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BRIGHTSMITH LLC/FALLS TWP
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,658 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 $66,258 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
120 ENTERPRISE AVENUE
MORRISVILLE, PA 19067
View on map ↗ - County
- BUCKS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332812
- Inspections
- 7 · last Mar 27, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $66,258 · last Dec 3, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000336495
How This Compares
#264
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#5,450
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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 (2015–2024)
-87% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7,094 | — |
| 2016 | 3,261 | -54% |
| 2017 | 3,658 | +12% |
| 2018 | 1,586 | -57% |
| 2019 | 3,645 | +130% |
| 2020 | 2,087 | -43% |
| 2021 | 1,818 | -13% |
| 2022 | 2,089 | +15% |
| 2023 | 1,541 | -26% |
| 2024 | 945 | -39% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 495 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 438 | 438 | — | — | 571 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 258 | 258 | — | — | 337 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 185 | 185 | — | — | 241 | |
| Toluene | 64 | 64 | — | — | 29,252 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | — | 0 | — | 3,399 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 1,898 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 801 | 801 | — | — | 797 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 323 | 323 | — | — | 322 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 318 | 318 | — | — | 316 | |
| Toluene | 99 | 99 | — | — | 35,906 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | — | 0 | — | 2,132 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 867 | 867 | — | — | 1,018 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 560 | 560 | — | — | 671 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 555 | 555 | — | — | 434 | |
| Toluene | 102 | 102 | — | — | 38,025 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | — | 5 | — | 1,949 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 711 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 869 | 869 | — | — | 16,552 | |
| Toluene | 496 | 496 | — | — | 8,670 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 443 | 443 | — | — | 8,866 | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | — | 10 | — | 2,013 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 1,846 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 1,430 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 966 | 966 | — | — | 25,258 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 555 | 555 | — | — | 15,009 | |
| Toluene | 289 | 289 | — | — | 6,762 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 277 | 277 | — | — | 7,959 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 1,357 | |
| Nitric acid | 1,682 | — | 1,682 | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 990 | 990 | — | — | 22,927 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 582 | 582 | — | — | 14,014 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 276 | 276 | — | — | 6,951 | |
| Toluene | 115 | 115 | — | — | 4,698 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 717 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 1,189 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,034 | 1,034 | — | — | 25,905 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 433 | 433 | — | — | 11,896 | |
| Toluene | 119 | 119 | — | — | 2,892 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 2,126 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 788 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,365 | 1,365 | — | — | 18,323 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 734 | 734 | — | — | 10,367 | |
| Isopropyl alcohol (only persons who manufacture by the strong acid process are subject, no supplier notification) | 626 | 626 | — | — | 7,784 | |
| Toluene | 352 | 352 | — | — | 4,491 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 288 | 288 | — | — | 4,189 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 283 | 283 | — | — | 4,178 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 10 | — | 10 | — | 264 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 978 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,521 | 1,521 | — | — | 30,323 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 636 | 636 | — | — | 13,342 | |
| Isopropyl alcohol (only persons who manufacture by the strong acid process are subject, no supplier notification) | 609 | 609 | — | — | 10,446 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 324 | 324 | — | — | 7,022 | |
| Toluene | 141 | 141 | — | — | 2,659 | |
| Nitric acid | 30 | — | 30 | — | 1,450 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 0 | — | 0 | — | 1,663 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 844 | |
| Isopropyl alcohol (only persons who manufacture by the strong acid process are subject, no supplier notification) | 3,725 | 3,725 | — | — | 38,965 | |
| Toluene | 872 | 872 | — | — | 39,064 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 856 | 856 | — | — | 13,804 | |
| Nitric acid | 760 | 10 | 750 | — | 250 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 557 | 557 | — | — | 4,511 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 310 | 310 | — | — | 3,771 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 14 | 10 | 4 | — | 1,697 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 14,294 | 337 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 10,251 | 241 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 495 |
| Toluene | — | — | 3,526 | 29,252 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 24,250 | 571 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RECYCLE OIL CO
EASTON, PA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 38 | — | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3,361 | — | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 337 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 495 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 571 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 29,252 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 241 |
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 | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 27, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Mar 27, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 30, 2022 | Oct 20, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Aug 6, 2021 | Feb 28, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 6, 2021 | Mar 19, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 11, 2021 | Mar 19, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 11, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Sep 13, 2017 | Feb 9, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Nov 8, 2016 | May 4, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 14, 2013 | Jul 12, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 14, 2013 | Jul 12, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 14, 2013 | Jul 12, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 14, 2013 | Jul 12, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 7, 2012 | Jan 17, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 17, 2012 | Nov 7, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 30, 2012 | May 30, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 19, 2007 | Sep 28, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 19, 2007 | Sep 28, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 19, 2007 | Sep 28, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 19, 2007 | Sep 28, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 19, 2007 | Sep 28, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 21, 2006 | Sep 28, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 21, 2006 | Sep 21, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 4, 2005 | Jan 28, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 24, 1991 | Aug 14, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 2, 1987 | Mar 8, 1989 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.04 | +48% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.41 mg/L | 1.37 | +3% | Sep 2022 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.40 mg/L | 3.13 | +9% | Sep 2022 | Resolved |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.23 mg/L | 0.04 | +475% | Sep 2022 | Resolved |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.21 kg/d | 0.12 | +69% | Sep 2022 | Resolved |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 kg/d | 0.05 | +35% | Sep 2022 | Resolved |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.02 | +225% | Sep 2022 | Resolved |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.02 | +400% | Oct 2020 | Resolved |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.02 | +176% | May 2020 | Resolved |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.01 | +111% | May 2020 | Resolved |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.19 mg/L | 0.04 | +365% | May 2020 | Resolved |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +28% | May 2020 | Resolved |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.04 | +48% | Apr 2020 | Resolved |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +15% | Apr 2020 | Resolved |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.25 mg/L | 0.04 | +515% | Jan 2020 | Resolved |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +150% | Jan 2020 | Resolved |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.01 | +133% | Jan 2020 | Resolved |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.04 | +34% | Nov 2019 | Resolved |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.05 | +11% | Jul 2019 | Resolved |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.04 | +39% | Jul 2019 | Resolved |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.01 | +4% | Jul 2019 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.00 mg/L | 2.05 | +46% | May 2019 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.33 mg/L | 2.05 | +14% | Feb 2018 | Resolved |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 112.60 deg F | 110.00 | +2% | Aug 2017 | Resolved |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 116.00 deg F | 110.00 | +5% | Jul 2017 | Resolved |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 117.00 deg F | 110.00 | +6% | Jun 2017 | 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.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0045021_02092023 · Feb 9, 2023
$22,171
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602506243 · Nov 8, 2016
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2008-0280 · Jun 9, 2008
$99,850
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD073739005-002 · May 30, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD073739005-001 · Sep 2, 1987
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