Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
WESTINGHOUSE ELEC CO - SPECIALTY METALS PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 16,286 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
-
WESTINGHOUSE ROAD
BLAIRSVILLE, PA 15717
View on map ↗ - County
- INDIANA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331491
- Inspections
- 4 · last Mar 8, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 5, 2012
- Registry ID
- 110000543573
How This Compares
#142
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#3,167
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.
2
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
+52% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 28,449 | — |
| 2016 | 26,830 | -6% |
| 2017 | 16,286 | -39% |
| 2018 | 34,171 | +110% |
| 2020 | 24,316 | — |
| 2021 | 26,811 | +10% |
| 2022 | 25,943 | -3% |
| 2023 | 42,782 | +65% |
| 2024 | 43,268 | +1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 42,593 | — | 42,593 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 562 | 562 | — | — | 12,014 | |
| Nitric acid | 113 | 113 | — | — | 196,209 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 42,014 | — | 42,014 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 639 | 639 | — | — | 6,016 | |
| Nitric acid | 129 | 129 | — | — | 129,552 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 25,191 | — | 25,191 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 650 | 650 | — | — | 120,754 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 102 | 102 | — | — | 15,301 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 26,080 | — | 26,080 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 633 | 633 | — | — | 129,405 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 98 | 98 | — | — | 13,894 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 23,617 | — | 23,617 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 605 | 605 | — | — | 131,249 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 94 | 94 | — | — | 11,861 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 33,482 | — | 33,482 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 596 | 596 | — | — | 134,487 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 93 | 93 | — | — | 12,954 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 15,625 | — | 15,625 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 572 | 572 | — | — | 190,870 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 89 | 89 | — | — | 17,407 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 26,108 | — | 26,108 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 625 | 625 | — | — | 190,316 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 97 | 97 | — | — | 18,369 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 27,704 | — | 27,704 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 645 | 645 | — | — | 205,574 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 100 | 100 | — | — | 16,424 |
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 | — | — | — | 239,493 |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 22,971 |
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 OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 12,014 |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 196,209 |
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 24, 2004 | Mar 24, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 24, 2004 | Mar 24, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 20, 2002 | Feb 25, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Apr 21, 1999 | Jul 25, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 21, 1999 | Nov 4, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 16, 1992 | May 13, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 16, 1992 | Sep 24, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 18, 1992 | Mar 18, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 9, 1991 | Sep 16, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 9, 1991 | Sep 16, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 9, 1991 | Oct 21, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 25, 1990 | Sep 9, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 25, 1990 | Sep 9, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 28, 1989 | Sep 9, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 18, 1988 | Jun 28, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Apr 29, 1987 | May 6, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Feb 11, 1987 | Feb 18, 1987 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 88.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +47% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 57.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +90% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.30 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,126.00 MPN/100mL | 100,000.00 | +99,999% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 119.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | May 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 491.00 MPN/100mL | 100,000.00 | +99,999% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +13% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Trichloroethylene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.07 | +115% | May 2015 | Open |
| Trichloroethylene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.14 | +10% | May 2015 | 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 Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0000892_04052012 · Apr 5, 2012
$8,250
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2000-3071 · Sep 29, 2000
$5,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD005000625-000 · May 3, 1999
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD005000625-005 · Jun 25, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD005000625-004 · Jun 28, 1989
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD005000625-003 · Apr 29, 1987
$500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD005000625-002 · Feb 17, 1987
INITIAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD005000625-001 · Feb 11, 1987
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