Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
NUCOR STEEL - BERKELEY FACILITY
Quick Summary
- •Released 11,782 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 $10,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1455 HAGAN AVE
HUGER, SC 29450
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- BERKELEY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 8 · last Feb 16, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $10,000 · last Aug 23, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000353527
How This Compares
#135
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#3,685
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
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)
+154% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 21,948 | — |
| 2016 | 19,577 | -11% |
| 2017 | 11,782 | -40% |
| 2018 | 54,656 | +364% |
| 2019 | 1,816 | -97% |
| 2020 | 49,174 | +2608% |
| 2021 | 53,496 | +9% |
| 2022 | 44,291 | -17% |
| 2023 | 57,641 | +30% |
| 2024 | 55,743 | -3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 26,924 | 26,924 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 11,798 | 11,292 | 507 | — | 19,931,484 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 6,408 | 6,408 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 4,684 | 578 | 4,106 | — | 3,851,010 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4,000 | 4,000 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 531 | 245 | 286 | — | 30,860 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 462 | 151 | 311 | — | 5,404,305 | |
| Mercury compounds | 290 | 290 | 0 | — | 82 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 280 | 129 | 151 | — | 674,821 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 150 | 75 | 74 | — | 91,316 | |
| Lead compounds | 137 | 126 | 11 | — | 313,872 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 72 | — | 72 | — | 302 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 52,167 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 30,006 | 30,006 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 11,879 | 11,452 | 427 | — | 20,601,014 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 6,419 | 6,419 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 4,707 | 586 | 4,122 | — | 3,657,773 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2,656 | 2,656 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 534 | 248 | 286 | — | 17,201 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 464 | 152 | 311 | — | 101,845 | |
| Mercury compounds | 294 | 294 | 0 | — | 20 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 282 | 131 | 151 | — | 576,925 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 151 | 77 | 74 | — | 71,034 | |
| Lead compounds | 134 | 126 | 9 | — | 284,034 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 109 | — | 109 | — | 456 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 61,727 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 29,024 | 29,024 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 5,739 | 5,739 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 4,383 | 264 | 4,119 | — | 3,899,877 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1,998 | 1,998 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 1,246 | 808 | 438 | — | 16,935,937 | |
| Nickel compounds | 761 | 475 | 286 | — | 15,277 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 411 | 99 | 312 | — | 116,066 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 300 | 149 | 151 | — | 617,685 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 134 | 60 | 74 | — | 61,750 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 126 | — | 126 | — | 528 | |
| Mercury compounds | 94 | 94 | 0 | — | 19 | |
| Lead compounds | 70 | 61 | 9 | — | 276,232 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 71,609 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 38,533 | 38,533 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 7,024 | 7,024 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 4,427 | 319 | 4,108 | — | 4,726,594 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,386 | 961 | 425 | — | 21,277,241 | |
| Nickel compounds | 865 | 579 | 286 | — | 15,333 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 434 | 122 | 312 | — | 137,513 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 331 | 180 | 151 | — | 708,025 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 147 | 73 | 74 | — | 68,710 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 120 | — | 120 | — | 503 | |
| Mercury compounds | 115 | 115 | 0 | — | 25 | |
| Lead compounds | 86 | 77 | 9 | — | 362,717 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 22 | 13 | 9 | — | 30,261 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 72,252 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 35,877 | 35,877 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 5,325 | 5,325 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 4,418 | 344 | 4,074 | — | 3,175,275 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,632 | 1,164 | 468 | — | 17,437,854 | |
| Nickel compounds | 595 | 309 | 286 | — | 16,192 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 413 | 102 | 311 | — | 126,780 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 310 | 159 | 151 | — | 467,330 | |
| Mercury compounds | 180 | 180 | 0 | — | 25 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 149 | 75 | 74 | — | 42,485 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 126 | — | 126 | — | 789 | |
| Lead compounds | 124 | 116 | 9 | — | 332,121 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 19 | 10 | 9 | — | 26,195 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 33,880 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 607 | 321 | 286 | — | 22,975 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 417 | 106 | 311 | — | 130,792 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 322 | 171 | 151 | — | 501,745 | |
