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KOPPERS FOLLANSBEE TAR PLANT

Quick Summary

  • Released 4,281 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
100 KOPPERS RD
FOLLANSBEE, WV 26037
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County
BROOKE County
Industry
Manufacturing
NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
325110
Inspections
4 · last Aug 19, 2024
Total Penalties
$0 · last Feb 4, 2021
Registry ID
110000586027

How This Compares

#77 of 158 TRI reporters in WV
#5,250 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
2
Water (CWA)
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 (2015–2020) -98% overall
Year Total Releases (lbs) vs Prior Year
2015 7,719
2016 4,488 -42%
2017 4,281 -5%
2018 3,258 -24%
2020 167

2020

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 166 165 2 22,616 ♦ Carcinogen
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 1 1 977

2018

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Quinoline ♦ Carcinogen
Creosote 29,390 ♦ Carcinogen
Pyridine ♦ Carcinogen
Benzene 1,214 1,214 820 ♦ Carcinogen
Naphthalene 1,040 1,040 57,587 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 262 262 3,351
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 235 234 1 47,447 ♦ Carcinogen
Styrene 200 200 502 ♦ Carcinogen
Anthracene 99 99 23,329
Xylene (mixed isomers) 89 89 1,697
Phenanthrene 64 64 25,955
Ethylbenzene 16 16 180 ♦ Carcinogen
Biphenyl 13 13 1,513
Dibenzofuran 11 11 5,705
2,4-Dimethylphenol 8 8 249
Phenol 7 7 760
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 0 0 0 4,300

2017

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Creosote 48,386 ♦ Carcinogen
Pyridine ♦ Carcinogen
Biphenyl
Benzene 1,735 1,735 1,742 ♦ Carcinogen
Naphthalene 1,199 1,199 81,137 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 416 416 6,846
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 243 242 1 47,151 ♦ Carcinogen
Styrene 218 218 1,158 ♦ Carcinogen
Xylene (mixed isomers) 168 168 3,631
Anthracene 104 104 21,617
Phenanthrene 95 95 45,387
Phenol 26 26 274
Dibenzofuran 23 23 1,414
Ethylbenzene 21 21 482 ♦ Carcinogen
Quinoline 20 20 377 ♦ Carcinogen
2,4-Dimethylphenol 13 13 248
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 1 0 0 9,502

2016

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Pyridine ♦ Carcinogen
Creosote 17,331 ♦ Carcinogen
Benzene 2,133 2,133 472 ♦ Carcinogen
Naphthalene 1,017 1,017 259,905 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 488 487 1 1,405
Styrene 204 204 305 ♦ Carcinogen
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 197 197 0 27,870 ♦ Carcinogen
Xylene (mixed isomers) 187 187 978
Anthracene 83 83 3,512
Phenanthrene 66 66 10,295
Quinoline 28 28 592 ♦ Carcinogen
Phenol 21 21 344
Ethylbenzene 21 21 183 ♦ Carcinogen
Biphenyl 16 16 761
Dibenzofuran 16 16 1,926
2,4-Dimethylphenol 10 10 634
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 0 0 0 2,931

2015

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Pyridine ♦ Carcinogen
Creosote 18,265 ♦ Carcinogen
Benzene 3,534 3,534 182 ♦ Carcinogen
Naphthalene 2,035 2,035 36,674 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 839 839 222
Xylene (mixed isomers) 371 371 388
Styrene 270 270 164 ♦ Carcinogen
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 237 236 0 20,554 ♦ Carcinogen
Anthracene 93 93 1,763
Phenanthrene 87 87 4,069
Quinoline 72 72 510 ♦ Carcinogen
Biphenyl 46 46 600
Phenol 43 43 267
Dibenzofuran 35 35 1,629
Ethylbenzene 34 34 40 ♦ Carcinogen
2,4-Dimethylphenol 21 21 923
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 3 3 0 2,380

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
2,4-Dimethylphenol 995
Anthracene 16,496
Ethylbenzene 887
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 22,691
Naphthalene 85,299
Phenol 13,334
Creosote 29,390
Phenanthrene 21,176
Benzene 24,408
Styrene 2,177
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 1,443
Toluene 10,701
Xylene (mixed isomers) 7,057
Dibenzofuran 6,274
Biphenyl 1,342

