LEADING TECHNOLOGIES INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 5 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 $106,440 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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1153 INDL. PARK RD. PARKS TOWNSHIP
LEECHBURG, PA 15656
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- ARMSTRONG County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 4 · last Dec 11, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $106,440 · last Jan 29, 2026
- Registry ID
- 110021359974
How This Compares
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.
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 500 | — |
| 2016 | 500 | 0% |
| 2017 | 5 | -99% |
| 2018 | 5 | 0% |
| 2020 | 7 | — |
| 2021 | 7 | 0% |
| 2022 | 6 | -13% |
| 2023 | 5 | -17% |
| 2024 | 7 | +46% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 5 | 5 | — | — | 81,627 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 16 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 5 | 5 | — | — | 95,157 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 5 | 5 | — | — | 93,522 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 22 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 5 | 5 | — | — | 65,549 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 39 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 5 | 5 | — | — | 70,014 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 38 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 5 | 5 | — | — | 164,590 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 5 | 5 | — | — | 136,965 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 500 | 500 | — | — | 74,932 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 500 | 500 | — | — | 114,410 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | 81,516 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVIRITE OF PENNSYLVANIA INC
YORK, PA
|
Lead compounds | 9 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF PENNSYLVANIA INC
YORK, PA
|
Copper | 87 | — | — | — |
|
GANNON AND SCOTT INC.
CRANSTON, RI
|
Copper | — | 45,715 | — | — |
|
PITT PENN RECYCLING
CREIGHTON, PA
|
Copper | — | 35,801 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 7 | KISKI VLY WPCA STP, LEECHBURG |
| Copper | 24 | KISKI VLY WPCA STP, LEECHBURG |
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 | Aug 22, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 22, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 22, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 22, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 28, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 20, 2022 | Oct 14, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 9, 2016 | Sep 9, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 9, 2016 | Sep 9, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 9, 2016 | Sep 9, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 9, 2016 | Sep 9, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 9, 2016 | Sep 9, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 9, 2016 | Sep 9, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 3, 1996 | Jun 10, 1996 | 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.