INTERNATIONAL STEEL GROUP
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,564 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 $12,600 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1219 FRONT ST
GEORGETOWN, SC 29440
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- GEORGETOWN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jan 15, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $12,600 · last May 6, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110002231497
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 | 4,564 | — |
| 2018 | 18,271 | — |
| 2019 | 2 | -100% |
| 2020 | 0 | -100% |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 14,308 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 91 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 2 | 2 | — | — | 26,178 |
2018
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 4,154 | 4,154 | — | — | 1,283,363 | |
| Manganese | 270 | 270 | — | — | 142,294 | |
| Lead | 71 | 70 | 1 | — | 22,623 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 17 | 17 | — | — | 5,307 | |
| Chromium | 16 | 16 | — | — | 5,035 | |
| Cadmium | 16 | 16 | — | — | 4,847 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 595 | |
| Nickel | 0 | 0 | — | — | 74 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | 14,308 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHARLESTON STEEL AND METAL
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC
|
Manganese | — | 14,308 | — | — |
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 | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Conduct Inspections | Sep 23, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 13, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 11, 2020 | Sep 11, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Applicability | Aug 11, 2020 | Sep 11, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Aug 11, 2020 | Sep 11, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | May 19, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Jun 27, 2019 | Aug 18, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 7, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 21, 2015 | Sep 3, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 21, 2015 | Sep 3, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Apr 27, 2015 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 29, 2014 | Nov 26, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 20, 2011 | Sep 3, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 29, 2006 | Apr 12, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 29, 2006 | Apr 12, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 27, 1986 | Oct 10, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 11, 1985 | Feb 21, 1986 | Resolved |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 103.46 deg F | 100.00 | +3% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 107.42 deg F | 100.00 | +7% | May 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 106.00 deg F | 100.00 | +6% | Sep 2022 | 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.