Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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METALS TESTING CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 371 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
-
80 KIMBERLY DR
SOUTH WINDSOR, CT 06074
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- HARTFORD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336412
- Inspections
- 9 · last Dec 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 21, 2008
- Registry ID
- 110016683374
How This Compares
#87
of 204 TRI reporters in CT
#8,318
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
9
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)
+56% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 163 | — |
| 2016 | 263 | +61% |
| 2017 | 371 | +41% |
| 2018 | 319 | -14% |
| 2019 | 491 | +54% |
| 2020 | 341 | -31% |
| 2021 | 99 | -71% |
| 2022 | 114 | +15% |
| 2023 | 255 | +124% |
| 2024 | 255 | 0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 30,166 | |
| Nitric acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 33,184 | |
| Nitric acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 22,532 | |
| Nitric acid | 114 | 114 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 19,528 | |
| Nitric acid | 99 | 99 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 66,258 | |
| Nitric acid | 341 | 341 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 95,258 | |
| Nitric acid | 491 | 491 | — | — | 720 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 62,036 | |
| Nitric acid | 319 | 319 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 71,804 | |
| Nitric acid | 371 | 371 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 51,066 | |
| Nitric acid | 263 | 263 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 20,870 | |
| Nitric acid | 163 | 163 | — | — | 11,030 |
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 | — | — | — | 30,704 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 27,066 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NORTHLAND ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
PROVIDENCE, RI
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 93 | — | — | — |
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) | 30,073 | SOUTH WINDSOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY, SOUTH WINDSOR |
| Nitric acid | — | SOUTH WINDSOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY, SOUTH WINDSOR |
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 | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Dec 16, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Dec 16, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Dec 16, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Dec 16, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 4, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 4, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 4, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Dec 18, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 6, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Dec 6, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Dec 6, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Dec 7, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 7, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Discharge without a permit | Jul 16, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 18, 2004 | Jul 15, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 18, 2004 | Jul 15, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 18, 2004 | Jul 15, 2005 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil petroleum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 102.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +104% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.40 mg/L | 2.00 | +120% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.30 mg/L | 1.00 | +30% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 2.60 mg/L | 2.00 | +30% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.60 mg/L | 2.00 | +30% | May 2025 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.75 mg/L | 1.00 | +1,175% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.10 mg/L | 2.00 | +5% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 61.00 mg/L | 2.00 | +2,950% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.25 mg/L | 20.00 | +21% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Oil petroleum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 150.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +200% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Flow, maximum during 24 hr period | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 MGD | 0.03 | +25% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Flow rate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 MGD | 0.03 | +25% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.40 mg/L | 2.00 | +20% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Flow rate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 MGD | 0.03 | +36% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Flow, maximum during 24 hr period | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 MGD | 0.03 | +36% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Oil petroleum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.80 mg/L | 50.00 | +40% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Flow, maximum during 24 hr period | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 MGD | 0.03 | +3% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Flow rate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 MGD | 0.03 | +3% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.54 mg/L | 20.00 | +8% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +47% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +7% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Flow, maximum during 24 hr period | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 MGD | 0.03 | +8% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Flow | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.03 MGD | 0.03 | +6% | Sep 2022 | Resolved |
| Flow | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 MGD | 0.03 | +6% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Flow rate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 MGD | 0.03 | +8% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.90 mg/L | 2.00 | +45% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Titanium, total [as Ti] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.00 mg/L | 2.00 | +550% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.01 mg/L | 1.00 | +101% | Dec 2021 | Resolved |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.00 mg/L | 2.00 | +550% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Titanium, total [as Ti] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.87 mg/L | 1.00 | +87% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.20 mg/L | 2.00 | +60% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 12.56 mg/L | 1.00 | +1,156% | Nov 2021 | Resolved |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.00 mg/L | 2.00 | +2,050% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Titanium, total [as Ti] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 3.30 mg/L | 2.00 | +65% | Nov 2021 | Resolved |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 43.00 mg/L | 2.00 | +2,050% | Nov 2021 | Resolved |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.56 mg/L | 1.00 | +1,156% | Nov 2021 | Resolved |
| Titanium, total [as Ti] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.30 mg/L | 2.00 | +65% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.30 mg/L | 2.00 | +15% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.30 mg/L | 1.00 | +30% | Jul 2021 | Resolved |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.20 mg/L | 2.00 | +110% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Oil petroleum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 249.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +398% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.70 mg/L | 1.00 | +70% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 mg/L | 2.00 | +700% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.70 mg/L | 2.00 | +135% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Titanium, total [as Ti] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.70 mg/L | 2.00 | +35% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.80 mg/L | 1.00 | +480% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Titanium, total [as Ti] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.30 mg/L | 1.00 | +30% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.40 mg/L | 1.00 | +640% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.40 mg/L | 2.00 | +270% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +10% | Mar 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-CTD983875501-001 · Jan 12, 2026
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2009-9046 · Jul 14, 2009
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2005-1025 · Jul 20, 2005
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