Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
FOUNTAIN PLATING COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 22,584 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 $5,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
492 PROSPECT AVENUE
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA 01089
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- HAMPDEN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 4 · last Aug 16, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $5,000 · last Jun 17, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000308220
How This Compares
#12
of 331 TRI reporters in MA
#2,656
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.
6
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
10
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)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 27,150 | — |
| 2016 | 28,238 | +4% |
| 2017 | 22,584 | -20% |
| 2018 | 11,175 | -51% |
| 2019 | 10,771 | -4% |
| 2020 | 11,488 | +7% |
| 2021 | 9,699 | -16% |
| 2022 | 0 | -100% |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 29,424 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 21,808 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 519 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 40,385 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 29,932 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 34,663 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 7 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 9 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 34,414 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 9,699 | 9,699 | — | — | 818 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 24,482 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 19 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 11,488 | 11,488 | — | — | 997 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 22 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 53,569 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 10,771 | 10,771 | — | — | 385 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 27 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 46,043 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 11,175 | 11,175 | — | — | 634 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 759 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 64,104 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 18 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 11,368 | 11,368 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 11,217 | 11,217 | — | — | 200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 233 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 42,314 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 14,440 | 14,440 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 13,798 | 13,798 | — | — | 625 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 24,580 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 343 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 14 | |
| Trichloroethylene | 14,201 | 14,201 | — | — | 2,298 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 12,949 | 12,949 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 29,424 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NORTHLAND ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
PROVIDENCE, RI
|
Nitric acid | 13 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 21,795 | SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, AGAWAM |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 29,424 | SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, AGAWAM |
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 for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 16, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 16, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 16, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 16, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 21, 2023 | Oct 20, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 28, 2022 | Oct 20, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 28, 2022 | Oct 20, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 28, 2022 | Oct 20, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 10, 2019 | Sep 9, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 10, 2019 | Sep 9, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 10, 2019 | Sep 9, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Apr 10, 2019 | Sep 9, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 13, 2016 | Aug 12, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 13, 2016 | Dec 14, 2016 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 13, 2016 | Sep 5, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 25, 1998 | Sep 27, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 7, 1993 | Feb 26, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 1, 1991 | Nov 14, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 23, 1990 | Jul 10, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 31, 1988 | Sep 15, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 14, 1984 | Sep 15, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 16, 1984 | Dec 21, 1984 | 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.
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001118413-001 · Mar 31, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603546480 · Mar 17, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601964350 · Aug 13, 2019
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600952435 · Jan 25, 2017
$7,540
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2008-1504 · Mar 21, 2008
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001118413-000 · Oct 18, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001118413-016 · May 25, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAD001118413-003 · Sep 11, 1984
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