Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
U S ARMY WATERVLIET ARSENAL
Quick Summary
- •Released 44 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 $13,900 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1 BUFFINGTON ST. ATTN: AMSTA-WV-IMI-E
WATERVLIET, NY 12189
View on map ↗ - County
- ALBANY County
- Industry
- Public Administration
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 928110
- Inspections
- 7 · last Mar 12, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $13,900 · last Dec 22, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110022301463
How This Compares
#299
of 538 TRI reporters in NY
#281
of 348 TRI reporters in Public Administration
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
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)
+526% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 9 | — |
| 2016 | 50 | +469% |
| 2017 | 44 | -13% |
| 2018 | 67 | +53% |
| 2020 | 79 | — |
| 2021 | 154 | +95% |
| 2022 | 48 | -69% |
| 2023 | 50 | +5% |
| 2024 | 55 | +11% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 45 | 29 | 16 | — | 43,836 | |
| Manganese | 6 | — | 6 | — | 3,300 | |
| Nickel | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | |
| Lead | 1 | — | 1 | — | 7,818 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 40 | 23 | 17 | — | 35,489 | |
| Manganese | 6 | — | 6 | — | 11,275 | |
| Nickel | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | |
| Lead | 1 | — | 1 | — | 9,187 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 39 | 22 | 16 | — | 74,090 | |
| Manganese | 5 | — | 5 | — | 1,113 | |
| Nickel | 2 | — | 2 | — | 1,345 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium | 1 | — | 1 | — | 4 | |
| Lead | 1 | — | 1 | — | 11,365 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
2020
2018
2017
2016
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 87 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 469 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 685 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 191 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF PENNSYLVANIA INC
YORK, PA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 15,743 | — | — | — |
|
NORLITE LLC
COHOES, NY
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 0 | — | — |
|
TM DEER PARK SERVICES
DEER PARK, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 13,766 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 86 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF PENNSYLVANIA INC
YORK, PA
|
Lead | 1,647 | — | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Lead | 359 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Lead | 685 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Lead | 386 | — | — | — |
|
TM DEER PARK SERVICES
DEER PARK, TX
|
Lead | 1,059 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Lead | 559 | — | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Manganese | 3,300 | — | — | — |
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 | Jan 28, 2026 | Feb 28, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Mar 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 1, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2021 | Mar 10, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 1, 2021 | Mar 10, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 1, 2020 | Nov 12, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2020 | Nov 12, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 2, 2017 | Aug 7, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 2, 2017 | Aug 7, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 2, 2017 | Aug 2, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 2, 2017 | Aug 9, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 15, 2014 | Jan 15, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Jan 15, 2014 | Jan 21, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 15, 2014 | Jan 17, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 15, 2014 | Jan 17, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 5, 2012 | Jan 17, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 5, 2012 | Jan 11, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 5, 2012 | Jan 13, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 11, 2009 | Jul 12, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 3, 2007 | May 7, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 9, 2005 | Apr 8, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 10, 2004 | Apr 27, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 10, 2004 | Apr 27, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 7, 2000 | Mar 29, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 7, 2000 | Mar 29, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 9, 1996 | Aug 9, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 9, 1996 | Aug 9, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 19, 1994 | Jan 24, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 9, 1993 | Nov 15, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 9, 1993 | Oct 13, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 9, 1993 | Jun 9, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 2, 1992 | Jul 28, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 25, 1989 | Sep 12, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 23, 1989 | Sep 12, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 30, 1988 | Sep 12, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 20, 1988 | Apr 22, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 23, 1987 | Sep 12, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 30, 1987 | Jan 31, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Feb 26, 1986 | Nov 30, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Oct 15, 1985 | Feb 18, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 18, 1985 | May 12, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Jun 18, 1985 | Nov 30, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | May 15, 1985 | Nov 30, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Mar 11, 1985 | Nov 30, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Aug 2, 1984 | Apr 8, 1985 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.01 | +225% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 121.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +21% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +158% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +33% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +125% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 kg/d | 0.02 | +11% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 mg/L | 0.03 | +289% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.68 kg/d | 0.64 | +7% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Lead, total [as Pb] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +61% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Solids, settleable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +100% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Lead, total [as Pb] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +44% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Cyanide, free [as free] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.21 mg/L | 0.05 | +304% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Cyanide, free [as free] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 kg/d | 0.04 | +74% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Cyanide, free [as free] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.05 | +4% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Cyanide, free [as free] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.05 | +85% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Lead, total [as Pb] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +17% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 10.00 toxic | 3.00 | +233% | Mar 2020 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +300% | Dec 2019 | Resolved |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 13.20 mg/L | 1.00 | +1,220% | Dec 2019 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 6.54 mg/L | 0.75 | +772% | Dec 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 341.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +241% | Dec 2019 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +178% | Dec 2019 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.17 mg/L | 0.11 | +52% | Dec 2019 | Resolved |
| Cyanide, free [as free] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 kg/d | 0.04 | +47% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Cyanide, free [as free] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.20 mg/L | 0.05 | +285% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.40 mg/L | 15.00 | +69% | Sep 2019 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.60 mg/L | 4.00 | +15% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +47% | Aug 2019 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.83 mg/L | 4.00 | +121% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.44 mg/L | 4.00 | +11% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.70 mg/L | 15.00 | +125% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.40 mg/L | 4.00 | +60% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.55 kg/d | 2.45 | +4% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.20 mg/L | 15.00 | +28% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.13 mg/L | 4.00 | +3% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.52 mg/L | 4.00 | +38% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.15 mg/L | 4.00 | +29% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.94 mg/L | 4.00 | +24% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.12 mg/L | 4.00 | +3% | Nov 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 02-1990-0280
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-1993-0288
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case NY-R420250613121 · Dec 22, 2025
$6,950
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NY7213820940-001 · Mar 14, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NY7213820940-000 · Mar 17, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NY7213820940-017 · Jul 25, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NY7213820940-014 · Nov 2, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NY7213820940-016 · Apr 20, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NY7213820940-013 · Jan 30, 1987
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NY7213820940-003 · May 12, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NY7213820940-009 · Feb 18, 1986
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NY7213820940-004 · Oct 3, 1985
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NY7213820940-002 · Mar 11, 1985
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NY7213820940-008 · May 10, 1984
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