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NOVELIS CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 69,690 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 $11,200 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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448 COUNTY ROUTE 1A
OSWEGO, NY 13126
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- OSWEGO County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331315
- Inspections
- 10 · last Oct 15, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $11,200 · last Oct 19, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000325407
How This Compares
#27
of 538 TRI reporters in NY
#1,375
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
3
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)
-25% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 80,493 | — |
| 2016 | 71,230 | -12% |
| 2017 | 69,690 | -2% |
| 2018 | 71,244 | +2% |
| 2019 | 68,764 | -3% |
| 2020 | 62,205 | -10% |
| 2021 | 59,462 | -4% |
| 2022 | 75,190 | +26% |
| 2023 | 55,877 | -26% |
| 2024 | 60,414 | +8% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 56,560 | 56,560 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 2,533 | 2,525 | 8 | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 1,038 | 1,038 | — | — | 90,400 | |
| Manganese | 99 | 99 | — | — | 1,110 | |
| Copper | 82 | 78 | 4 | — | 447 | |
| Chromium | 79 | 79 | — | — | 1,404 | |
| Lead | 21 | 21 | — | — | 47 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt | 1 | 1 | — | — | 15 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 54,540 | 54,540 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 1,045 | 1,045 | — | — | 71,800 | |
| Manganese | 99 | 99 | — | — | 1,270 | |
| Chromium | 86 | 86 | — | — | 1,416 | |
| Copper | 82 | 78 | 4 | — | 506 | |
| Lead | 21 | 21 | — | — | 56 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt | 1 | 1 | — | — | 17 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 71,944 | 71,944 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 1,905 | 1,898 | 7 | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 1,055 | 1,055 | — | — | 113,286 | |
| Manganese | 101 | 101 | — | — | 1,717 | |
| Copper | 82 | 80 | 2 | — | 430 | |
| Chromium | 81 | 81 | — | — | 977 | |
| Lead | 21 | 21 | — | — | 95 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 55,727 | 55,727 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 2,360 | 2,341 | 19 | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 1,074 | 1,074 | — | — | 61,591 | |
| Manganese | 103 | 103 | — | — | 1,826 | |
| Chromium | 89 | 88 | 1 | — | 4,208 | |
| Copper | 84 | 83 | 2 | — | 633 | |
| Lead | 21 | 21 | — | — | 41 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 58,801 | 58,801 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 2,138 | 2,128 | 10 | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 1,009 | 1,009 | — | — | 37,100 | |
| Manganese | 90 | 90 | — | — | 796 | |
| Chromium | 85 | 84 | 1 | — | 3,393 | |
| Copper | 75 | 72 | 3 | — | 328 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 3 | 3 | — | — | 26 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 64,922 | 64,922 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 2,408 | 2,386 | 22 | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 1,116 | 1,116 | — | — | 42,911 | |
| Manganese | 102 | 102 | — | — | 896 | |
| Chromium | 99 | 99 | — | — | 4,243 | |
| Copper | 92 | 81 | 11 | — | 396 | |
| Lead | 21 | 21 | — | — | 29 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 67,518 | 67,518 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 2,349 | 2,326 | 23 | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 1,077 | 1,077 | — | — | 50,334 | |
| Chromium | 101 | 101 | — | — | 4,149 | |
| Manganese | 89 | 89 | — | — | 858 | |
| Copper | 85 | 70 | 15 | — | 426 | |
| Lead | 21 | 21 | — | — | 44 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 66,075 | 66,075 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 2,312 | 2,298 | 14 | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 1,028 | 1,028 | — | — | 72,371 | |
| Chromium | 96 | 95 | 1 | — | 4,480 | |
| Manganese | 83 | 83 | — | — | 1,821 | |
| Copper | 73 | 64 | 9 | — | 546 | |
| Lead | 20 | 20 | — | — | 61 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 67,528 | 67,528 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 2,521 | 2,210 | 311 | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 814 | 814 | — | — | 65,855 | |
| Copper | 231 | 59 | 172 | — | 790 | |
| Manganese | 75 | 75 | — | — | 1,340 | |
| Chromium | 46 | 46 | — | — | 3,893 | |
| Lead | 11 | 11 | — | — | 64 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 76,942 | 76,942 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 2,327 | 2,040 | 287 | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 787 | 787 | — | — | 58,299 | |
| Copper | 285 | 59 | 226 | — | 946 | |
| Manganese | 75 | 75 | — | — | 1,102 | |
| Chromium | 61 | 48 | 13 | — | 3,910 | |
| Lead | 12 | 12 | — | — | 55 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 0 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 11,100 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
COVANTA NIAGARA LP
NIAGARA FALLS, NY
|
Chromium | 1 | — | — | — |
|
OSWEGO COUNTY VALLEY LANDFILL
VOLNEY, NY
|
Chromium | 1,400 | — | — | — |
|
COVANTA NIAGARA LP
NIAGARA FALLS, NY
|
Copper | 5 | — | — | — |
|
OSWEGO COUNTY VALLEY LANDFILL
VOLNEY, NY
|
Copper | 420 | — | — | — |
|
COVANTA NIAGARA LP
NIAGARA FALLS, NY
|
Manganese | 10 | — | — | — |
|
OSWEGO COUNTY VALLEY LANDFILL
VOLNEY, NY
|
Manganese | 1,100 | — | — | — |
|
COVANTA NIAGARA LP
NIAGARA FALLS, NY
|
Cobalt | 0 | — | — | — |
|
OSWEGO COUNTY VALLEY LANDFILL
VOLNEY, NY
|
Cobalt | 15 | — | — | — |
|
OSWEGO COUNTY VALLEY LANDFILL
VOLNEY, NY
|
Aluminum (fume or dust) | 90,400 | — | — | — |
|
COVANTA NIAGARA LP
NIAGARA FALLS, NY
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
OSWEGO COUNTY VALLEY LANDFILL
VOLNEY, NY
|
Lead | 47 | — | — | — |
|
OSWEGO COUNTY VALLEY LANDFILL
VOLNEY, NY
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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.
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 | Nov 6, 2020 | Jan 14, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 6, 2020 | Jan 14, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 6, 2020 | Jan 14, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2012 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 15, 2011 | Mar 16, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 30, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 30, 2007 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 5, 1984 | Dec 31, 1984 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +25% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.70 mg/L | 20.00 | +24% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Solids, settleable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +100% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Solids, settleable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +100% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Solids, settleable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +100% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.70 mg/L | 20.00 | +24% | May 2022 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.10 mg/L | 10.00 | +111% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Solids, settleable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +400% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Solids, settleable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +100% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.40 mg/L | 10.00 | +34% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.90 mg/L | 10.00 | +29% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.40 mg/L | 10.00 | +14% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.80 mg/L | 20.00 | +19% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.60 mg/L | 5.00 | +8% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.50 mg/L | 10.00 | +35% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.20 mg/L | 4.00 | +20% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.10 | +30% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Solids, settleable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +100% | Oct 2016 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.80 mg/L | 4.00 | +5% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.02 | +275% | Nov 2015 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +33% | May 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD003980216-001 · Oct 19, 2021
$11,200
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2003-3325 · Oct 2, 2003
$1,300
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2003-3080 · Jun 25, 2003
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 02-2003-N044 · Jun 25, 2003
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case NY-N00002082 · Sep 1, 2000
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