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RCRA
ALCOA MASSENA OPERATIONS (WEST PLANT)
Quick Summary
- •Released 444,756 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 $25,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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45 COUNTY RTE 42
MASSENA, NY 13662
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- ST LAWRENCE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331318
- Inspections
- 10 · last Sep 18, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $25,000 · last Jan 15, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000582735
How This Compares
#8
of 538 TRI reporters in NY
#410
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 (2015–2016)
-19% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 550,801 | — |
| 2016 | 444,756 | -19% |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbonyl sulfide | 346,900 | 346,900 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 95,400 | 95,400 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 1,890 | 1,890 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 203 | 203 | — | — | 955 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 119 | 119 | — | — | 5,073 | |
| Manganese | 110 | 108 | 2 | — | 9,906 | |
| Lead compounds | 93 | 93 | — | — | 197 | |
| Copper | 31 | 31 | — | — | 35,613 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 115 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbonyl sulfide | 398,000 | 398,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 146,800 | 146,800 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 5,250 | 5,250 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 220 | 220 | — | — | 650 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 151 | 151 | — | — | 4,847 | |
| Lead compounds | 145 | 115 | 30 | — | 241 | |
| Manganese | 140 | 138 | 2 | — | 9,583 | |
| Copper | 84 | 52 | 32 | — | 25,146 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 78 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | 5,065 | — | — |
| Manganese | — | 9,881 | — | — |
| Copper | — | 35,595 | — | — |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 5,800,000 |
| Lead compounds | — | 149 | — | — |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 200 | — | 0 |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 1,415 | — | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SCEPTER INC - SENECA FALLS OPERATIONS
SENECA FALLS, NY
|
Manganese | — | 9,780 | — | — |
|
ALUMINUM AND CARBON PLUS, INC.
PORTERSVILLE, PA
|
Manganese | — | 33 | — | — |
|
CLINTON COUNTY REGIONAL LANDFILL
MORRISONVILLE, NY
|
Manganese | 25 | — | — | — |
|
HIGH ACRES LANDFILL
FAIRPORT, NY
|
Manganese | — | 5 | — | — |
|
REGENERGY
SAXONBURG, PA
|
Manganese | — | 63 | — | — |
|
HIGH ACRES LANDFILL
FAIRPORT, NY
|
Lead compounds | — | 5 | — | — |
|
SCEPTER INC - SENECA FALLS OPERATIONS
SENECA FALLS, NY
|
Lead compounds | — | 85 | — | — |
|
ALUMINUM AND CARBON PLUS, INC.
PORTERSVILLE, PA
|
Lead compounds | — | 20 | — | — |
|
CLINTON COUNTY REGIONAL LANDFILL
MORRISONVILLE, NY
|
Lead compounds | 15 | — | — | — |
|
REGENERGY
SAXONBURG, PA
|
Lead compounds | — | 39 | — | — |
|
REYNOLDS METALS CO GUM SPRINGS PLANT
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Lead compounds | 32 | — | — | — |
|
HIGH ACRES LANDFILL
FAIRPORT, NY
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
REYNOLDS METALS CO GUM SPRINGS PLANT
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 115 | — | — | — |
|
SCEPTER INC - SENECA FALLS OPERATIONS
SENECA FALLS, NY
|
Chromium | — | 5,043 | — | — |
|
ALUMINUM AND CARBON PLUS, INC.
PORTERSVILLE, PA
|
Chromium | — | 11 | — | — |
|
CLINTON COUNTY REGIONAL LANDFILL
MORRISONVILLE, NY
|
Chromium | 4 | — | — | — |
|
HIGH ACRES LANDFILL
FAIRPORT, NY
|
Chromium | 4 | — | — | — |
|
REGENERGY
SAXONBURG, PA
|
Chromium | — | 11 | — | — |
|
ALUMINUM AND CARBON PLUS, INC.
