Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
RESONAC GRAPHITE AMERICA INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,050 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 $64,200 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
478 RIDGE RD
RIDGEVILLE, SC 29472
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- DORCHESTER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 335991
- Inspections
- 6 · last Nov 4, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $64,200 · last Jan 2, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000353590
How This Compares
#243
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#7,029
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.
8
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
8
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)
+55% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 910 | — |
| 2016 | 35,421 | +3793% |
| 2017 | 1,050 | -97% |
| 2018 | 1,124 | +7% |
| 2020 | 701 | — |
| 2021 | 2,161 | +208% |
| 2022 | 2,311 | +7% |
| 2023 | 2,408 | +4% |
| 2024 | 1,414 | -41% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1,228 | 1,228 | — | — | 1,667 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 136 | 136 | — | — | 156 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 50 | 50 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2,078 | 2,078 | — | — | 2,346 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 235 | 235 | — | — | 218 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 95 | 95 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2,048 | 2,048 | — | — | 5,886 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 212 | 212 | — | — | 548 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 50 | 50 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1,910 | 1,910 | — | — | 4,624 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 200 | 200 | — | — | 430 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 51 | 51 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 591 | 591 | — | — | 18,964 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 71 | 71 | — | — | 1,591 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 39 | 39 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 943 | 943 | — | — | 21,210 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 117 | 117 | — | — | 2,216 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 63 | 63 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 883 | 883 | — | — | 2,250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 108 | 108 | — | — | 209 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 59 | 59 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | 23,784 | 23,784 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 7,656 | 7,656 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 2,120 | 2,120 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 614 | 614 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 570 | 570 | — | — | 2,458 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 360 | 360 | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | 106 | 106 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 88 | 88 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 74 | 74 | — | — | 229 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 49 | 49 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 741 | 741 | — | — | 2,258 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 99 | 99 | — | — | 240 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 69 | 69 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 295,257 | — | — |
| Phenanthrene | — | 27,465 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
OAKRIDGE LANDFILL
DORCHESTER, SC
|
Phenanthrene | 156 | — | — | — |
|
OAKRIDGE LANDFILL
DORCHESTER, SC
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1,667 | — | — | — |
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 | HPV | May 13, 2024 | Jan 27, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 15, 2023 | Sep 18, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 15, 2023 | Sep 18, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 17, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Mar 8, 2021 | Mar 17, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Mar 3, 2021 | Mar 17, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 6, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 6, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Dec 28, 2018 | May 23, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Dec 5, 2018 | May 23, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Aug 31, 2018 | May 23, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Aug 31, 2018 | May 23, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 14, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 15, 1991 | Apr 22, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 15, 1991 | Apr 22, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 15, 1991 | Apr 22, 1991 | 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 | 46.00 mg/L | 21.00 | +119% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 11.00 | +9% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.94 mg/L | 5.00 | +1% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.07 mg/L | 5.00 | +19% | May 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.00 mg/L | 21.00 | +14% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 mg/L | 11.00 | +45% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.30 kg/d | 12.35 | +8% | May 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.53 kg/d | 12.35 | +1% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.20 mg/L | 10.00 | +12% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.98 kg/d | 12.35 | +5% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.00 mg/L | 21.00 | +24% | Apr 2020 | 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 3604251345 · Jan 2, 2025
$64,200
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604251331 · Aug 2, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601766233 · Feb 6, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601540472 · Aug 31, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601075678 · Jun 14, 2017
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-15-037 · Aug 28, 2015
$2,800
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00015597 · May 22, 2003
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00005295 · Jul 21, 1995
$7,000
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD980709927-000 · Mar 15, 1991
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