Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ASC ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS/COLUMBIA FKA ANVIL
Quick Summary
- •Released 5,764 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.
- Address
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1411 LANCASTER AVE
COLUMBIA, PA 17512
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- LANCASTER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331511
- Inspections
- 6 · last Sep 23, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 29, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110000333684
How This Compares
#226
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#4,871
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
5
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)
+12% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,461 | — |
| 2016 | 4,920 | -10% |
| 2017 | 5,764 | +17% |
| 2018 | 7,012 | +22% |
| 2019 | 8,308 | +18% |
| 2020 | 7,046 | -15% |
| 2021 | 5,837 | -17% |
| 2022 | 5,693 | -2% |
| 2023 | 5,765 | +1% |
| 2024 | 6,116 | +6% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 5,699 | 5,411 | 288 | — | 259,481 | |
| Manganese compounds | 398 | 398 | — | — | 49,978 | |
| Lead compounds | 20 | 14 | 5 | — | 451 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 5,355 | 5,311 | 45 | — | 230,827 | |
| Manganese compounds | 395 | 395 | — | — | 48,143 | |
| Lead compounds | 15 | 13 | 1 | — | 433 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 5,309 | 5,285 | 24 | — | 246,996 | |
| Manganese compounds | 355 | 355 | — | — | 52,857 | |
| Lead compounds | 29 | 29 | 1 | — | 488 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 5,423 | 5,395 | 28 | — | 307,449 | |
| Manganese compounds | 382 | 382 | — | — | 62,681 | |
| Lead compounds | 32 | 31 | 1 | — | 564 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 6,716 | 6,695 | 21 | — | 221,685 | |
| Manganese compounds | 301 | 301 | — | — | 50,837 | |
| Lead compounds | 29 | 28 | 1 | — | 445 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 8,011 | 7,958 | 53 | — | 334,522 | |
| Manganese compounds | 267 | 267 | — | — | 60,828 | |
| Lead compounds | 30 | 29 | 2 | — | 393 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 6,712 | 6,604 | 108 | — | 363,502 | |
| Manganese compounds | 267 | 267 | — | — | 62,753 | |
| Lead compounds | 34 | 29 | 5 | — | 416 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 5,471 | 5,404 | 67 | — | 317,890 | |
| Manganese compounds | 261 | 256 | — | 5 | 63,644 | |
| Lead compounds | 31 | 29 | 2 | — | 436 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 4,343 | 4,196 | 147 | — | 272,348 | |
| Manganese compounds | 321 | 316 | — | 5 | 58,546 | |
| Triethylamine | 226 | 226 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 30 | 28 | 2 | — | 446 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 4,825 | 4,325 | 250 | 250 | 399,080 | |
| Manganese compounds | 505 | 250 | 250 | 5 | 63,936 | |
| Lead compounds | 131 | 29 | 2 | 100 | 1,152 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | 257,946 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CYCLECHEM INC
LEWISBERRY, PA
|
Zinc compounds | 1,535 | — | — | — |
|
EASTERN ALLOYS INC
MAYBROOK, NY
|
Zinc compounds | — | 257,946 | — | — |
|
CYCLECHEM INC
LEWISBERRY, PA
|
Manganese compounds | 426 | — | — | — |
|
LANCASTER AREA REFUSE AUTHORITY
LANCASTER, PA
|
Manganese compounds | 47,621 | — | — | — |
|
MODERN LANDFILL
YORK, PA
|
Manganese compounds | 1,931 | — | — | — |
|
CYCLECHEM INC
LEWISBERRY, PA
|
Lead compounds | 177 | — | — | — |
|
LANCASTER AREA REFUSE AUTHORITY
LANCASTER, PA
|
Lead compounds | 259 | — | — | — |
|
MODERN LANDFILL
YORK, PA
|
Lead compounds | 14 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Jul 21, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 12, 2018 | Apr 12, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 21, 2014 | Sep 18, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 6, 1998 | Oct 29, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 14, 1989 | Sep 12, 1990 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.00 deg F | 50.00 | +4% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.00 deg F | 58.00 | +10% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 53.00 deg F | 50.00 | +6% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.00 deg F | 50.00 | +20% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 57.00 deg F | 50.00 | +14% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.00 deg F | 50.00 | +12% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 deg F | 50.00 | +8% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 57.00 deg F | 50.00 | +14% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 57.00 deg F | 50.00 | +14% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.00 deg F | 50.00 | +18% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.00 deg F | 50.00 | +12% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 53.00 deg F | 50.00 | +6% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.00 deg F | 50.00 | +18% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.80 mg/L | 2.61 | +84% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.81 mg/L | 1.48 | +22% | Oct 2018 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.84 mg/L | 1.48 | +24% | Jul 2018 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.40 mg/L | 2.61 | +107% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.00 mg/L | 2.61 | +15% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.50 mg/L | 2.61 | +34% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 53.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +77% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.07 mg/L | 1.48 | +40% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.10 mg/L | 2.61 | +95% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.00 mg/L | 2.61 | +15% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.97 mg/L | 1.48 | +33% | Jun 2017 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.81 mg/L | 1.48 | +22% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.80 mg/L | 2.61 | +46% | Mar 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD096266499-001 · Sep 1, 2015
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0080195_05292015 · May 29, 2015
$9,894
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1986-0057 · Apr 12, 1984
$3,000
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