Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SUMMIT CORP OF AMERICA
Quick Summary
- •Released 5,739 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
-
1430 WATERBURY RD
THOMASTON, CT 06787
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- LITCHFIELD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 3 · last Mar 11, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 24, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110000317443
How This Compares
#34
of 204 TRI reporters in CT
#4,877
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
6
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
5
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)
-82% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,811 | — |
| 2016 | 4,616 | +21% |
| 2017 | 5,739 | +24% |
| 2018 | 4,960 | -14% |
| 2019 | 4,635 | -7% |
| 2020 | 4,606 | -1% |
| 2021 | 5,288 | +15% |
| 2022 | 3,181 | -40% |
| 2023 | 3,167 | -0% |
| 2024 | 698 | -78% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 448 | 440 | 8 | — | 2,125 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 251 | 251 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 2,560 | 2,560 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 447 | 440 | 7 | — | 2,125 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 160 | 160 | — | — | 96 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 2,560 | 2,560 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 461 | 440 | 21 | — | 2,531 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 160 | 160 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 2,560 | 2,560 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,117 | — | 2,117 | — | 14 | |
| Nickel compounds | 451 | 440 | 11 | — | 39,881 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 160 | 160 | 0 | — | 19 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 2,560 | 2,560 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,433 | — | 1,433 | — | 13 | |
| Nickel compounds | 452 | 440 | 12 | — | 39,756 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 161 | 160 | 1 | — | 46 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 2,560 | 2,560 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,608 | — | 1,608 | — | 27 | |
| Nickel compounds | 467 | 440 | 27 | — | 49,141 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 2,560 | 2,560 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,768 | — | 1,768 | — | 30 | |
| Nickel compounds | 470 | 440 | 30 | — | 30,802 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 162 | 160 | 2 | — | 1,650 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 2,560 | 2,560 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,548 | — | 2,548 | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 469 | 440 | 29 | — | 26,444 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 162 | 160 | 2 | — | 1,587 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 2,560 | 2,560 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,420 | — | 1,420 | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 475 | 440 | 35 | — | 26,925 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 161 | 160 | 1 | — | 1,368 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 2,560 | 2,560 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 588 | — | 588 | — | 21 | |
| Nickel compounds | 502 | 440 | 62 | — | 32,926 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 161 | 160 | 1 | — | 2,048 |
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 | — | — | — | 9,779 |
| Nickel compounds | — | 2,125 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WORLD RESOURCES CO
POTTSVILLE, PA
|
Nickel compounds | — | 2,125 | — | — |
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 for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Recyclable Materials Utilized for Precious Metal Recovery | Mar 11, 2025 | Mar 11, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 11, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 11, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 11, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Oct 16, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Oct 16, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Oct 16, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Oct 16, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Oct 16, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | May 8, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | May 8, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | May 8, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | May 8, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Nov 6, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | Nov 6, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 6, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Nov 6, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Nov 6, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Nov 6, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Dec 28, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 18, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Oct 15, 2013 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 5, 2010 | Jun 26, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 5, 2010 | Jun 26, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Nov 5, 2010 | Jun 26, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 7, 1999 | Nov 9, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 7, 1999 | May 11, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 7, 1999 | Nov 9, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | May 7, 1999 | May 11, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | May 31, 1996 | Jul 15, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | May 31, 1996 | Jul 15, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Aug 17, 1993 | Dec 1, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 17, 1993 | Dec 1, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 17, 1993 | Dec 1, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 26, 1991 | Apr 29, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jun 6, 1989 | Aug 20, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 6, 1989 | Aug 20, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 6, 1989 | Aug 20, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | May 10, 1989 | Aug 20, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jun 15, 1988 | Aug 20, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 15, 1988 | Aug 20, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 15, 1988 | Aug 20, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 15, 1987 | Aug 20, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Sep 15, 1987 | Aug 20, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Aug 19, 1986 | Sep 15, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 19, 1986 | Sep 15, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jun 11, 1986 | Sep 15, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 29, 1986 | Aug 20, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 12, 1986 | Aug 20, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Mar 12, 1986 | Sep 15, 1987 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC50 Static 48Hr Acute D. Pulex | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.90 % | 23.00 | +53% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| LC50 Static 48Hr Acute D. Pulex | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.90 % | 46.30 | +76% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| LC50 Static 48Hr Acute Pimephales promelas | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.70 % | 46.30 | +10% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.03 | +111% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.07 | +37% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.01 | +20% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.05 | +7% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.27 mg/L | 0.14 | +100% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Silver, total [as Ag] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.04 mg/L | 0.03 | +21% | Sep 2023 | Resolved |
