Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ALTIVIA SERVICES, LLC, INSTITUTE PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 88,758 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 $79,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
250 CARBIDE RD
DUNBAR, WV 25064
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- KANAWHA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 6 · last Apr 24, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $79,000 · last Jul 16, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110070676994
How This Compares
#24
of 158 TRI reporters in WV
#1,191
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
5
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 (2020–2024)
-72% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 313,266 | — |
| 2021 | 301,759 | -4% |
| 2022 | 291,186 | -4% |
| 2023 | 87,560 | -70% |
| 2024 | 88,758 | +1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 69,787 | — | 69,787 | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 18,971 | 18,960 | 11 | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 70,287 | 8 | 70,279 | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 17,273 | 17,260 | 13 | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 269,158 | 32 | 269,126 | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 15,897 | 15,853 | 44 | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 6,131 | 3,980 | 2,151 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 269,158 | 32 | 269,126 | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 26,470 | 26,451 | 19 | — | 238 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 6,131 | 3,980 | 2,151 | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 269,158 | 32 | 269,126 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 21,342 | 20,725 | 617 | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 16,441 | 16,429 | 12 | — | 17 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 6,131 | 3,980 | 2,151 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 194 | 194 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 4 | 2,916 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 4 | — |
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 | Jul 14, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 1, 2014 | Feb 6, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 1, 2014 | Feb 6, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 28, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 28, 2013 | Apr 30, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 28, 2013 | Apr 30, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 28, 2013 | Apr 30, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 28, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 28, 2013 | Apr 30, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 28, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 28, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 29, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 20, 2003 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +13% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.74 mg/L | 0.56 | +31% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 kg/d | 0.00 | +963% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 kg/d | 0.00 | +435% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.06 | +111% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Silver total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.02 | +67% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.03 | +329% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.03 | +507% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.18 mg/L | 0.06 | +216% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +1,110% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Silver total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.19 mg/L | 0.02 | +675% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.03 | +400% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Silver total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +121% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.06 | +146% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 mg/L | 0.03 | +293% | Oct 2024 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 mg/L | 0.06 | +93% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Silver total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.02 | +613% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 577.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +44% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.25 mg/L | 0.03 | +793% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,300.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +225% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Silver total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +121% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 835.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +318% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.12 | +13% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.25 mg/L | 0.06 | +339% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 mg/L | 0.03 | +757% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 mg/L | 0.06 | +321% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 440.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +10% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 mg/L | 0.03 | +293% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Silver total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.02 | +67% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 mg/L | 0.06 | +93% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 251.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +26% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.18 mg/L | 0.12 | +49% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Silver total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.02 | +54% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.72 mg/L | 0.12 | +500% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Silver total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.02 | +296% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Silver total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.02 | +588% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.54 d | 0.31 | +74% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 667.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +67% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 238.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +19% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.19 mg/L | 0.06 | +233% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.19 mg/L | 0.03 | +579% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Silver total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.02 | +83% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.20 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.74 d | 0.31 | +139% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 638.00 mg/L | 133.00 | +380% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Silver total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +42% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 638.00 mg/L | 194.00 | +229% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Mar 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2021-0071 · Jul 16, 2021
$79,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case WV-7533 · Feb 4, 2012
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case WV-N00000811 · Feb 4, 2012
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case 03-1992-N032 · Dec 19, 1991
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 03-1988-N040 · Dec 13, 1989
$115,000
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 03-1988-N030 · Jun 23, 1988
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