Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
FMC CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 13,857 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
-
35 SAWYER AVENUE
TONAWANDA, NY 14150
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- ERIE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325188
- Inspections
- 4 · last Oct 24, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 10, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110000326718
How This Compares
#77
of 538 TRI reporters in NY
#3,421
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
8
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)
-34% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 21,353 | — |
| 2016 | 22,824 | +7% |
| 2017 | 13,857 | -39% |
| 2018 | 14,216 | +3% |
| 2020 | 14,226 | — |
| 2021 | 15,259 | +7% |
| 2022 | 13,702 | -10% |
| 2023 | 13,950 | +2% |
| 2024 | 14,180 | +2% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 13,545 | 10,272 | 3,273 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 633 | 633 | — | — | 775 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 162 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 13,029 | 10,120 | 2,909 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 919 | 694 | 225 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 8,718 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 13,071 | 10,266 | 2,805 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 629 | 629 | — | — | 143 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 568 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 14,151 | 10,998 | 3,153 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 1,106 | 1,106 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 424 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 12,833 | 10,692 | 2,141 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 1,391 | 1,391 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 17,497 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 13,024 | 11,181 | 1,843 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 1,190 | 1,190 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 10,726 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 12,880 | 11,068 | 1,812 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 975 | 975 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 262 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 21,931 | 10,897 | 11,034 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 891 | 891 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 266 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 20,446 | 10,430 | 10,016 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 905 | 905 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 816 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 2,056 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON LAKE, OH
|
Lead compounds | 155 | — | — | — |
|
STABLEX CANADA INC
BLAINVILLE
|
Lead compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
Lead compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL ENTERPRISES INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Lead compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORP
AVON, OH
|
Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 83 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
BEAUMONT, TX
|
Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 692 |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 20, 2019 | Aug 30, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 13, 2016 | Aug 15, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 13, 2016 | Aug 15, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 29, 1985 | Sep 11, 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 | 482.60 kg/d | 308.72 | +56% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 99.11 kg/d | 90.80 | +9% | May 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 118.04 kg/d | 90.80 | +30% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 390.08 kg/d | 90.80 | +330% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 131.75 kg/d | 90.80 | +45% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +9% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 96.88 kg/d | 90.80 | +7% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +38% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 526.69 kg/d | 308.72 | +71% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 282.39 kg/d | 154.36 | +83% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 182.78 kg/d | 90.80 | +101% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 538.22 kg/d | 308.72 | +74% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 182.60 kg/d | 154.36 | +18% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +89% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 191.18 kg/d | 154.36 | +24% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 587.34 kg/d | 308.72 | +90% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +198% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +146% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +3,260% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +21,300% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +14% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +8,080% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +236% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 160.26 kg/d | 154.36 | +4% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 626.97 kg/d | 308.72 | +103% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 123.81 kg/d | 90.80 | +36% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 107.60 kg/d | 90.80 | +19% | May 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 345.04 kg/d | 308.72 | +12% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 635.60 kg/d | 90.80 | +600% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 367.74 kg/d | 308.72 | +19% | Jan 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-R920191121145 · Jan 10, 2020
$2,500
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2019-9241 · Aug 22, 2019
$68,761
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD074033101-001 · Jul 20, 2016
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case NY-N00001806 · May 4, 1995
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