Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
ELKEM METALS
Quick Summary
- •Released 452,478 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 $105,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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ROUTE 60 EAST
ALLOY, WV 25002
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- FAYETTE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jun 25, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $105,000 · last Sep 29, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000585849
How This Compares
#10
of 158 TRI reporters in WV
#407
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.
12
Water (CWA)
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 (2015–2024)
+55% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 292,324 | — |
| 2016 | 294,006 | +1% |
| 2017 | 452,478 | +54% |
| 2018 | 518,366 | +15% |
| 2019 | 575,397 | +11% |
| 2020 | 489,061 | -15% |
| 2021 | 623,301 | +27% |
| 2022 | 462,796 | -26% |
| 2023 | 435,210 | -6% |
| 2024 | 454,273 | +4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 225,664 | 225,664 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 224,089 | 224,089 | — | — | — | |
| Phenanthrene | 2,109 | 2,109 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1,373 | 1,373 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 972 | 972 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 57 | 57 | 0 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 10 | 10 | 0 | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 215,827 | 215,827 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 214,320 | 214,320 | — | — | — | |
| Phenanthrene | 2,343 | 2,343 | — | — | 2 | |
| Naphthalene | 1,579 | 1,579 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1,074 | 1,073 | 1 | — | 26 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 58 | 54 | 4 | — | 263 | |
| Mercury compounds | 9 | 9 | 0 | — | 1 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 230,032 | 230,032 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 228,425 | 228,425 | — | — | — | |
| Phenanthrene | 2,176 | 2,176 | — | — | 2 | |
| Naphthalene | 1,214 | 1,214 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 880 | 879 | 1 | — | 27 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 58 | 58 | 1 | — | 270 | |
| Mercury compounds | 10 | 10 | 0 | — | 1 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 310,028 | 310,028 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 307,863 | 307,863 | — | — | — | |
| Phenanthrene | 2,160 | 2,160 | — | — | 1 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1,902 | 1,902 | 0 | — | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 1,257 | 1,257 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 79 | 78 | 1 | — | 115 | |
| Mercury compounds | 11 | 11 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 243,214 | 243,214 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 241,516 | 241,516 | — | — | — | |
| Phenanthrene | 2,120 | 2,120 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1,224 | 1,224 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 903 | 902 | 1 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 73 | 72 | 1 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 10 | 10 | 0 | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 286,283 | 286,283 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 284,284 | 284,284 | — | — | — | |
| Phenanthrene | 2,300 | 2,300 | — | — | 0 | |
| Naphthalene | 1,374 | 1,374 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1,062 | 1,062 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 84 | 72 | 12 | — | 4 | |
| Mercury compounds | 10 | 10 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 297,168 | 297,168 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 217,338 | 217,338 | — | — | — | |
| Phenanthrene | 1,640 | 1,640 | 0 | — | 2 | |
| Naphthalene | 1,214 | 1,214 | 0 | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 917 | 916 | 1 | — | 40 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 78 | 75 | 3 | — | 399 | |
| Mercury compounds | 10 | 10 | 0 | — | 1 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 5 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 233,812 | 233,812 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 214,809 | 214,809 | — | — | — | |
| Phenanthrene | 1,640 | 1,640 | 0 | — | 1 | |
| Naphthalene | 1,214 | 1,214 | 0 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 916 | 916 | 0 | — | 19 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 75 | 74 | 1 | — | 191 | |
| Mercury compounds | 11 | 10 | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 210,668 | 210,668 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 81,026 | 81,026 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1,234 | 1,234 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 985 | 985 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 81 | 73 | 8 | — | 0 | |
| Mercury compounds | 10 | 9 | 1 | — | 0 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 209,294 | 209,294 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 80,498 | 80,498 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1,337 | 1,337 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1,103 | 1,103 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 82 | 72 | 10 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 9 | 9 | 0 | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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CITY OF CHARLESTON LANDFILL
CHARLESTON, WV
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Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
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CITY OF CHARLESTON LANDFILL
CHARLESTON, WV
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Lead compounds | 191 | — | — | — |
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CITY OF CHARLESTON LANDFILL
CHARLESTON, WV
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Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | — | — | — |
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CITY OF CHARLESTON LANDFILL
CHARLESTON, WV
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Mercury compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
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CITY OF CHARLESTON LANDFILL
CHARLESTON, WV
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Phenanthrene | 1 | — | — | — |
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CITY OF CHARLESTON LANDFILL
CHARLESTON, WV
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Naphthalene | 1 | — | — | — |
