Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SANDVIK SPECIAL METALS
Quick Summary
- •Released 291,434 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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235407 E SR 397
KENNEWICK, WA 99337
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- BENTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331491
- Inspections
- 3 · last Oct 22, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000491646
How This Compares
#14
of 292 TRI reporters in WA
#556
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.
8
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 (2015–2023)
-62% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 377,563 | — |
| 2016 | 329,563 | -13% |
| 2017 | 291,434 | -12% |
| 2018 | 206,992 | -29% |
| 2019 | 260,156 | +26% |
| 2020 | 176,063 | -32% |
| 2021 | 175,563 | -0% |
| 2022 | 195,760 | +12% |
| 2023 | 142,970 | -27% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 142,407 | — | 142,407 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 303 | 298 | 5 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 195,000 | — | 195,000 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 175,000 | — | 175,000 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 303 | 298 | 5 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 175,500 | — | 175,500 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 303 | 298 | 5 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 259,896 | — | 259,896 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 206,429 | — | 206,429 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 303 | 298 | 5 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 290,871 | — | 290,871 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 303 | 298 | 5 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 329,000 | — | 329,000 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 303 | 298 | 5 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 377,000 | — | 377,000 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 303 | 298 | 5 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 260 | 255 | 5 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 206,000 |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 15,788 |
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 24, 2025 | Mar 4, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 24, 2025 | Mar 4, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 24, 2025 | Mar 4, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 24, 2025 | Mar 4, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Apr 24, 2025 | Mar 4, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 15, 2015 | Dec 11, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 15, 2015 | Dec 11, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 15, 2015 | Dec 11, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 15, 2015 | Sep 15, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 15, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 15, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 15, 2012 | Mar 29, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 15, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 15, 2012 | Mar 29, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 15, 2012 | Mar 29, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 15, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 15, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 15, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 15, 2012 | Mar 29, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 15, 2012 | Mar 29, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 15, 2012 | Mar 29, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 23, 1993 | Jun 15, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 23, 1993 | Apr 28, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 19, 1992 | Apr 28, 1993 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.27 kg/d | 1.12 | +14% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.23 kg/d | 1.12 | +10% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.46 kg/d | 1.12 | +30% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.78 kg/d | 0.50 | +57% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.78 kg/d | 0.50 | +57% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.46 kg/d | 1.12 | +30% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.39 kg/d | 1.12 | +24% | May 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.44 kg/d | 1.10 | +99,999% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.39 kg/d | 0.50 | +180% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 3.31 kg/d | 1.12 | +196% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +136% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +136% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.01 kg/d | 0.01 | +24% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.31 kg/d | 1.12 | +196% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.01 | +24% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.39 kg/d | 0.50 | +180% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 kg/d | 0.04 | +87% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 kg/d | 0.02 | +256% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.07 kg/d | 0.04 | +87% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.07 kg/d | 0.02 | +256% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.20 kg/d | 1.10 | +10% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.32 kg/d | 2.50 | +33% | May 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.39 kg/d | 1.10 | +27% | May 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.17 kg/d | 2.50 | +27% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.77 kg/d | 1.10 | +61% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.86 kg/d | 0.50 | +74% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.37 kg/d | 1.12 | +23% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.24 kg/d | 1.12 | +100% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.62 kg/d | 0.50 | +26% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.57 kg/d | 2.50 | +3% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.14 kg/d | 1.10 | +4% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.92 kg/d | 0.50 | +86% | Aug 2016 | Resolved |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.59 kg/d | 1.12 | +42% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.33 kg/d | 1.12 | +19% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.34 kg/d | 1.10 | +22% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.52 kg/d | 2.50 | +1% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.15 kg/d | 0.50 | +131% | Jul 2016 | Resolved |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.96 kg/d | 0.50 | +94% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.57 kg/d | 1.10 | +42% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.92 kg/d | 0.50 | +86% | May 2016 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.17 kg/d | 1.12 | +4% | May 2016 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.71 kg/d | 0.50 | +43% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.45 kg/d | 1.10 | +32% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.20 kg/d | 2.50 | +28% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.17 kg/d | 1.12 | +5% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.90 kg/d | 0.50 | +82% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.21 kg/d | 0.04 | +479% | Feb 2016 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 kg/d | 0.00 | +525% | Feb 2016 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 kg/d | 0.02 | +195% | Feb 2016 | Open |
| Lead, total [as Pb] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 kg/d | 0.01 | +132% | Feb 2016 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD042800656-001 · Nov 13, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD042800656-000 · Aug 24, 1992
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