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CELANESE LTD ENOREE PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 129,302 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 $7,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
14355 HWY 221
ENOREE, SC 29335
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- SPARTANBURG County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 4 · last Oct 16, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $7,000 · last Jan 12, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110025404417
How This Compares
#40
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#942
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.
3
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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)
+36% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 101,417 | — |
| 2016 | 104,090 | +3% |
| 2017 | 129,302 | +24% |
| 2018 | 153,127 | +18% |
| 2019 | 129,176 | -16% |
| 2020 | 147,763 | +14% |
| 2021 | 145,248 | -2% |
| 2022 | 156,220 | +8% |
| 2023 | 139,681 | -11% |
| 2024 | 137,820 | -1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 8,000 | |
| N-Methylolacrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | 82,000 | 82,000 | — | — | 1,930 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 41,400 | 41,400 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 14,200 | 14,200 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 220 | 220 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 10,360 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 80,000 | 80,000 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 44,900 | 44,900 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 14,500 | 14,500 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 220 | 220 | — | — | — | |
| N-Methylolacrylamide | 60 | 60 | — | — | 14,300 | |
| Acrylamide | 1 | 1 | — | — | 924 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methylolacrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 2,900 | |
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | 89,000 | 89,000 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 51,700 | 51,700 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 15,300 | 15,300 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 220 | 220 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 800 | |
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl acetate | 78,000 | 78,000 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 51,800 | 51,800 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 15,200 | 15,200 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 190 | 190 | — | — | — | |
| N-Methylolacrylamide | 58 | 58 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | 75,000 | 75,000 | — | — | 30 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 57,800 | 57,800 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 14,700 | 14,700 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 220 | 220 | — | — | — | |
| N-Methylolacrylamide | 43 | 43 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl acetate | 80,000 | 80,000 | — | — | 24 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 33,100 | 33,100 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 15,800 | 15,800 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 180 | 180 | — | — | — | |
| N-Methylolacrylamide | 70 | 70 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylic acid | 25 | 25 | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1,200 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl acetate | 83,000 | 83,000 | — | — | 528 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 53,900 | 53,900 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 16,000 | 16,000 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 152 | 152 | — | — | 3,600 | |
| N-Methylolacrylamide | 56 | 56 | — | — | 1,000 | |
| Acrylic acid | 19 | 19 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl acetate | 73,000 | 73,000 | — | — | 53 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 41,100 | 41,100 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 14,800 | 14,800 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methylolacrylamide | 157 | 157 | — | — | 279 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 140 | 140 | — | — | 90 | |
| Acrylic acid | 105 | 105 | — | — | 900 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | 56,000 | 56,000 | — | — | 4,084 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 32,400 | 32,400 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 14,400 | 14,400 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1,030 | 840 | 190 | — | 35 | |
| N-Methylolacrylamide | 160 | 160 | — | — | 11,880 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 90 | 90 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | 10 | 10 | — | — | 990 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methylolacrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl acetate | 53,062 | 53,062 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 33,988 | 33,988 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 13,106 | 13,106 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1,112 | 890 | 222 | — | — | |
| Butyl acrylate | 87 | 87 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylic acid | 62 | 62 | — | — | 2,800 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | — | — | — | 2,700,000 |
| Butyl acrylate | — | — | — | 1,900 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 93,000 |
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | 1,100,030 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VLS SPARTANBURG, INC
SPARTANBURG, SC
|
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 3,500 | — | — | — |
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 4,500 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS REIDSVILLE, LLC
REIDSVILLE, NC
|
Vinyl acetate | 0 | — | — | — |
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
Vinyl acetate | 1,900 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | 30 |
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 | Apr 4, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 5, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 9, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 9, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 9, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 10, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 19, 2018 | Aug 27, 2018 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 111.00 mg/L | 76.00 | +46% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.70 mg/L | 28.00 | +10% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.40 mg/L | 28.00 | +73% | May 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.26 kg/d | 10.90 | +3% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.40 mg/L | 28.00 | +5% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.31 kg/d | 4.09 | +6% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.80 mg/L | 76.00 | +99,999% | May 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.36 kg/d | 10.90 | +99,999% | May 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.72 kg/d | 4.09 | +99,999% | May 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.50 mg/L | 28.00 | +99,999% | May 2020 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.50 mg/L | 2.00 | +75% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.10 mg/L | 2.00 | +55% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 99.00 mg/L | 76.00 | +30% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.94 kg/d | 5.45 | +138% | Jul 2018 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.30 mg/L | 28.00 | +101% | Jul 2018 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.43 kg/d | 14.98 | +56% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.35 kg/d | 14.98 | +2% | May 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.49 kg/d | 5.45 | +38% | Apr 2018 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.00 mg/L | 28.00 | +61% | Apr 2018 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.40 kg/d | 10.90 | +5% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.30 mg/L | 28.00 | +37% | Feb 2018 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.40 kg/d | 4.09 | +81% | Feb 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.30 mg/L | 43.00 | +22% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.71 kg/d | 6.81 | +72% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 mg/L | 28.00 | +21% | Nov 2017 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.07 kg/d | 10.90 | +29% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.63 kg/d | 4.09 | +87% | Nov 2017 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.75 kg/d | 5.45 | +244% | May 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.70 mg/L | 28.00 | +156% | May 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.04 kg/d | 14.98 | +207% | May 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 156.00 mg/L | 76.00 | +105% | May 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.67 kg/d | 6.81 | +13% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 189.00 mg/L | 76.00 | +149% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 105.50 mg/L | 28.00 | +277% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.10 kg/d | 4.09 | +539% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.53 kg/d | 10.90 | +327% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.86 kg/d | 5.45 | +26% | Apr 2015 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.89 kg/d | 5.45 | +118% | Mar 2015 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.00 mg/L | 28.00 | +36% | Mar 2015 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.20 kg/d | 14.98 | +35% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.08 kg/d | 4.09 | +220% | Feb 2015 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 mg/L | 28.00 | +93% | Feb 2015 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.89 kg/d | 10.90 | +46% | Feb 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.50 mg/L | 43.00 | +15% | Jan 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.85 kg/d | 10.90 | +36% | Jan 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.89 kg/d | 6.81 | +89% | Jan 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.40 kg/d | 4.09 | +154% | Jan 2015 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.20 mg/L | 28.00 | +44% | Jan 2015 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604417277 · May 23, 2025
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-2022-002-W · Jan 12, 2022
$7,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602819521 · Nov 5, 2021
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-19-075-W · Dec 11, 2019
$2,100
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-15-035-W · Aug 20, 2015
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00011681 · May 7, 2012
$3,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2008-2016 · Mar 21, 2008
$1,920
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00015111 · Jan 29, 2001
$39,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00009818 · Sep 2, 1999
$39,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00005634 · Sep 8, 1997
$47,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00002340 · Nov 29, 1994
$85,000
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