Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
KIMBERLY-CLARK PENNSYLVANIA L LC
Quick Summary
- •Released 132,371 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 $13,200 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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FRONT STREET & AVENUE OF THE STATES
CHESTER, PA 19013
View on map ↗ - County
- DELAWARE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322120
- Inspections
- 12 · last Mar 18, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $13,200 · last Nov 26, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000603847
How This Compares
#43
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#924
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.
1
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 (2015–2019)
-56% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 157,511 | — |
| 2016 | 113,323 | -28% |
| 2017 | 132,371 | +17% |
| 2018 | 77,856 | -41% |
| 2019 | 69,357 | -11% |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 42,413 | 42,413 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 26,899 | 26,899 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | 21 | 21 | — | — | 30 | |
| Manganese compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 25,410 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 85,935 | |
| Lead compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 2,183 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 44,809 | 44,809 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 33,008 | 33,008 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 14 | 14 | — | — | 43,759 | |
| Lead compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 3,578 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 274,674 | |
| Nickel compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 69,658 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 61,129 | |
| Mercury | 1 | 1 | — | — | 72 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 79,476 | 79,476 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 51,522 | 51,522 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 516 | 516 | — | — | 26,189 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 452 | 452 | — | — | 288,995 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 159 | 159 | — | — | 62,261 | |
| Nickel compounds | 118 | 118 | — | — | 67,219 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 68 | 68 | — | — | 70,974 | |
| Lead compounds | 45 | 45 | — | — | 11,879 | |
| Mercury | 16 | 16 | — | — | 125 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 63,210 | 63,210 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 49,249 | 49,249 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 457 | 457 | — | — | 334,074 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 158 | 158 | — | — | 77,608 | |
| Nickel compounds | 118 | 118 | — | — | 55,346 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 69 | 69 | — | — | 60,133 | |
| Lead compounds | 45 | 45 | — | — | 8,945 | |
| Mercury | 16 | 16 | — | — | 120 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 80,545 | 80,545 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 75,580 | 75,580 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 502 | 502 | — | — | 32,104 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 468 | 468 | — | — | 484,228 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 161 | 161 | — | — | 83,458 | |
| Nickel compounds | 121 | 121 | — | — | 111,442 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 71 | 71 | — | — | 81,464 | |
| Lead compounds | 46 | 46 | — | — | 11,216 | |
| Mercury | 16 | 16 | — | — | 136 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 350,453 |
| Vanadium compounds | — | 274,674 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 3,528 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 69,611 | — | — |
| Mercury | — | 69 | — | — |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 43,759 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 61,129 | — | — |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 2,664,822 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CENTRALIA COAL SALES
WILKES-BARRE, PA
|
Zinc compounds | — | 22,239 | — | — |
|
CENTRALIA COAL SALES
WILKES-BARRE, PA
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 62,261 | — | — |
|
CENTRALIA COAL SALES
WILKES-BARRE, PA
|
Lead compounds | — | 11,815 | — | — |
|
CENTRALIA COAL SALES
WILKES-BARRE, PA
|
Manganese compounds | — | 70,974 | — | — |
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CENTRALIA COAL SALES
WILKES-BARRE, PA
|
Mercury | — | 117 | — | — |
|
CENTRALIA COAL SALES
WILKES-BARRE, PA
|
Nickel compounds | — | 67,149 | — | — |
|
CENTRALIA COAL SALES
WILKES-BARRE, PA
|
Vanadium compounds | — | 288,995 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vanadium compounds | — | DELCORA-WESTERN REGIONAL TREATMENT PLANT, CHESTER |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | DELCORA-WESTERN REGIONAL TREATMENT PLANT, CHESTER |
| Mercury | 8 | DELCORA-WESTERN REGIONAL TREATMENT PLANT, CHESTER |
| Nickel compounds | 70 | DELCORA-WESTERN REGIONAL TREATMENT PLANT, CHESTER |
| Lead compounds | 64 | DELCORA-WESTERN REGIONAL TREATMENT PLANT, CHESTER |
| Manganese compounds | — | DELCORA-WESTERN REGIONAL TREATMENT PLANT, CHESTER |
| Zinc compounds | 3,950 | DELCORA-WESTERN REGIONAL TREATMENT PLANT, CHESTER |
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 | Sep 27, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Failure to Pay Fees | Oct 6, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 3, 2019 | Jul 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 27, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Nov 29, 2017 | Apr 17, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jul 7, 2017 | Jun 27, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 27, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 27, 2007 | Dec 12, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 14, 1994 | Sep 5, 1996 | 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
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602499399 · Apr 17, 2019
$84,814
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602506568 · Nov 29, 2017
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602506441 · Jul 7, 2017
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0013081_12022013 · Dec 2, 2013
$1,536
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2010-0117 · Mar 30, 2010
$12,700
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2004-0110 · Aug 20, 2004
$5,000
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