WATER GREMLIN CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 146,062 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $331,020 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1610 WHITAKER ST
WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110
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- RAMSEY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331523
- Inspections
- 5 · last Mar 4, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $331,020 · last Jun 2, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000424274
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 160,224 | — |
| 2016 | 153,763 | -4% |
| 2017 | 146,062 | -5% |
| 2018 | 265,784 | +82% |
| 2019 | 21 | -100% |
| 2020 | 22 | +5% |
| 2021 | 22 | +3% |
| 2022 | 14 | -38% |
| 2023 | 15 | +11% |
| 2024 | 2 | -90% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 792,715 | |
| Antimony | 0 | 0 | — | — | 26,579 | |
| Arsenic | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,422 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 856,062 | |
| Antimony | 1 | 1 | — | — | 31,626 | |
| Arsenic | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,428 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | 1,179,078 | |
| Antimony | 0 | 0 | — | — | 43,538 | |
| Arsenic | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,967 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | 1,439,980 | |
| Antimony | 1 | 1 | — | — | 53,972 | |
| Arsenic | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,439 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 21 | 21 | — | — | 1,508,320 | |
| Antimony | 1 | 1 | — | — | 49,256 | |
| Arsenic | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,551 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 1,644,222 | |
| Antimony | 1 | 1 | — | — | 52,356 | |
| Arsenic | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,934 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 265,767 | 265,767 | — | — | 4,686 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | 1,796,550 | |
| Antimony | 1 | 1 | — | — | 58,322 | |
| Arsenic | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,943 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 146,040 | 146,040 | — | — | 5,954 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | 1,716,838 | |
| Antimony | 1 | 1 | — | — | 56,870 | |
| Arsenic | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,840 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 153,740 | 153,740 | — | — | 3,964 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | 1,652,815 | |
| Antimony | 1 | 1 | — | — | 54,606 | |
| Arsenic | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,714 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 160,200 | 160,200 | — | — | 9,176 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 23 | 23 | — | — | 1,652,709 | |
| Antimony | 1 | 1 | — | — | 54,702 | |
| Arsenic | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,742 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | 792,709 | — | — |
| Arsenic | — | 1,422 | — | — |
| Antimony | — | 26,579 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Antimony | — | — | — | — |
|
GOPHER RESOURCE
EAGAN, MN
|
Antimony | — | 842 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Antimony | — | — | — | — |
|
EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 2430 ROSE PL
ROSEVILLE, MN
|
Antimony | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Antimony | — | 1,245 | — | — |
|
BUICK RESOURCE RECYCLING FACILITY LLC THE
BOSS, MO
|
Antimony | — | 24,491 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Arsenic | — | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Arsenic | — | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Arsenic | — | 0 | — | — |
|
GOPHER RESOURCE
EAGAN, MN
|
Arsenic | — | 47 | — | — |
|
BUICK RESOURCE RECYCLING FACILITY LLC THE
BOSS, MO
|
Arsenic | — | 1,375 | — | — |
|
EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 2430 ROSE PL
ROSEVILLE, MN
|
Arsenic | 0 | — | — | — |
|
GOPHER RESOURCE
EAGAN, MN
|
Lead compounds | — | 26,222 | — | — |
|
BUICK RESOURCE RECYCLING FACILITY LLC THE
BOSS, MO
|
Lead compounds | — | 762,544 | — | — |
|
EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 2430 ROSE PL
ROSEVILLE, MN
|
Lead compounds | 6 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Lead compounds | — | 3,943 | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Lead compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF WI LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Lead compounds | — | — | — | — |
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 Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 9, 2023 | Mar 9, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 19, 2022 | Jul 19, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 20, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 6, 2020 | May 27, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 29, 2020 | May 27, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 29, 2020 | May 27, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 13, 2020 | May 27, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 20, 2019 | May 27, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 11, 2019 | May 27, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 19, 2019 | May 27, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 7, 2019 | May 27, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 30, 2019 | May 27, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 30, 2019 | May 27, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 30, 2019 | May 27, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 30, 2019 | May 27, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Integration with Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standards | Sep 30, 2019 | May 27, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Sep 30, 2019 | May 27, 2021 | 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.