SAFT AMERICA, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 37 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
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313 CRESCENT STREET
VALDESE, NC 28690
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- BURKE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 335912
- Inspections
- 7 · last Sep 11, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 24, 2004
- Registry ID
- 110000351413
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10 | — |
| 2016 | 38 | +285% |
| 2017 | 37 | -4% |
| 2018 | 40 | +10% |
| 2019 | 44 | +8% |
| 2020 | 18 | -60% |
| 2021 | 18 | +2% |
| 2022 | 12 | -31% |
| 2023 | 10 | -21% |
| 2024 | 22 | +129% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,380 | |
| Acetonitrile | 22 | 22 | — | — | 517 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | 10 | 10 | — | — | 814 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | 12 | 12 | — | — | 1,471 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | 18 | 18 | — | — | 1,600 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | 18 | 18 | — | — | 1,262 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | 44 | 44 | — | — | 7,587 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | 40 | 40 | — | — | 3,477 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | 37 | 37 | — | — | 3,301 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | 38 | 38 | — | — | 2,511 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | 10 | 10 | — | — | 6,163 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | 1,161 | — | — |
| Acetonitrile | — | — | — | 1,397 |
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 REIDSVILLE, LLC
REIDSVILLE, NC
|
Acetonitrile | 17 | — | — | — |
|
CIRBA SOLUTIONS CANADA ULC
TRAIL
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | — | 500 |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. - FOOTHILLS ENVIRONMENTAL LANDFILL
LENOIR, NC
|
Manganese compounds | 2,475 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS REIDSVILLE, LLC
REIDSVILLE, NC
|
Manganese compounds | 740 | — | — | — |
|
CIRBA SOLUTIONS CANADA ULC
TRAIL
|
Manganese compounds | — | 1,161 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 4 | TOWN OF VALDESE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, VALDESE |
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 | Permit Violations - Unapproved Operation | Jan 29, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 2, 2017 | Apr 27, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 2, 2017 | Apr 27, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 2, 2017 | Apr 27, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 2, 2017 | Apr 27, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 2, 2017 | Apr 27, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 7, 1999 | Nov 9, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 6, 1998 | May 15, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 26, 1991 | Jan 9, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 15, 1987 | Jan 5, 1988 | 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.