TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
WATSON STD CO/HARWICK
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,614 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
-
616 HITE ROAD
HARWICK, PA 15049
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- ALLEGHENY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325510
- Inspections
- 3 · last Mar 3, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 3, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110007758284
How This Compares
#330
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#6,488
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 (2015–2020)
-68% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,271 | — |
| 2016 | 2,658 | -19% |
| 2017 | 1,614 | -39% |
| 2018 | 1,298 | -20% |
| 2019 | 1,137 | -12% |
| 2020 | 1,059 | -7% |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 527 | 527 | — | — | 250 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 250 | 250 | — | — | 1,277 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 250 | 250 | — | — | 1,877 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 32 | 32 | — | — | 1,421 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 540 | 540 | — | — | 250 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 250 | 250 | — | — | 1,954 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 250 | 250 | — | — | 2,554 | |
| Naphthalene | 54 | 54 | — | — | 750 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 43 | 43 | — | — | 1,874 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 693 | 693 | — | — | 250 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 250 | 250 | — | — | 1,774 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 250 | 250 | — | — | 2,614 | |
| Naphthalene | 65 | 65 | — | — | 750 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 40 | 40 | — | — | 1,770 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,019 | 1,019 | — | — | 250 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 250 | 250 | — | — | 2,020 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 250 | 250 | — | — | 1,769 | |
| Naphthalene | 62 | 62 | — | — | 750 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 33 | 33 | — | — | 1,433 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,046 | 2,046 | — | — | 25,270 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 250 | 250 | — | — | 1,935 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 250 | 250 | — | — | 1,153 | |
| Naphthalene | 66 | 66 | — | — | 750 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 37 | 37 | — | — | 1,635 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 9 | 9 | — | — | 17 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,366 | 2,366 | — | — | 29,569 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 250 | 250 | — | — | 1,822 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 250 | 250 | — | — | 1,551 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 250 | 250 | — | — | 750 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 62 | 62 | — | — | 2,733 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 61 | 61 | — | — | 750 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 32 | 32 | — | — | 250 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | 750 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 2,614 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 250 |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | 1,770 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 1,774 |
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 & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | 1,433 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 23,937 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 1,769 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Naphthalene | — | — | — | 750 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 2,020 |
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 Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 12, 2019 | Jun 17, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 6, 2015 | Apr 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 6, 2015 | Apr 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 6, 2015 | Apr 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 6, 2015 | Apr 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 24, 2009 | Nov 24, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 24, 2009 | Mar 24, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 24, 2009 | Mar 24, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 27, 1989 | Mar 9, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 27, 1989 | Sep 11, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 9, 1989 | Sep 11, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jan 9, 1989 | Oct 27, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 9, 1988 | Sep 11, 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1990-0227
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD004397030-100 · Apr 10, 2015
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-R236107_10032013 · Oct 3, 2013
$5,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD004397030-004 · Mar 1, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD004397030-005 · Nov 9, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD004397030-002 · Jan 13, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD004397030-001 · Feb 16, 1988
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· Wholesale Trade
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· Retail Trade