Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
CHEMCO INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 26,090 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 chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
4191 GRANDVIEW RD
FERNDALE, WA 98248
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- WHATCOM County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 321114
- Inspections
- 3 · last Oct 30, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 15, 2011
- Registry ID
- 110000490102
How This Compares
#53
of 292 TRI reporters in WA
#2,452
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
0
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)
+70% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 24,930 | — |
| 2016 | 27,150 | +9% |
| 2017 | 26,090 | -4% |
| 2018 | 33,894 | +30% |
| 2019 | 36,593 | +8% |
| 2020 | 27,494 | -25% |
| 2021 | 30,720 | +12% |
| 2022 | 30,354 | -1% |
| 2023 | 32,247 | +6% |
| 2024 | 42,369 | +31% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 42,369 | 42,369 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 32,247 | 32,247 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 30,354 | 30,354 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 30,720 | 30,720 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 27,494 | 27,494 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 36,593 | 36,593 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 33,894 | 33,894 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 26,090 | 26,090 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 27,150 | 27,150 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 24,930 | 24,930 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|
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 unachieved and not reported | Jul 3, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 3, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2019 | Jun 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 28, 2019 | Jun 27, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 15, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2017 | Apr 24, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 15, 2017 | Apr 24, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2017 | Jun 15, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 18, 2017 | Feb 27, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to properly install/implement BMPs | Aug 26, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to properly operate and maintain BMPs | Aug 26, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to properly install/implement BMPs | Mar 14, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Mar 14, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2012 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 10, 2009 | Aug 4, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 4, 2004 | Feb 19, 2004 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.05 mg/L | 2.00 | +3% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +34% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.44 mg/L | 2.00 | +22% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.85 mg/L | 2.00 | +93% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.50 mg/L | 2.00 | +75% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.57 mg/L | 2.00 | +129% | Sep 2023 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.01 mg/L | 2.00 | +51% | Jun 2023 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.09 mg/L | 2.00 | +5% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.07 mg/L | 2.00 | +4% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.18 mg/L | 2.00 | +59% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.46 mg/L | 2.00 | +23% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.12 | +20% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.12 | +9% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.21 mg/L | 0.12 | +78% | Sep 2015 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2011-0136 · Sep 15, 2011
$25,400
NO VIOLATIONS FOUND LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD019349158-001 · Feb 13, 2004
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