VERATECH
Quick Summary
- •Released 5,488 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
-
500 CHESTNUT ST
BETHUNE, SC 29009
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- KERSHAW County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 313230
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jun 4, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 8, 1996
- Registry ID
- 110002231665
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
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 | 4,929 | — |
| 2016 | 5,379 | +9% |
| 2017 | 5,488 | +2% |
| 2018 | 5,119 | -7% |
| 2019 | 4,159 | -19% |
| 2020 | 2,884 | -31% |
| 2021 | 5,706 | +98% |
| 2022 | 3,987 | -30% |
| 2023 | 2,856 | -28% |
| 2024 | 1,996 | -30% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 1,996 | 1,996 | — | — | 3,016 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 2,856 | 2,856 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 3,987 | 3,987 | — | — | 5,142 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 5,706 | 5,706 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 2,884 | 2,884 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 4,159 | 4,159 | — | — | 341 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 5,119 | 5,119 | — | — | 188 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 5,488 | 5,488 | — | — | 173 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 5,379 | 5,379 | — | — | 100 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 4,929 | 4,929 | — | — | 376 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | — | — | — | 19,400 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HAZ-MAT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 3,016 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Jul 22, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 22, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 29, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | May 29, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2012 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 480.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +20% | 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.