NPDES NJ0302821 · Clean Water Act
THORLABS FINISHING, Newton Town, NJ: NPDES NJ0302821 discharge permit, effluent exceedances, inspections, penalties
THORLABS FINISHING, Newton Town, New Jersey: Individual industrial user permit NJ0302821; Administratively continued; issued February 27, 2020, term to February 28, 2025; Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring.
11 of the 14 pollutants listed for NPDES NJ0302821 have no violation or effluent exceedance.
- Zinc, total [as Zn]: 2 limits, 3 violations of any kind, 3 effluent exceedances, latest October 31, 2024, largest 229% over the limit.
- Copper, total [as Cu]: 2 limits, 2 violations of any kind, 2 effluent exceedances, latest September 30, 2021, largest 49% over the limit.
- Total toxic organics [TTO] [40 CFR433]: 1 limit, 1 violation of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest May 31, 2021, largest 1,210% over the limit.
- pH: 2 limits.
- Hydrocarbons, in H2O, IR, CC14 extractible chromatograph: 2 limits.
- Phosphorus, total [as P]: 2 limits.
- Cyanide, total [as CN]: 2 limits.
- Sulfate, total [as SO4]: 2 limits.
- Cadmium, total [as Cd]: 2 limits.
- Chromium, total [as Cr]: 2 limits.
- Lead, total [as Pb]: 2 limits.
- Nickel, total [as Ni]: 2 limits.
- Silver, total [as Ag]: 2 limits.
- Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant: 2 limits.
- September 25, 2026: Evaluation (S).
- June 18, 2024: Permit Violations - Application Incomplete (ST6).
THORLABS FINISHING among its neighbors
Its county: 296, 0 major; NJ0302821 is minor permit.
Other permits in the county
- 10 CATALINA DRIVE - S/F, Byram Twp: NJG254401, minor, term to 2022-02-28
- 1023 LIMECREST ROAD, Andover Twp: NJG362930, minor, term to 2027-02-28
- 12 PARK DRIVE, Hardyston Twp: NJG367460, minor, term to 2027-02-28
- 14 PARK DR, Hardyston Twp: NJG359483, minor, term to 2027-02-28
- 16 EXETER LANE, Hardyston Twp: NJG382396, minor, term to 2027-02-28
- 2 MILLS RIDGE SPARTA STORMWATER, Sparta Twp: NJG376795, minor, term to 2027-02-28
- 20 LEWISBURG ROAD, Wantage Twp: NJG360317, minor, term to 2027-02-28
- 205 ROUTE 565, Wantage Twp: NJG327778, minor, term to 2022-02-28
- 21 DAVIS RD, Frankford Twp: NJG378151, minor, term to 2027-02-28
- 23 VIOLET TRAIL, Lafayette Twp: NJG305995, minor, term to 2022-02-28
Identity
| Facility | THORLABS FINISHING |
|---|---|
| Permittee | THORLABS FINISHING |
| NPDES ID | NJ0302821 |
| Status | Administratively continued |
| Type | Individual industrial user permit |
| Class | Minor |
| Facility type | Non-POTW |
| Issued | February 27, 2020 |
| Expires | February 28, 2025 |
| Address | Newton Town, NJ 07860 |
| Receiving water impaired | 303(D) Listed |
| NAICS | 332813 – Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring |
| Other EPA IDs (FRS) | RCRA handler NJR000080788; ICIS-AIR source NJ00083688 |
NPDES NJ0302821: effluent limits and exceedances
THORLABS FINISHING (NPDES NJ0302821): 14 pollutants on file, 14 limited; 3 with a violation of any kind, 3 with an exceedance.
| Pollutant | Limits | Violations | Exceedances | Latest | Largest, as filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | 2 | 3 | 3 | October 31, 2024 | 229% over the limit |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | 2 | 2 | 2 | September 30, 2021 | 49% over the limit |
| Total toxic organics [TTO] [40 CFR433] | 1 | 1 | 1 | May 31, 2021 | 1,210% over the limit |
| pH | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Hydrocarbons, in H2O, IR, CC14 extractible chromatograph | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Lead, total [as Pb] | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Silver, total [as Ag] | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | 2 | 0 | 0 |
NPDES NJ0302821: inspections, violations and enforcement
NPDES NJ0302821: 1 single-event violation
| Date | What EPA recorded | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2024 | Permit Violations - Application Incomplete | ST6 |
NPDES NJ0302821: 1 inspection
| Date | What EPA recorded | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2026 | Evaluation | S |
NPDES NJ0302821 (THORLABS FINISHING): no formal enforcement action and informal enforcement action on file.
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NPDES NJ0302821: 14 pollutant rows, 2 dated events; ICIS-NPDES download, loaded October 14, 2026.