Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
WAFER TECH LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,342 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.
- Address
-
5509 NW PARKER ST
CAMAS, WA 98607
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- CLARK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 334413
- Inspections
- 3 · last Oct 17, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 22, 2011
- Registry ID
- 110000490772
How This Compares
#95
of 292 TRI reporters in WA
#5,225
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
0
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)
+36% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,786 | — |
| 2016 | 3,710 | -2% |
| 2017 | 4,342 | +17% |
| 2018 | 4,158 | -4% |
| 2019 | 543 | -87% |
| 2020 | 6,904 | +1172% |
| 2021 | 7,302 | +6% |
| 2022 | 7,587 | +4% |
| 2023 | 7,951 | +5% |
| 2024 | 5,135 | -35% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 2,170 | 2,170 | — | — | 670 | |
| Ammonia | 1,841 | 1,841 | — | — | 8,114 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 955 | 955 | — | — | 4,513 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 164 | 164 | — | — | 11,400 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 119,785 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 2,904 | 2,904 | — | — | 9,693 | |
| Nitric acid | 2,530 | 2,530 | — | — | 773 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,995 | 1,995 | — | — | 5,278 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 517 | 517 | — | — | 36,290 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 138,514 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 2,555 | 2,555 | — | — | 13,261 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 2,176 | 2,176 | — | — | 6,633 | |
| Nitric acid | 2,145 | 2,145 | — | — | 1,063 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 707 | 707 | — | — | 49,607 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 127,852 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 3,141 | 3,141 | — | — | 12,532 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,726 | 1,726 | — | — | 6,550 | |
| Nitric acid | 1,673 | 1,673 | — | — | 997 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 757 | 757 | — | — | 45,656 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 103,360 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 3,171 | 3,171 | — | — | 10,312 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,650 | 1,650 | — | — | 6,471 | |
| Nitric acid | 1,395 | 1,395 | — | — | 901 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 683 | 683 | — | — | 47,500 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 88,578 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 543 | 543 | — | — | 39,184 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 2,614 | 2,614 | — | — | 10,020 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 571 | 571 | — | — | 48,932 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 498 | 498 | — | — | 6,125 | |
| Nitric acid | 470 | 470 | — | — | 1,271 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 30,234 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 2,650 | 2,650 | — | — | 9,278 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 741 | 741 | — | — | 45,605 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 564 | 564 | — | — | 6,645 | |
| Nitric acid | 383 | 383 | — | — | 1,286 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 29,021 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,949 | 1,949 | — | — | 9,425 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 720 | 720 | — | — | 43,366 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 686 | 686 | — | — | 3,731 | |
| Nitric acid | 349 | 349 | — | — | 1,065 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 25,368 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 2,024 | 2,024 | — | — | 8,609 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 722 | 722 | — | — | 39,409 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 686 | 686 | — | — | 4,230 | |
| Nitric acid | 349 | 349 | — | — | 1,047 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 25,944 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | 0 | 32,751 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | 125 | 122,295 |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | 125 | 208,312 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 107,806 |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 51 | 14,315 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KANTO CORPORATION
PORTLAND, OR
|
Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 4,388 |
|
VLS QUARTZITE LLC
QUARTZSITE, AZ
|
Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | 125 | — |
|
APEX DRUM CO INC
EAST LOS ANGELES, CA
|
Hydrogen fluoride | 0 | — | — | — |
|
KANTO CORPORATION
PORTLAND, OR
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 2 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Ammonia | — | — | 0 | — |
|
TOK AMERICA
HILLSBORO, OR
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 29 |
|
APEX DRUM CO INC
EAST LOS ANGELES, CA
|
Ammonia | 0 | — | — | — |
|
EMERALD SERVICES, INC. - TACOMA FACILITY
TACOMA, WA
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 12 |
|
KANTO CORPORATION
PORTLAND, OR
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 543 |
|
APEX DRUM CO INC
EAST LOS ANGELES, CA
|
Nitric acid | 2 | — | — | — |
|
VLS QUARTZITE LLC
QUARTZSITE, AZ
|
Nitric acid | — | — | 125 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 51 | — |
|
EMERALD SERVICES, INC. - TACOMA FACILITY
TACOMA, WA
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | 10,721 |
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) | 119,785 | CAMAS STP, CAMAS |
| Ammonia | 8,071 | CAMAS STP, CAMAS |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | CAMAS STP, CAMAS |
| Nitric acid | — | CAMAS STP, CAMAS |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 628 | CAMAS STP, CAMAS |
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 | May 12, 2021 | Jul 13, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 3, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 3, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2019 | Jun 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 23, 2018 | Oct 24, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 2, 2015 | Feb 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 2, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 2, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 2, 2015 | Feb 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 14, 2014 | Oct 6, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 20, 2013 | Feb 22, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 20, 2013 | Apr 2, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 20, 2013 | Apr 2, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 20, 2013 | Feb 22, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 20, 2013 | Feb 22, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 15, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 25, 2011 | Mar 15, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 25, 2011 | Jan 25, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 25, 2011 | Mar 15, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jan 25, 2011 | Jan 25, 2011 | 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-WAH000002246-001 · Jun 21, 2021
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