LEXINGTON MANUFACTURING FACILITY
Quick Summary
- •Released 36,250 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 $8,534 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
473 NEW JERSEY CHURCH RD
LEXINGTON, NC 27292
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- DAVIDSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327212
- Inspections
- 6 · last Sep 11, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $8,534 · last Aug 16, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000346082
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 | 20,569 | — |
| 2016 | 36,959 | +80% |
| 2017 | 36,250 | -2% |
| 2018 | 14,264 | -61% |
| 2019 | 21,156 | +48% |
| 2020 | 2,809 | -87% |
| 2021 | 1 | -100% |
| 2022 | 0 | -16% |
| 2023 | 0 | -7% |
| 2024 | 1,598 | +399277% |
2024
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 57 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,164 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 165 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
2019
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 14,262 | 14,262 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 73,879 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
2016
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
Lead | — | 124 | — | — |
|
DAVIDSON COUNTY INTEGRATED SOLID WATE
LEXINGTON, NC
|
Lead | 1 | — | — | — |
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 | HPV | Apr 26, 2023 | Sep 11, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 22, 2023 | Mar 22, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 12, 2022 | Nov 10, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 12, 2022 | Sep 11, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 13, 2020 | Jun 11, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Unapproved Operation | Jul 25, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 15, 2017 | May 1, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 15, 2017 | May 1, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 15, 2017 | May 1, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 15, 2017 | May 1, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jan 16, 2017 | Aug 15, 2017 | Resolved |
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 MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8,700.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +2,075% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 450.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +13% | Aug 2016 | 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.