VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS INCORPORATED X RAY TUBE PRODUCTS
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,420 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
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1678 PIONEER ROAD
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84104
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- SALT LAKE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 334517
- Inspections
- 1 · last Feb 2, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110009508504
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,436 | — |
| 2016 | 5,678 | +4% |
| 2017 | 4,420 | -22% |
| 2018 | 6,037 | +37% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 8,357 | — |
| 2021 | 8,724 | +4% |
| 2022 | 6,657 | -24% |
| 2023 | 6,463 | -3% |
| 2024 | 5,707 | -12% |
2024
2023
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 6,309 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 6,244 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 35,086 | |
| Methanol | 6,524 | 6,524 | — | — | 16,673 | |
| Nitric acid | 133 | 133 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 16,541 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 4,973 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 3,941 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 8,668 | 8,668 | — | — | 20,328 | |
| Nitric acid | 56 | 56 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 3,779 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 5,726 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 20,272 | |
| Methanol | 8,303 | 8,303 | — | — | 22,143 | |
| Nitric acid | 54 | 54 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 21,984 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 5,688 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 20,527 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 7,835 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 5,799 | 5,799 | — | — | 18,847 | |
| Nitric acid | 238 | 238 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 876 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 6,894 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 56,147 | |
| Methanol | 4,349 | 4,349 | — | — | 15,948 | |
| Nitric acid | 71 | 71 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 28,492 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 2,324 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 464 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 4,678 | 4,678 | — | — | 11,235 | |
| Nitric acid | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 30,499 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 17,649 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 4,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 5,436 | 5,436 | — | — | 13,048 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AURA II INC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Nickel | — | 5,079 | — | — |
|
AURA II INC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Copper | — | 29,533 | — | — |
|
AURA II INC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Lead | — | 16,059 | — | — |
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SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Methanol | — | — | 19,210 | — |
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.
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: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jul 19, 2019 | Aug 26, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 3, 2015 | Dec 2, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 4, 1985 | Jul 1, 1985 | 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.