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QUALITY ELECTROPLATING CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 10 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 $52,900 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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PR-1 KM 34.2 V. BLANCA IND
CAGUAS, PR 00725
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- CAGUAS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 3 · last Feb 14, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $52,900 · last Nov 19, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110008476602
How This Compares
#76
of 97 TRI reporters in PR
#12,166
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
4
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
7
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)
-2% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 15 | — |
| 2016 | 10 | -33% |
| 2017 | 10 | 0% |
| 2018 | 8 | -20% |
| 2020 | 7 | — |
| 2021 | 6 | -14% |
| 2022 | 6 | 0% |
| 2023 | 2 | -67% |
| 2024 | 15 | +632% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 10,775 | |
| Nitric acid | 15 | 15 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 10,775 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 25 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 10,775 | |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 7 | 7 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 8 | 8 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 15 | 15 | — | — | — |
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 | — | — | — | 14,580 |
| Zinc compounds | — | 10,752 | — | — |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | 33,438 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WORLD RESOURCES CO
POTTSVILLE, PA
|
Zinc compounds | — | 10,752 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 23 | CAGUAS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, CAGUAS |
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: General | Mar 30, 2023 | Nov 19, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Mar 30, 2023 | Nov 19, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 9, 2014 | Mar 30, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Jun 30, 2012 | Apr 18, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 30, 2012 | Apr 18, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 30, 2012 | Apr 18, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 30, 2012 | Apr 18, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 30, 2012 | Apr 18, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 20, 2010 | Nov 10, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 1, 2010 | Nov 10, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 10, 2007 | Oct 10, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 3, 2006 | Sep 29, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 29, 2004 | Aug 4, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 26, 2000 | Aug 28, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 27, 2000 | May 8, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 25, 1999 | May 25, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 19, 1998 | Aug 26, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 17, 1998 | Aug 26, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 7, 1998 | Apr 7, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 25, 1996 | Apr 1, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 15, 1994 | Jun 24, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 10, 1994 | Nov 14, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 10, 1990 | Aug 1, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 16, 1988 | Jul 7, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 29, 1988 | Mar 28, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 30, 1987 | Nov 23, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 23, 1987 | Feb 23, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 30, 1986 | Aug 11, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 1, 1986 | Apr 28, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 23, 1985 | Oct 21, 1986 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate Total | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.54 mg/L | 0.68 | +126% | Jun 2022 | Resolved |
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate Total | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.35 mg/L | 0.68 | +99% | Jun 2022 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 16.50 mg/L | 1.10 | +1,400% | Jun 2022 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 11.30 mg/L | 1.10 | +927% | Jun 2022 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 57.70 mg/L | 1.00 | +5,670% | Dec 2020 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.26 mg/L | 0.18 | +43% | Dec 2020 | Resolved |
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate Total | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.78 mg/L | 0.68 | +15% | Dec 2020 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 89.30 mg/L | 1.00 | +8,830% | Dec 2020 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 9.82 mg/L | 0.75 | +1,209% | Dec 2020 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 3.85 mg/L | 0.75 | +413% | Dec 2020 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.21 mg/L | 0.18 | +17% | Dec 2020 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.92 mg/L | 1.00 | +92% | Sep 2020 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 2.40 mg/L | 1.00 | +140% | Sep 2020 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 2.70 mg/L | 0.75 | +260% | Sep 2020 | Resolved |
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate Total | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 2.75 mg/L | 0.68 | +304% | Sep 2020 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 3.43 mg/L | 0.75 | +357% | Sep 2020 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.22 mg/L | 0.18 | +21% | Jun 2020 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.51 mg/L | 0.18 | +186% | Dec 2019 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.46 mg/L | 0.18 | +157% | Dec 2019 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.52 mg/L | 0.75 | +103% | Sep 2019 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 2.32 mg/L | 1.00 | +132% | Sep 2019 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.41 mg/L | 0.18 | +127% | Sep 2019 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.34 mg/L | 0.18 | +86% | Sep 2019 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.26 mg/L | 1.00 | +26% | Sep 2019 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 2.10 mg/L | 0.75 | +180% | Sep 2019 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.76 mg/L | 1.00 | +76% | Mar 2019 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.55 mg/L | 1.00 | +55% | Mar 2019 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 2.42 mg/L | 0.75 | +223% | Mar 2019 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 2.42 mg/L | 0.75 | +223% | Mar 2019 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 4.94 mg/L | 1.00 | +394% | Dec 2018 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.75 mg/L | 0.75 | +133% | Dec 2018 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 4.39 mg/L | 0.75 | +485% | Dec 2018 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 6.65 mg/L | 1.00 | +565% | Dec 2018 | Resolved |
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate Total | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.90 mg/L | 0.68 | +32% | Dec 2018 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.83 mg/L | 0.18 | +917% | Dec 2018 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 4.06 mg/L | 0.18 | +2,156% | Dec 2018 | Resolved |
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate Total | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.90 mg/L | 0.68 | +32% | Dec 2018 | Resolved |
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate Total | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 2.85 mg/L | 0.68 | +319% | Sep 2018 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 3.84 mg/L | 0.18 | +2,033% | Sep 2018 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.81 mg/L | 0.18 | +349% | Sep 2018 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 3.58 mg/L | 0.75 | +377% | Sep 2018 | Resolved |
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate Total | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 2.85 mg/L | 0.68 | +319% | Sep 2018 | Resolved |
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate Total | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.12 mg/L | 0.68 | +65% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.13 mg/L | 0.18 | +528% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.39 mg/L | 0.18 | +116% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.89 mg/L | 0.75 | +18% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate Total | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.14 mg/L | 0.68 | +68% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.87 mg/L | 0.75 | +15% | Mar 2018 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.66 mg/L | 0.18 | +269% | Mar 2018 | Resolved |
| Nitrite Plus Nitrate Total | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.50 mg/L | 0.68 | +121% | Mar 2018 | 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 02-2025-4301 · Sep 18, 2025
$22,900
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2024-7203 · Nov 19, 2024
$15,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090592544-002 · Nov 19, 2024
$15,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090592544-001 · Oct 20, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090592544-000 · Mar 27, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090592544-014 · Jul 20, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090592544-013 · Jun 21, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090592544-012 · Mar 14, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090592544-011 · Nov 3, 1987
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090592544-006 · Sep 2, 1987
$9,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090592544-010 · Feb 23, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090592544-009 · Aug 4, 1986
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090592544-003 · Aug 1, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PRD090592544-008 · Apr 15, 1986
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