NGK CERAMICS USA, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 501 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 $16,442 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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119 MAZEPPA ROAD
MOORESVILLE, NC 28115
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- IREDELL County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 336390
- Inspections
- 5 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $16,442 · last Nov 16, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110030816605
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
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 | 441 | — |
| 2016 | 505 | +15% |
| 2017 | 501 | -1% |
| 2018 | 515 | +3% |
| 2019 | 498 | -3% |
| 2020 | 230 | -54% |
| 2021 | 419 | +82% |
| 2022 | 332 | -21% |
| 2023 | 209 | -37% |
| 2024 | 247 | +18% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 32,988 | |
| Nitric acid | 247 | 247 | — | — | 0 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 31,062 | |
| Nitric acid | 209 | 209 | — | — | 0 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 484 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 33,590 | |
| Nitric acid | 332 | 332 | — | — | 0 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 65,007 | |
| Nitric acid | 419 | 419 | — | — | 0 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 55,652 | |
| Nitric acid | 230 | 230 | — | — | 0 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 62,820 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 614 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 498 | 498 | — | — | 0 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 719 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 64,014 | |
| Nitric acid | 515 | 515 | — | — | 0 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 84,818 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 5,211 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 501 | 501 | — | — | 0 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 5,567 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 95,334 | |
| Nitric acid | 505 | 505 | — | — | 0 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,986 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 71,538 | |
| Nitric acid | 441 | 441 | — | — | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 32,988 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 33,768 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HAZ-MAT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 13,405 |
|
ZERO WASTE RECYCLING, LLC
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 19,583 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 0 | TOWN OF MOORESVILLE, MOORESVILLE |
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 | Dec 21, 2022 | Nov 16, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 21, 2022 | Nov 16, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 21, 2022 | Nov 16, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Applicability | Dec 21, 2022 | Nov 16, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 26, 2022 | Nov 16, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 26, 2018 | May 7, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 27, 2018 | Mar 8, 2018 | 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.