Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
BI-QEM INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,007 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
-
238 NONOTUCK ST
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01062
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- HAMPSHIRE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 6 · last Nov 1, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Nov 10, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110000308131
How This Compares
#106
of 331 TRI reporters in MA
#7,091
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
4
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
4
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 (2015–2022)
-50% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 627 | — |
| 2016 | 829 | +32% |
| 2017 | 1,007 | +22% |
| 2018 | 940 | -7% |
| 2019 | 1,007 | +7% |
| 2020 | 389 | -61% |
| 2021 | 303 | -22% |
| 2022 | 314 | +4% |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 314 | 314 | — | — | 315 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 303 | 303 | — | — | 342 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 389 | 389 | — | — | 30 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 1,007 | 1,007 | — | — | 241 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 940 | 940 | — | — | 135 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 1,007 | 1,007 | — | — | 8,390 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 829 | 829 | — | — | 111 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 627 | 627 | — | — | 71 | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 8,140 |
|
SOUTH HADLEY LANDFILL & RECYCLING CTR
SOUTH HADLEY, MA
|
Formaldehyde | 250 | — | — | — |
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 | Failure to develop, maintain, or get approval of an adequate SWPPP (industrial stormwater) | Nov 1, 2022 | Apr 5, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Failure to properly install, initiate, or fully implement industrial stormwater controls | Nov 1, 2022 | Apr 5, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Failure to properly conduct industrial stormwater inspections | Nov 1, 2022 | Apr 5, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Failure to comply with monitoring requirements related to industrial stormwater [40 CFR 122.41(j)] | Nov 1, 2022 | Apr 5, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Dec 8, 2017 | Jan 29, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 8, 2017 | Feb 1, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 8, 2017 | Feb 1, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Dec 8, 2017 | Feb 1, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 8, 2017 | Feb 1, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 8, 2017 | Feb 1, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 8, 2017 | Feb 1, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 8, 2017 | Feb 1, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 10, 2010 | Jan 10, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 10, 2010 | Jan 10, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 10, 2010 | Jan 10, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 18, 2002 | Aug 20, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 16, 2000 | Nov 13, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 16, 2000 | Apr 18, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 30, 1989 | Jan 23, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 19, 1988 | Feb 8, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Dec 4, 1984 | Jan 8, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 31, 1984 | Mar 8, 1984 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 3.80 mg/L | 0.05 | +7,208% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 MGD | 0.01 | +60% | May 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.34 mg/L | 0.05 | +554% | Jun 2022 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.00 mg/L | 0.05 | +1,823% | Jun 2022 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.31 mg/L | 0.05 | +496% | Dec 2021 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.06 mg/L | 0.05 | +8% | Dec 2021 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.10 mg/L | 0.05 | +87% | Sep 2021 | Resolved |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 MGD | 0.01 | +100% | Oct 2017 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 MGD | 0.01 | +180% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 98.70 deg F | 83.00 | +19% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 84.60 deg F | 83.00 | +2% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 89.40 deg F | 83.00 | +8% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 88.10 deg F | 83.00 | +6% | Oct 2016 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 91.60 deg F | 83.00 | +10% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 91.60 deg F | 83.00 | +10% | Aug 2016 | Resolved |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 MGD | 0.01 | +260% | Jun 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 01-2023-2012 · Apr 5, 2023
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2022-1013 · Mar 8, 2022
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2020-1021 · Jul 24, 2020
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601379678 · Feb 22, 2018
$0
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2015-1005 · Mar 3, 2015
$10,960
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2003-0051 · Nov 25, 2003
$11,200
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD000221028-018 · Dec 5, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD000221028-014 · Oct 31, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD000221028-001 · Feb 10, 1984
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