NORAMCO
Quick Summary
- •Released 186 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
-
500 SWEDES LANDING RD
WILMINGTON, DE 19801
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- NEW CASTLE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325411
- Inspections
- 5 · last Feb 9, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 18, 2008
- Registry ID
- 110000338741
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 | 2,511 | — |
| 2016 | 523 | -79% |
| 2017 | 186 | -64% |
| 2018 | 293 | +58% |
| 2020 | 724 | — |
| 2021 | 1,252 | +73% |
| 2022 | 1,310 | +5% |
| 2023 | 804 | -39% |
| 2024 | 293 | -64% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 144 | 144 | — | — | 278,245 | |
| Toluene | 92 | 92 | — | — | 508,086 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 57 | 57 | — | — | 564,891 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 694 | 694 | — | — | 194,101 | |
| Methanol | 65 | 65 | — | — | 113,253 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 45 | 45 | — | — | 577,317 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 35,639 | |
| Toluene | 1,194 | 1,194 | — | — | 291,714 | |
| Methanol | 86 | 86 | — | — | 98,483 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 30 | 30 | — | — | 710,073 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,121 | 1,121 | — | — | 154,453 | |
| Methanol | 88 | 88 | — | — | 41,543 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 43 | 43 | — | — | 220,044 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 546 | 546 | — | — | 145,126 | |
| Methanol | 137 | 137 | — | — | 27,468 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 41 | 41 | — | — | 161,356 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 227 | 227 | — | — | 163,129 | |
| Methanol | 50 | 50 | — | — | 63,614 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 16 | 16 | — | — | 256,181 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 101 | 101 | — | — | 638,955 | |
| Methanol | 60 | 60 | — | — | 99,549 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 25 | 25 | — | — | 367,028 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 233 | 233 | — | — | 419,124 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 201 | 201 | — | — | 566,261 | |
| Methanol | 89 | 89 | — | — | 102,183 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 1,920 | 1,920 | — | — | 13,213 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 291 | 291 | — | — | 682,391 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 201 | 201 | — | — | 676,819 | |
| Methanol | 89 | 89 | — | — | 110,616 | |
| Peracetic acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | 503,005 | 3,862 |
| Methanol | — | — | 264,333 | 12,799 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 536,646 | 25,985 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF BALTIMORE INC.
BALTIMORE, MD
|
Methanol | — | — | 264,333 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF BALTIMORE INC.
BALTIMORE, MD
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 536,646 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF BALTIMORE INC.
BALTIMORE, MD
|
Toluene | — | — | 503,005 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 13,912 | WILMINGTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT- 12TH ST & HAY RD, WIL, WILMINGTON |
| Toluene | 5,081 | WILMINGTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT- 12TH ST & HAY RD, WIL, WILMINGTON |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 28,245 | WILMINGTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT- 12TH ST & HAY RD, WIL, WILMINGTON |
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 Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 9, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Feb 9, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Feb 9, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Feb 9, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 9, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 25, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 10, 2019 | Jan 15, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 10, 2019 | Jan 15, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 16, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 21, 2016 | Mar 21, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 14, 2009 | Dec 14, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 14, 2009 | Mar 22, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 14, 2009 | Mar 22, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Dec 14, 2009 | Mar 22, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Dec 14, 2009 | May 10, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 14, 2009 | Mar 22, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Dec 14, 2009 | Apr 13, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jan 26, 2006 | Sep 18, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Jan 26, 2006 | Sep 18, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 26, 2006 | Sep 18, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 29, 1998 | Apr 15, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 29, 1998 | Apr 15, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Oct 29, 1998 | Apr 15, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Oct 29, 1998 | Apr 15, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 15, 1994 | Jul 29, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 15, 1994 | Jul 29, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 18, 1992 | Aug 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 18, 1992 | Aug 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 18, 1992 | Aug 17, 1992 | 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.