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Quick Summary
- •Released 7,653 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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121 CRESCENT STREET
ATHOL, MA 01331
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- WORCESTER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 333515
- Inspections
- 7 · last Sep 25, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 15, 2014
- Registry ID
- 110000308603
How This Compares
#34
of 331 TRI reporters in MA
#4,470
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
12
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)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,879 | — |
| 2016 | 7,425 | +158% |
| 2017 | 7,653 | +3% |
| 2018 | 7,885 | +3% |
| 2019 | 8,839 | +12% |
| 2020 | 5,938 | -33% |
| 2021 | 7,571 | +28% |
| 2022 | 3,447 | -54% |
| 2023 | 9,097 | +164% |
| 2024 | 3 | -100% |
2024
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Trichloroethylene | 9,095 | 9,095 | — | — | 1,143 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 1 | — | 1 | — | 12,421 | |
| Lead | 0 | — | 0 | — | 996 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Trichloroethylene | 3,333 | 3,333 | — | — | 4,180 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 112 | 112 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 1 | — | 1 | — | 14,954 | |
| Lead | 0 | — | 0 | — | 1,343 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Trichloroethylene | 7,337 | 7,337 | — | — | 3,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 232 | 232 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 2 | — | 2 | — | 11,495 | |
| Lead | 0 | — | 0 | — | 1,154 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Trichloroethylene | 5,732 | 5,732 | — | — | 3,339 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 204 | 204 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 1 | — | 1 | — | 9,428 | |
| Lead | 0 | — | 0 | — | 719 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Trichloroethylene | 8,631 | 8,631 | — | — | 8,470 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 206 | 206 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 2 | — | 2 | — | 15,520 | |
| Lead | 0 | — | 0 | — | 766 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 838 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Trichloroethylene | 7,795 | 7,795 | — | — | 4,876 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 88 | 88 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 2 | — | 2 | — | 13,770 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 348 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Trichloroethylene | 7,494 | 7,494 | 0 | — | 3,629 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 157 | 157 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 2 | — | 2 | — | 3,535 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Trichloroethylene | 7,264 | 7,264 | 0 | — | 3,463 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 157 | 157 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 2 | — | 2 | — | 8,846 | |
| Lead | 1 | — | 1 | — | 530 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 2,689 | 2,689 | — | — | 7,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 189 | 189 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 1 | — | 1 | — | 11,537 | |
| Lead | 0 | — | 0 | — | 731 | ♦ 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
STABLEX CANADA
BLAINVILLE
|
Copper | 123 | — | — | — |
|
FP MCNAMARA ALLIED WASTE SERVICES OF MA
SPRINGFIELD, MA
|
Copper | — | 16 | — | — |
|
JOSEPH FREEDMAN COMPANY INC
SPRINGFIELD, MA
|
Copper | — | 769 | — | — |
|
STABLEX CANADA
BLAINVILLE
|
Lead | — | 6 | — | — |
|
FP MCNAMARA ALLIED WASTE SERVICES OF MA
SPRINGFIELD, MA
|
Lead | 3 | — | — | — |
|
JOSEPH FREEDMAN COMPANY INC
SPRINGFIELD, MA
|
Lead | — | 1,175 | — | — |
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.
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 22, 2017 | Mar 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 22, 2017 | Mar 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 22, 2017 | Mar 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 22, 2017 | Mar 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 22, 2005 | Mar 28, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 26, 1996 | Aug 29, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 20, 1994 | Aug 25, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 25, 1991 | May 16, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 25, 1991 | Apr 10, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 30, 1988 | Feb 13, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 27, 1984 | Jul 16, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC50 Static 48Hr Acute Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.81 % | 50.00 | +80% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| LC50 Static 48Hr Acute Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.40 % | 50.00 | +27% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.10 | +50% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.10 | +34% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 mg/L | 0.10 | +10% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.05 | +42% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.77 mg/L | 1.00 | +77% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.12 mg/L | 0.50 | +124% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.65 mg/L | 1.00 | +65% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.05 | +80% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.35 mg/L | 0.10 | +249% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.06 mg/L | 2.38 | +238% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.00 mg/L | 3.00 | +267% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.61 mg/L | 0.50 | +22% | Aug 2023 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.20 mg/L | 15.00 | +8% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.30 mg/L | 15.00 | +22% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| LC50 Static 48Hr Acute Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.30 % | 50.00 | +35% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.41 mg/L | 3.00 | +247% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.51 mg/L | 2.38 | +132% | Oct 2022 | Resolved |
| LC50 Static 48Hr Acute Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 32.30 % | 50.00 | +35% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.89 mg/L | 2.38 | +21% | Sep 2022 | Resolved |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.08 mg/L | 3.00 | +69% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Trichloroethylene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +40% | Jun 2022 | Resolved |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.74 mg/L | 3.00 | +25% | May 2022 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.76 mg/L | 2.38 | +16% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| Trichloroethylene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +100% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.69 mg/L | 0.50 | +39% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.08 mg/L | 1.00 | +8% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.10 mg/L | 0.04 | +155% | Sep 2020 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001125681-001 · Feb 15, 2018
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2014-2505 · Apr 15, 2014
$5,400
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2006-9034 · Jul 26, 2006
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2005-9071 · Aug 4, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001125681-000 · May 23, 1997
Judicial
· Case 01-1993-0004 · May 12, 1994
$325,000
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 01-1992-N011 · Dec 18, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001125681-009 · Mar 4, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001125681-004 · Oct 17, 1988
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