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CITY OF CHARLESTON LANDFILL
CHARLESTON, WV
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Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 19 | — | — | — |
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 - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jun 25, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Pretreatment - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR) | Jun 25, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | Sep 14, 2021 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp. diff. between samp. & upstrm deg. F | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.50 deg F | 15.00 | +3% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Temp. diff. between samp. & upstrm deg. F | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 deg F | 15.00 | +7% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.80 mg/L | 30.00 | +96% | May 2025 | Open |
| Temp. diff. between samp. & upstrm deg. F | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.70 deg F | 15.00 | +25% | May 2025 | Open |
| Temp. diff. between samp. & upstrm deg. F | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 deg F | 15.00 | +7% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +47% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +43% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Chrysene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +23% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Temp. diff. between samp. & upstrm deg. F | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.10 deg F | 15.00 | +1% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Benzo[b]fluoranthene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +58% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Temp. diff. between samp. & upstrm deg. F | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.00 deg F | 15.00 | +20% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Benzo[a]anthracene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +10% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Temp. diff. between samp. & upstrm deg. F | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.00 deg F | 15.00 | +40% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Temp. diff. between samp. & upstrm deg. F | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.60 deg F | 15.00 | +17% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.70 mg/L | 30.00 | +9% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Chrysene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +1,163% | Aug 2022 | Resolved |
| Benzo[b]fluoranthene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +161% | Aug 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +123% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Benzo[b]fluoranthene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +10% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +660% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Chrysene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +380% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Benzo[k]fluoranthene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +1,216% | Aug 2022 | Resolved |
| Benzo[k]fluoranthene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +216% | Aug 2022 | Resolved |
| Benzo[b]fluoranthene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +817% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +1,900% | Aug 2022 | Resolved |
| Benzo[a]anthracene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +38% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Benzo[k]fluoranthene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +50% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Benzo[b]fluoranthene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +2,795% | Aug 2022 | Resolved |
| Benzo[k]fluoranthene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +400% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Benzo[a]anthracene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +189% | Aug 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 65.30 mg/L | 30.00 | +118% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Benzo[a]pyrene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +445% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Benzo[a]pyrene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +1,479% | Aug 2022 | Resolved |
| Benzo[a]anthracene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +490% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Benzo[a]anthracene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +1,453% | Aug 2022 | Resolved |
| Chrysene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +1,200% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Benzo[b]fluoranthene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +1,150% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Benzo[a]anthracene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +2,242% | Jul 2022 | Resolved |
| Chrysene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +3,321% | Jul 2022 | Resolved |
| Benzo[a]pyrene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +1,795% | Jul 2022 | Resolved |
| Benzo[k]fluoranthene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +720% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +2,795% | Jul 2022 | Resolved |
| Benzo[b]fluoranthene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +3,847% | Jul 2022 | Resolved |
| Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +1,000% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Benzo[a]anthracene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +790% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Benzo[a]pyrene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +555% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Benzo[k]fluoranthene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +2,058% | Jul 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +40% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +38% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +20% | Jun 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 03-1995-0010
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2026-0012 · Dec 3, 2025
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2021-0100 · Sep 29, 2021
$105,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case WV-9889 · May 28, 2020
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case WV-N00000124 · Apr 8, 1994
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1990-0365 · Apr 30, 1993
$17,250
Judicial
· Case 03-1987-0996 · Mar 11, 1991
$130,000
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