3M PURIFICATION INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 6,353 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
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400 RESEARCH PKWY
MERIDEN, CT 06450
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- NEW HAVEN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 333999
- Inspections
- 7 · last Oct 10, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 6, 1994
- Registry ID
- 110000316211
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 | 9,092 | — |
| 2016 | 9,408 | +3% |
| 2017 | 6,353 | -32% |
| 2018 | 13,785 | +117% |
| 2019 | 15,600 | +13% |
| 2020 | 13,225 | -15% |
| 2021 | 18,168 | +37% |
| 2022 | 12,654 | -30% |
| 2023 | 2,458 | -81% |
| 2024 | 3,684 | +50% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,169 | 2,169 | — | — | 258,736 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 1,121 | 1,121 | — | — | 12,415 | |
| Formic acid | 394 | 394 | — | — | 10,547 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 1,121 | 1,121 | — | — | 12,415 | |
| Methanol | 963 | 963 | — | — | 198,621 | |
| Formic acid | 374 | 374 | — | — | 9,270 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 9,234 | 9,234 | — | — | 176,094 | |
| Formic acid | 2,299 | 2,299 | — | — | 6,542 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 1,121 | 1,121 | — | — | 12,415 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 14,613 | 14,613 | — | — | 173,069 | |
| Formic acid | 3,550 | 3,550 | — | — | 12,648 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 13,175 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 10,603 | 10,603 | — | — | 159,533 | |
| Formic acid | 2,617 | 2,617 | — | — | 14,405 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 12,102 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 12,600 | 12,600 | — | — | 182,200 | |
| Formic acid | 3,000 | 3,000 | — | — | 8,600 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 11,100 | 11,100 | — | — | 132,100 | |
| Formic acid | 2,680 | 2,680 | — | — | 12,000 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 10,291 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | 3,375 | 3,375 | — | — | 14,112 | |
| Methanol | 2,973 | 2,973 | — | — | 186,418 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 13,723 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 6,165 | 6,165 | — | — | 197,406 | |
| Formic acid | 3,238 | 3,238 | — | — | 15,274 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 10,291 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 6,098 | 6,098 | — | — | 184,071 | |
| Formic acid | 2,994 | 2,994 | — | — | 9,099 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 12,415 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 441,284 |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 262,335 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Formic acid | — | — | — | 10,547 |
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CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 1,891 |
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CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 11,108 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 10,524 | MERIDEN WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY, MERIDEN |
| Methanol | 247,628 | MERIDEN WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY, MERIDEN |
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 for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 21, 2025 | Jan 27, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 21, 2025 | Jan 23, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Sep 22, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 3, 2013 | Jan 10, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 3, 2013 | Jan 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 26, 2006 | Mar 4, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 26, 2006 | Mar 4, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: General | Jan 26, 2006 | Mar 4, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 21, 1993 | Jan 17, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | May 21, 1993 | Jan 17, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 21, 1993 | Jan 17, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 21, 1993 | Jan 17, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 20, 1989 | May 21, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 28, 1988 | May 21, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 28, 1988 | Oct 28, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 4, 1985 | May 21, 1993 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flow, maximum during 24 hr period | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 MGD | 0.02 | +86% | Mar 2021 | 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.