SCHUYLKILL RIVER TANK FARM
Quick Summary
- •Released 580,706 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 $138,104 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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ESSINGTON AVE & 70TH STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
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- PHILADELPHIA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 324110
- Inspections
- 18 · last Jan 21, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $138,104 · last Jun 10, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000336994
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
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 | 426,446 | — |
| 2016 | 469,649 | +10% |
| 2017 | 580,706 | +24% |
| 2018 | 584,089 | +1% |
| 2019 | 176 | -100% |
| 2020 | 80,157 | +45366% |
| 2021 | 14,781 | -82% |
| 2022 | 2,522 | -83% |
| 2023 | 197 | -92% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 197 | 194 | 3 | — | 10,695 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 593 | 593 | — | — | 1,146 | |
| Benzene | 562 | 559 | 3 | — | 951 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 535 | 533 | 3 | — | 2,489 | |
| Toluene | 412 | 409 | 3 | — | 614 | |
| Cyclohexane | 146 | 146 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 125 | 122 | 3 | — | 342 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 110 | 96 | 14 | — | 70 | |
| Cumene | 39 | 39 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 5,333 | 5,327 | 7 | — | 718 | |
| n-Hexane | 2,839 | 2,839 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 2,587 | 2,581 | 7 | — | 1,964 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,156 | 1,149 | 7 | — | 4,168 | |
| Cyclohexane | 996 | 996 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 924 | 924 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 550 | 543 | 7 | — | 625 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 254 | 201 | 54 | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 131 | 98 | 33 | — | 396 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 11 | — | 11 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 48,797 | — | 48,797 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 9,731 | 9,731 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,286 | 5,248 | 39 | — | 509 | |
| Benzene | 4,568 | 4,552 | 16 | — | 714 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 4,169 | 4,156 | 13 | — | 463 | |
| Cyclohexane | 2,762 | 2,762 | — | — | 3 | |
| Ammonia | 1,314 | 754 | 561 | — | 63 | |
| Cumene | 1,273 | 1,273 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,051 | 1,038 | 13 | — | 29 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 580 | 535 | 44 | — | 42 | |
| Naphthalene | 443 | 367 | 76 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 166 | 1 | 165 | — | 958 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 11 | — | 11 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 158 | 17 | 141 | — | 932 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 11 | — | 11 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 8 | 4 | 3 | — | 1 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 150,959 | 150,959 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 65,820 | — | 65,820 | — | — | |
| Benzene | 61,699 | 61,681 | 17 | — | 6,007 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 52,547 | 52,547 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 49,739 | 48,556 | 1,183 | — | 5,268 | |
| Toluene | 49,680 | 49,659 | 21 | — | 10,646 | |
| Ammonia | 44,983 | 43,482 | 1,501 | — | 172 | |
| n-Hexane | 30,650 | 30,650 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 25,195 | 25,195 | — | — | 37 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 12,198 | 12,153 | 46 | — | 32 | |
| Propylene | 9,838 | 9,838 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 9,392 | 9,371 | 21 | — | 612 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 8,411 | 8,305 | 106 | — | 640 | |
| Cyclohexane | 6,399 | 6,399 | — | — | 10,747 | |
| Naphthalene | 2,947 | 2,850 | 97 | — | 84 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 1,803 | 1,803 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 721 | 204 | 517 | — | 1,401 | |
| Antimony compounds | 706 | 86 | 621 | — | 13,139 | |
| Lead compounds | 235 | 38 | 197 | — | 1,763 | |
| Styrene | 137 | 137 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 11 | 8 | 3 | — | 9 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 11 | — | 11 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 14 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 18 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 172,128 | 172,128 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 121,893 | — | 121,893 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 65,343 | 65,343 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 41,223 | 41,202 | 21 | — | 2,830 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 37,942 | 37,920 | 22 | — | 1,106 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 37,213 | 37,120 | 93 | — | 3,021 | |
| Cumene | 24,029 | 24,029 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 23,822 | 23,822 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 14,495 | 11,985 | 2,510 | — | 300 | |
| Propylene | 9,582 | 9,582 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 8,334 | 8,317 | 17 | — | 17 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 6,350 | 6,328 | 22 | — | 279 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 5,967 | 5,826 | 141 | — | 192 | |
| Cyclohexane | 3,827 | 3,827 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 1,963 | 1,963 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 1,956 | 294 | 1,662 | — | 442 | |
| Naphthalene | 1,906 | 1,796 | 110 | — | 37 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 1,131 | 970 | 161 | — | 80,916 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 683 | 62 | 621 | — | 25,419 | |
