Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
MIDDLETOWN
Quick Summary
- •Released 23,220 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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1866 RIVER ROAD
MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457
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- MIDDLESEX County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 2 · last Nov 9, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 21, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110000316266
How This Compares
#9
of 204 TRI reporters in CT
#376
of 584 TRI reporters in Utilities
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
5
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)
+17% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,733 | — |
| 2016 | 25,167 | +274% |
| 2017 | 23,220 | -8% |
| 2018 | 31,034 | +34% |
| 2019 | 31,348 | +1% |
| 2020 | 28,937 | -8% |
| 2021 | 15,887 | -45% |
| 2022 | 28,011 | +76% |
| 2023 | 26,129 | -7% |
| 2024 | 7,863 | -70% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 7,857 | 7,731 | 126 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Ammonia | 26,122 | 26,001 | 121 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 7 | 3 | 4 | — | 21 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Ammonia | 27,991 | 27,686 | 305 | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 13 | 13 | — | — | 23 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 7 | 3 | 4 | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Ammonia | 15,879 | 15,695 | 184 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 55 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Ammonia | 28,932 | 28,707 | 225 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | 2 | 4 | — | 16 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Ammonia | 31,343 | 30,978 | 365 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | 58 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 31,025 | 30,000 | 1,025 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 9 | 3 | 6 | — | 168 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | — | 0 | — | 2 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Ammonia | 23,211 | 22,820 | 391 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 9 | 4 | 4 | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 25,158 | 24,712 | 446 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 9 | 4 | 5 | — | 3,318 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | — | 0 | — | 36 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 35 | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 6,723 | 6,205 | 518 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 10 | 6 | 4 | — | 3,289 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 4 | — | — |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 21,877 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF NORTHEAST LLC
MERIDEN, CT
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — |
|
TURNKEY LANDFILL
ROCHESTER, NH
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF NORTHEAST LLC
MERIDEN, CT
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 3 | — | — |
|
TURNKEY LANDFILL
ROCHESTER, NH
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
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 | Aug 2, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Non-Toxicity Requirements | Nov 9, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 2, 2016 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 7, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Aug 17, 2007 | Sep 26, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 17, 1999 | Oct 7, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 17, 1999 | Oct 7, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | May 30, 1996 | Jun 27, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 30, 1996 | Jun 27, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 23, 1990 | May 24, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Sep 14, 1990 | Oct 22, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 22, 1990 | May 24, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Dec 6, 1989 | May 24, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Dec 6, 1989 | May 24, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 6, 1989 | May 24, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 31, 1989 | Apr 2, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 31, 1989 | May 24, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Mar 31, 1989 | May 24, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 30, 1986 | May 24, 1992 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic, total [as As] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 kg/d | 0.02 | +16% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +60% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.40 kg/d | 0.36 | +10% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Flow rate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 MGD | 0.10 | +2% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Arsenic, total [as As] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 kg/d | 0.02 | +46% | Mar 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.
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CT-N00000319 · Dec 15, 1999
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD000845230-000 · May 30, 1996
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD000845230-019 · Feb 16, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD000845230-014 · Jun 8, 1989
STATE TO EPA ADMINISTRATIVE REFERRAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD000845230-016 · Jun 5, 1989
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