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TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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JBLM BLDG 9001
Quick Summary
- •Released 156,735 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 $1,250 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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JACKSON AVE JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD
MCCHORD AFB, WA 98433
View on map ↗ - County
- PIERCE County
- Industry
- Public Administration
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 928110
- Inspections
- 13 · last Jan 20, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $1,250 · last Apr 13, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110070596041
How This Compares
#20
of 292 TRI reporters in WA
#25
of 348 TRI reporters in Public Administration
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
5
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)
-11% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 163,798 | — |
| 2016 | 159,080 | -3% |
| 2017 | 156,735 | -1% |
| 2018 | 178,249 | +14% |
| 2019 | 97,408 | -45% |
| 2020 | 147,563 | +51% |
| 2021 | 145,868 | -1% |
| 2022 | 138,003 | -5% |
| 2023 | 124,786 | -10% |
| 2024 | 145,806 | +17% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 82,800 | — | — | 82,800 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 49,199 | 399 | — | 48,800 | 134 | |
| Nitroglycerin | 12,300 | — | — | 12,300 | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 872 | 870 | — | 2 | 4,298 | |
| Benzene | 389 | 389 | — | — | 40 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 225 | 224 | — | 1 | 897 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 19 | 16 | — | 3 | 46 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 2 | — | — | 2 | 31 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 86,800 | — | — | 86,800 | 68 | |
| Lead compounds | 36,442 | 242 | — | 36,200 | 45 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 891 | 891 | — | — | 3,862 | |
| Benzene | 408 | 408 | — | — | 27 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 227 | 227 | — | — | 883 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 17 | 17 | — | — | 16 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1 | — | — | 1 | 99 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 96,168 | — | — | 96,168 | 45 | |
| Lead compounds | 40,056 | 156 | — | 39,900 | 17 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 991 | 990 | — | 1 | 3,618 | |
| Benzene | 501 | 500 | — | 1 | 56 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 251 | 250 | — | 1 | 592 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 35 | 34 | — | 1 | 48 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1 | — | — | 1 | 56 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | 99 | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | 27 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 92,681 | — | — | 92,681 | 1,219 | |
| Lead compounds | 52,339 | 179 | — | 52,160 | 47 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 674 | 674 | — | — | 3,862 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 139 | 139 | — | — | 618 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 29 | 29 | — | — | 20 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 632 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | 95 | |
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 89,400 | — | — | 89,400 | 3 | |
| Lead compounds | 57,331 | 831 | — | 56,500 | 10 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 660 | 660 | — | — | 1,795 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 140 | 140 | — | — | 538 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 24 | 24 | — | — | 88 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 8 | 8 | — | — | 1,053 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | 105 | |
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 90,000 | — | — | 90,000 | — | |
| Lead | 87,002 | 2 | — | 87,000 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 640 | 640 | — | — | 6,000 | |
| Benzene | 260 | 260 | — | — | 16 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 180 | 180 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 130 | 130 | — | — | 1,290 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 30 | 30 | — | — | 16 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 7 | 7 | — | — | 1,640 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | 14 | |
| Lead | 88,602 | 2 | — | 88,600 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 66,000 | — | — | 66,000 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 780 | 780 | — | — | 32 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 748 | 748 | — | — | 69 | |
| Benzene | 300 | 300 | — | — | 35 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 160 | 160 | — | — | 44 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 140 | 140 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 214 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 91,700 | — | — | 91,700 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 67,000 | — | — | 67,000 | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 186 | 186 | — | — | 1,082 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 180 | 180 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 14 | 14 | — | — | 210 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus (yellow or white) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 92,600 | — | — | 92,600 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 70,700 | — | — | 70,700 | — | |
| Benzene | 254 | 254 | — | — | 142 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 230 | 230 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 14 | 14 | — | — | 111 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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CLEAN HARBORS ARIZONA LLC
PHOENIX, AZ
|
Lead compounds | 112 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Lead compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
|
Lead compounds | 11 | — | — | — |
|
EMERALD SERVICES, INC. - TACOMA FACILITY
TACOMA, WA
|
Lead compounds | 6 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
GRANTSVILLE, UT
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 3 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
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1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 4 | — | — | — |
|
EMERALD SERVICES INC ALEXANDER AVE
TACOMA, WA
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 24 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
GRANTSVILLE, UT
|
Naphthalene | 4 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Naphthalene | 6 | — | — | — |
|
EMERALD SERVICES INC ALEXANDER AVE
TACOMA, WA
|
Naphthalene | 36 | — | — | — |
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CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
GRANTSVILLE, UT
|
Benzene | 4 | — | — | — |
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EMERALD SERVICES INC ALEXANDER AVE
TACOMA, WA
|
Benzene | 36 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS - GRASSY MOUNTAIN
GRANTSVILLE, UT
|
Ethylbenzene | 1 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
GRANTSVILLE, UT
|
Ethylbenzene | 111 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Ethylbenzene | 1 | — | — | — |
|
EMERALD SERVICES INC ALEXANDER AVE
TACOMA, WA
|
Ethylbenzene | 784 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS - GRASSY MOUNTAIN
GRANTSVILLE, UT
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
GRANTSVILLE, UT
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 649 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4 | — | — | — |
|
EMERALD SERVICES INC ALEXANDER AVE
TACOMA, WA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,641 | — | — | — |
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 | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Feb 18, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Feb 1, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Aug 19, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Apr 2, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Mar 11, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Mar 4, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Feb 2, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Jan 18, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Dec 4, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | May 8, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Apr 3, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Mar 18, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Mar 11, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Feb 23, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Jan 27, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Jan 23, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Dec 12, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Dec 8, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Nov 27, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather unanticipated prohibited bypass discharge to waters of the U.S. - endangerment | Nov 3, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Aug 14, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Jul 31, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Jul 27, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Jul 15, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Jun 7, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Mar 29, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Mar 16, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Feb 23, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Feb 17, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 30, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 9, 2017 | May 9, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 30, 2013 | Jun 17, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 30, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 30, 2013 | Jun 13, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 30, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2013 | Jun 13, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2013 | Jun 17, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 4, 2011 | Apr 26, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 4, 2011 | Apr 26, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Apr 4, 2011 | Apr 26, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 29, 2011 | Mar 29, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 22, 2010 | Sep 2, 2010 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +49% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.60 mg/L | 45.00 | +21% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +60% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Solids, suspended percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 83.30 % | 85.00 | +11% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +68% | Oct 2019 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 81.70 % | 85.00 | +22% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 80.70 % | 85.00 | +29% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 83.00 % | 85.00 | +13% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.48 mg/L | 0.36 | +33% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.80 mg/L | 0.50 | +2,060% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +23% | Oct 2016 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.55 mg/L | 0.50 | +10% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.55 mg/L | 0.50 | +10% | Aug 2016 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.00 % | 85.00 | +47% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 79.00 % | 85.00 | +40% | Feb 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 82.00 % | 85.00 | +20% | Dec 2015 | 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.
Memorandum of Understanding
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WA9214053465-002 · Jun 6, 2007
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WA8570024200-001 · Jan 18, 2007
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WA6211890052-001 · Apr 11, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WA9214053465-001 · Jan 7, 2002
Federal Facility Agreements
Clean Water Act
· Case 10-2000-N034 · May 17, 2000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2001-0075 · May 17, 2000
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 10-2000-N032 · Nov 2, 1999
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WA9214053465-000 · Jan 10, 1994
$70,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WA8570024200-000 · Jul 24, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WA8570024200-006 · Jun 28, 1985
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WA9214053465-007 · Jun 28, 1985
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