Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SAINT-GOBAIN/NORTON IND. CERAMICS CORP. - CORHART REFRACTORIES
Quick Summary
- •Released 5 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
-
87 CORHART RD
BUCKHANNON, WV 26201
View on map ↗ - County
- UPSHUR County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327120
- Inspections
- 2 · last May 22, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 19, 2007
- Registry ID
- 110000344869
How This Compares
#141
of 158 TRI reporters in WV
#12,941
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
11
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)
+175% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5 | — |
| 2016 | 5 | 0% |
| 2017 | 5 | 0% |
| 2018 | 5 | 0% |
| 2020 | 5 | — |
| 2021 | 5 | -0% |
| 2022 | 11 | +134% |
| 2023 | 15 | +36% |
| 2024 | 14 | -8% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 14 | 14 | — | — | 498,403 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 379,455 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 11 | 10 | 1 | — | 304,806 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | 315,202 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | 211,266 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 643,325 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 453,194 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 361,841 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 334,493 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 1,120,185 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MEADOWFILL LANDFILL
BRIDGEPORT, WV
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 498,403 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | BUCKHANNON SEWER PLANT, BUCKHANNON |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Feb 9, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jan 19, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 30, 2013 | Nov 13, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 30, 2013 | Nov 13, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 30, 2013 | Nov 13, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 17, 2012 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 26, 1995 | Nov 17, 1995 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.58 mg/L | 0.36 | +61% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.55 mg/L | 0.36 | +53% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.00 deg F | 75.00 | +4% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.48 mg/L | 0.36 | +33% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.47 mg/L | 0.36 | +31% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.54 mg/L | 0.36 | +50% | Oct 2023 | Resolved |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.50 mg/L | 1.20 | +25% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 76.50 deg F | 75.00 | +2% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.68 mg/L | 0.36 | +89% | Aug 2023 | Resolved |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.50 mg/L | 1.20 | +25% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.86 mg/L | 0.75 | +15% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.80 deg F | 75.00 | +5% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.62 mg/L | 0.36 | +72% | Jul 2023 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.66 mg/L | 0.36 | +83% | Jun 2023 | Resolved |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.70 mg/L | 1.20 | +42% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.42 mg/L | 0.36 | +17% | Apr 2023 | Resolved |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 75.90 deg F | 75.00 | +1% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.70 deg F | 75.00 | +4% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.53 mg/L | 0.36 | +47% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 76.60 deg F | 75.00 | +2% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.90 deg F | 75.00 | +5% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.63 mg/L | 0.36 | +75% | May 2021 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.30 mg/L | 5.00 | +14% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 5.00 | +97% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.50 deg F | 75.00 | +3% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.21 mg/L | 5.00 | +16% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.37 mg/L | 0.36 | +3% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 76.00 deg F | 75.00 | +1% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.42 mg/L | 0.36 | +17% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.27 mg/L | 0.01 | +2,900% | Aug 2018 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.27 mg/L | 0.02 | +1,488% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.32 mg/L | 0.01 | +3,456% | Jul 2018 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.32 mg/L | 0.02 | +1,782% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.10 deg F | 75.00 | +4% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.58 mg/L | 0.01 | +6,344% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.58 mg/L | 0.02 | +3,312% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.14 mg/L | 5.00 | +37% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 75.40 deg F | 75.00 | +1% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.50 deg F | 75.00 | +5% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 mg/L | 0.75 | +33% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 mg/L | 0.36 | +178% | Jun 2017 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.51 mg/L | 0.36 | +42% | May 2017 | Resolved |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.90 deg F | 75.20 | +4% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.20 deg F | 75.20 | +3% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 76.30 deg F | 75.20 | +1% | Aug 2015 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.40 deg F | 75.20 | +3% | Jul 2015 | 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 3604742459 · Feb 9, 2026
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case WV-8612 · Sep 13, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WVD004318127-001 · Sep 26, 1995
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