SOUTHERN ATLANTIC GALVANIZING
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,932 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
-
160 INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD
CLAXTON, GA 30417
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- EVANS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332812
- Inspections
- 1 · last Sep 27, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000587972
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 | 4,133 | — |
| 2016 | 5,079 | +23% |
| 2017 | 4,932 | -3% |
| 2018 | 5,151 | +4% |
| 2019 | 4,511 | -12% |
| 2020 | 4,309 | -4% |
| 2021 | 4,674 | +8% |
| 2022 | 4,168 | -11% |
| 2023 | 4,154 | -0% |
| 2024 | 4,477 | +8% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 4,447 | 4,447 | — | — | 304,358 | |
| Lead | 15 | 15 | — | — | 5,051 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 15 | 15 | — | — | 1,737 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 4,140 | 4,098 | 42 | — | 325,147 | |
| Lead | 14 | 14 | 0 | — | 5,161 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 4,154 | 4,112 | 42 | — | 306,908 | |
| Lead | 14 | 14 | 0 | — | 5,208 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 4,658 | 4,609 | 49 | — | 300,814 | |
| Lead | 16 | 15 | 1 | — | 4,449 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 4,294 | 4,233 | 61 | — | 275,623 | |
| Lead | 15 | 14 | 1 | — | 4,313 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 4,496 | 4,448 | 48 | — | 304,070 | |
| Lead | 15 | 15 | 1 | — | 4,694 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 5,133 | 5,062 | 71 | — | 326,090 | |
| Lead | 18 | 17 | 1 | — | 5,340 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 4,916 | 4,865 | 51 | — | 328,295 | |
| Lead | 17 | 16 | 1 | — | 5,770 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 5,062 | 5,062 | — | — | 318,096 | |
| Lead | 17 | 17 | — | — | 5,626 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 4,119 | 4,119 | — | — | 322,746 | |
| Lead | 14 | 14 | — | — | 5,746 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | 240,047 | — | — |
| Lead | — | 4,460 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 1,669 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
US ZINC - METAL
HOUSTON, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 1,006 | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 50 | — | — | — |
|
GULF REDUCTION DUST DIVISION
HOUSTON, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 663 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 18 | — | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Lead | 2 | — | — | — |
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GULF REDUCTION DUST DIVISION
HOUSTON, TX
|
Lead | — | 1,105 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Lead | 589 | — | — | — |
|
US ZINC - METAL
HOUSTON, TX
|
Lead | — | 3,355 | — | — |
|
GULF REDUCTION DUST DIVISION
HOUSTON, TX
|
Zinc compounds | — | 125,982 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Zinc compounds | 8,432 | — | — | — |
|
US ZINC - METAL
HOUSTON, TX
|
Zinc compounds | — | 114,065 | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 55,879 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 27, 2023 | Sep 27, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Sep 27, 2023 | Nov 18, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Failure to Submit Timely Permit Renewal Application | Sep 24, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 17, 2017 | Aug 16, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 30, 2011 | Jan 11, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 17, 2010 | Dec 22, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 17, 2010 | Dec 22, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 3, 2010 | Apr 13, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 3, 2010 | Apr 13, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 3, 2009 | Apr 29, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 3, 2009 | Apr 29, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 25, 2003 | Aug 19, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 12, 2002 | Mar 26, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 12, 2002 | Feb 12, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 29, 2000 | Oct 2, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 23, 1999 | May 8, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 28, 1995 | Nov 21, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 24, 1989 | Jul 21, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 10, 1986 | Sep 2, 1986 | 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.