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ALLEGHENY LUDLUM CORP

Quick Summary

  • Released 196,049 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
  • Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
  • Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
Address
130 LINCOLN AVENUE
VANDERGRIFT, PA 15690
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County
WESTMORELAND County
Industry
Manufacturing
NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
331221
Inspections
7 · last Jun 25, 2025
Total Penalties
$0 · last Feb 1, 2016
Registry ID
110014402306

How This Compares

#26 of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#713 of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing

Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.

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) +19% overall
Year Total Releases (lbs) vs Prior Year
2015 317,863
2016 347,429 +9%
2017 196,049 -44%
2018 283,129 +44%
2019 179 -100%
2020 266,845 +148975%
2021 218,565 -18%
2022 290,969 +33%
2023 326,535 +12%
2024 378,023 +16%

2024

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Cobalt compounds 8,541 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 142
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 375,802 375,802
Nitric acid 1,807 1,807 22,100
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 138 59 79 385,992
Hydrogen fluoride 110 110 3,315
Nickel compounds 95 26 69 237,855 ♦ Carcinogen
Manganese compounds 64 64 54,636
Copper compounds 7 7 19,550

2023

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Lead compounds 92
Cobalt compounds 6,186 ♦ Carcinogen
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 325,037 325,037
Nitric acid 1,144 1,144 57,528
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 130 50 80 281,795
Nickel compounds 91 22 69 174,784 ♦ Carcinogen
Hydrogen fluoride 72 72 8,629
Manganese compounds 54 54 42,025
Copper compounds 7 7 14,782

2022

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Lead compounds 310
Cobalt compounds 6,124 ♦ Carcinogen
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 289,006 289,006
Nitric acid 1,539 1,539 15,534
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 154 69 85 295,002
Hydrogen fluoride 98 98 2,330
Nickel compounds 90 30 60 207,052 ♦ Carcinogen
Manganese compounds 75 75 47,705
Copper compounds 7 7 16,530

2021

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Lead compounds 174
Cobalt compounds 3,264 ♦ Carcinogen
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 216,855 216,855
Nitric acid 1,301 1,301 16,000
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 164 65 99 162,623
Hydrogen fluoride 84 84 2,400
Nickel compounds 82 29 53 121,078 ♦ Carcinogen
Manganese compounds 72 72 27,643
Copper compounds 7 7 9,129

2020

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Cobalt compounds 4,062 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 236
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 264,039 264,039
Nitric acid 2,287 2,287 608
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 181 88 93 209,927
Hydrogen fluoride 143 143 91
Manganese compounds 98 98 38,307
Nickel compounds 90 40 50 147,258 ♦ Carcinogen
Copper compounds 7 7 12,099

2019

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 179 102 77 209,637

2018

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Lead compounds 338
Cobalt compounds 4,643 ♦ Carcinogen
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 279,604 279,604
Nitric acid 2,912 2,912 40,364
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 201 112 89 241,766
Hydrogen fluoride 182 182 6,055
Manganese compounds 125 125 51,078
Nickel compounds 98 50 48 149,819 ♦ Carcinogen
Copper compounds 7 7 14,779

2017

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Lead compounds 375
Cobalt compounds 5,642 ♦ Carcinogen
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 193,195 193,195
Nitric acid 2,120 2,115 5 43,287
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 266 111 155 270,008
Hydrogen fluoride 186 181 5 6,493
Nickel compounds 150 50 100 187,254 ♦ Carcinogen
Manganese compounds 125 125 64,959
Copper compounds 7 7 17,547

2016

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Lead compounds 350
Cobalt compounds 5,215 ♦ Carcinogen
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 343,143 343,143
Nitric acid 3,604 3,599 5 88,358
Hydrogen fluoride 204 199 5 13,254
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 191 97 94 227,252
Nickel compounds 172 43 129 180,242 ♦ Carcinogen
Manganese compounds 108 108 63,495
Copper compounds 7 7 16,682

2015

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Lead compounds 364
Cobalt compounds 4,747 ♦ Carcinogen
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 314,162 314,162
Nitric acid 2,704 2,699 5 60,202
Nickel compounds 431 32 399 150,933 ♦ Carcinogen
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 291 71 220 213,530
Hydrogen fluoride 154 149 5 9,030
Manganese compounds 79 79 52,714
Copper compounds 42 42 14,905

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
Nitric acid 5,679,160 4,491,633
Hydrogen fluoride 2,271,664 3,315,230

