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KOPPERS INC (SUSQUEHANA PA)
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,551 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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50 KOPPERS LANE
MONTGOMERY, PA 17752
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- LYCOMING County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 321114
- Inspections
- 8 · last Aug 26, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 11, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110000334380
How This Compares
#332
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#6,539
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
4
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)
-30% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,432 | — |
| 2016 | 2,339 | -4% |
| 2017 | 1,551 | -34% |
| 2018 | 1,685 | +9% |
| 2019 | 1,799 | +7% |
| 2020 | 1,909 | +6% |
| 2021 | 1,560 | -18% |
| 2022 | 1,609 | +3% |
| 2023 | 1,712 | +6% |
| 2024 | 1,710 | -0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creosote | 1,707 | 1,700 | 7 | — | 7,621 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 1,143 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | — | 1 | — | 16 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creosote | 1,708 | 1,700 | 8 | — | 5,816 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 872 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | — | 1 | — | 10 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creosote | 1,606 | 1,600 | 6 | — | 7,065 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 1,059 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | — | 0 | — | 13 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creosote | 1,557 | 1,550 | 7 | — | 5,900 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 890 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | — | 1 | — | 11 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creosote | 1,906 | 1,900 | 6 | — | 8,229 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 1,235 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | — | 0 | — | 18 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creosote | 1,798 | 1,790 | 8 | — | 4,900 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | — | 1 | — | 7 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creosote | 1,681 | 1,670 | 11 | — | 11,003 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 1,644 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | — | 1 | — | 23 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creosote | 1,547 | 1,540 | 7 | — | 7,255 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 1,090 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | — | 1 | — | 15 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 50 | |
| Creosote | 2,336 | 2,330 | 6 | — | 19,700 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 2,956 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creosote | 2,427 | 2,420 | 7 | — | 7,300 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | 1,099 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | — | 1 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creosote | — | 2,900,000 | — | 43,921 |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 439,760 | — | 6,581 |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 8,558 | — | 16 |
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
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 808 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 16 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Creosote | — | — | — | 5,388 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 335 | WEST BRANCH REGIONAL AUTHORITY, MUNCY |
| Creosote | 2,233 | WEST BRANCH REGIONAL AUTHORITY, MUNCY |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | WEST BRANCH REGIONAL AUTHORITY, MUNCY |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 4, 2019 | Feb 4, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 19, 2018 | Mar 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Drip Pads | Mar 28, 2017 | Jun 7, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 28, 2017 | Jun 7, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 28, 2017 | Jun 7, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 12, 2011 | May 12, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 16, 2009 | Sep 16, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 8, 2009 | Mar 6, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jan 8, 2009 | Mar 6, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Nov 5, 2008 | Jan 5, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 5, 2008 | Nov 13, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Drip Pads | Sep 29, 2008 | Nov 13, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 11, 1998 | Feb 11, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 11, 1998 | Aug 6, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 21, 1996 | Sep 2, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 21, 1996 | Sep 2, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 21, 1994 | Jul 14, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 23, 1994 | Jul 14, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 28, 1993 | Dec 28, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 17, 1993 | Sep 29, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 28, 1992 | May 24, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 13, 1992 | Apr 15, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 13, 1991 | Sep 12, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Surface Impoundments | Oct 18, 1990 | Dec 4, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Waste Piles | Oct 18, 1990 | Aug 13, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Oct 18, 1990 | Dec 4, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 18, 1990 | Nov 12, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 12, 1990 | Apr 13, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 8, 1988 | May 17, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 8, 1986 | May 30, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 8, 1985 | Oct 28, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 15, 1985 | Sep 6, 1985 | 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
· Case 03-1981-0232
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1981-0226
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2018-0106 · Jun 11, 2018
$12,116
CONSENT ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD056723265-101 · Oct 26, 2011
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD056723265-100 · May 25, 2011
Judicial
· Case 03-1998-0471 · Apr 7, 2003
$690,476
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD056723265-000 · Jun 21, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD056723265-007 · Aug 20, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD056723265-008 · Aug 19, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD056723265-006 · Apr 12, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD056723265-005 · Mar 8, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD056723265-004 · May 8, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD056723265-002 · Apr 19, 1985
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD056723265-003 · Mar 8, 1985
SINGLE SITE CA/FO
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD056723265-001 · Feb 12, 1985
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