| Styrene | 579 | 579 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 216 | 21 | 195 | — | 25,451 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 63 | 63 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 48 | 48 | — | — | 275 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 11 | — | 11 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 3 | — | 3 | — | 282 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 157,764 | 157,764 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 103,961 | 103,961 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 39,785 | 39,758 | 27 | — | 193 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 30,478 | 30,478 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 29,112 | 29,112 | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 22,838 | 22,816 | 22 | — | 533 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 22,084 | 21,981 | 103 | — | 655 | |
| Ammonia | 17,903 | 15,435 | 2,468 | — | 94 | |
| Propylene | 11,703 | 11,703 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 10,465 | 10,465 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 6,010 | 5,988 | 22 | — | 67 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 5,698 | 5,407 | 291 | — | 14 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3,397 | 3,384 | 13 | — | 118 | |
| Ethylene | 3,291 | 3,291 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1,789 | 1,768 | 21 | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 1,228 | 60 | 1,168 | — | 24,443 | |
| Phenol | 1,097 | 246 | 851 | — | 161 | |
| Styrene | 523 | 523 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 307 | 35 | 272 | — | 1,407 | |
| Copper compounds | 133 | 26 | 107 | — | 525 | |
| Methanol | 42 | 42 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 33 | 33 | — | — | 13,067 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 27 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 123,171 | 123,171 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 94,692 | 94,692 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 39,316 | 39,316 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 38,029 | 37,999 | 30 | — | 953 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 29,874 | 29,682 | 192 | — | 1,460 | |
| Cumene | 27,392 | 27,392 | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 18,959 | 18,928 | 31 | — | 1,426 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 11,709 | 11,678 | 31 | — | 131 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 11,619 | 9,984 | 1,635 | — | 255 | |
| Cyclohexane | 10,648 | 10,648 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 8,636 | 8,636 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 4,174 | 4,023 | 151 | — | 24 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2,659 | 2,643 | 16 | — | 200 | |
| Phenol | 1,903 | 276 | 1,627 | — | 306 | |
| Naphthalene | 1,460 | 1,442 | 18 | — | 51 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 1,305 | 1,305 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 439 | 439 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 192 | 26 | 107 | 59 | 7 | |
| Lead compounds | 184 | 28 | 156 | — | 104 | |
| Methanol | 46 | 46 | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 30 | 30 | — | — | 2,443 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 15 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 41 | 12,840 |
| Cumene | — | — | — | 3 |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | 10,643 | 104 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 302 | 101,331 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 966,184 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 376,032 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | — | 0 | — | — |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | 18,865 |
| Toluene | — | — | 1,856 | 127,129 |
| Phenol | — | — | — | 1,043,806 |
| Benzene | — | 21 | 3,628 | 169,142 |
| Lead compounds | — | 3 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CONESTOGA LANDFILL
MORGANTOWN, PA
|
Benzene | 11 | — | — | — |
|
BUZZI UNICEM USA - GREENCASTLE PLANT
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 255 | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF PHILADELPHIA INC
PHILADELPHIA, PA
|
Ethylbenzene | — | 3 | — | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF PHILADELPHIA INC
PHILADELPHIA, PA
|
Lead compounds | — | 22,977 | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Lead compounds | 129 | — | — | — |
|
SABIN METAL WEST CORP
WILLISTON, ND
|
Lead compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
CONESTOGA LANDFILL
MORGANTOWN, PA
|
Lead compounds | 2,242 | — | — | — |
|
BUZZI UNICEM USA - GREENCASTLE PLANT
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Lead compounds | 84 | — | — | — |
|
CATALYST RECOVERY OF LOUISIANA LLC
LAFAYETTE, LA
|
Lead compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PENNSYLVANIA LLC
HATFIELD, PA
|
Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Mercury compounds | 17 | — | — | — |
|
BUZZI UNICEM USA - GREENCASTLE PLANT
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Mercury compounds | 3 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF PHILADELPHIA INC
PHILADELPHIA, PA
|
Mercury compounds | — | 262 | — | — |
|
CONESTOGA LANDFILL
MORGANTOWN, PA
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PENNSYLVANIA LLC
HATFIELD, PA
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 275 |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS WEST CHESTER (WCP)
WEST CHESTER, PA
|
Tetrachloroethylene | — | 0 | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 5 |
|
BUZZI UNICEM USA - GREENCASTLE PLANT
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Toluene | — | — | 510 | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF PHILADELPHIA INC
PHILADELPHIA, PA
|
Toluene | — | 3 | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 50 |
|
BUZZI UNICEM USA - GREENCASTLE PLANT
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 1,867 | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF PHILADELPHIA INC
PHILADELPHIA, PA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 3 | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PENNSYLVANIA LLC
HATFIELD, PA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 56 |
|
REPUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PENNSYLVANIA LLC
HATFIELD, PA
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 15 |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF PHILADELPHIA INC
PHILADELPHIA, PA
|
Benzene | — | 3 | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 49 |
