Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
DAK AMERICAS LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 105,282 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 $131,400 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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3350 CYPRESS GARDENS RD
MONCKS CORNER, SC 29461
View on map ↗ - County
- BERKELEY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 6 · last Oct 23, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $131,400 · last Dec 29, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110016953224
How This Compares
#47
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#1,059
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.
4
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
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 (2015–2023)
-84% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 113,117 | — |
| 2016 | 109,178 | -3% |
| 2017 | 105,282 | -4% |
| 2018 | 101,727 | -3% |
| 2019 | 35,872 | -65% |
| 2020 | 97,423 | +172% |
| 2021 | 76,416 | -22% |
| 2022 | 44,657 | -42% |
| 2023 | 17,618 | -61% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 11,398 | 91 | 11,307 | — | 2,312,894 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,614 | 3,597 | 17 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 1,761 | 234 | 1,527 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 845 | 845 | — | — | 8,480 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 247 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 18,396 | 18,307 | 89 | — | 186 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 15,175 | 450 | 14,725 | — | 398,218 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 10,226 | 470 | 9,756 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 860 | 860 | — | — | 24,267 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 175 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 28,932 | 368 | 28,564 | — | 266,712 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 22,414 | 22,281 | 132 | — | 91 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 16,506 | 1,731 | 14,775 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 7,772 | — | 7,772 | — | 48 | |
| Methanol | 481 | 49 | 432 | — | — | |
| Biphenyl | 311 | 311 | 0 | — | 62 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 376 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 42,963 | 1,002 | 41,961 | — | 832,093 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 29,042 | 28,874 | 168 | — | 336 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 16,216 | 2,503 | 13,713 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 7,085 | — | 7,085 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,418 | 503 | 915 | — | — | |
| Biphenyl | 699 | 699 | 0 | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 27,958 | 976 | 26,982 | — | 1,375,050 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 7,864 | 7,864 | — | — | — | |
| Biphenyl | 50 | 50 | 0 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 32,533 | 32,331 | 202 | — | 469 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 29,566 | 1,021 | 28,545 | — | 1,199,828 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 22,421 | 3,632 | 18,789 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 10,090 | — | 10,090 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 6,394 | 6,394 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 670 | 140 | 530 | — | — | |
| Biphenyl | 50 | 50 | 0 | — | 20,526 | |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 992 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 32,587 | 32,380 | 207 | — | 839 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 29,871 | 458 | 29,412 | — | 2,093,048 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 22,625 | 3,262 | 19,363 | — | 7,214 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 10,090 | — | 10,090 | — | 62 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 9,375 | 9,375 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 680 | 134 | 546 | — | — | |
| Biphenyl | 50 | 50 | 0 | — | 9,597 | |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,639 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 32,953 | 32,750 | 203 | — | 533 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 29,802 | 490 | 29,312 | — | 1,514,655 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 22,187 | 2,878 | 19,309 | — | 3,919 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 13,598 | 13,598 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 9,908 | — | 9,908 | — | 66 | |
| Methanol | 690 | 141 | 549 | — | — | |
| Biphenyl | 34 | 34 | 0 | — | 9,973 | |
| Lead compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 5,232 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 34,852 | 34,638 | 214 | — | 337 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 27,769 | 503 | 27,266 | — | 976,882 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 21,138 | 3,281 | 17,857 | — | 4,292 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 18,598 | 18,598 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 9,240 | — | 9,240 | — | 55 | |
| Biphenyl | 843 | 843 | 0 | — | 212 | |
| Methanol | 669 | 141 | 528 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 5,232 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | 524,569 | 558,418 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | 469 | 845,329 | 853,867 |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 0 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | 1,171,687 | 7,131 | 256,410 |
| Biphenyl | — | — | 18,977 | 1,291 |
| 1,4-Dioxane | — | — | 32,480 | 76,423 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EDEN CUSTOM PROCESSING
EDEN, NC
|
1,4-Dioxane | — | 7,004 | — | — |
|
BERKELEY COUNTY LANDFILL
MONCKS CORNER, SC
|
1,4-Dioxane | 210 | — | — | — |
|
DAK AMERICAS LLC
FAYETTEVILLE, NC
|
Acetaldehyde | — | 839 | — | — |
|
ARGOS CEMENT LLC
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Biphenyl | — | — | 1,333 | — |
|
SOLUTIA INC.
ANNISTON, AL
|
Biphenyl | — | 8,264 | — | — |
|
ARGOS CEMENT LLC
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | 0 |
|
DAK AMERICAS LLC
FAYETTEVILLE, NC
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 2,047,309 | — | — |
|
EDEN CUSTOM PROCESSING
EDEN, NC
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | 19,812 | — |
|
LAFARGE BUILDING MATERIALS INCORPORATED
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | 25,927 | — |
|
ARGOS CEMENT LLC
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Lead compounds | 1,639 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 62 | LOWER BERKELEY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GOOSE CREEK |
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 Maintain Records | Dec 12, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 14, 2022 | Dec 14, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 14, 2022 | Dec 20, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jan 5, 2022 | Jan 17, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Aug 5, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Aug 5, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 29, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 23, 2006 | May 23, 2006 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,587.80 kg/d | 1,509.10 | +71% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 373.19 kg/d | 185.23 | +101% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 441.74 kg/d | 185.23 | +138% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,618.67 kg/d | 1,509.10 | +74% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 287.84 kg/d | 185.23 | +55% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Length of longest pH excursion | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 d | 0.04 | +113% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,739.44 kg/d | 1,509.10 | +82% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 424.49 kg/d | 185.23 | +129% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,138.96 kg/d | 1,509.10 | +108% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 572.49 kg/d | 185.23 | +209% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 117.13 kg/d | 71.28 | +64% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 491.64 kg/d | 158.45 | +210% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 953.35 kg/d | 238.80 | +299% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 507.94 kg/d | 91.25 | +457% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,405.72 kg/d | 500.31 | +181% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,625.32 kg/d | 1,509.10 | +8% | May 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 259.69 kg/d | 217.47 | +19% | May 2017 | Open |
| Length of longest pH excursion | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 d | 0.04 | +92% | Aug 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603832432 · Dec 29, 2023
$124,400
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-58787820341513357 · Dec 5, 2023
$7,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603674391 · Aug 4, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601621980 · Oct 29, 2018
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCR000761882-001 · Apr 19, 2006
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2005-5029 · Sep 27, 2005
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