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
GREENRIDGE RECLAMATION LANDIFLL
SCOTTDALE, PA
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 374,488
ALLIED WASTE SYSTEMS OF PA LLC - IMPERIAL LF
IMPERIAL, PA
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 5,802
CYCLE CHEM INC
LEWISBERRY, PA
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 32
CIRCON ENVIRONMENTAL - CHEMTROM PLANT 1
AVON, OH
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 83
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 1,869
MCCUTCHEON ENTERPRISES INC
APOLLO, PA
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 3,718
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
Hydrogen fluoride 3,315
ALLIED WASTE SYSTEMS OF PA LLC - IMPERIAL LF
IMPERIAL, PA
Cobalt compounds 128
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
Cobalt compounds 7
GREENRIDGE RECLAMATION LANDIFLL
SCOTTDALE, PA
Cobalt compounds 8,308
MCCUTCHEON ENTERPRISES INC
APOLLO, PA
Cobalt compounds 98
ALLIED WASTE SYSTEMS OF PA LLC - IMPERIAL LF
IMPERIAL, PA
Lead compounds 2
GREENRIDGE RECLAMATION LANDIFLL
SCOTTDALE, PA
Lead compounds 138
MCCUTCHEON ENTERPRISES INC
APOLLO, PA
Lead compounds 2
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
Nitric acid 22,100
ALLIED WASTE SYSTEMS OF PA LLC - IMPERIAL LF
IMPERIAL, PA
Copper compounds 289
CIRCON ENVIRONMENTAL - CHEMTROM PLANT 1
AVON, OH
Copper compounds 2
CYCLE CHEM INC
LEWISBERRY, PA
Copper compounds 1
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
Copper compounds 29
GREENRIDGE RECLAMATION LANDIFLL
SCOTTDALE, PA
Copper compounds 18,993
MCCUTCHEON ENTERPRISES INC
APOLLO, PA
Copper compounds 236
ALLIED WASTE SYSTEMS OF PA LLC - IMPERIAL LF
IMPERIAL, PA
Nickel compounds 3,538
CIRCON ENVIRONMENTAL - CHEMTROM PLANT 1
AVON, OH
Nickel compounds 15
CYCLE CHEM INC
LEWISBERRY, PA
Nickel compounds 6
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
Nickel compounds 661
GREENRIDGE RECLAMATION LANDIFLL
SCOTTDALE, PA
Nickel compounds 230,991
MCCUTCHEON ENTERPRISES INC
APOLLO, PA
Nickel compounds 2,644
GREENRIDGE RECLAMATION LANDIFLL
SCOTTDALE, PA
Manganese compounds 52,338
ALLIED WASTE SYSTEMS OF PA LLC - IMPERIAL LF
IMPERIAL, PA
Manganese compounds 785
CIRCON ENVIRONMENTAL - CHEMTROM PLANT 1
AVON, OH
Manganese compounds 26
CYCLE CHEM INC
LEWISBERRY, PA
Manganese compounds 10
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
Manganese compounds 426
MCCUTCHEON ENTERPRISES INC
APOLLO, PA
Manganese compounds 1,051

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 Nov 17, 2022 Open
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Jul 21, 2017 Jul 21, 2017 Resolved
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers Jul 21, 2017 Jul 21, 2017 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Jul 21, 2017 Jul 21, 2017 Resolved
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements Dec 8, 2009 Dec 21, 2009 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Dec 8, 2009 Dec 21, 2009 Resolved
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements Jul 28, 2009 Jul 28, 2009 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems Jul 28, 2009 Dec 8, 2009 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Jul 28, 2009 Jul 28, 2009 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Jul 28, 2009 Aug 9, 2009 Resolved
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers Nov 7, 2007 Nov 7, 2007 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Mar 10, 1999 Feb 10, 2000 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Mar 10, 1999 Mar 9, 2000 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Mar 10, 1999 Mar 10, 1999 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Mar 2, 1996 Mar 2, 1996 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Sep 26, 1995 Sep 30, 1996 Resolved
cwa Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment Oct 1, 1991 Dec 31, 1998 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Apr 3, 1991 Aug 26, 1992 Resolved
rcra Land Disposal Restrictions: General Jan 10, 1990 Apr 3, 1991 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Jan 10, 1990 Aug 26, 1992 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Nov 23, 1988 Jan 23, 1989 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General May 26, 1988 Jul 26, 1988 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.

Judicial
· Case 03-1978-0011
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case PA-0040274_02012016 · Feb 1, 2016
$8,845
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-PAD004378501-100 · Jul 28, 2009
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-PAD004378501-001 · Jul 9, 2008
Judicial
· Case 03-1995-0131 · Feb 1, 2005
$2,375,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act · Case PA-N00000029 · Jan 23, 2004
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-PAD004378501-000 · Feb 10, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-PAD004378501-013 · Apr 3, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-PAD004378501-004 · Jan 10, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-PAD004378501-005 · Jan 30, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-PAD004378501-002 · Nov 23, 1988

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