| Mercury compounds | 196 | 196 | 0 | — | 30 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 154 | 80 | 74 | — | 44,347 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 100 | — | 100 | — | 627 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 19 | 11 | 9 | — | 24,583 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 36,136 | 36,136 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 6,379 | 5,941 | 438 | — | 17,362,503 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 5,327 | 5,327 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 4,508 | 434 | 4,074 | — | 3,602,377 | |
| Nickel compounds | 729 | 443 | 286 | — | 19,203 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 446 | 135 | 311 | — | 127,779 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 430 | 279 | 151 | — | 522,807 | |
| Mercury compounds | 216 | 216 | 0 | — | 32 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 202 | 127 | 74 | — | 47,482 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 139 | — | 139 | — | 579 | |
| Lead compounds | 112 | 104 | 9 | — | 294,511 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 25 | 17 | 9 | — | 35,095 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 87,207 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | 620 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 5,721 | 5,721 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 3,653 | 3,491 | 163 | — | 15,414,100 | |
| Manganese compounds | 871 | 426 | 445 | — | 2,761,706 | |
| Nickel compounds | 480 | 448 | 32 | — | 33,780 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 305 | 282 | 23 | — | 412,563 | |
| Mercury compounds | 220 | 220 | 0 | — | 57 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 203 | 129 | 74 | — | 41,378 | |
| Copper compounds | 161 | 135 | 26 | — | 155,212 | |
| Lead compounds | 136 | 127 | 9 | — | 337,540 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 24 | 16 | 9 | — | 29,158 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 51,879 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | 592 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 10,512 | 10,294 | 218 | — | 13,830,154 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 6,533 | 6,533 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,337 | 892 | 445 | — | 2,623,510 | |
| Nickel compounds | 253 | 221 | 32 | — | 22,612 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 224 | 201 | 23 | — | 463,315 | |
| Mercury compounds | 223 | 222 | 0 | — | 53 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 155 | 81 | 74 | — | 35,675 | |
| Lead compounds | 151 | 143 | 9 | — | 321,775 | |
| Copper compounds | 144 | 118 | 26 | — | 147,998 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 40 | 31 | 9 | — | 40,578 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 44,474 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | 651 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 13,068 | 12,885 | 183 | — | 12,400,500 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 5,431 | 5,431 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,221 | 1,776 | 445 | — | 2,448,747 | |
| Mercury compounds | 320 | 319 | 0 | — | 49 | |
| Lead compounds | 212 | 198 | 14 | — | 270,078 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 192 | 169 | 23 | — | 478,359 | |
| Nickel compounds | 183 | 151 | 32 | — | 22,049 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 139 | 65 | 74 | — | 34,639 | |
| Copper compounds | 132 | 106 | 26 | — | 114,533 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 42 | 34 | 9 | — | 33,972 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 24,577 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanadium compounds | — | 12,291 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 305,688 | — | — |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 45,367 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 19,644,537 | — | — |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | 38,373 |
| Nickel compounds | — | 14,823 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 293,492 | — | — |
| Mercury compounds | — | 76 | — | — |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 1,609,695 |
| Manganese compounds | — | 1,774,254 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 5,376,143 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
SNELLING, SC
|
Lead compounds | — | 262,404 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Lead compounds | 146 | — | — | — |
|
HOLLY HILL LOGISTICS LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Lead compounds | — | 3,351 | — | — |
|
JOSEPH SMITH & SONS INC
BENNING, DC
|
Lead compounds | — | 39,933 | — | — |
|
NOBLE OIL SERVICES, INC.
SANFORD, NC
|
Lead compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
WM OAKRIDGE LANDFILL
DORCHESTER, SC
|
Lead compounds | 8,039 | — | — | — |
|
WM OAKRIDGE LANDFILL
DORCHESTER, SC
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
WM OAKRIDGE LANDFILL
DORCHESTER, SC
|
Lithium carbonate | 302 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
SNELLING, SC
|
Vanadium compounds | — | 6,123 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Vanadium compounds | 39 | — | — | — |
|
HOLLY HILL LOGISTICS LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Vanadium compounds | — | 5,207 | — | — |
|
JOSEPH SMITH & SONS INC
BENNING, DC
|
Vanadium compounds | — | 961 | — | — |
|
NOBLE OIL SERVICES, INC.
SANFORD, NC
|
Vanadium compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Vanadium compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
WM OAKRIDGE LANDFILL
DORCHESTER, SC
|
Vanadium compounds | 39,837 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
SNELLING, SC
|
Zinc compounds | — | 18,617,564 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Zinc compounds | 9,576 | — | — | — |
|
HOLLY HILL LOGISTICS LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Zinc compounds | — | 476,035 | — | — |
|
JOSEPH SMITH & SONS INC
BENNING, DC
|
Zinc compounds | — | 550,937 | — | — |
|
NOBLE OIL SERVICES, INC.