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
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
2,4-Dimethylphenol 3
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO LLC
EL DORADO, AR
2,4-Dimethylphenol 205
TORO ENERGY OF OHIO - AMERICA'S LANDFILL GAS
WAYNESBURG, OH
2,4-Dimethylphenol 40
BUZZI UNICEM
GREENCASTLE, IN
Anthracene 6,847
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
Anthracene 2
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO LLC
EL DORADO, AR
Anthracene 255
HERITAGE-WTI INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
Anthracene 7,621
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL
BELLEVILLE, MI
Anthracene 3
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
Anthracene 5,319
TORO ENERGY OF OHIO - AMERICA'S LANDFILL GAS
WAYNESBURG, OH
Anthracene 1,570
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
Benzene 1,172
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
Benzene 2
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO LLC
EL DORADO, AR
Benzene 39
HERITAGE-WTI INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
Benzene 424
TORO ENERGY OF OHIO - AMERICA'S LANDFILL GAS
WAYNESBURG, OH
Benzene 95
BUZZI UNICEM
GREENCASTLE, IN
Benzene 10
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL
BELLEVILLE, MI
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 1
BUZZI UNICEM
GREENCASTLE, IN
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 5,239
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO LLC
EL DORADO, AR
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 166
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 1,812
TORO ENERGY OF OHIO - AMERICA'S LANDFILL GAS
WAYNESBURG, OH
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 2,285
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO LLC
EL DORADO, AR
Creosote 48,386
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO LLC
EL DORADO, AR
Dibenzofuran 409
TORO ENERGY OF OHIO - AMERICA'S LANDFILL GAS
WAYNESBURG, OH
Dibenzofuran 1,005
BUZZI UNICEM
GREENCASTLE, IN
Ethylbenzene 6
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
Ethylbenzene 1
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO LLC
EL DORADO, AR
Ethylbenzene 11
HERITAGE-WTI INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
Ethylbenzene 152
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
Ethylbenzene 306
TORO ENERGY OF OHIO - AMERICA'S LANDFILL GAS
WAYNESBURG, OH
Ethylbenzene 6
BUZZI UNICEM
GREENCASTLE, IN
Naphthalene 13,573
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
Naphthalene 62
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO LLC
EL DORADO, AR
Naphthalene 8,549
HERITAGE-WTI INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
Naphthalene 26,277
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL
BELLEVILLE, MI
Naphthalene 9
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
Naphthalene 29,007
TORO ENERGY OF OHIO - AMERICA'S LANDFILL GAS
WAYNESBURG, OH
Naphthalene 3,660
BUZZI UNICEM
GREENCASTLE, IN
Phenanthrene 10,578
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
Phenanthrene 4
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO LLC
EL DORADO, AR
Phenanthrene 798
HERITAGE-WTI INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
Phenanthrene 18,159
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL
BELLEVILLE, MI
Phenanthrene 3
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
Phenanthrene 12,800
TORO ENERGY OF OHIO - AMERICA'S LANDFILL GAS
WAYNESBURG, OH
Phenanthrene 3,045
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
Phenol 8
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO LLC
EL DORADO, AR
Phenol 47
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL
BELLEVILLE, MI
Phenol 1
TORO ENERGY OF OHIO - AMERICA'S LANDFILL GAS
WAYNESBURG, OH
Phenol 218
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO LLC
EL DORADO, AR
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 599
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL
BELLEVILLE, MI
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 17
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 26,831
TORO ENERGY OF OHIO - AMERICA'S LANDFILL GAS
WAYNESBURG, OH
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 19,705
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO LLC
EL DORADO, AR
Quinoline 199
TORO ENERGY OF OHIO - AMERICA'S LANDFILL GAS
WAYNESBURG, OH
Quinoline 178
BUZZI UNICEM
GREENCASTLE, IN
Styrene 12
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
Styrene 3
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO LLC
EL DORADO, AR
Styrene 50
HERITAGE-WTI INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
Styrene 517
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
Styrene 544
TORO ENERGY OF OHIO - AMERICA'S LANDFILL GAS
WAYNESBURG, OH
Styrene 32
BUZZI UNICEM
GREENCASTLE, IN
Toluene 13
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
Toluene 2
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO LLC
EL DORADO, AR
Toluene 38
HERITAGE-WTI INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
Toluene 496
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
Toluene 6,225
TORO ENERGY OF OHIO - AMERICA'S LANDFILL GAS
WAYNESBURG, OH
Toluene 72
BUZZI UNICEM
GREENCASTLE, IN
Xylene (mixed isomers) 29
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
Xylene (mixed isomers) 4
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO LLC
EL DORADO, AR
Xylene (mixed isomers) 93
HERITAGE-WTI INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
Xylene (mixed isomers) 871
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
Xylene (mixed isomers) 2,490
TORO ENERGY OF OHIO - AMERICA'S LANDFILL GAS
WAYNESBURG, OH
Xylene (mixed isomers) 144

