TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
EXIDE TECHNOLOGIES READING SMELTER DIV
Quick Summary
- •Released 40 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
SPRING VALLEY ROAD & NOLAN STREET
READING, PA 19605
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- BERKS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331492
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 3, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110000585028
How This Compares
#595
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#10,729
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 (2015–2019)
-50% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 52 | — |
| 2016 | 35 | -33% |
| 2017 | 40 | +14% |
| 2018 | 78 | +95% |
| 2019 | 26 | -67% |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 26 | 0 | 26 | — | 42,746 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 78 | 0 | 77 | — | 36,927 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 40 | 0 | 40 | — | 43,226 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 35 | 0 | 35 | — | 51,849 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 52 | 0 | 52 | — | 38,102 |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CYCLECHEM INC
LEWISBERRY, PA
|
Lead compounds | 551 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF PENNSYLVANIA INC
YORK, PA
|
Lead compounds | 42,652 | — | — | — |
|
PIONEER CROSSING LANDFILL
BIRDSBORO, PA
|
Lead compounds | 23 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 0 | READING STP, READING |
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 - Failure to Pay Fees | Mar 3, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 8, 2016 | Jul 8, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 8, 2016 | Jul 8, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 25, 2012 | Feb 21, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Landfills RCRAInfo V3 Violation | Jan 25, 2012 | Apr 2, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 18, 2010 | Nov 22, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 8, 2010 | Mar 4, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 8, 2010 | Mar 4, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 20, 2009 | Dec 3, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 16, 2009 | Nov 20, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Containment Buildings | Sep 16, 2009 | Nov 20, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 16, 2009 | Dec 3, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 16, 2009 | Nov 20, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 16, 2009 | Nov 20, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Sep 16, 2009 | Nov 20, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 16, 2009 | Apr 1, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 25, 2009 | Mar 26, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 25, 2009 | Mar 31, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 26, 2008 | Aug 6, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Containment Buildings | Aug 29, 2007 | Sep 20, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 29, 2007 | Sep 20, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 29, 2007 | Sep 20, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Containment Buildings | Jul 12, 2006 | Aug 17, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jul 12, 2006 | Aug 17, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 29, 2006 | Mar 29, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 29, 2006 | Mar 29, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Apr 12, 2005 | Jun 22, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 12, 2005 | Jun 22, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Apr 12, 2005 | Jun 22, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | Apr 12, 2005 | Jun 22, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 12, 2005 | Jun 22, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 12, 2005 | Jun 22, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 9, 2005 | Jul 21, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 11, 2005 | Jul 21, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 11, 2005 | Jul 21, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 24, 2004 | Aug 24, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 20, 2004 | Aug 24, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 20, 2004 | Aug 24, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 10, 2004 | Aug 24, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 10, 2004 | May 24, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 24, 1997 | Dec 24, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 13, 1997 | Mar 26, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 13, 1994 | Sep 14, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 2, 1994 | Sep 19, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Special Provisions for Cleanup | Sep 16, 1993 | Feb 9, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 16, 1993 | Feb 9, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 16, 1993 | Feb 9, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 16, 1993 | Feb 9, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 16, 1993 | Feb 9, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 23, 1992 | Sep 13, 1994 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.23 mg/L | 0.11 | +107% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Lead, total [as Pb] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.46 mg/L | 0.31 | +49% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.69 mg/L | 0.20 | +243% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.11 | +57% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.40 mg/L | 1.04 | +228% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.74 mg/L | 0.43 | +74% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Lead, total [as Pb] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.14 | +6% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.27 mg/L | 1.38 | +64% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.29 mg/L | 0.20 | +44% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +99,999% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 5.45 | +99,999% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.36 kg/d | 28.15 | +99,999% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +99,999% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.27 kg/d | 14.07 | +99,999% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +99,999% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +99,999% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +99,999% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +99,999% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 10.90 | +99,999% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.82 kg/d | 37.68 | +99,999% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.36 kg/d | 23.61 | +99,999% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 5.00 | +99,999% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 10.00 | +99,999% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.40 mg/L | 30.00 | +5% | Oct 2017 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.27 mg/L | 0.11 | +147% | Sep 2017 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.45 mg/L | 0.20 | +122% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.37 mg/L | 0.20 | +83% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.23 mg/L | 0.11 | +106% | Aug 2017 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.30 mg/L | 0.20 | +48% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.20 mg/L | 0.11 | +77% | Jul 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.
Judicial
· Case 03-2014-7000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0014672_04072021 · Apr 7, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD990753089-106 · Mar 25, 2016
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0014672_02212013 · Feb 21, 2013
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0014672_04022012 · Apr 2, 2012
$29,050
CONSENT ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD990753089-105 · Apr 2, 2012
$29,960
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD990753089-104 · Jan 30, 2012
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0014672_05202011 · May 20, 2011
$7,500
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0014672_05062011 · May 6, 2011
$18,450
CONSENT ORDER AND AGREEMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD990753089-103 · Jun 15, 2010
$182,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD990753089-102 · Sep 28, 2009
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD990753089-101 · Apr 15, 2009
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD990753089-100 · Dec 23, 2008
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0014672_08202007 · Aug 20, 2007
$6,056
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD990753089-001 · Jan 11, 2005
Judicial
· Case 03-2002-0316 · Jun 25, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD990753089-000 · Feb 9, 1995
$212,373
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1993-0433 · Feb 9, 1995
$212,372
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD990753089-003 · Nov 8, 1990
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