|
EURECAT MCALESTER
MCALESTER, OK
|
Benzene | — | 0 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS
SAN LEON, TX
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 132 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS
CORUNNA
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 21 |
|
CATALYST RECOVERY OF LOUISIANA LLC
LAFAYETTE, LA
|
Benzene | 36 | — | — | — |
|
SABIN METAL WEST CORP
WILLISTON, ND
|
Benzene | 173 | — | — | — |
|
BUZZI UNICEM USA - GREENCASTLE PLANT
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Benzene | — | — | 2,135 | — |
|
CONESTOGA LANDFILL
MORGANTOWN, PA
|
Nickel compounds | 79,887 | — | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Nickel compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF PHILADELPHIA INC
PHILADELPHIA, PA
|
Nickel compounds | — | 950 | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PENNSYLVANIA LLC
HATFIELD, PA
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 16 |
|
CONESTOGA LANDFILL
MORGANTOWN, PA
|
Antimony compounds | 23,612 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF PHILADELPHIA INC
PHILADELPHIA, PA
|
Antimony compounds | — | 1,807 | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Antimony compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 5 |
|
REPUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PENNSYLVANIA LLC
HATFIELD, PA
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 17 | PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT, PHILADELPHIA |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 176 | PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT, PHILADELPHIA |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 3 | PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT, PHILADELPHIA |
| Styrene | 3 | PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT, PHILADELPHIA |
| Ethylbenzene | 8 | PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT, PHILADELPHIA |
| Toluene | 587 | PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT, PHILADELPHIA |
| Ammonia | 300 | PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT, PHILADELPHIA |
| Nickel compounds | 79 | PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT, PHILADELPHIA |
| Naphthalene | 37 | PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT, PHILADELPHIA |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 18 | PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT, PHILADELPHIA |
| Cumene | 10 | PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT, PHILADELPHIA |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT, PHILADELPHIA |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 17 | PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT, PHILADELPHIA |
| Benzene | 254 | PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT, PHILADELPHIA |
| Phenol | 442 | PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT, PHILADELPHIA |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,045 | PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT, PHILADELPHIA |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 27, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 26, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Failure to Pay Fees | Jan 8, 2025 | Mar 7, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Failure to Pay Fees | Nov 6, 2024 | Nov 20, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 2, 2024 | Nov 20, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Jul 2, 2024 | Nov 20, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Failure to Pay Fees | Jan 3, 2024 | Dec 3, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 30, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Failure to Pay Fees | Nov 6, 2023 | Dec 4, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Mar 21, 2023 | Nov 20, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Mar 21, 2023 | Nov 20, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Mar 21, 2023 | Nov 20, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 21, 2023 | Nov 20, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Failure to Pay Fees | Jan 4, 2023 | Dec 3, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 29, 2022 | Nov 20, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Sep 29, 2022 | Nov 20, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Aug 22, 2022 | Nov 20, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Aug 22, 2022 | Nov 20, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 22, 2022 | Nov 20, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jan 18, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 23, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 8, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 29, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 29, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 5, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 11, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 21, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 20, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jul 24, 2019 | May 21, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 24, 2019 | Jul 26, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jul 24, 2019 | May 21, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 2, 2018 | May 8, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Mar 20, 2018 | Jan 2, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jul 26, 2016 | Jun 8, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 6, 2016 | Apr 18, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 6, 2016 | Apr 14, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 17, 2015 | Dec 21, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Sep 17, 2015 | Dec 21, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 15, 2015 | Apr 15, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 15, 2015 | Apr 15, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 6, 2014 | May 6, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 6, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 6, 2014 | May 6, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 6, 2014 | May 6, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 27, 2013 | May 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 