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BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC - R&D CLOSED
Quick Summary
- •Released 505,926 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
-
1570 MOUNT ATHOS ROAD ROUTE 726
LYNCHBURG, VA 24504
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- CAMPBELL County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332410
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jan 14, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 29, 2000
- Registry ID
- 110000585741
How This Compares
#13
of 400 TRI reporters in VA
#373
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
4
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 | 575,670 | — |
| 2016 | 427,760 | -26% |
| 2017 | 505,926 | +18% |
| 2018 | 375,586 | -26% |
| 2019 | 453,078 | +21% |
| 2020 | 615,191 | +36% |
| 2021 | 454,434 | -26% |
| 2022 | 593,457 | +31% |
| 2023 | 482,938 | -19% |
| 2024 | 378,260 | -22% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 371,231 | — | 371,231 | — | 206,002 | |
| Lead compounds | 3,483 | 0 | 6 | 3,477 | 24 | |
| Nitric acid | 2,425 | 2,425 | — | — | 669,022 | |
| Copper compounds | 680 | 19 | 530 | 132 | 105,564 | |
| Nickel compounds | 199 | 160 | 32 | 8 | 12,686 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 143 | 143 | — | — | 4,104 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 99 | 90 | 7 | 2 | 3,890 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 477,367 | — | 477,367 | — | 226,765 | |
| Nitric acid | 2,425 | 2,425 | — | — | 630,328 | |
| Lead compounds | 2,239 | 0 | 2 | 2,237 | 49 | |
| Copper compounds | 438 | 19 | 335 | 83 | 116,235 | |
| Nickel compounds | 230 | 159 | 57 | 14 | 15,992 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 143 | 143 | — | — | 3,512 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 95 | 89 | 5 | 1 | 3,360 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 586,638 | — | 586,638 | — | 157,749 | |
| Lead compounds | 3,685 | 0 | 2 | 3,683 | 95 | |
| Nitric acid | 2,427 | 2,427 | — | — | 561,553 | |
| Copper compounds | 261 | 12 | 200 | 49 | 80,969 | |
| Nickel compounds | 204 | 158 | 37 | 9 | 14,928 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 144 | 144 | — | — | 3,285 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 98 | 89 | 7 | 2 | 4,497 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 446,631 | — | 446,631 | — | 201,476 | |
| Lead compounds | 3,784 | 0 | 3 | 3,781 | 4,670 | |
| Nitric acid | 2,832 | 2,832 | — | — | 596,847 | |
| Copper compounds | 714 | 17 | 558 | 139 | 103,290 | |
| Nickel compounds | 227 | 158 | 55 | 14 | 12,089 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 149 | 149 | — | — | 1,758 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 98 | 89 | 8 | 2 | 3,554 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 608,602 | — | 608,602 | — | 192,774 | |
| Lead compounds | 3,062 | 0 | 6 | 3,056 | 8,705 | |
| Nitric acid | 2,541 | 2,541 | — | — | 589,785 | |
| Copper compounds | 524 | 17 | 411 | 97 | 98,846 | |
| Nickel compounds | 213 | 159 | 43 | 11 | 13,853 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 145 | 145 | — | — | 2,472 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 104 | 87 | 14 | 3 | 5,063 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 453,078 | — | 453,078 | — | 170,332 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 368,449 | — | 368,449 | — | 150,655 | |
| Lead compounds | 3,625 | 0 | 4 | 3,622 | 17 | |
| Nitric acid | 2,860 | 2,860 | — | — | 523,031 | |
| Copper compounds | 230 | 12 | 185 | 33 | 77,278 | |
| Nickel compounds | 173 | 158 | 11 | 3 | 13,916 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 149 | 149 | — | — | 2,207 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 100 | 87 | 12 | 2 | 4,659 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 497,787 | — | 497,787 | — | 164,274 | |
| Lead compounds | 4,466 | 0 | 3 | 4,463 | 17 | |
| Nitric acid | 2,822 | 2,822 | — | — | 513,834 | |
| Copper compounds | 430 | 13 | 337 | 80 | 84,260 | |
| Nickel compounds | 176 | 158 | 14 | 4 | 13,644 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 148 | 148 | — | — | 2,408 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 97 | 88 | 7 | 2 | 5,163 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 420,118 | — | 420,118 | — | 212,870 | |
| Lead compounds | 4,044 | 0 | 2 | 4,042 | 30 | |
| Nitric acid | 2,714 | 2,714 | — | — | 759,768 | |
| Copper compounds | 479 | 17 | 375 | 87 | 109,120 | |
| Nickel compounds | 161 | 158 | 2 | 1 | 11,088 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 147 | 147 | — | — | 2,195 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 98 | 89 | 8 | 2 | 4,482 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 565,961 | — | 565,961 | — | 178,064 | |
| Lead compounds | 6,300 | 0 | 2 | 6,298 | 13 | |
| Nitric acid | 2,716 | 2,716 | — | — | 646,544 | |
| Copper compounds | 283 | 15 | 220 | 48 | 91,295 | |
| Nickel compounds | 164 | 159 | 4 | 1 | 7,124 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 148 | 148 | — | — | 2,183 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 99 | 89 | 8 | 2 | 3,518 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 206,002 | — | 874,928 |
| Copper compounds | — | 105,493 | — | — |
