Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
OLIN CHLOR-ALKALI, CHARLESTON PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 170 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 $1,300 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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1186 OLD LOWER RIVER RD
CHARLESTON, TN 37310
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- BRADLEY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325181
- Inspections
- 12 · last Jan 8, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $1,300 · last Feb 15, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000371204
How This Compares
#348
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#9,300
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
3
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
4
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)
-51% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 339 | — |
| 2016 | 263 | -23% |
| 2017 | 170 | -35% |
| 2018 | 180 | +6% |
| 2019 | 260 | +45% |
| 2020 | 205 | -21% |
| 2021 | 183 | -11% |
| 2022 | 215 | +18% |
| 2023 | 199 | -8% |
| 2024 | 165 | -17% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 158 | 158 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 7 | 7 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 192 | 192 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 7 | 7 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 210 | 210 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 178 | 178 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 202 | 202 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 251 | 251 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 9 | 9 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 172 | 172 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 8 | 8 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 163 | 163 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 7 | 7 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 260 | 260 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 333 | 333 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|
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: General | Mar 24, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 21, 2025 | Jul 29, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | May 29, 2024 | Aug 14, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 10, 2016 | Mar 10, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 17, 2014 | Apr 17, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Apr 17, 2014 | Apr 17, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Aug 21, 2012 | Aug 21, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 19, 2011 | Apr 19, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 17, 2009 | Nov 25, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 17, 2009 | Nov 25, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 17, 2009 | Nov 17, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 17, 2009 | Nov 25, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Nov 17, 2009 | Nov 25, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | May 21, 2009 | Jun 6, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 21, 2009 | May 21, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 5, 2008 | Oct 22, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 24, 2008 | Nov 17, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Exports of HW | Jul 24, 2008 | Nov 17, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Sep 25, 2007 | Sep 25, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 10, 2006 | Jan 9, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 1, 2005 | Sep 1, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Landfills RCRAInfo V3 Violation | Sep 1, 2005 | Sep 1, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 1, 2005 | Sep 1, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 1, 2005 | Sep 15, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 13, 2004 | Aug 13, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 13, 2004 | Aug 13, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 12, 2003 | Sep 12, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 12, 2003 | Nov 3, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 27, 2002 | Sep 27, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 21, 2001 | Sep 21, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 19, 2001 | Apr 19, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 8, 2000 | Jan 19, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 5, 1999 | Feb 5, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 4, 1999 | Feb 5, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 4, 1999 | Feb 5, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 23, 1997 | Oct 23, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 20, 1995 | Nov 20, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 8, 1995 | Jun 8, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 8, 1995 | Jun 8, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 6, 1993 | Jun 6, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 25, 1993 | Sep 1, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 24, 1993 | Sep 1, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 26, 1992 | Apr 2, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 4, 1991 | Nov 4, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 28, 1991 | Mar 18, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 27, 1990 | Mar 7, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 27, 1990 | Mar 7, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 27, 1990 | Mar 7, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 27, 1990 | Mar 7, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +16% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 156.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +247% | Apr 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 75.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +67% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +20% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +42% | Jun 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.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TN-WPC24-0087 · Feb 15, 2025
$1,300
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2013-2002 · Feb 27, 2013
$11,505
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003337292-120 · Sep 25, 2012
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003337292-001 · Jun 8, 2011
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TNR000008417-120 · Oct 1, 2008
ENF. ACTION REQUEST
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003337292-125 · Feb 7, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003337292-401 · Oct 23, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003337292-190 · Feb 4, 1999
Judicial
· Case 04-1990-0068 · Jun 9, 1994
$1,000,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003337292-306 · Jul 15, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003337292-074 · Apr 2, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003337292-006 · Mar 7, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003337292-015 · Apr 4, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003337292-018 · Mar 9, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003337292-027 · Jun 10, 1988
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND003337292-002 · Sep 27, 1984
$6,000
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