Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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RCRA
FINNCHEM USA - EASTOVER
Quick Summary
- •Released 790 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 $1,000 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
200 WATEREE STATION ROAD
EASTOVER, SC 29044
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- RICHLAND County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325180
- Inspections
- 6 · last Apr 10, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $1,000 · last Oct 19, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110001674224
How This Compares
#250
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#7,343
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
1
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
-3% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 821 | — |
| 2016 | 808 | -2% |
| 2017 | 790 | -2% |
| 2018 | 809 | +2% |
| 2020 | 804 | — |
| 2021 | 798 | -1% |
| 2022 | 803 | +1% |
| 2023 | 792 | -1% |
| 2024 | 794 | 0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 539 | 500 | 39 | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 255 | 255 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 537 | 500 | 37 | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 255 | 255 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 526 | 500 | 26 | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 22 | 5 | 17 | — | 14,469 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 533 | 500 | 33 | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 14,924 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 527 | 500 | 27 | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 21 | 5 | 16 | — | 9,523 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 530 | 500 | 30 | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 23 | 1 | 22 | — | 14,325 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 529 | 500 | 29 | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 1 | 5 | — | 14,299 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 531 | 500 | 31 | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 22 | 1 | 21 | — | 9,555 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 536 | 500 | 36 | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 30 | 1 | 29 | — | 14,569 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 1,543,278 |
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | 673,634 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 14,264 | — | — | — |
|
WAYNE DISPOSAL INC
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 35 | — | — | — |
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: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Aug 14, 2023 | Aug 21, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 14, 2023 | Aug 21, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 14, 2023 | Aug 21, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 28, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Aug 17, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 4, 2014 | Mar 14, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 15, 2006 | Sep 19, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 15, 2006 | Sep 19, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 20, 2001 | Sep 6, 2001 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +66% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +11% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +10% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +7% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +124% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +3% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +20% | Aug 2018 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603830694 · Jan 8, 2024
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-21-062-W · Oct 19, 2021
$1,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601096458 · Jul 10, 2017
RETURN TO COMPLIANCE LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCR000006692-001 · Feb 7, 2014
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