FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER ROD PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,251 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
41 WAWECUS ST
NORWICH, CT 06360
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- NEW LONDON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331421
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 25, 2002
- Registry ID
- 110000315953
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 | 751 | — |
| 2016 | 1,251 | +67% |
| 2017 | 1,251 | -0% |
| 2018 | 2,901 | +132% |
| 2019 | 2,801 | -3% |
| 2020 | 1,500 | -46% |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 1,500 | 1,250 | 250 | — | 326,510 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 400 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 2,800 | 2,550 | 250 | — | 463,255 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 465 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 2,900 | 2,650 | 250 | — | 560,405 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 466 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 1,250 | 1,000 | 250 | — | 427,555 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 352 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 1,250 | 1,000 | 250 | — | 380,505 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 193 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 750 | 500 | 250 | — | 389,260 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 207 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | 550,000 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CAL CHEM INC.
GLOBE, AZ
|
Copper compounds | — | 420,000 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
MERIDEN, CT
|
Copper compounds | 250 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES GREENTREE LDFL
KERSEY, PA
|
Copper compounds | 7,300 | — | — | — |
|
CAL CHEM INC.
GLOBE, AZ
|
Lead compounds | 349 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
MERIDEN, CT
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES GREENTREE LDFL
KERSEY, PA
|
Lead compounds | 3 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 5 | NORWICH WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY, NORWICH |
| Lead compounds | 0 | NORWICH WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY, NORWICH |
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 | May 2, 2013 | Jul 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: Lists of HW | May 16, 2006 | May 29, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 24, 1998 | Dec 20, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 24, 1998 | Oct 8, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 24, 1998 | Oct 8, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 24, 1998 | Dec 20, 2000 | 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.