Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER
Quick Summary
- •Released 6,490 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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101 STRAUSS AVENUE
INDIAN HEAD, MD 20640
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- CHARLES County
- Industry
- Public Administration
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 928110
- Inspections
- 8 · last Aug 6, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000492495
How This Compares
#34
of 156 TRI reporters in MD
#124
of 348 TRI reporters in Public Administration
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.
6
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
5
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)
-80% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 34,339 | — |
| 2016 | 10,032 | -71% |
| 2017 | 6,490 | -35% |
| 2018 | 12,824 | +98% |
| 2019 | 23 | -100% |
| 2020 | 7,977 | +34418% |
| 2021 | 3,172 | -60% |
| 2022 | 4,005 | +26% |
| 2023 | 3,564 | -11% |
| 2024 | 6,731 | +89% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 157 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 358 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 6,712 | — | 6,712 | — | 197,800 | |
| Nitroglycerin | 19 | 19 | — | — | 164 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 79 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,534 | — | 3,534 | — | 25,331 | |
| Nitroglycerin | 29 | 29 | — | — | 0 | |
| Nitric acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | 143 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 28 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,982 | — | 3,982 | — | 88,529 | |
| Nitroglycerin | 23 | 23 | — | — | 46 | |
| Nitric acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | 129 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,150 | — | 3,150 | — | 19,677 | |
| Nitroglycerin | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 221 | |
| Nitric acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | 124 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 807 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 7,974 | — | 7,974 | — | 109 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 652 | |
| Nitroglycerin | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | 21 | 21 | — | — | 60 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 13 | |
| Nitric acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3,885 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 12,807 | — | 12,807 | — | 174,941 | |
| Nitroglycerin | 15 | 15 | — | — | 54 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 404 | |
| Nitric acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | 141 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 6,478 | — | 6,478 | — | 160,846 | |
| Nitroglycerin | 10 | 10 | — | — | 144 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4 | |
| Nitric acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | 147 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 8,628 | — | 8,628 | — | 134 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,404 | 1,404 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | 402 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 25,160 | 25,160 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 9,179 | — | 9,179 | — | 21 | |
| Nitric acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | 135,637 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | 26,441 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 60,407 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 200,953 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
REPUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS (PA) LLC
HATFIELD, PA
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
VLS BALTIMORE LLC
BALTIMORE, MD
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CYCLECHEM INC
LEWISBERRY, PA
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Lead compounds | 353 | — | — | — |
|
MATTAWOMAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
LA PLATA, MD
|
Lead compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
|
MATTAWOMAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
LA PLATA, MD
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 68 | — | — | — |
|
VLS BALTIMORE LLC
BALTIMORE, MD
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 197,732 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Nitric acid | 157 | — | — | — |
|
VLS BALTIMORE LLC
BALTIMORE, MD
|
Nitroglycerin | 164 | — | — | — |
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 | Aug 2, 2023 | Sep 9, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 11, 2020 | Sep 8, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jul 17, 2017 | Sep 11, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 1, 2012 | Sep 5, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 1, 2012 | Sep 5, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Feb 2, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Aug 2, 2006 | — | Open |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 28, 1996 | May 6, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 28, 1996 | Oct 4, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 30, 1995 | Mar 11, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 30, 1995 | Dec 22, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 27, 1994 | Sep 2, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 27, 1994 | Sep 2, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 16, 1993 | Sep 16, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 16, 1993 | Sep 16, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 20, 1991 | Dec 17, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 20, 1991 | Jun 10, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 20, 1991 | Sep 6, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 28, 1990 | Feb 28, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 21, 1989 | Mar 29, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 19, 1988 | Mar 21, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 15, 1988 | Apr 20, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 7, 1987 | Apr 20, 1988 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.62 mg/L | 0.10 | +520% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.55 mg/L | 0.10 | +450% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.10 | +50% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Suspended Solids, Total | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 129.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +158% | May 2025 | Open |
| Suspended Solids, Total | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +56% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.23 mg/L | 0.10 | +130% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Suspended Solids, Total | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +12% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 mg/L | 0.10 | +140% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 53.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +77% | May 2018 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.52 kg/d | 0.31 | +387% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.52 kg/d | 0.38 | +297% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.62 kg/d | 0.92 | +185% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.50 kg/d | 0.31 | +380% | Nov 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.39 kg/d | 0.92 | +160% | Nov 2015 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.50 kg/d | 0.38 | +292% | Nov 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.51 kg/d | 0.92 | +173% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.65 kg/d | 0.38 | +331% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.65 kg/d | 0.31 | +429% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.36 kg/d | 0.92 | +156% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.49 kg/d | 0.31 | +378% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.49 kg/d | 0.38 | +289% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +80% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.12 | +42% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.12 | +42% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.33 kg/d | 0.31 | +326% | Aug 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.27 kg/d | 0.92 | +148% | Aug 2015 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.33 kg/d | 0.38 | +247% | Aug 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.
SITE COMPLAINT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MD4170024109-001 · Jul 17, 2017
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2000-0668 · Jun 2, 2014
Federal Facility Agreements
Clean Water Act
· Case 03-1999-N017 · May 19, 1999
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1995-0201 · Jun 2, 1995
SITE COMPLAINT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MD4170024109-000 · Sep 16, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MD4170024109-008 · May 24, 1991
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MD4170024109-007 · May 20, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MD4170024109-006 · Feb 28, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MD4170024109-005 · Mar 21, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MD4170024109-004 · Aug 19, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MD4170024109-002 · Mar 15, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MD4170024109-003 · Oct 7, 1987
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 03-1984-N001 · Feb 7, 1984
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