2005 | Sep 19, 2006 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,300.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +160% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Antimony, total [as Sb] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.34 mg/L | 0.25 | +39% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| NOAEL Static 48Hr Acute D. pulex | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 % | 90.00 | +100% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,100.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +120% | May 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 800.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +60% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.09 mg/L | 0.64 | +71% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 690.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +38% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,800.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +260% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 118.49 kg/d | 104.42 | +13% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.49 mg/L | 0.40 | +21% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 710.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +42% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 143.00 mg/L | 125.00 | +14% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 340.00 mg/L | 150.00 | +127% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 920.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +84% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,400.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +180% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 790.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +58% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Flow | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 MGD | 0.05 | +9% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Flow, maximum during 24 hr period | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 MGD | 0.06 | +8% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Flow, maximum during 24 hr period | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 MGD | 0.06 | +19% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Flow | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 MGD | 0.06 | +19% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 720.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +44% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Cobalt, total [as Co] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.21 mg/L | 0.19 | +11% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 160.00 mg/L | 150.00 | +7% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,100.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +120% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Tin, total [as Sn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.12 | +19% | May 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +20% | May 2023 | Open |
| Tin, total [as Sn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.19 mg/L | 0.12 | +56% | Apr 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,600.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +1,020% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 526.19 kg/d | 104.42 | +404% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Tin, total [as Sn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.22 mg/L | 0.12 | +87% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,400.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +180% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 182.96 kg/d | 104.42 | +75% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 178.00 mg/L | 125.00 | +42% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 390.00 mg/L | 150.00 | +160% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 258.33 kg/d | 104.42 | +147% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,900.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +280% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,100.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +120% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,100.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +120% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 530.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +6% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 560.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +12% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 190.00 mg/L | 150.00 | +27% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.15 mg/L | 1.00 | +15% | Jun 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 280.00 mg/L | 150.00 | +87% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 154.00 mg/L | 125.00 | +23% | May 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 421.31 kg/d | 104.42 | +303% | May 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,000.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +700% | May 2022 | Open |
| Cobalt, total [as Co] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.18 mg/L | 0.12 | +48% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.31 mg/L | 1.00 | +31% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| Cobalt, total [as Co] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.21 mg/L | 0.19 | +9% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Cobalt, total [as Co] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.12 | +39% | Mar 2022 | 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.