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SONNEBORN, LLC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 9,452 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 $33,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
100 SONNEBORN LANE
PETROLIA, PA 16050
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- BUTLER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 324199
- Inspections
- 7 · last Aug 28, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $33,000 · last Mar 1, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110059338220
How This Compares
#175
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#4,099
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)
-95% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7,952 | — |
| 2016 | 1,173 | -85% |
| 2017 | 9,452 | +706% |
| 2018 | 22,505 | +138% |
| 2019 | 42,636 | +89% |
| 2020 | 17,330 | -59% |
| 2021 | 59,668 | +244% |
| 2022 | 17,803 | -70% |
| 2023 | 7,303 | -59% |
| 2024 | 361 | -95% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 361 | 361 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | 56,493 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 34,587 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 7,122 | — | 111 | 7,011 | 422,428 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 181 | 181 | — | — | 7 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 16,833 | — | 248 | 16,585 | 5,743 | |
| Methanol | 556 | — | 556 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 414 | 414 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 17,118 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 59,026 | — | 283 | 58,743 | 14,699 | |
| Methanol | 464 | 140 | 324 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 178 | 178 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | 11,163 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 17,731 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 16,915 | — | 157 | 16,758 | 9 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 270 | 270 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 145 | 2 | 143 | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 42,636 | — | 232 | 42,404 | 26 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 21,228 | — | 201 | 21,027 | 12 | |
| Methanol | 1,129 | — | 1,129 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 148 | 148 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 6,817 | — | 78 | 6,739 | 3,487 | |
| Methanol | 2,383 | — | 2,383 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 252 | 252 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 264,746 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 689 | 689 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 366 | — | 366 | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 118 | — | 118 | — | 13 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 77,009 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 6,763 | 6,000 | 763 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,180 | 1,180 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 9 | — | 9 | — | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 17,703 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3,487 | — | — | — |
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 | Aug 30, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Failure to Submit Timely Permit Renewal Application | Aug 30, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 22, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 29, 2017 | May 18, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 29, 2017 | Jan 31, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 8, 2016 | Mar 29, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 8, 2016 | Mar 29, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 30, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 3, 2011 | Nov 1, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 3, 2011 | Nov 1, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 3, 2011 | Nov 1, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 22, 2005 | Oct 27, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 17, 2003 | Dec 17, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 17, 2003 | Oct 1, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 12, 2001 | Sep 12, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 13, 2000 | Nov 1, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 13, 2000 | Nov 1, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 15, 1994 | Dec 15, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 22, 1987 | May 25, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jul 1, 1987 | Nov 30, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 19, 1986 | Jun 20, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +85% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +47% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 95.50 deg F | 89.00 | +7% | May 2020 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 83.00 deg F | 81.00 | +2% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 85.81 kg/d | 47.67 | +80% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +70% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 207.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +590% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 97.00 deg F | 86.00 | +13% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.02 kg/d | 23.61 | +150% | Sep 2019 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +267% | Sep 2019 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.35 kg/d | 4.68 | +79% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.00 mg/L | 5.00 | +40% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 281.93 kg/d | 47.67 | +491% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 155.20 mg/L | 15.00 | +935% | Aug 2019 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 418.63 kg/d | 47.67 | +778% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.00 mg/L | 26.00 | +15% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 807.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +2,590% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 86.08 kg/d | 23.61 | +265% | Aug 2019 | Resolved |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.50 mg/L | 5.00 | +50% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 80.95 kg/d | 47.67 | +70% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.01 kg/d | 23.61 | +40% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.90 mg/L | 7.80 | +65% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.38 kg/d | 12.39 | +97% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.40 mg/L | 15.00 | +3% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.03 kg/d | 12.39 | +13% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.50 kg/d | 6.22 | +37% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Manganese, total [as Mn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.47 kg/d | 1.82 | +36% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.83 kg/d | 12.39 | +20% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.80 kg/d | 6.22 | +9% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 104.47 kg/d | 82.63 | +26% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.20 mg/L | 26.00 | +43% | May 2017 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.96 kg/d | 41.31 | +77% | May 2017 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 157.63 kg/d | 82.63 | +91% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 108.40 mg/L | 52.00 | +108% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.90 mg/L | 26.00 | +46% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.94 kg/d | 41.31 | +26% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 175.02 kg/d | 158.90 | +10% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.48 mg/L | 1.30 | +14% | Oct 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.31 mg/L | 2.60 | +104% | Oct 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.34 kg/d | 4.13 | +102% | Oct 2016 | 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 03-1981-0256
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1988-0408
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0002666_03012022 · Mar 1, 2022
$33,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0002666_07172009 · Jul 17, 2009
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1997-0384 · Mar 30, 2001
$100,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0002666_04202000 · Apr 20, 2000
$1,560
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0002666_02171999 · Feb 17, 1999
$3,406
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 03-1995-N013 · Aug 18, 1997
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1995-0068 · Aug 18, 1997
$40,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD004388500-002 · Dec 29, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD004388500-001 · Jul 23, 1987
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1986-0808 · Feb 9, 1987
$6,500
Judicial
· Case 03-1982-0075 · Feb 7, 1984
$25,000
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