Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
HERAEUS PRECIOUS METALS NORTH AMERICA LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,693 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
-
13429 ALONDRA BLVD
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
View on map ↗ - County
- LOS ANGELES County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331492
- Inspections
- 13 · last Oct 28, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 14, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110002421264
How This Compares
#262
of 996 TRI reporters in CA
#6,437
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
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)
-67% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,641 | — |
| 2016 | 1,535 | -42% |
| 2017 | 1,693 | +10% |
| 2018 | 1,144 | -32% |
| 2019 | 2,565 | +124% |
| 2020 | 2,089 | -19% |
| 2021 | 1,503 | -28% |
| 2022 | 1,747 | +16% |
| 2023 | 1,600 | -8% |
| 2024 | 873 | -45% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 184,802 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 333 | 333 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 266 | 266 | — | — | 10,072 | |
| Nitric acid | 253 | 253 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 21 | 21 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrazine | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 162,613 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,012 | 1,012 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 272 | 272 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 190 | 190 | — | — | 16,949 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 124 | 124 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrazine | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 153,961 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 976 | 976 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 391 | 391 | — | — | 30,604 | |
| Nitric acid | 254 | 254 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 109 | 109 | — | — | — | |
| Silver | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrazine | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 145,288 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,049 | 1,049 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 245 | 245 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 112 | 112 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 94 | 94 | — | — | 30,427 | |
| Hydrazine | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 26,877 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 145,562 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,720 | 1,720 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 239 | 239 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 80 | 80 | — | — | 19,095 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 48 | 48 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrazine | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 181,970 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,161 | 2,161 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 318 | 318 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 52 | 52 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 32 | 32 | — | — | 20,153 | |
| Hydrazine | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 154,641 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 803 | 803 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 285 | 285 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 34 | 34 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 21 | 21 | — | — | 13,206 | |
| Hydrazine | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 161,861 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,170 | 1,170 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 280 | 280 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 211 | 211 | — | — | 32,852 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 30 | 30 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrazine | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 164,628 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,142 | 1,142 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 298 | 298 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 74 | 74 | — | — | 54,590 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrazine | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 210,841 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,966 | 1,966 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 374 | 374 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 268 | 268 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 32 | 32 | — | — | 61,444 | |
| Hydrazine | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
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 | — | — | — | 16,648 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 166,322 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 246,979 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 23,414 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PATRIOT ENVIRONMENTAL
ORANGE, CA
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 10,072 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 184,802 | JOINT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, CARSON |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 18, 2025 | Dec 28, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 21, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 18, 2025 | Apr 7, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 29, 2022 | Sep 23, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 23, 2019 | Jan 22, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 26, 2019 | Apr 10, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 19, 2019 | Jan 10, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 29, 2015 | Aug 14, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 29, 2015 | Aug 14, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 25, 2013 | Feb 12, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 25, 2013 | Feb 12, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jun 25, 2013 | Feb 12, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 21, 2012 | May 14, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 21, 2012 | May 14, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 21, 2012 | Jul 2, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 29, 2011 | Jun 29, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jun 29, 2011 | Aug 4, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 2, 2010 | Jul 22, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Apr 26, 2010 | May 28, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Exports of HW | Apr 26, 2010 | May 28, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Apr 26, 2010 | May 28, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 2, 2009 | Oct 6, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 2, 2009 | Oct 6, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 2, 2009 | Oct 6, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 17, 2008 | Dec 26, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 17, 2008 | Nov 5, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 17, 2008 | Dec 26, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 19, 2007 | Jul 16, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jan 20, 2004 | Jan 3, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 20, 2004 | Jan 3, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Chemical, Physical and Biological Treatment | Jan 20, 2004 | Jan 3, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 20, 2004 | Jan 3, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Jan 20, 2004 | Jan 3, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Oct 21, 2003 | May 14, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 26, 2002 | Jan 21, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 28, 2001 | Mar 8, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 28, 2001 | Mar 8, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 23, 1999 | Aug 24, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 23, 1999 | Aug 24, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 18, 1998 | Nov 18, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 21, 1997 | Dec 31, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 29, 1994 | Jan 8, 1995 | 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-CAD060398229-319 · Apr 7, 2025
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD060398229-543 · Apr 7, 2025
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD060398229-537 · Apr 25, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD060398229-313 · Apr 25, 2019
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD060398229-538 · Mar 13, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD060398229-314 · Mar 1, 2019
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD060398229-533 · Jan 4, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD060398229-309 · Jul 15, 2015
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD060398229-530 · Aug 29, 2013
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD060398229-306 · Aug 29, 2013
SINGLE SITE CA/FO
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD060398229-266 · May 14, 2013
$10,000
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD060398229-527 · Jul 23, 2012
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD060398229-304 · Jun 4, 2012
SINGLE SITE CA/FO
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD060398229-265 · Dec 15, 2011
$6,000
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD060398229-524 · Sep 1, 2011
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD060398229-303 · Jul 5, 2011
SINGLE SITE CA/FO
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD060398229-261 · Oct 6, 2010
$12,000
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD060398229-514 · Jun 24, 2010
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD060398229-601 · Jun 2, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD060398229-300 · Apr 29, 2010
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