SAINT GOBAIN ABRASIVES
Quick Summary
- •Released 10,868 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.
- Address
-
1 NEW BOND ST
WORCESTER, MA 01606
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- WORCESTER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327910
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jul 12, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 26, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110000309354
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 | 16,730 | — |
| 2016 | 10,656 | -36% |
| 2017 | 10,868 | +2% |
| 2018 | 11,059 | +2% |
| 2019 | 10,491 | -5% |
| 2020 | 13,282 | +27% |
| 2021 | 13,179 | -1% |
| 2022 | 13,324 | +1% |
| 2023 | 16,188 | +21% |
| 2024 | 11,704 | -28% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 5,916 | 5,916 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 3,641 | 3,641 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 2,139 | 2,139 | — | — | 428 | |
| Lead compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 116 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 2 | 2 | — | — | 805 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 8,499 | 8,499 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 6,382 | 6,382 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1,300 | 1,300 | — | — | 260 | |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1,034 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 7,908 | 7,908 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 3,954 | 3,954 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1,454 | 1,454 | — | — | 291 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,015 | |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 71 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 8,031 | 8,031 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 3,848 | 3,848 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1,292 | 1,292 | — | — | 258 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,104 | |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 70 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 8,171 | 8,171 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 3,785 | 3,785 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1,320 | 1,320 | — | — | 264 | |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 70 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 2 | 2 | — | — | 357 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 10,488 | 10,488 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 3 | 0 | — | 54 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 6,801 | 6,801 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 2,256 | 2,256 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1,993 | 1,993 | — | — | 397 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 8 | 6 | 2 | — | 928 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 58 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 5,850 | 5,850 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 2,657 | 2,657 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 2,353 | 2,353 | — | — | — | |
| Lithium carbonate | 7 | 5 | 2 | — | 961 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 86 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 5,250 | 5,250 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 3,479 | 3,479 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1,921 | 1,921 | — | — | 731 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 5 | 5 | — | — | 946 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 84 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 8,494 | 8,494 | — | — | 418 | |
| Ammonia | 4,804 | 4,804 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 3,426 | 3,426 | — | — | — | |
| Lithium carbonate | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,077 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 37 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 35,260 |
| Lithium carbonate | — | 665 | — | — |
| Ethylene glycol | — | 385 | — | 18,813 |
| Lead compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
| Phenol | — | — | — | 4,829 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FITCHBURG WESTMINSTER LANDFILL
WESTMINSTER, MA
|
Lead compounds | 115 | — | — | — |
|
BY PRODUCTS INDUSTRIES
PITTSBURGH, PA
|
Lead compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
|
BY PRODUCTS INDUSTRIES
PITTSBURGH, PA
|
Lithium carbonate | — | 665 | — | — |
|
FITCHBURG WESTMINSTER LANDFILL
WESTMINSTER, MA
|
Lithium carbonate | 140 | — | — | — |
|
FITCHBURG WESTMINSTER LANDFILL
WESTMINSTER, MA
|
Ethylene glycol | 43 | — | — | — |
|
BY PRODUCTS INDUSTRIES
PITTSBURGH, PA
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 385 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | UPPER BLACKSTONE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, MILLBURY |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 31, 2000 | Nov 13, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 12, 1994 | Aug 31, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 27, 1993 | Mar 1, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 5, 1991 | Jan 15, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 24, 1988 | Oct 17, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 6, 1987 | Feb 3, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 7, 1985 | Jun 25, 1985 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.23 mg/L | 0.10 | +140% | Jun 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.