Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SUPERIOR COMPOSITES CO LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 82,456 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
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BLACK OAK INDUSTRIAL PARK RTE. 8
VANCEBURG, KY 41179
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- LEWIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327215
- Inspections
- 8 · last Dec 18, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 7, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110000591271
How This Compares
#57
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#1,240
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
2
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)
-45% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 87,197 | — |
| 2016 | 73,738 | -15% |
| 2017 | 82,456 | +12% |
| 2018 | 82,408 | -0% |
| 2019 | 63,123 | -23% |
| 2020 | 56,078 | -11% |
| 2021 | 57,475 | +2% |
| 2022 | 60,203 | +5% |
| 2023 | 48,177 | -20% |
| 2024 | 47,528 | -1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 35,495 | 35,495 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 12,033 | 12,033 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 35,982 | 35,982 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 12,195 | 12,195 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 44,965 | 44,965 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 15,238 | 15,238 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 41,194 | 41,194 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 16,281 | 16,281 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 41,980 | 41,980 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 14,098 | 14,098 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 63,123 | 63,123 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 61,372 | 61,372 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 21,036 | 21,036 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 65,466 | 65,466 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 16,990 | 16,990 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 54,458 | 54,458 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 19,280 | 19,280 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 66,273 | 66,273 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 20,924 | 20,924 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 24, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Feb 24, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Feb 24, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 11, 2019 | May 23, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Nov 6, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jan 29, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Aug 29, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 29, 2012 | — | Open |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +58% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.03 | +1% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.02 | +216% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.01 | +445% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.01 | +1,355% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.02 | +274% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.03 | +137% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.02 | +742% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.03 | +60% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +76% | Apr 2020 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.01 | +609% | Apr 2020 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.83 mg/L | 0.02 | +4,268% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.58 mg/L | 0.01 | +5,173% | Mar 2020 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.74 mg/L | 0.02 | +3,795% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +42% | Mar 2020 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +63% | Feb 2020 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.03 | +17% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.70 mg/L | 0.01 | +6,218% | Feb 2020 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.09 mg/L | 0.02 | +5,637% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.82 mg/L | 0.02 | +4,216% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.70 mg/L | 0.01 | +6,264% | Jan 2020 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +74% | Jan 2020 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.03 | +33% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.44 mg/L | 0.01 | +3,900% | Dec 2019 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.03 | +30% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.02 | +105% | Dec 2019 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.44 mg/L | 0.02 | +2,216% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.39 mg/L | 0.01 | +3,445% | Nov 2019 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.39 mg/L | 0.02 | +1,953% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +174% | Nov 2019 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.03 | +73% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.03 | +23% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.02 | +84% | Oct 2019 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.03 | +33% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.02 | +86% | Sep 2019 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.02 | +116% | Jul 2019 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.03 | +80% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +94% | Mar 2019 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +29% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +40% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +243% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +416% | Feb 2019 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +221% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +384% | Jan 2019 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +266% | Dec 2018 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +143% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +212% | Nov 2018 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +107% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +43% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +115% | Oct 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.
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-DOW 18-3-0166 · Aug 7, 2019
$18,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYR000021519-001 · Apr 22, 2019
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