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 Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted Jan 5, 2024 Open
cwa Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting Sep 14, 2022 Open
cwa Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records Sep 14, 2022 Open
cwa Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance Sep 14, 2022 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved but reported Aug 1, 2014 Nov 17, 2014 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Aug 1, 2014 Nov 17, 2014 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event reported late Aug 1, 2014 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Aug 1, 2014 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Jun 1, 2013 Open
cwa Schedule Event reported late Jun 1, 2013 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved but reported Jun 1, 2013 Nov 17, 2014 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Jun 1, 2013 Nov 17, 2014 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Aug 16, 2001 Jun 25, 2004 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Aug 16, 2001 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Jun 22, 2000 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Jun 22, 2000 May 22, 2003 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
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.38 MGD 0.35 +9% Nov 2022 Open
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.49 MGD 0.35 +40% Oct 2022 Open
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.47 MGD 0.35 +34% Sep 2022 Open
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.48 MGD 0.35 +37% Aug 2022 Open
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.44 MGD 0.35 +26% Jun 2022 Open
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.44 MGD 0.35 +27% May 2022 Open
Mercury, total [as Hg] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +22% Mar 2022 Resolved
Mercury, total [as Hg] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +38% Feb 2022 Resolved
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.40 MGD 0.35 +15% Feb 2022 Open
Phenanthrene DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.01 kg/d 0.01 +15% Jan 2022 Open
pH range excursions, monthly total accum DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.74 d 0.31 +139% Jan 2022 Open
pH range excursions, > 60 minutes DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.10 occur/d 0.00 +2,147,483,650% Jan 2022 Open
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.58 MGD 0.35 +67% Dec 2021 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 44.00 mg/L 29.00 +52% Oct 2021 Open
Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.68 MGD 0.35 +95% Aug 2021 Open
Cyanide, weak acid, dissociable DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.06 mg/L 0.03 +122% Mar 2021 Open
pH range excursions, > 60 minutes DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.07 occur/d 0.00 +2,147,483,650% Feb 2021 Open
Mercury, total [as Hg] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +6% Dec 2020 Resolved
pH range excursions, monthly total accum DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 10.58 d 0.31 +3,319% Dec 2020 Open
pH range excursions, > 60 minutes DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.30 occur/d 0.00 +2,147,483,650% Dec 2020 Open
Mercury, total [as Hg] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +1% Nov 2020 Resolved
Mercury, total [as Hg] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +41% Nov 2020 Resolved
Mercury, total [as Hg] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +21% Apr 2020 Resolved
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 53.00 mg/L 49.00 +8% Mar 2020 Open
Mercury, total [as Hg] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +15% Mar 2020 Resolved
Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +23% Mar 2020 Resolved
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 44.00 mg/L 29.00 +52% Mar 2020 Resolved
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 28.01 kg/d 27.47 +2% Mar 2020 Resolved
Mercury, total [as Hg] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +159% Mar 2020 Resolved
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 52.00 mg/L 29.00 +79% Feb 2020 Resolved
Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +41% Feb 2020 Resolved
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 52.00 mg/L 49.00 +6% Feb 2020 Open
Mercury, total [as Hg] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +184% Feb 2020 Resolved
Mercury, total [as Hg] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +52% Feb 2020 Resolved
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 32.73 kg/d 27.47 +19% Feb 2020 Resolved
Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +59% Jan 2020 Resolved
Mercury, total [as Hg] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +223% Jan 2020 Resolved
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 53.00 mg/L 49.00 +8% Jan 2020 Open
Mercury, total [as Hg] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +49% Jan 2020 Resolved
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 53.00 mg/L 29.00 +83% Jan 2020 Resolved
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 52.00 mg/L 29.00 +79% Dec 2019 Resolved
Mercury, total [as Hg] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +195% Dec 2019 Resolved
Mercury, total [as Hg] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +465% Dec 2019 Resolved
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 52.00 mg/L 49.00 +6% Dec 2019 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 40.36 kg/d 27.47 +47% Dec 2019 Resolved
Mercury, total [as Hg] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +94% Nov 2019 Resolved
Mercury, total [as Hg] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +71% Oct 2019 Resolved
Mercury, total [as Hg] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +38% Aug 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.

Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1981-0127
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1981-0105
Judicial
· Case 03-2016-7008 · Feb 4, 2021
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2017-4047 · Nov 29, 2016
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2016-0007 · Nov 19, 2015
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case WV-8464 · Oct 15, 2015
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case WV-N00000592 · Aug 3, 2012
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2012-0159 · Mar 29, 2012
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2011-0313 · Mar 23, 2012
$75,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2011-0190 · Sep 29, 2011
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case WV-N00000677 · Jun 29, 2011
Judicial
· Case 03-1998-0471 · Apr 7, 2003
$690,476
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2001-0242 · Mar 7, 2002
$15,750
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case WV-N00000285 · Jun 25, 2001
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case WV-N00000272 · May 22, 2000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1997-0361 · Apr 1, 1998
$8,266
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1987-0154 · Sep 21, 1993
$30,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case WV-N00000003 · Dec 16, 1987
Judicial
· Case 03-1982-0056 · Aug 23, 1984
$25,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1985-0071 · Aug 27, 1983
$25,000

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