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Clean Air Act
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CHEROKEE PHARM LLC/RIVERSIDE BORO PLT
Quick Summary
- •Released 17,084 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 $185,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
100 AVE C
RIVERSIDE, PA 17868
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- NORTHUMBERLAND County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325411
- Inspections
- 33 · last Nov 12, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $185,000 · last Nov 30, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000334530
How This Compares
#139
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#3,088
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
2
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-36% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 11,422 | — |
| 2016 | 19,882 | +74% |
| 2017 | 17,084 | -14% |
| 2018 | 22,632 | +32% |
| 2019 | 17,958 | -21% |
| 2020 | 29,804 | +66% |
| 2021 | 32,608 | +9% |
| 2022 | 16,592 | -49% |
| 2023 | 16,014 | -3% |
| 2024 | 7,353 | -54% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 3,749 | 3,738 | 11 | — | 542,394 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,598 | 1,796 | 802 | — | 332,268 | |
| Toluene | 1,006 | 1,006 | — | — | 50,611 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 7,590 | 6,116 | 1,474 | — | 205,737 | |
| Dichloromethane | 5,890 | 5,885 | 5 | — | 164,843 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,315 | 1,315 | — | — | 36,584 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 731 | 731 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 488 | 368 | 120 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 6,949 | 6,949 | — | — | 129,905 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 6,408 | 6,285 | 123 | — | 170,347 | |
| Toluene | 1,768 | 1,768 | — | — | 5,691 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 746 | 746 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 721 | 636 | 85 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 19,238 | 19,238 | — | — | 647,123 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 9,792 | 9,764 | 28 | — | 267,529 | |
| Toluene | 2,195 | 2,195 | — | — | 203,737 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 747 | 747 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 636 | 636 | — | — | 115 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 16,813 | 16,813 | — | — | 665,192 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 9,428 | 9,408 | 20 | — | 175,485 | |
| Toluene | 2,183 | 2,183 | — | — | 32,548 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 743 | 743 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 637 | 636 | 1 | — | 108 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 17,468 | 17,468 | — | — | 85,020 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 490 | 474 | 16 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 13,407 | 13,407 | — | — | 153,295 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 6,512 | 6,499 | 13 | — | 296,431 | |
| Toluene | 1,498 | 1,498 | — | — | 40,566 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 735 | 735 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 480 | 480 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 11,987 | 11,987 | — | — | 136,876 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,866 | 2,843 | 23 | — | 388,230 | |
| Toluene | 1,580 | 1,580 | — | — | 44,246 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 481 | 480 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 170 | 170 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 14,280 | 14,280 | — | — | 168,914 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,792 | 2,747 | 45 | — | 336,428 | |
| Toluene | 2,182 | 2,182 | — | — | 143,323 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 483 | 480 | 3 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 145 | 145 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 6,812 | 6,812 | — | — | 96,061 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,419 | 2,395 | 24 | — | 315,320 | |
| Toluene | 1,565 | 1,565 | — | — | 45,963 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 482 | 480 | 2 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 144 | 144 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | 437 | 330,742 | 153,473 |
| Dichloromethane | — | 991,680 | 23,689 | 32,551 |
| Toluene | — | — | 50,611 | 323 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | — | 1,005 |
|
FIELDING ENVIROMENTAL LLC
FREEDOM, PA
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | 2,990 | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | 15,464 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORP
PAULDING, OH
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | 5,235 | — |
|
EASTMAN BUSINESS PARK
ROCHESTER, NY
|
Dichloromethane | — | 1,092 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS RSC LLC
CHICAGO, IL
|
Dichloromethane | — | 27,465 | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
LINDEN, NJ
|
Dichloromethane | — | 15,163 | — | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORP
PAULDING, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | 78,519 | — |
|
EASTMAN BUSINESS PARK
ROCHESTER, NY
|
Methanol | — | 437 | — | — |
|
FIELDING ENVIROMENTAL LLC
FREEDOM, PA
|
Methanol | — | — | 20,269 | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Methanol | — | — | 231,954 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 1,089 |
|
FIELDING ENVIROMENTAL LLC
FREEDOM, PA
|
Toluene | — | — | 3,005 | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Toluene | — | — | 35,566 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORP
PAULDING, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | 12,040 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Dec 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Dec 17, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 25, 2021 | Jun 9, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Dec 18, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 30, 2020 | Jun 25, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Feb 27, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 20, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 25, 2013 | Dec 23, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 12, 2012 | Aug 19, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 12, 2012 | Aug 19, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 21, 2010 | Nov 22, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 29, 2010 | Oct 29, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 20, 2008 | Apr 10, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 10, 2007 | Jul 10, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 9, 2005 | Feb 9, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 27, 2004 | Oct 27, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 24, 2004 | Jun 4, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 7, 2004 | Jan 7, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 20, 2003 | Oct 20, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 22, 2003 | Sep 22, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 20, 2003 | Aug 20, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Mar 25, 2002 | Mar 25, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 11, 1996 | May 2, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Incinerators | Mar 3, 1993 | Jan 1, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 11, 1988 | Mar 27, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 30, 1987 | Dec 15, 1988 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetone | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.46 mg/L | 0.20 | +130% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Acetone | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.40 mg/L | 0.50 | +1,780% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Acetone | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.81 kg/d | 2.74 | +367% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Methylene chloride | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.40 mg/L | 0.90 | +278% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Methylene chloride | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.60 kg/d | 4.94 | +54% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Acetone | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 228.32 kg/d | 1.09 | +20,768% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Acetone | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 180.00 mg/L | 0.50 | +35,900% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Acetone | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 90.00 mg/L | 0.20 | +44,900% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Acetone | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 456.63 kg/d | 2.74 | +16,552% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Methylene chloride | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.20 mg/L | 0.90 | +33% | May 2020 | Open |
| Methylene chloride | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.98 mg/L | 0.90 | +9% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Methanol, total | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.69 mg/L | 4.10 | +380% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Methylene chloride | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.66 mg/L | 0.30 | +120% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Methanol, total | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +590% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Methanol, total | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 120.18 kg/d | 54.89 | +119% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Methanol, total | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.42 kg/d | 22.51 | +53% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Dimethyl sulfoxide, total | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.00 mg/L | 91.50 | +99,999% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Manganese, total [as Mn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.20 mg/L | 1.00 | +20% | Oct 2017 | Open |
| Manganese, total [as Mn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.20 mg/L | 1.00 | +20% | Jun 2017 | 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.
CONSENT ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD003043353-106 · Nov 30, 2021
$10,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0008419_06292021 · Jun 29, 2021
$175,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD003043353-105 · Mar 2, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD003043353-104 · May 19, 2020
CONSENT ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD003043353-103 · Aug 11, 2014
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0008419_05082014 · May 8, 2014
$4,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD003043353-102 · Apr 10, 2014
CONSENT ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD003043353-101 · Jan 3, 2012
Judicial
· Case 03-2007-0344 · Nov 17, 2011
$1,500,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0008419_02092011 · Feb 9, 2011
$1,150
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD003043353-100 · Nov 22, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD003043353-001 · Mar 28, 2008
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0008419_10122007 · Oct 12, 2007
$2,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0008419_01071998 · Jan 7, 1998
$1,323
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