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LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,142 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 $415,685 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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0.5 MI SSW OF LOS ALAMOS
LOS ALAMOS, NM 87545
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- LOS ALAMOS County
- Industry
- Public Administration
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 928110
- Inspections
- 8 · last Oct 20, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $415,685 · last Apr 28, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110010571880
How This Compares
#54
of 94 TRI reporters in NM
#199
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
6
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
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)
-77% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,129 | — |
| 2016 | 1,190 | -71% |
| 2017 | 1,142 | -4% |
| 2018 | 1,142 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1,850 | +62% |
| 2020 | 728 | -61% |
| 2021 | 1,469 | +102% |
| 2022 | 1,235 | -16% |
| 2023 | 1,039 | -16% |
| 2024 | 967 | -7% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 967 | 3 | 0 | 964 | 13,395 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 1,039 | 3 | 0 | 1,036 | 15,103 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 1,469 | 4 | 0 | 1,465 | 12,299 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 728 | 3 | 0 | 725 | 14,388 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 1,142 | 3 | 0 | 1,139 | 17,419 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 1,142 | 3 | 0 | 1,138 | 483 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 1,190 | 3 | 0 | 1,187 | 3,805 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 4,129 | 5 | 0 | 4,123 | 2,094 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | 0 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER TRAIL LLC
DEER TRAIL, CO
|
Lead | 2 | — | — | — |
|
ENERGY SOLUTIONS CLIVE FACILITY
GRANTSVILLE, UT
|
Lead | 1,603 | — | — | — |
|
MESA OIL INC
BELEN, NM
|
Lead | — | 0 | — | — |
|
PERMA FIX NORTHWEST RICHLAND INC
RICHLAND, WA
|
Lead | 5 | — | — | — |
|
PERMA-FIX OF FLORIDA INC
GAINESVILLE, FL
|
Lead | 38 | — | — | — |
|
U.S. DOE WASTE ISOLATION PILOT PLANT
CARLSBAD, NM
|
Lead | 6,765 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY NEVADA, INC
BEATTY, NV
|
Lead | 1 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
HENDERSON, CO
|
Lead | 288 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE CONTROL SPECIALISTS
ANDREWS, TX
|
Lead | 4,694 | — | — | — |
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 | Dry-weather unanticipated prohibited bypass discharge to waters of the U.S. - endangerment | Apr 4, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 28, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Feb 22, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Dec 23, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Releases from Solid Waste Management Units | Oct 31, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Oct 31, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Oct 20, 2025 | Mar 4, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 20, 2025 | Mar 4, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 20, 2025 | Oct 20, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Oct 20, 2025 | Oct 21, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 31, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather unanticipated prohibited bypass discharge to waters of the U.S. - endangerment | Aug 12, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Jul 2, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Mar 21, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Wet-weather anticipated prohibited bypass discharge to waters of the U.S. | Jan 14, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Oct 24, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 30, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 26, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 17, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 3, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 2, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 28, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 26, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 13, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jun 12, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Approved Bypass | Jun 4, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 22, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Apr 2, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Dec 5, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 5, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 12, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 8, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 9, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Feb 13, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 14, 2022 | Nov 14, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 14, 2022 | Nov 30, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Nov 14, 2022 | May 3, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Mar 15, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Mar 3, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Feb 18, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Feb 10, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 27, 2022 | Nov 9, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 26, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 2, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 25, 2021 | Oct 26, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 2, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jun 24, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Jun 23, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 23, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Jun 14, 2021 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 410.00 | +490% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +1,931% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +1,541% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.34 mg/L | 0.01 | +2,991% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 % | 100.00 | +68% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +8,322% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +8,322% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.18 mg/L | 0.01 | +1,536% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 mg/L | 0.01 | +900% | Oct 2023 | Resolved |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +113,025% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +112,869% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,413.60 MPN/100mL | 410.00 | +245% | May 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +173% | May 2023 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +355% | May 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +173% | Feb 2023 | Resolved |
| Whole effluent toxicity | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.00 % | 100.00 | +44% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +355% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Whole effluent toxicity | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.00 % | 100.00 | +44% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +82% | Dec 2022 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +3% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +173% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +3% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +173% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +82% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 155.00 mg/L | 125.00 | +24% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 155.00 mg/L | 125.00 | +24% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Copper, dissolved [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.01 | +747% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.01 | +718% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +73% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Copper, dissolved [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.02 | +100% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.30 deg C | 24.00 | +5% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.23 mg/L | 0.01 | +1,991% | Apr 2020 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.77 mg/L | 0.01 | +6,900% | Mar 2020 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.32 mg/L | 0.01 | +2,809% | Nov 2019 | Resolved |
| Whole effluent toxicity | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.00 % | 100.00 | +44% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.01 | +264% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.42 mg/L | 0.01 | +3,718% | Jun 2019 | Resolved |
| Whole effluent toxicity | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.00 % | 100.00 | +44% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +1,931% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +1,931% | Sep 2018 | Resolved |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +1,931% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +1,931% | Sep 2018 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.98 mg/L | 0.01 | +8,809% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +147% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +197% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +355% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +302% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +302% | 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.
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NM0890010515-001 · Feb 13, 2024
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2020-1813 · Sep 30, 2020
DEMAND FOR STIPULATED PENALTIES
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NM0890010515-002 · Apr 4, 2008
$63,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2007-1849 · May 15, 2007
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2007-1833 · May 15, 2007
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2007-1814 · Apr 13, 2007
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2007-1815 · Apr 5, 2007
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2007-1716 · Nov 16, 2006
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2006-1811 · Feb 10, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NM0890010515-003 · Sep 22, 2005
$68,736
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-2005-N142 · Mar 17, 2005
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2005-1734 · Mar 17, 2005
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2005-1701 · Feb 3, 2005
Federal Facility Agreements
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1997-N002 · Dec 12, 1996
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1996-N012 · Sep 16, 1996
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1996-0462 · Sep 16, 1996
FINAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NM0890010515-JMT · Apr 5, 1995
$62,750
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NM0890010515-000 · Aug 12, 1994
$26,040
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1994-N011 · Jul 6, 1994
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1994-N012 · Jun 15, 1994
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