Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SAINT GOBAIN ABRASIVES
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,585 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 $10,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
2600 10TH AVENUE
WATERVLIET, NY 12189
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- ALBANY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327910
- Inspections
- 3 · last Mar 3, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $10,000 · last Jul 2, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000324453
How This Compares
#131
of 538 TRI reporters in NY
#5,479
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
-44% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,599 | — |
| 2016 | 8,503 | +136% |
| 2017 | 3,585 | -58% |
| 2018 | 3,527 | -2% |
| 2019 | 6,751 | +91% |
| 2020 | 8,737 | +29% |
| 2021 | 4,047 | -54% |
| 2022 | 2,393 | -41% |
| 2023 | 2,257 | -6% |
| 2024 | 2,002 | -11% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 2,002 | 2,002 | — | — | 6,090 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 2,257 | 2,257 | — | — | 6,905 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 2,393 | 2,393 | — | — | 7,325 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 4,047 | 4,047 | — | — | 12,476 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 7,728 | 7,728 | — | — | 23,667 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,009 | 1,009 | — | — | 1,730 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 5,978 | 5,978 | — | — | 18,267 | |
| Formaldehyde | 773 | 773 | — | — | 1,332 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 3,527 | 3,527 | — | — | 10,815 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 3,585 | 3,585 | — | — | 10,991 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 7,521 | 7,521 | — | — | 23,234 | |
| Formaldehyde | 982 | 982 | — | — | 1,684 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 3,599 | 3,599 | — | — | 11,202 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | — | — | 4,937 | 22,329 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
COVANTA NIAGARA LP
NIAGARA FALLS, NY
|
Phenol | — | — | 4,937 | — |
|
RECYCLE INC.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 476 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 677 | ALBANY CO SD NORTH PLT, MENANDS |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 3, 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 28, 2026 | Feb 28, 2026 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Dec 6, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 5, 2015 | Oct 5, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 5, 2015 | Oct 5, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 5, 2015 | Oct 5, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 5, 2015 | Oct 5, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 28, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 28, 2014 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 18, 2013 | Feb 7, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 18, 2013 | Feb 7, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 18, 2013 | Feb 7, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 2013 | Aug 13, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 31, 2013 | Aug 13, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 20, 2011 | Aug 11, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 20, 2011 | Jul 28, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 20, 2011 | Aug 11, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 20, 2011 | Aug 10, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 20, 2011 | Jul 28, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 20, 2011 | Sep 12, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 20, 2011 | Aug 10, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 20, 2011 | Aug 10, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 2010 | Aug 5, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 31, 2010 | Aug 5, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 2009 | Jul 20, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 31, 2009 | Jul 20, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 20, 2008 | May 20, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 1, 2005 | Nov 3, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 1, 2005 | Nov 7, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 1, 2005 | Nov 4, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 29, 2004 | Jul 7, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 29, 2004 | Jun 29, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 3, 1993 | Aug 24, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 24, 1990 | Nov 16, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 27, 1989 | Nov 30, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 15, 1987 | Aug 25, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 20, 1986 | Mar 5, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 20, 1984 | Aug 30, 1984 | 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-NYD002083954-001 · Mar 3, 2026
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604089342 · Jul 2, 2024
$10,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604089347 · Jan 12, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD002083954-006 · Nov 8, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD002083954-005 · Aug 24, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD002083954-004 · Nov 1, 1989
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD002083954-003 · Jul 28, 1987
$7,600
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD002083954-000 · May 6, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD002083954-002 · Jan 15, 1987
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