3M PURIFICATION INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 11,367 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.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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32 RIVER RD. P.O. BOX 47
STAFFORD SPRINGS, CT 06076
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- TOLLAND County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 333999
- Inspections
- 8 · last Feb 18, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000315463
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10,741 | — |
| 2016 | 9,125 | -15% |
| 2017 | 11,367 | +25% |
| 2018 | 9,444 | -17% |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 9,000 | 9,000 | — | — | 3,774 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 444 | 444 | — | — | 276 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 10,899 | 10,899 | — | — | 3,993 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 468 | 468 | — | — | 385 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 9,125 | 9,125 | — | — | 3,441 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 10,741 | 10,741 | — | — | 3,190 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | — | — | — | 24,552 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 61,169 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3M COTTAGE GROVE
COTTGE GROVE, MN
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 641 |
|
3M COTTAGE GROVE
COTTGE GROVE, MN
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 385 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 3,352 | STAFFORD WPCF, STAFFORD SPRINGS |
| Phenol | — | STAFFORD WPCF, STAFFORD SPRINGS |
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 | Jun 12, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Feb 20, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Mar 28, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Mar 28, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 10, 2023 | Jul 5, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 10, 2023 | Jul 5, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 10, 2023 | Jul 5, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 10, 2023 | Jul 5, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 6, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 22, 2010 | Mar 17, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 3, 2003 | Oct 28, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 17, 1989 | Oct 28, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Dec 10, 1986 | Apr 9, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Jul 28, 1986 | Apr 9, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 24, 1985 | Dec 10, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 21, 1985 | Jan 5, 1989 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.00 mg/L | 19.10 | +10% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 260.00 mg/L | 250.00 | +4% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 330.00 mg/L | 250.00 | +32% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 310.00 mg/L | 250.00 | +24% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 290.00 mg/L | 250.00 | +16% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 360.00 mg/L | 250.00 | +44% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 260.00 mg/L | 250.00 | +4% | May 2023 | Open |
| Formaldehyde | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.00 mg/L | 19.10 | +20% | May 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 310.00 mg/L | 250.00 | +24% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 320.00 mg/L | 250.00 | +28% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 770.00 mg/L | 250.00 | +208% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Formaldehyde | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 92.00 mg/L | 19.10 | +382% | May 2020 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.54 mg/L | 0.50 | +8% | Feb 2019 | 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.