Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
HYTEK FINISHES CO KENT
Quick Summary
- •Released 9,330 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
-
8127 S 216TH ST
KENT, WA 98032
View on map ↗ - County
- KING County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 1 · last Nov 6, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 29, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110000489150
How This Compares
#78
of 292 TRI reporters in WA
#4,124
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
-33% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 15 | — |
| 2016 | 9,229 | +61429% |
| 2017 | 9,330 | +1% |
| 2018 | 6,141 | -34% |
| 2019 | 5 | -100% |
| 2020 | 10 | +104% |
| 2021 | 10 | 0% |
| 2022 | 10 | 0% |
| 2023 | 10 | 0% |
| 2024 | 10 | 0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 4,633 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 36,348 | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,100 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 22,355 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 4,869 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,695 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 4,514 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 20,052 | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 4,385 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 4,395 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,127 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 26,948 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 4,933 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,515 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,670 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 23,004 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 3,520 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1-Bromopropane | 6,127 | 6,127 | — | — | 5,044 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,326 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,553 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 9,832 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 32,923 | |
| 1-Bromopropane | 9,320 | 9,320 | — | — | 2,410 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 4,067 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 29,892 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 6,029 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1-Bromopropane | 9,216 | 9,216 | — | — | 1,955 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,380 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2,246 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 23,575 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 5,650 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,988 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 200 |
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 | — | 500 | — | 37,863 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 36,348 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BURLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL LLC TACOMA
TACOMA, WA
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 635 |
|
BURLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL LLC TACOMA
TACOMA, WA
|
Lead | 4,632 | — | — | — |
|
BURLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL LLC TACOMA
TACOMA, WA
|
Nitric acid | — | 500 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | 1 | KING COUNTY SOUTH WWTP, RENTON |
| Nitric acid | — | KING COUNTY SOUTH WWTP, RENTON |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 35,713 | KING COUNTY SOUTH WWTP, RENTON |
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 | Nov 6, 2024 | Feb 14, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 6, 2024 | Feb 14, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 6, 2024 | Feb 14, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 14, 2019 | Aug 6, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 14, 2019 | Aug 6, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 14, 2019 | Aug 6, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 14, 2019 | May 14, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 12, 2018 | Apr 12, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 12, 2018 | Apr 17, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 12, 2018 | Jun 10, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 25, 2015 | May 14, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 25, 2015 | May 14, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 25, 2015 | May 14, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 25, 2015 | May 14, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 25, 2015 | May 14, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 11, 2013 | Jan 14, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 3, 2010 | Dec 6, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 13, 2008 | Mar 5, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 13, 2008 | Apr 21, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 13, 2008 | Feb 21, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 19, 2004 | Nov 23, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 13, 2004 | Feb 20, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 13, 2004 | Jan 14, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 21, 1998 | Oct 2, 1998 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.12 | +27% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +61% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +19% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Oil and grease visual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Dec 2022 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2020-0112 · Jul 29, 2020
$75,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD988466900-001 · Nov 16, 2010
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2000-0166 · Sep 21, 2000
$5,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD988466900-000 · Sep 8, 1998
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