BOSTON SAND AND GRAVEL PLANT & GARAGE
Quick Summary
- •Released 59 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
500 FRONT ST
CHARLESTOWN, MA 02129
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- SUFFOLK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327320
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 13, 2002
- Registry ID
- 110013406661
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 | 49 | — |
| 2016 | 47 | -4% |
| 2017 | 59 | +26% |
| 2018 | 88 | +49% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 37 | — |
| 2021 | 28 | -24% |
| 2022 | 18 | -36% |
| 2023 | 23 | +28% |
| 2024 | 19 | -17% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 19 | — | — | 19 | 69 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 23 | — | — | 23 | 84 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 18 | — | — | 18 | 44 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 28 | — | — | 28 | 79 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 37 | — | — | 37 | 48 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 88 | — | 46 | 42 | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 59 | — | 33 | 26 | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 47 | — | 27 | 20 | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 49 | — | 19 | 30 | — |
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) | — | — | — | 62 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 69 | DEER ISLAND WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, WINTHROP |
| Lead | 0 | DEER ISLAND WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, WINTHROP |
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 achieved late but reported | Oct 30, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 30, 2010 | Jan 19, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 30, 2010 | Jan 19, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 30, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 8, 1999 | Apr 1, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 8, 1999 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 12, 1996 | Dec 14, 2001 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 12, 1996 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 12, 1996 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 12, 1996 | Apr 1, 2010 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 290.00 mg/L | 250.00 | +16% | Mar 2020 | 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.