Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
OMNOVA SOLUTIONS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 205 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
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83 119 AUTHORITY DRIVE
FITCHBURG, CITY OF, MA 01420
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- WORCESTER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jun 27, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 11, 2002
- Registry ID
- 110000308694
How This Compares
#149
of 331 TRI reporters in MA
#9,127
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.
3
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-54% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 270 | — |
| 2016 | 220 | -19% |
| 2017 | 205 | -7% |
| 2018 | 254 | +24% |
| 2019 | 56 | -78% |
| 2020 | 153 | +173% |
| 2021 | 161 | +5% |
| 2022 | 147 | -9% |
| 2023 | 134 | -9% |
| 2024 | 124 | -7% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butyl acrylate | 38 | 38 | — | — | 17 | |
| Styrene | 29 | 29 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | 28 | 28 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 25 | 25 | — | — | 6 | |
| Acrylonitrile | 4 | 4 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methylolacrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethyl acrylate | 41 | 41 | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 34 | 34 | — | — | 11 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 27 | 27 | — | — | 5 | |
| Styrene | 26 | 26 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 328 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methylolacrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethyl acrylate | 43 | 43 | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 34 | 34 | — | — | 11 | |
| Styrene | 34 | 34 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 29 | 29 | — | — | 5 | |
| Acrylonitrile | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 322 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methylolacrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethyl acrylate | 44 | 44 | — | — | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 38 | 38 | — | — | 13 | |
| Styrene | 37 | 37 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 35 | 35 | — | — | 8 | |
| Acrylonitrile | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 480 | |
| Acrylic acid | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methylolacrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethyl acrylate | 42 | 42 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 36 | 36 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 36 | 36 | — | — | 11 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 32 | 32 | — | — | 6 | |
| Acrylonitrile | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 434 | |
| Acrylic acid | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methylolacrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethyl acrylate | 56 | 56 | — | — | 15 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methylolacrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 66 | 66 | — | — | 30 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | 63 | 63 | — | — | 121 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 62 | 62 | — | — | 22 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 51 | 51 | — | — | 12 | |
| Acrylonitrile | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 828 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methylolacrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | 52 | 52 | — | — | 22 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 48 | 48 | — | — | 24 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 48 | 48 | — | — | 18 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 47 | 47 | — | — | 22 | |
| Acrylonitrile | 8 | 8 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 615 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methylolacrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 65 | 65 | — | — | 13,442 | |
| Styrene | 49 | 49 | — | — | 35 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 48 | 48 | — | — | 40 | |
| Ethyl acrylate | 47 | 47 | — | — | 27 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 9 | 9 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 954 | |
| Acrylic acid | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methylolacrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 72 | 72 | — | — | 58 | |
| Styrene | 67 | 67 | — | — | 142 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 64 | 64 | — | — | 60 | |
| Ethyl acrylate | 55 | 55 | — | — | 37 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 10 | 10 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1,001 | |
| Acrylic acid | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylonitrile | — | — | 2 | 36 |
| Ethyl acrylate | — | — | 10 | 348 |
| Butyl acrylate | — | — | 17 | 592 |
| Methyl methacrylate | — | — | 6 | 196 |
| Styrene | — | — | 9 | 302 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
COVANTA RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY
HAVERHILL, MA
|
Styrene | — | — | 9 | — |
|
COVANTA RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY
HAVERHILL, MA
|
Methyl methacrylate | — | — | 6 | — |
|
COVANTA RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY
HAVERHILL, MA
|
Acrylonitrile | — | — | 2 | — |
|
COVANTA RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY
HAVERHILL, MA
|
Butyl acrylate | — | — | 17 | — |
|
COVANTA RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY
HAVERHILL, MA
|
Ethyl acrylate | — | — | 10 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ethyl acrylate | 0 | FITCHBURG EAST WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, FITCHBURG |
| Butyl acrylate | 0 | FITCHBURG EAST WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, FITCHBURG |
| Acrylonitrile | 0 | FITCHBURG EAST WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, FITCHBURG |
| Styrene | 0 | FITCHBURG EAST WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, FITCHBURG |
| Methyl methacrylate | 0 | FITCHBURG EAST WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, FITCHBURG |
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 | FRV | Feb 7, 2023 | Dec 22, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 8, 2013 | Jan 16, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 12, 2000 | Dec 12, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 30, 1992 | Jul 27, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 17, 1992 | Dec 12, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 11, 1985 | Apr 16, 1986 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.09 mg/L | 0.04 | +117% | Mar 2016 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.08 mg/L | 0.04 | +94% | Mar 2016 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603499410 · Nov 23, 2022
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2006-9003 · Nov 7, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD985307610-001 · Apr 11, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD019419969-000 · Mar 19, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD985307610-000 · Mar 19, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD019419969-003 · Jan 2, 1986
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