Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
WHARF RESOURCES (U S A ) INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,216,808 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.
- Address
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10928 WHARF RD.
LEAD, SD 57754
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- LAWRENCE County
- Industry
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 212221
- Inspections
- 8 · last Jan 7, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 8, 2008
- Registry ID
- 110000594973
How This Compares
#2
of 84 TRI reporters in SD
#54
of 555 TRI reporters in Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
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
3
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)
+135% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,141,634 | — |
| 2016 | 1,392,927 | +22% |
| 2017 | 1,216,808 | -13% |
| 2018 | 2,107,063 | +73% |
| 2019 | 8,945 | -100% |
| 2020 | 1,693,460 | +18831% |
| 2021 | 1,969,204 | +16% |
| 2022 | 843,630 | -57% |
| 2023 | 1,956,968 | +132% |
| 2024 | 2,687,705 | +37% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,406,491 | 194 | — | 2,406,297 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 168,449 | — | 2,948 | 165,501 | — | |
| Chromium | 57,100 | — | — | 57,100 | — | |
| Manganese | 38,500 | — | — | 38,500 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 8,694 | 3 | — | 8,691 | — | |
| Methanol | 4,681 | 132 | — | 4,549 | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 3,733 | — | 27 | 3,706 | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 58 | — | — | 58 | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,619,385 | 1 | — | 1,619,384 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 250,410 | — | 3,800 | 246,610 | — | |
| Manganese | 40,508 | — | — | 40,508 | — | |
| Chromium | 25,001 | — | — | 25,001 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 9,125 | 1 | — | 9,124 | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 7,432 | — | 28 | 7,404 | — | |
| Methanol | 5,002 | 132 | — | 4,870 | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 105 | — | — | 105 | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 610,027 | 1 | — | 610,026 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 186,660 | — | 3,900 | 182,760 | — | |
| Chromium | 27,000 | — | — | 27,000 | — | |
| Manganese | 7,603 | — | — | 7,603 | — | |
| Methanol | 4,640 | 130 | — | 4,510 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 4,501 | 0 | — | 4,500 | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 3,157 | — | 32 | 3,125 | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 42 | — | — | 42 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 1,594,964 | 1 | — | 1,594,963 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 202,466 | — | 5,072 | 197,394 | — | |
| Chromium | 124,490 | — | — | 124,490 | — | |
| Manganese | 26,813 | — | — | 26,813 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 11,420 | 13 | — | 11,406 | — | |
| Methanol | 5,292 | 132 | — | 5,161 | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 3,698 | — | 41 | 3,657 | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 60 | — | — | 60 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 1,352,479 | 1 | — | 1,352,479 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 191,346 | — | 5,273 | 186,073 | — | |
| Chromium | 107,409 | — | — | 107,409 | — | |
| Manganese | 23,354 | — | — | 23,354 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 7,549 | 0 | — | 7,549 | — | |
| Methanol | 6,318 | 97 | — | 6,221 | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 4,937 | — | 36 | 4,901 | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 68 | — | — | 68 | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | 5,052 | — | 36 | 5,016 | — | |
| Methanol | 3,894 | 125 | — | 3,769 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 1,751,461 | 1 | 0 | 1,751,460 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 206,477 | — | 9,776 | 196,701 | — | |
| Chromium | 92,246 | — | — | 92,246 | — | |
| Manganese | 37,271 | — | — | 37,271 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 7,814 | 0 | 0 | 7,814 | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 5,469 | — | 32 | 5,437 | — | |
| Methanol | 4,511 | 132 | — | 4,379 | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 1,814 | 1,727 | 1 | 86 | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 889,788 | 1 | — | 889,787 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 175,493 | — | 4,209 | 171,284 | — | |
| Chromium | 85,742 | — | — | 85,742 | — | |
| Manganese | 45,646 | — | — | 45,646 | — | |
| Methanol | 7,066 | 212 | — | 6,854 | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 6,674 | — | — | 6,674 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 4,356 | 4 | — | 4,352 | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 2,043 | 1,944 | — | 99 | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 1,018,064 | 1 | 0 | 1,018,063 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 201,402 | — | 5,424 | 195,978 | — | |
| Chromium | 98,103 | — | 0 | 98,103 | — | |
| Manganese | 52,226 | — | — | 52,226 | — | |
| Methanol | 8,085 | 243 | — | 7,843 | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 7,722 | — | 85 | 7,637 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 4,985 | 5 | 0 | 4,980 | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 2,340 | 2,224 | 2 | 114 | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 834,478 | 1 | 0 | 834,478 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 165,086 | — | 4,447 | 160,639 | — | |
| Chromium | 80,413 | — | 0 | 80,413 | — | |
| Manganese | 42,809 | — | — | 42,809 | — | |
| Methanol | 6,628 | 199 | — | 6,429 | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 6,330 | — | 69 | 6,260 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 4,087 | 4 | 0 | 4,083 | — | |
| Cyanide compounds | 1,804 | 1,709 | 2 | 93 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | 51,000 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 935,020 |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | 465,600 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 186,500 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 2,300 |
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 | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2024 | Jun 26, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 1, 2024 | Jul 11, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 26, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 15, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 15, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 18, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 18, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Jul 20, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 1999 | Oct 28, 1999 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 1999 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +18% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Selenium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +40% | May 2024 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +25% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +213% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Selenate, Total Recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +17% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Selenium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +134% | Apr 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 524.00 mg/L | 90.00 | +482% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Arsenic, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 mg/L | 0.15 | +57% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Arsenic, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.39 mg/L | 0.34 | +15% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,020.00 mg/L | 158.00 | +546% | Jun 2023 | Open |
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/local Action
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603393230 · Sep 26, 2022
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case SD-5852A0408 · Apr 8, 2008
$149,930
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case SD-N00000106 · May 7, 2004
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case SD-N00000239 · Feb 9, 2004
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case SD-N00000238 · Apr 24, 2003
$162,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case SD-N00000228 · Nov 21, 2002
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SD-N00000224 · Aug 16, 2001
$10,720
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case SD-N00000204 · Aug 7, 2001
$31,382
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case SD-N00000178 · May 31, 2000
$9,120
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SD-N00000223 · May 31, 2000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case SD-N00000029 · Dec 12, 1997
$200,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case SD-N00000219 · Oct 13, 1995
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case SD-N00000215 · Sep 27, 1995
$150,000
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