Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ALASKAN COPPER WORKS
Quick Summary
- •Released 775 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
-
3200 6TH AVE S
SEATTLE, WA 98134
View on map ↗ - County
- KING County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332996
- Inspections
- 1 · last Aug 11, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 27, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110000489677
How This Compares
#143
of 292 TRI reporters in WA
#7,365
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.
12
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)
-96% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 775 | — |
| 2016 | 775 | 0% |
| 2017 | 775 | 0% |
| 2018 | 765 | -1% |
| 2020 | 765 | — |
| 2021 | 765 | 0% |
| 2022 | 765 | 0% |
| 2023 | 765 | 0% |
| 2024 | 30 | -96% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 260 | |
| Copper compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 255 | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 260 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | 255 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 255 | 255 | — | — | 255 | |
| Copper compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | 255 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | 260 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 255 | 255 | — | — | 260 | |
| Nickel compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | 265 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 255 | 255 | — | — | 260 | |
| Nickel compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | 760 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | 260 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | 505 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 255 | 255 | — | — | 505 | |
| Copper compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | 255 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | 260 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 255 | 255 | — | — | 265 | |
| Copper compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | 260 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 255 | 255 | — | — | 520 | |
| Copper compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | 505 | |
| Nickel compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | 1,015 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 9,045 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 255 | 255 | — | — | 510 | |
| Copper compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | 505 | |
| Nickel compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | 510 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 255 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 255 | 255 | — | — | 265 | |
| Copper compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | 260 | |
| Nickel compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | 265 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 255 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | 255 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 250 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 255 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WORLD RESOURCES COMPANY
TOLLESON, AZ
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 250 | — | — |
|
BURLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL LLC TACOMA
TACOMA, WA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 5 | — | — |
|
WORLD RESOURCES COMPANY
TOLLESON, AZ
|
Copper compounds | — | 250 | — | — |
|
BURLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL LLC TACOMA
TACOMA, WA
|
Nickel compounds | — | 5 | — | — |
|
WORLD RESOURCES COMPANY
TOLLESON, AZ
|
Nickel compounds | — | 250 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | WEST POINT WWTP, SEATTLE |
| Copper compounds | 5 | WEST POINT WWTP, SEATTLE |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | WEST POINT WWTP, SEATTLE |
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 | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 3, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 3, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2019 | Jun 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 15, 2019 | Aug 20, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 15, 2019 | May 23, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 15, 2019 | May 21, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 28, 2019 | Jun 27, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 25, 2016 | May 25, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 25, 2016 | Jun 10, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 25, 2016 | May 25, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 25, 2016 | May 25, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 25, 2015 | Mar 11, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 25, 2015 | Mar 11, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 14, 2013 | Apr 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 14, 2013 | Feb 14, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 14, 2013 | Apr 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 14, 2013 | Apr 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 14, 2013 | Apr 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 14, 2013 | Feb 14, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 14, 2013 | Apr 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Standards for Use as a Dust Suppressant and Disposal of Used Oil | Feb 14, 2013 | Feb 14, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 1, 2010 | Oct 8, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 1, 2010 | Oct 8, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 19, 2006 | Nov 14, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 27, 2003 | Mar 19, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 27, 2003 | Mar 28, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 15, 1996 | Sep 13, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 30, 1989 | Aug 7, 1989 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +116% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.01 | +194% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +118% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.33 mg/L | 0.12 | +179% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +87% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +102% | Mar 2019 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.19 mg/L | 0.12 | +64% | Mar 2019 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.01 | +614% | Dec 2018 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.78 mg/L | 0.12 | +564% | Dec 2018 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.41 mg/L | 0.01 | +2,846% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.01 | +446% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 mg/L | 0.12 | +105% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.01 | +446% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 mg/L | 0.12 | +105% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.12 | +31% | Mar 2018 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +36% | Mar 2018 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +36% | Mar 2018 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.12 | +31% | Mar 2018 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.01 | +374% | Dec 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.60 mg/L | 30.00 | +12% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.60 mg/L | 30.00 | +12% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.01 | +374% | Dec 2017 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +264% | Sep 2017 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +264% | Sep 2017 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.01 | +959% | Jun 2017 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.01 | +959% | Jun 2017 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.19 mg/L | 0.12 | +61% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.45 mg/L | 0.01 | +3,093% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.45 mg/L | 0.01 | +3,093% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.19 mg/L | 0.12 | +61% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.12 | +17% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.41 mg/L | 0.01 | +2,793% | Dec 2016 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.12 | +17% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.41 mg/L | 0.01 | +2,793% | Dec 2016 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.26 mg/L | 0.01 | +1,779% | Sep 2016 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.26 mg/L | 0.01 | +1,779% | Sep 2016 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.23 mg/L | 0.01 | +1,550% | Jun 2016 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.23 mg/L | 0.01 | +1,550% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +18% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +18% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +231% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +231% | Dec 2015 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.01 | +449% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.01 | +449% | Sep 2015 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.01 | +167% | Jun 2015 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.01 | +167% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.01 | +491% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.01 | +491% | Mar 2015 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD980738546-001 · Aug 9, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2015-0054 · Mar 27, 2015
$3,000
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD980738546-002 · Mar 27, 2015
$3,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2015-0025 · Nov 18, 2014
$33,700
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD980738546-000 · Jul 13, 1989
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