ELECTRONIC PRECISION SPECIALTIES
Quick Summary
- •Released 10 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
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537 MERCURY LN
BREA, CA 92821
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- ORANGE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 5 · last Apr 7, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110022878000
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
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 | 10 | — |
| 2016 | 10 | 0% |
| 2017 | 10 | 0% |
| 2018 | 10 | 0% |
| 2019 | 10 | -0% |
| 2020 | 10 | 0% |
| 2021 | 10 | 0% |
| 2022 | 0 | -100% |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,135 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 18,069 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3,085 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 21,647 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 776 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 25,709 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | 0 | — | 8,428 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 277 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 8,495 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,215 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 18,291 |
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 | — | 8,423 | — | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 2,490 |
|
PHIBRO-TECH INC
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 6,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 5 | ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT PLANT 1, FOUNTAIN VALLEY |
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 | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | Jul 25, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to properly operate and maintain BMPs | Jul 25, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR) | Feb 1, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 22, 2020 | Jan 10, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR) | Feb 3, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 22, 2019 | Aug 30, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 22, 2019 | Jul 22, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 31, 2018 | Apr 25, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 31, 2018 | Apr 25, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | Feb 7, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR) | Jan 31, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 9, 2017 | Sep 8, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 9, 2017 | Oct 16, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 9, 2010 | Sep 9, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 23, 2006 | Jun 23, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 4, 2004 | May 9, 2005 | 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.