| Nitric acid | — | 642,232 | — | 919,823 |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | 448 | — | 100,052 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 49 | — | — | — |
|
ENERGYSOLUTIONS CLIVE FACILITY
GRANTSVILLE, UT
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 51 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3,735 | — | — | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
MAPLEWOOD RECYCLING AND WASTE DISPOSAL SITE
JETERSVILLE, VA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 55 | — | — | — |
|
ALPHA OMEGA RECYCLING
LONGVIEW, TX
|
Copper compounds | — | 12,696 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Copper compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
Copper compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
ENERGYSOLUTIONS CLIVE FACILITY
GRANTSVILLE, UT
|
Copper compounds | 3 | — | — | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Copper compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
MAPLEWOOD RECYCLING AND WASTE DISPOSAL SITE
JETERSVILLE, VA
|
Copper compounds | 67 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 4,104 |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Lead compounds | 3 | — | — | — |
|
ALPHA OMEGA RECYCLING
LONGVIEW, TX
|
Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
Lead compounds | 17 | — | — | — |
|
ENERGYSOLUTIONS CLIVE FACILITY
GRANTSVILLE, UT
|
Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
MAPLEWOOD RECYCLING AND WASTE DISPOSAL SITE
JETERSVILLE, VA
|
Lead compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
|
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
Nickel compounds | 5,213 | — | — | — |
|
ENERGYSOLUTIONS CLIVE FACILITY
GRANTSVILLE, UT
|
Nickel compounds | 23 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Nickel compounds | 7,429 | — | — | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Nickel compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
MAPLEWOOD RECYCLING AND WASTE DISPOSAL SITE
JETERSVILLE, VA
|
Nickel compounds | 21 | — | — | — |
|
ALPHA OMEGA RECYCLING
LONGVIEW, TX
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 24,792 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 181,210 | — | — |
|
ALPHA OMEGA RECYCLING
LONGVIEW, TX
|
Nitric acid | — | 134,791 | — | — |
|
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
Nitric acid | 9 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 30,783 |
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 | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jan 31, 2017 | Mar 28, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 11, 1993 | Nov 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 11, 1993 | Aug 13, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 11, 1993 | Jul 26, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Jan 6, 1992 | Sep 15, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 7, 1990 | Sep 15, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 7, 1990 | Jul 26, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 21, 1987 | Feb 18, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Oct 31, 1986 | Feb 18, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 31, 1986 | Feb 18, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Oct 24, 1986 | Oct 31, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 24, 1986 | Feb 18, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Oct 24, 1986 | Feb 18, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.20 deg C | 32.00 | +1% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.00 deg C | 32.00 | +3% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +18% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.00 mg/L | 31.00 | +129% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.00 mg/L | 31.00 | +23% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.00 mg/L | 31.00 | +13% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.20 mg/L | 2.07 | +6% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 73.00 mg/L | 31.00 | +135% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 73.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +22% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.00 mg/L | 31.00 | +68% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.00 mg/L | 31.00 | +6% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.00 mg/L | 31.00 | +16% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.00 mg/L | 31.00 | +26% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.00 mg/L | 31.00 | +90% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.00 mg/L | 31.00 | +26% | Jun 2016 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1991-0454
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1986-0886 · Sep 24, 2001
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2000-0646 · Sep 29, 2000
$5,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAD046960449-002 · Dec 30, 1990
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAD046960449-000 · Nov 7, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAD046960449-001 · Dec 31, 1987
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAD046960449-006 · Apr 10, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAD046960449-005 · Oct 31, 1986
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