27, 2013 | May 29, 2013 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, carbonaceous, 20-day, % Removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.79 % | 89.25 | +283% | Apr 2024 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +133% | Apr 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous, 20-day, % Removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.43 % | 89.25 | +408% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous, 20-day, % Removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 79.48 % | 89.25 | +91% | Feb 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous, 20-day, % Removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 80.33 % | 89.25 | +83% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.00 mg/L | 35.00 | +43% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous, 20-day, % Removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 73.23 % | 89.25 | +149% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous, 20-day, % Removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 70.36 % | 89.25 | +176% | Oct 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous, 20-day, % Removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 87.80 % | 89.25 | +13% | Oct 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.00 mg/L | 35.00 | +37% | Oct 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous, 20-day, % Removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 87.06 % | 89.25 | +20% | Sep 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous, 20-day, % Removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 82.67 % | 89.25 | +61% | Jul 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous, 20-day, % Removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 81.72 % | 89.25 | +70% | Jun 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.00 mg/L | 51.00 | +33% | Jun 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.00 mg/L | 51.00 | +14% | May 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,464.60 kg/d | 1,204.46 | +22% | May 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous, 20-day, % Removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 88.57 % | 89.25 | +6% | May 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [20 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,423.29 kg/d | 985.18 | +44% | May 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous, 20-day, % Removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.07 % | 89.25 | +206% | Apr 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.00 mg/L | 35.00 | +106% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.00 mg/L | 22.40 | +12% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.00 mg/L | 27.00 | +107% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 620.00 mg/L | 362.00 | +71% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 350.00 mg/L | 51.00 | +586% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous, 20-day, % Removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.87 % | 89.25 | +227% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous, 20-day, % Removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.43 % | 89.25 | +212% | Feb 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 120.00 mg/L | 51.00 | +135% | Feb 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.00 mg/L | 51.00 | +18% | Jan 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous, 20-day, % Removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.53 % | 89.25 | +379% | Jan 2023 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 57.50 mg/L | 15.00 | +283% | Dec 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.00 mg/L | 35.00 | +6% | Dec 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous, 20-day, % Removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 79.85 % | 89.25 | +87% | Dec 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 150.00 mg/L | 51.00 | +194% | Nov 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous, 20-day, % Removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.86 % | 89.25 | +525% | Nov 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.90 mg/L | 27.00 | +48% | Oct 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous, 20-day, % Removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.80 % | 89.25 | +190% | Oct 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous, 20-day, % Removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.71 % | 89.25 | +582% | Oct 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,440.54 kg/d | 1,204.46 | +20% | Oct 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 200.00 mg/L | 51.00 | +292% | Oct 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous, 20-day, % Removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 88.77 % | 89.25 | +4% | Aug 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 160.00 mg/L | 51.00 | +214% | Aug 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous, 20-day, % Removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.75 % | 89.25 | +498% | Jul 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 87.00 mg/L | 51.00 | +71% | Jun 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous, 20-day, % Removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.08 % | 89.25 | +104% | Jun 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous, 20-day, % Removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 76.64 % | 89.25 | +117% | Jun 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous, 20-day, % Removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.92 % | 89.25 | +282% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous, 20-day, % Removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 81.67 % | 89.25 | +71% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous, 20-day, % Removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.00 % | 89.25 | +291% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous, 20-day, % Removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.61 % | 89.25 | +108% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous, 20-day, % Removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.33 % | 89.25 | +325% | Mar 2022 | 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.