TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 120 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
4855 W ELECTRIC AVE
MILWAUKEE, WI 53219
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- MILWAUKEE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 334517
- Inspections
- 1 · last Sep 22, 2021
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000418931
How This Compares
#399
of 713 TRI reporters in WI
#9,636
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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)
+203% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 120 | — |
| 2016 | 120 | 0% |
| 2017 | 120 | 0% |
| 2018 | 120 | 0% |
| 2019 | 120 | 0% |
| 2020 | 120 | 0% |
| 2021 | 120 | 0% |
| 2022 | 120 | 0% |
| 2023 | 120 | 0% |
| 2024 | 363 | +203% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 150 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 32,000 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 243 | 243 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 120 | 120 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 45,000 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 33,190 | |
| Nitric acid | 120 | 120 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 35,140 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 51,000 | |
| Nitric acid | 120 | 120 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 37,157 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 56,000 | |
| Nitric acid | 120 | 120 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 46,000 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 42,025 | |
| Nitric acid | 120 | 120 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 45,000 | |
| Nitric acid | 120 | 120 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 46,000 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 50,034 | |
| Nitric acid | 120 | 120 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 50,017 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 42,000 | |
| Nitric acid | 120 | 120 | — | — | 5 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 42,000 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 61,016 | |
| Nitric acid | 120 | 120 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 51,013 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 34,000 | |
| Nitric acid | 120 | 120 | — | — | 192 |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GE REPAIR OPERATIONS CENTER (ROC)
OAK CREEK, WI
|
Copper | — | 36,000 | — | — |
|
UNITED MILWAUKEE SCRAP LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Copper | — | 14,000 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 150 | MILWAUKEE METRO SEW DIST COMBI, MILWAUKEE |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 32,000 | MILWAUKEE METRO SEW DIST COMBI, MILWAUKEE |
| Nitric acid | — | MILWAUKEE METRO SEW DIST COMBI, MILWAUKEE |
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 for Universal Waste Management: General | Sep 22, 2021 | Nov 17, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 22, 2021 | Nov 17, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Sep 22, 2021 | Nov 17, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 24, 2015 | Dec 11, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 24, 2015 | Dec 11, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 24, 2015 | Dec 11, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 22, 2015 | Feb 6, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 12, 2006 | May 19, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 25, 2002 | Aug 4, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 31, 2001 | Jun 11, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 20, 1999 | Jun 11, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 12, 1995 | Nov 7, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 31, 1993 | Nov 4, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 31, 1993 | Nov 4, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 20, 1991 | Sep 26, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 22, 1989 | Nov 22, 1989 | 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 NONCOMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WID086686003-001 · Oct 22, 2015
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2012-8009 · Jun 7, 2012
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2009-5016 · May 12, 2009
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WID086686003-003 · Oct 5, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WID086686003-002 · Oct 4, 1991
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