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TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC COMPANY LLC/COLUMBIA FUEL FABRICATION FACILITY
Quick Summary
- •Released 391,197 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 $1,443,152 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
5801 BLUFF RD
HOPKINS, SC 29061
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- RICHLAND County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325180
- Inspections
- 4 · last Feb 26, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $1,443,152 · last Jun 16, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110017326339
How This Compares
#17
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#458
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
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
6
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)
+5% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 428,095 | — |
| 2016 | 276,345 | -35% |
| 2017 | 391,197 | +42% |
| 2018 | 491,168 | +26% |
| 2019 | 5 | -100% |
| 2020 | 388,766 | +7775220% |
| 2021 | 392,313 | +1% |
| 2022 | 453,460 | +16% |
| 2023 | 523,083 | +15% |
| 2024 | 449,903 | -14% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 416,563 | — | 416,563 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 30,824 | 30,578 | 246 | — | 1,172 | |
| Nitric acid | 2,305 | 2,305 | — | — | 1,200 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 211 | 211 | — | — | 1,250 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 497,915 | — | 497,915 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 22,651 | 22,428 | 223 | — | 835 | |
| Nitric acid | 2,306 | 2,306 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 211 | 211 | — | — | 450 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 300 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 423,352 | — | 423,352 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 27,595 | 27,304 | 291 | — | 1,123 | |
| Nitric acid | 2,302 | 2,302 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 211 | 211 | — | — | 2,400 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 56 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 359,163 | — | 359,163 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 26,378 | 25,969 | 409 | — | 871 | |
| Nitric acid | 6,767 | 6,767 | — | — | 1,048 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2,494 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 16,816 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 363,322 | — | 363,322 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 18,671 | 18,330 | 341 | — | 1,064 | |
| Nitric acid | 6,768 | 6,768 | — | — | 37,887 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,136 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,989 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 464,501 | — | 464,501 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 19,892 | 15,400 | 4,492 | — | 1,404 | |
| Nitric acid | 6,770 | 6,770 | — | — | 116,302 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 5 | 5 | — | — | 831 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 280 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 368,836 | — | 368,836 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 15,588 | 15,301 | 287 | — | 675 | |
| Nitric acid | 6,768 | 6,768 | — | — | 141,356 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,916 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 260,851 | — | 260,851 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 9,282 | 9,087 | 195 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 6,207 | 6,207 | — | — | 238,099 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 5 | 5 | — | — | 186 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 91 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 405,101 | — | 405,101 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 16,218 | 15,901 | 317 | — | 483 | |
| Nitric acid | 6,771 | 6,771 | — | — | 122,172 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,199 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 416,563 |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 254,937 |
| Ammonia | — | 8,287,650 | — | 1,172 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 1,172 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Nitric acid | 1,200 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Hydrogen fluoride | 1,250 | — | — | — |
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 | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 1, 2020 | Sep 23, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Nov 14, 2019 | Jun 16, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 14, 2019 | Jun 16, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 14, 2019 | Jun 16, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Nov 14, 2019 | Jun 16, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 5, 2019 | Jun 5, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 5, 2019 | Jun 5, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 25, 2019 | Mar 17, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 3, 2015 | Feb 3, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 28, 2011 | Mar 7, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 28, 2011 | Mar 7, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 18, 2005 | Mar 10, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 16, 1998 | Dec 16, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 26, 1993 | Oct 6, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 8, 1993 | Jun 24, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 8, 1993 | Mar 31, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 8, 1993 | Mar 31, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 29, 1990 | Apr 4, 1990 | 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 | 39.04 kg/d | 27.24 | +43% | May 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.71 kg/d | 13.62 | +30% | May 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.15 mg/L | 1.00 | +15% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.35 mg/L | 1.00 | +35% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.01 mg/L | 1.00 | +1% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 461.10 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +15% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.63 kg/d | 27.24 | +64% | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2022-2103 · Jun 21, 2022
$721,576
STATE TO EPA ADMINISTRATIVE REFERRAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD047559331-002 · May 15, 2020
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD047559331-001 · Jul 2, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2001-3015 · Jun 29, 2001
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD047559331-000 · Aug 26, 1993
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