AKZO NOBEL COATINGS INC/READING
Quick Summary
- •Released 5 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 $1,500 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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150 COLUMBIA AVE
READING, PA 19601
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- BERKS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325510
- Inspections
- 6 · last Jan 29, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $1,500 · last May 12, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000338260
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 16 | — |
| 2016 | 12 | -25% |
| 2017 | 5 | -58% |
| 2018 | 13 | +160% |
| 2019 | 11 | -15% |
| 2020 | 9 | -18% |
| 2021 | 6 | -33% |
| 2022 | 6 | 0% |
| 2023 | 7 | +17% |
| 2024 | 2 | -71% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,364 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,092 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 23,624 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,036 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,590 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 18,609 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,018 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,438 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 20,931 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,479 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,763 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 36,881 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,359 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,519 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 43,064 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4,626 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,944 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 54,983 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,141 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4,570 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 22,475 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,588 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 46,531 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,477 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,555 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 71,315 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4,643 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,276 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WASTE RECOVERY SOLUTIONS INC
MYERSTOWN, PA
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3,091 | — | — | — |
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WASTE RECOVERY SOLUTIONS INC
MYERSTOWN, PA
|
Zinc compounds | 2,363 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1 | READING AREA FRITZ ISLAND STP, READING |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1 | READING AREA FRITZ ISLAND STP, READING |
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 | Jan 22, 2024 | Jan 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 9, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 3, 1987 | Feb 12, 1992 | 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.