PORTERSVILLE, PA
|
Copper | — | 22 | — | — |
|
CLINTON COUNTY REGIONAL LANDFILL
MORRISONVILLE, NY
|
Copper | 17 | — | — | — |
|
REGENERGY
SAXONBURG, PA
|
Copper | — | 42 | — | — |
|
SCEPTER INC - SENECA FALLS OPERATIONS
SENECA FALLS, NY
|
Copper | — | 35,531 | — | — |
|
CWM CHEMICAL SERVICES INC
MODEL CITY, NY
|
Copper | 1 | — | — | — |
|
HIGH ACRES LANDFILL
FAIRPORT, NY
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 948 | — | — | — |
|
REYNOLDS METALS CO GUM SPRINGS PLANT
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 7 |
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 | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 1, 2021 | Nov 30, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 1, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 1, 2021 | Nov 30, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 1, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Nov 1, 2019 | Dec 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 1, 2019 | Dec 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 1, 2019 | Jul 12, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 1, 2019 | Jul 12, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 4, 2014 | Apr 29, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 22, 2010 | Nov 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 23, 2007 | Apr 23, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2007 | Nov 1, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 1, 2007 | Nov 1, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 1, 2007 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 23, 2002 | Oct 23, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 22, 2001 | Oct 1, 2001 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 28, 2000 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 25, 1996 | Nov 22, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 25, 1996 | Nov 22, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 19, 1990 | Oct 29, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 15, 1988 | Jan 3, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 25, 1986 | Nov 26, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Nov 6, 1985 | Nov 7, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 270.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +1,250% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Flow rate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.81 MGD | 10.37 | +14% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Solids, settleable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +900% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 104.42 kg/d | 45.40 | +130% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 118.04 kg/d | 108.96 | +8% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 190.68 kg/d | 108.96 | +75% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.88 kg/d | 19.52 | +33% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.70 mg/L | 2.00 | +285% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.90 mg/L | 0.55 | +791% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.30 mg/L | 0.55 | +500% | Nov 2023 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.30 mg/L | 2.00 | +65% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.90 mg/L | 2.00 | +295% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.00 mg/L | 0.55 | +809% | Oct 2023 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.80 mg/L | 0.55 | +227% | Sep 2023 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.70 mg/L | 2.00 | +35% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.30 mg/L | 0.55 | +318% | Aug 2023 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.90 mg/L | 2.00 | +45% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.94 kg/d | 45.40 | +10% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 231.54 kg/d | 45.40 | +410% | May 2022 | Open |
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.06 | +23% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.58 mg/L | 0.20 | +190% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.08 | +50% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 177.06 kg/d | 45.40 | +290% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.10 kg/d | 19.52 | +249% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 113.50 kg/d | 108.96 | +4% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.70 mg/L | 1.10 | +55% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.42 kg/d | 19.52 | +30% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 177.06 kg/d | 108.96 | +63% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Benzo[a]pyrene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +11% | May 2017 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.60 kg/d | 19.52 | +47% | May 2017 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 113.50 kg/d | 108.96 | +4% | May 2017 | Open |
| PCB-1242 | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +67% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Chloroform | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +5% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 736.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +84% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Chloroform | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +10% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Chloroform | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +10% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Solids, settleable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +50% | May 2016 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.20 mg/L | 2.10 | +5% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.70 mg/L | 2.10 | +29% | Aug 2015 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.20 mg/L | 2.10 | +5% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.20 mg/L | 2.10 | +5% | 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.
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case NY-R62024032012 · Jan 15, 2025
$25,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2019-4202 · Apr 16, 2019
$45,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2014-2031 · Sep 29, 2014
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2014-1209 · Mar 3, 2014
$1,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD002232304-001 · Oct 21, 2010
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2004-9202 · Aug 26, 2004
$4,800
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case NY-N00002212 · Jun 11, 2002
$8,000
Judicial
· Case 02-2001-0003 · Mar 21, 2001
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case NY-N00002115 · Jun 23, 2000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case NY-N00001928 · Sep 23, 1998
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-1995-0239 · Dec 11, 1995
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 02-1993-N049 · Aug 2, 1993
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-1993-0086 · Aug 2, 1993
$1,000
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 02-1993-N039 · Apr 28, 1993
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-1992-0072 · Jun 25, 1992
$2,250
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case NY-N00000923 · Aug 15, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD002232304-004 · Sep 27, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD002232304-003 · Oct 15, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD002232304-002 · Oct 17, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD002232304-000 · Nov 6, 1985
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