SANFORD, NC
|
Zinc compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
|
WM OAKRIDGE LANDFILL
DORCHESTER, SC
|
Zinc compounds | 275,399 | — | — | — |
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 1,972 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
SNELLING, SC
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
JOSEPH SMITH & SONS INC
BENNING, DC
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 19,290 | — | — |
|
WM OAKRIDGE LANDFILL
DORCHESTER, SC
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 45,937 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
SNELLING, SC
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 20,161 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 12 | — | — | — |
|
HOLLY HILL LOGISTICS LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 5,916 | — | — |
|
NOBLE OIL SERVICES, INC.
SANFORD, NC
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 0 | — | — |
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
SNELLING, SC
|
Copper compounds | — | 76,972 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Copper compounds | 187 | — | — | — |
|
HOLLY HILL LOGISTICS LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Copper compounds | — | 6,369 | — | — |
|
JOSEPH SMITH & SONS INC
BENNING, DC
|
Copper compounds | — | 5,292,787 | — | — |
|
NOBLE OIL SERVICES, INC.
SANFORD, NC
|
Copper compounds | — | 15 | — | — |
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Copper compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
WM OAKRIDGE LANDFILL
DORCHESTER, SC
|
Copper compounds | 27,975 | — | — | — |
|
HOLLY HILL LOGISTICS LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Mercury compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
SNELLING, SC
|
Mercury compounds | — | 10 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Mercury compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
NOBLE OIL SERVICES, INC.
SANFORD, NC
|
Mercury compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
WM OAKRIDGE LANDFILL
DORCHESTER, SC
|
Mercury compounds | 6 | — | — | — |
|
JOSEPH SMITH & SONS INC
BENNING, DC
|
Mercury compounds | — | 65 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
SNELLING, SC
|
Manganese compounds | — | 1,429,227 | — | — |
|
HOLLY HILL LOGISTICS LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Manganese compounds | — | 292,844 | — | — |
|
JOSEPH SMITH & SONS INC
BENNING, DC
|
Manganese compounds | — | 52,183 | — | — |
|
NOBLE OIL SERVICES, INC.
SANFORD, NC
|
Manganese compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Manganese compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
WM OAKRIDGE LANDFILL
DORCHESTER, SC
|
Manganese compounds | 2,075,737 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Manganese compounds | 1,019 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
SNELLING, SC
|
Nickel compounds | — | 5,685 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Nickel compounds | 268 | — | — | — |
|
HOLLY HILL LOGISTICS LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Nickel compounds | — | 1,015 | — | — |
|
JOSEPH SMITH & SONS INC
BENNING, DC
|
Nickel compounds | — | 8,122 | — | — |
|
NOBLE OIL SERVICES, INC.
SANFORD, NC
|
Nickel compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Nickel compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
WM OAKRIDGE LANDFILL
DORCHESTER, SC
|
Nickel compounds | 15,770 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
SNELLING, SC
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 209,049 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3,974 | — | — | — |
|
HOLLY HILL LOGISTICS LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 69,337 | — | — |
|
JOSEPH SMITH & SONS INC
BENNING, DC
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 15,093 | — | — |
|
NOBLE OIL SERVICES, INC.
SANFORD, NC
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 14 | — | — |
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 696 | — | — | — |
|
WM OAKRIDGE LANDFILL
DORCHESTER, SC
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 376,659 | — | — | — |
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 Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 10, 2025 | Apr 10, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 10, 2025 | Apr 10, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Apr 10, 2025 | Apr 22, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 10, 2025 | Apr 10, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 7, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 17, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | May 28, 2019 | Jul 10, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 23, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Jan 6, 2017 | Jan 4, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Dec 9, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 29, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 29, 2014 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 4, 1998 | Mar 31, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 4, 1998 | Mar 31, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 4, 1998 | Mar 31, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Land Treatment | Aug 4, 1998 | Mar 31, 1999 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 120.00 mg/L | 90.00 | +33% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,215.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +99,999% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 501.00 | +99,999% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 424.04 kg/d | 340.50 | +25% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 770.00 MPN/100mL | 501.00 | +54% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 353.80 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +911% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 606.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +203% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 397.52 kg/d | 276.94 | +44% | May 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603697120 · Aug 23, 2023
$10,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603677786 · Aug 7, 2023
RETURN TO COMPLIANCE LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCR000002006-001 · Mar 12, 2021
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602219273 · Apr 24, 2020
$18,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602137929 · Jun 17, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601448126 · May 23, 2018
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601300084 · Dec 14, 2017
$48,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601096459 · Jul 10, 2017
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600905636 · Oct 28, 2016
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2007-1801 · May 24, 2007
Judicial
· Case 04-1994-0267 · Jun 21, 2001
$3,480,769
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00008058 · Jan 14, 1999
$10,500
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCR000002006-000 · Nov 19, 1998
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00006006 · Dec 23, 1997
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