| Silver, total [as Ag] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.07 | +58% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Silver, total [as Ag] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.10 mg/L | 0.07 | +58% | Sep 2023 | Resolved |
| Silver, total [as Ag] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.03 | +21% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +20% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +100% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 kg/d | 0.06 | +2% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 kg/d | 0.03 | +21% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| %Surv Static 48Hr Acute Daphnia Pulex | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.00 % | 50.00 | +52% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| NOAEL Static 48Hr Acute D. pulex | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.00 % | 90.00 | +71% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Silver, total [as Ag] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.03 kg/d | 0.03 | +11% | Jan 2016 | Resolved |
| Silver, total [as Ag] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 kg/d | 0.05 | +7% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| Silver, total [as Ag] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.06 kg/d | 0.05 | +7% | Jan 2016 | Resolved |
| Silver, total [as Ag] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 kg/d | 0.03 | +11% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| Lead, total [as Pb] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.02 kg/d | 0.01 | +87% | Nov 2015 | Resolved |
| Lead, total [as Pb] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 kg/d | 0.01 | +87% | Nov 2015 | Open |
| %Surv Static 48Hr Acute Daphnia Pulex | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.00 % | 50.00 | +52% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Lead, total [as Pb] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 kg/d | 0.01 | +38% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Lead, total [as Pb] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.02 kg/d | 0.01 | +38% | Oct 2015 | Resolved |
| NOAEL Static 48Hr Acute D. pulex | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 % | 90.00 | +82% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Lead, total [as Pb] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 kg/d | 0.01 | +37% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Lead, total [as Pb] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.02 kg/d | 0.01 | +37% | Sep 2015 | Resolved |
| NOAEL Static 48Hr Acute D. pulex | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.00 % | 90.00 | +56% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| Silver, total [as Ag] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.07 kg/d | 0.05 | +20% | Jul 2015 | Resolved |
| Silver, total [as Ag] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 kg/d | 0.05 | +20% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +18% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| Silver, total [as Ag] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.04 kg/d | 0.03 | +37% | Jul 2015 | Resolved |
| Silver, total [as Ag] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 kg/d | 0.03 | +37% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| %Surv Static 48Hr Acute Daphnia Pulex | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 % | 50.00 | +32% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +18% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| Silver, total [as Ag] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.04 kg/d | 0.03 | +63% | Jun 2015 | Resolved |
| Silver, total [as Ag] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.07 kg/d | 0.05 | +28% | Jun 2015 | Resolved |
| Silver, total [as Ag] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 kg/d | 0.05 | +28% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Silver, total [as Ag] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 kg/d | 0.03 | +63% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Silver, total [as Ag] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.05 kg/d | 0.03 | +85% | May 2015 | Resolved |
| Silver, total [as Ag] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 kg/d | 0.03 | +85% | May 2015 | Open |
| Silver, total [as Ag] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.07 kg/d | 0.05 | +30% | May 2015 | Resolved |
| Silver, total [as Ag] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 kg/d | 0.05 | +30% | May 2015 | Open |
| NOAEL Static 48Hr Acute Pimephales promelas | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.00 % | 90.00 | +69% | Apr 2015 | Open |
| Silver, total [as Ag] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.03 kg/d | 0.03 | +26% | Apr 2015 | Resolved |
| NOAEL Static 48Hr Acute D. pulex | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.00 % | 90.00 | +91% | Apr 2015 | Open |
| %Surv Static 48Hr Acute Daphnia Pulex | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.00 % | 50.00 | +84% | Apr 2015 | 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 Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case CT-COWRIN23001 · Jul 19, 2023
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case CT-COWRIN15001 · May 24, 2019
$135,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD002496909-001 · Jan 25, 2011
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2000-0247 · Dec 10, 2000
$1,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CT-N00000375 · May 19, 1994
FIELD NOTICE OF VIOLATION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD002496909-000 · Oct 20, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD002496909-052 · Jul 14, 1989
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD002496909-050 · Jul 12, 1989
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD002496909-024 · Jun 20, 1988
$90,000
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD002496909-019 · Aug 1, 1986
$25,750
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD002496909-013 · Jan 6, 1986
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD002496909-006 · Nov 29, 1985
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD002496909-004 · Nov 7, 1985
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CTD002496909-002 · Jul 2, 1984
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