EMPIRE CHEESE
Quick Summary
- •Released 73,579 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 $6,250 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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4520 HASKELL RD
CUBA, NY 14727
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- ALLEGANY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311513
- Inspections
- 2 · last May 15, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $6,250 · last Apr 15, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110019170877
How This Compares
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.
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 81,949 | — |
| 2016 | 66,141 | -19% |
| 2017 | 73,579 | +11% |
| 2018 | 66,599 | -9% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 47,254 | — |
| 2021 | 27,600 | -42% |
| 2022 | 37,058 | +34% |
| 2023 | 26,725 | -28% |
| 2024 | 0 | -100% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 26,725 | — | 26,725 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 37,058 | — | 37,058 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 27,600 | — | 27,600 | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 47,254 | — | 47,254 | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 66,599 | — | 66,599 | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 73,579 | — | 73,579 | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 66,141 | — | 66,141 | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 81,949 | — | 81,949 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 275,660 |
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 | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Sep 25, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Reported Fish Kill | Sep 25, 2023 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen, ammonia, total [as NH3] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.00 mg/L | 4.20 | +138% | Oct 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia, total [as NH3] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.50 mg/L | 4.20 | +7% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 112.59 kg/d | 93.52 | +20% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 250.61 kg/d | 93.52 | +168% | May 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia, total [as NH3] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.80 mg/L | 4.20 | +586% | May 2024 | Resolved |
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 168.89 kg/d | 98.97 | +71% | Apr 2024 | Resolved |
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 141.19 kg/d | 98.97 | +43% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 118.04 kg/d | 93.52 | +26% | Jul 2021 | 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.