Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
BRONSON PLATING CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 250 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 PFAS ("forever chemicals").
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
135 INDUSTRIAL AVE.
BRONSON, MI 49028
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- BRANCH County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 4 · last Feb 10, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 20, 2000
- Registry ID
- 110000409068
How This Compares
#404
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#8,859
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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 | 250 | — |
| 2016 | 250 | 0% |
| 2017 | 250 | 0% |
| 2018 | 500 | +100% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | — | — | — | — | — | PFAS |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,023 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | — | — | — | — | — | PFAS |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,424 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 752 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,313 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,464 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 14 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 250 | 250 | — | — | 263 | |
| Nickel compounds | 250 | 250 | — | — | 260 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 250 | 250 | — | — | 2,039 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 250 | 250 | — | — | 1,286 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | 1,022 | — | — |
| Lead | — | 4 | — | — |
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
|
Nickel compounds | — | 1,022 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Lead | — | 4 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | — | BRONSON WWTP, BRONSON |
| Nickel compounds | 0 | BRONSON WWTP, BRONSON |
| Lead | — | BRONSON WWTP, BRONSON |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 19, 2024 | Nov 21, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 19, 2024 | Nov 21, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Other noncompliance related to industrial stormwater discharges | Apr 28, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Apr 28, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Apr 28, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Failure to eliminate or relocate industrial stormwater outfalls from identified sensitive areas | Apr 28, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | Apr 26, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Discharge from an industrial stormwater outfall to waters of the U.S. without NPDES permit coverage | Jan 16, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Jul 21, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Non-Toxicity Requirements | Jul 7, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jul 7, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Apr 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 18, 2010 | Nov 16, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Mar 18, 2010 | Nov 16, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 18, 2010 | Nov 16, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 18, 2010 | Nov 16, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 18, 2010 | Nov 16, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 18, 2010 | Nov 16, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 18, 2010 | Nov 16, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 28, 2005 | Apr 19, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 6, 2001 | Apr 5, 2001 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 1, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 13, 1995 | Apr 14, 1995 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 1995 | May 17, 1995 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 28, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 28, 1995 | May 17, 1995 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 31, 1992 | May 5, 1997 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 29, 1992 | Sep 14, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 29, 1991 | Mar 28, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 16, 1987 | May 7, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 18, 1984 | Nov 6, 1985 | 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.
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case MI-50637442931004751 · Feb 12, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID005480900-001 · Mar 9, 2001
Judicial
· Case 05-1997-0345 · Feb 29, 2000
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 05-1995-N026 · May 5, 1997
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1995-0483 · May 5, 1997
$1,000
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 05-1995-N024 · Apr 14, 1995
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MI-N00000442 · Mar 15, 1995
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MI-N00000545 · Nov 16, 1994
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 05-1992-N029 · Sep 29, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID005480900-003 · Feb 4, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID005480900-002 · Apr 21, 1987
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 05-1984-N100 · Feb 17, 1984
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