Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
COPPERHEAD CHEMICAL CO INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 70 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 $9,050 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
120 RIVER RD
TAMAQUA, PA 18252
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- SCHUYLKILL County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325412
- Inspections
- 13 · last Mar 25, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $9,050 · last Apr 7, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000335389
How This Compares
#557
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#10,165
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
12
Water (CWA)
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)
-25% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 100 | — |
| 2016 | 70 | -30% |
| 2017 | 70 | 0% |
| 2018 | 820 | +1071% |
| 2020 | 825 | — |
| 2021 | 75 | -91% |
| 2022 | 75 | 0% |
| 2023 | 75 | 0% |
| 2024 | 75 | 0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | 304 | |
| Nitric acid | 75 | 75 | — | — | 3,582 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | 119 | |
| Nitric acid | 75 | 75 | — | — | 23,418 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | 129 | |
| Nitric acid | 75 | 75 | — | — | 6,044 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | 131 | |
| Nitric acid | 75 | 75 | — | — | 6,173 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | 244 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 750 | — | — | 750 | 7,500 | |
| Nitric acid | 75 | 75 | — | — | 14,824 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | 282 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 750 | — | — | 750 | — | |
| Nitric acid | 70 | 70 | — | — | 12,720 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | 412 | |
| Nitric acid | 70 | 70 | — | — | 12,856 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | 475 | |
| Nitric acid | 70 | 70 | — | — | 9,017 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | — | 500 | |
| Nitric acid | 100 | 100 | — | — | 7,400 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | 596 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 3,582 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
STABLEX CANADA INC
BLAINVILLE, NY
|
Nitroglycerin | — | — | — | 304 |
|
STABLEX CANADA INC
BLAINVILLE, NY
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 3,582 |
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 - Numeric effluent violation | Feb 24, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jun 6, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Mar 12, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 7, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Oct 18, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Oct 18, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 8, 2020 | Oct 2, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 8, 2020 | Oct 2, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Dec 20, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Failure to Submit Timely Permit Renewal Application | Dec 20, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 23, 2007 | May 23, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 26, 2006 | Apr 26, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 26, 2006 | Apr 26, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 26, 2005 | Aug 22, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 26, 2005 | Jun 17, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 27, 2003 | Sep 3, 2003 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 79.00 % | 85.00 | +40% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 834.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +734% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 196.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +96% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.00 % | 85.00 | +200% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.00 % | 85.00 | +107% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.05 | +14% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.00 % | 85.00 | +47% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9,700.00 MPN/100mL | 1,000.00 | +870% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.20 % | 85.00 | +252% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 83.80 % | 85.00 | +8% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 76.30 % | 85.00 | +58% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 82.20 % | 85.00 | +19% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.60 % | 85.00 | +49% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 82.90 % | 85.00 | +14% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 79.00 % | 85.00 | +40% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 75.90 % | 85.00 | +61% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 81.40 % | 85.00 | +24% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.17 kg/d | 1.75 | +24% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.51 kg/d | 4.49 | +45% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 79.20 % | 85.00 | +39% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 61.00 % | 85.00 | +160% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Cyanide, weak acid, dissociable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +76% | May 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.90 % | 85.00 | +494% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.80 mg/L | 60.00 | +13% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.61 kg/d | 1.45 | +11% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 82.70 % | 85.00 | +15% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 102.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +70% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.07 kg/d | 0.95 | +12% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.82 kg/d | 1.95 | +148% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 74.00 % | 85.00 | +73% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.10 mg/L | 30.00 | +34% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.70 % | 85.00 | +509% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.13 kg/d | 1.45 | +47% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 158.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +163% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.50 mg/L | 3.00 | +17% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 316.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +58% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +10% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20,000.00 MPN/100mL | 1,000.00 | +99,999% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 296.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +196% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 123.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +23% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 286.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +186% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +5% | May 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 81.60 % | 85.00 | +23% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.70 kg/d | 1.75 | +54% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.63 kg/d | 4.49 | +48% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.20 % | 85.00 | +119% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Lead, total [as Pb] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +100% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.15 kg/d | 9.81 | +44% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.96 kg/d | 9.81 | +2% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.34 kg/d | 3.57 | +50% | Dec 2019 | 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.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0012742_04072022 · Apr 7, 2022
$9,050
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0012742_12292014 · Dec 29, 2014
$30,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAR000030874-001 · Aug 17, 2005
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case 03-1989-N049 · Apr 13, 1989
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