BAXTER HEALTH CARE OF PUERTO RICO
Quick Summary
- •Released 10 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
-
ROAD 721 KM 0.3
AIBONITO, PR 00705
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- AIBONITO MUNICIPIO County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 339112
- Inspections
- 1 · last Dec 7, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110007805349
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
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 | 26 | — |
| 2016 | 10 | -62% |
| 2017 | 10 | 0% |
| 2018 | 11 | +10% |
| 2019 | 10 | -9% |
| 2020 | 10 | 0% |
| 2021 | 5 | -50% |
| 2022 | 5 | 0% |
| 2023 | 5 | 0% |
| 2024 | 6 | +20% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | 2,913,010 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,773,010 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,022,510 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 5 | 5 | — | — | 670,010 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 10 | 10 | — | — | 531,013 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 10 | 10 | — | — | 480,013 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 11 | 11 | — | — | 660,014 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 10 | 10 | — | — | 600,014 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 10 | 10 | — | — | 520,014 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 26 | 26 | — | — | 628,079 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | — | 2,913,000 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BAXTER S.A. DE C. V.
JUTILEPEC
|
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | — | 173,000 | — | — |
|
RECICLAJE DEL NORTE
ARECIBO, PR
|
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | — | 2,740,000 | — | — |
|
PONCE MUNICIPAL LANDFILL
PONCE, PR
|
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 5 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 5 | PRASA AIBONITO REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, AIBONITO |
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 Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 29, 2018 | Jul 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 29, 2018 | Jul 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 30, 1989 | Feb 8, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 19, 1989 | Sep 7, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 21, 1988 | Oct 9, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Sep 30, 1986 | Nov 21, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 10, 1986 | Aug 28, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Sep 4, 1986 | Nov 21, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 25, 1986 | Apr 25, 1986 | 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.