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MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC/WEST PT
Quick Summary
- •Released 17 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 $6,400 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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770 SUMNEYTOWN PIKE
WEST POINT, PA 19486
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- MONTGOMERY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325412
- Inspections
- 12 · last Aug 19, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $6,400 · last Apr 11, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110010992729
How This Compares
#657
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#11,600
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
6
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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 (2015–2017)
-51% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 35 | — |
| 2016 | 25 | -29% |
| 2017 | 17 | -31% |
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) | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 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) | 25 | 25 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 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) | 35 | 35 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 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) | — | — | — | 7,565 |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Nov 21, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 4, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 30, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 30, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 3, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Apr 3, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Apr 3, 2024 | Apr 3, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Dec 6, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Dec 6, 2023 | Jul 21, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 6, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 5, 2023 | Jul 5, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 29, 2022 | Jun 29, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 6, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 20, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 22, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Nov 18, 2016 | Nov 8, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 15, 2016 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 9, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 25, 2016 | Jul 25, 2016 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 13, 2016 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 13, 2016 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 12, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Jun 24, 2015 | Aug 26, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 24, 2015 | Jun 24, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 10, 2014 | Apr 10, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 8, 2014 | Jun 30, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 8, 2014 | Jun 30, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 19, 2010 | Apr 21, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 4, 2006 | Dec 17, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 4, 2006 | Dec 17, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Dec 4, 2006 | Dec 17, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 2, 1994 | Dec 29, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Incinerators | Aug 2, 1994 | Dec 29, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 30, 1991 | May 20, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 30, 1990 | May 21, 1991 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1989-0061
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1988-0897
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602499197 · Oct 18, 2017
$6,943
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602506239 · Nov 18, 2016
Judicial
· Case 03-2007-0344 · Nov 17, 2011
$1,500,000
Judicial
· Case 03-2007-0066 · Mar 10, 2008
$1,575,000
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0053538_03102008 · Mar 10, 2008
$4,500,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002387926-003 · May 20, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002387926-002 · May 19, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002387926-001 · Apr 15, 1987
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