Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SOUTH ATLANTIC GALVANIZING
Quick Summary
- •Released 6,110 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
-
4186 S. CREEK RD E.
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37406
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- HAMILTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332812
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jul 15, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110002106382
How This Compares
#196
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#4,767
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.
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
+25% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,998 | — |
| 2016 | 6,285 | +5% |
| 2017 | 6,110 | -3% |
| 2018 | 6,645 | +9% |
| 2019 | 8,042 | +21% |
| 2020 | 6,669 | -17% |
| 2021 | 8,091 | +21% |
| 2022 | 9,517 | +18% |
| 2023 | 6,292 | -34% |
| 2024 | 7,484 | +19% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 7,434 | 7,385 | 49 | — | 303,726 | |
| Lead | 25 | 25 | 1 | — | 4,573 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 25 | 24 | 1 | — | 2,447 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 6,272 | 6,240 | 32 | — | 338,987 | |
| Lead | 20 | 20 | 0 | — | 4,324 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 9,485 | 9,446 | 39 | — | 362,234 | |
| Lead | 32 | 32 | 0 | — | 5,402 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 8,064 | 8,025 | 39 | — | 320,327 | |
| Lead | 27 | 27 | 0 | — | 3,654 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 6,647 | 6,608 | 39 | — | 290,824 | |
| Lead | 22 | 22 | 0 | — | 4,234 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 8,015 | 7,976 | 39 | — | 335,964 | |
| Lead | 27 | 27 | 0 | — | 4,679 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 6,623 | 6,573 | 50 | — | 322,717 | |
| Lead | 22 | 22 | 1 | — | 4,895 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 6,090 | 6,046 | 43 | — | 287,202 | |
| Lead | 21 | 20 | 0 | — | 4,159 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 6,264 | 6,237 | 27 | — | 281,225 | |
| Lead | 21 | 21 | 0 | — | 4,337 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 5,978 | 5,928 | 50 | — | 282,596 | |
| Lead | 20 | 20 | 1 | — | 4,294 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 1,413 | — | — |
| Lead | — | 3,474 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 216,995 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GULF REDUCTION DUST DIVISION
HOUSTON, TX
|
Lead | — | 1,236 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Lead | 1,097 | — | — | — |
|
US ZINC - METAL
HOUSTON, TX
|
Lead | — | 2,238 | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Lead | 2 | — | — | — |
|
GULF REDUCTION DUST DIVISION
HOUSTON, TX
|
Zinc compounds | — | 140,901 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Zinc compounds | 18,017 | — | — | — |
|
US ZINC - METAL
HOUSTON, TX
|
Zinc compounds | — | 76,094 | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 68,714 | — | — | — |
|
GULF REDUCTION DUST DIVISION
HOUSTON, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 742 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 973 | — | — | — |
|
US ZINC - METAL
HOUSTON, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 671 | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 61 | — | — | — |
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 for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 15, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 15, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 9, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 9, 2022 | Aug 9, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Aug 9, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 4, 2019 | Dec 11, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 1, 2016 | Sep 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 2, 2013 | Apr 2, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 2, 2013 | Apr 2, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 30, 2008 | Feb 6, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 21, 2003 | Sep 11, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 1, 1998 | Dec 15, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 1, 1998 | Nov 11, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 25, 1995 | Aug 24, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 6, 1993 | Nov 2, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 29, 1988 | Jun 26, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 29, 1988 | Feb 21, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 29, 1988 | Jun 26, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 28, 1985 | Dec 3, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 28, 1985 | Dec 3, 1985 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003329083-001 · Aug 19, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003329083-120 · Aug 29, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003329083-401 · Sep 1, 1998
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003329083-408 · Sep 1, 1998
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003329083-437 · Aug 8, 1995
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003329083-421 · Oct 18, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003329083-009 · Jan 9, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003329083-013 · Nov 5, 1985
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