TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
LIVENT USA CORP.
Quick Summary
- •Released 6,614 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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1115 BESSEMER CITY KINGS MTN. HWY.
BESSEMER CITY, NC 28016
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- GASTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325180
- Inspections
- 8 · last Jun 25, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 12, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110056969883
How This Compares
#209
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#4,674
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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)
-42% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 9,886 | — |
| 2016 | 8,709 | -12% |
| 2017 | 6,614 | -24% |
| 2018 | 4,654 | -30% |
| 2019 | 639 | -86% |
| 2020 | 4,944 | +674% |
| 2021 | 5,178 | +5% |
| 2022 | 3,906 | -25% |
| 2023 | 5,223 | +34% |
| 2024 | 5,760 | +10% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 2,723 | 2,723 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 1,232 | 1,232 | — | — | 46,095 | |
| Cyclohexane | 1,109 | 1,109 | — | — | 34,509 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 643 | 643 | — | — | 146,739 | |
| Methanol | 53 | 53 | — | — | 4,910 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 3,097 | 3,097 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 1,029 | 1,029 | — | — | 43,311 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 647 | 647 | — | — | 183,411 | |
| Cyclohexane | 425 | 425 | — | — | 29,926 | |
| Methanol | 25 | 25 | — | — | 3,551 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 2,743 | 2,743 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 828 | 828 | — | — | 46,196 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 211 | 211 | — | — | 19,475 | |
| Cyclohexane | 71 | 71 | — | — | 30,359 | |
| Methanol | 53 | 53 | — | — | 7 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 3,395 | 3,395 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 1,105 | 1,105 | — | — | 46,026 | |
| Cyclohexane | 359 | 359 | — | — | 28,039 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 222 | 222 | — | — | 26,090 | |
| Methanol | 98 | 98 | — | — | 40 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 3,392 | 3,392 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 951 | 951 | — | — | 31,562 | |
| Cyclohexane | 292 | 292 | — | — | 17,750 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 211 | 211 | — | — | 20,000 | |
| Methanol | 98 | 98 | — | — | 51 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 385 | 385 | — | — | 22,863 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 254 | 254 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 3,206 | 3,206 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 870 | 870 | — | — | 61,586 | |
| Cyclohexane | 344 | 344 | — | — | 30,700 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 234 | 234 | — | — | 7,180 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 3,570 | 3,570 | — | — | — | |
| Lithium carbonate | 1,178 | 1,178 | — | — | 14,400 | |
| Cyclohexane | 949 | 949 | — | — | 29,997 | |
| n-Hexane | 915 | 915 | — | — | 48,171 | |
| Toluene | 3 | 3 | — | — | 8,190 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 4,433 | 4,433 | — | — | — | |
| Lithium carbonate | 2,413 | 2,413 | — | — | 37,512 | |
| Cyclohexane | 952 | 952 | — | — | 16,552 | |
| n-Hexane | 910 | 910 | — | — | 31,595 | |
| Toluene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 36,399 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 5,783 | 5,783 | — | — | — | |
| Lithium carbonate | 2,155 | 2,155 | — | — | 101,740 | |
| n-Hexane | 993 | 993 | — | — | 55,112 | |
| Cyclohexane | 953 | 953 | — | — | 32,103 | |
| Toluene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 10,814 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium carbonate | — | 146,724 | — | 15 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | 34,962 | 20,378 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 5,911 |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | 18,373 | 27,538 |
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 EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | 15 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | 0 |
|
STAT INCORPORATED
LENOIR, NC
|
Lithium carbonate | — | 146,724 | — | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 31,362 | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 6,716 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 3,600 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 4,417 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 1,812 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 3,098 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 6,720 |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | 13,308 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | 5,065 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 9,416 |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Jul 28, 2020 | Oct 16, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jul 28, 2020 | Oct 16, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 28, 2020 | Jul 28, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Jul 28, 2020 | Jul 28, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jul 28, 2020 | Oct 16, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Oct 16, 2018 | Nov 27, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 23, 2018 | Sep 7, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 12, 2012 | Oct 5, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 3, 1989 | Jun 19, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Oct 28, 1988 | Dec 2, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 10, 1988 | May 23, 1988 | 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-NCD000771964-073 · Sep 17, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601712670 · Aug 23, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD000771964-048 · Sep 12, 2012
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2005-5033 · Aug 5, 2005
$500
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2002-9034 · Jul 2, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD000771964-003 · May 31, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD000771964-002 · Oct 28, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD000771964-001 · May 10, 1988
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