VEECO INSTRUMENTS, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 9,358 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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394 ELIZABETH AVE.
SOMERSET, NJ 08873
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- SOMERSET County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 334413
- Inspections
- 4 · last Feb 13, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 5, 2003
- Registry ID
- 110043569554
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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,488 | — |
| 2022 | 10,231 | — |
| 2023 | 11,758 | +15% |
| 2024 | 9,358 | -20% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 9,358 | 9,358 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 11,758 | 11,758 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 10,231 | 10,231 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 10,488 | 10,488 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 13, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 27, 2013 | Oct 17, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 27, 2013 | Oct 17, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 17, 2009 | Mar 18, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 17, 2009 | Mar 18, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 18, 2005 | Nov 15, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 5, 2001 | Sep 24, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 30, 1998 | Mar 31, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 9, 1994 | Sep 21, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 18, 1991 | Nov 13, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 7, 1991 | Mar 4, 1991 | 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.