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OWENS CORNING VETROTEX LLC - ANDERSON SC
Quick Summary
- •Released 52,645 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 $8,000 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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4837 HIGHWAY 81 SOUTH
ANDERSON, SC 29621
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- ANDERSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327212
- Inspections
- 4 · last May 6, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $8,000 · last Sep 17, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000587570
How This Compares
#70
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#1,633
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
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)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 56,707 | — |
| 2016 | 38,609 | -32% |
| 2017 | 52,645 | +36% |
| 2018 | 50,513 | -4% |
| 2019 | 44,372 | -12% |
| 2020 | 33,585 | -24% |
| 2021 | 30,812 | -8% |
| 2022 | 16,579 | -46% |
| 2023 | 17,861 | +8% |
| 2024 | 94 | -99% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 94 | 45 | — | 49 | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 17,724 | 17,724 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 137 | 48 | — | 89 | 2 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 16,439 | 16,439 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 140 | 51 | — | 89 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 21,921 | 21,921 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 8,690 | 8,690 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 201 | 51 | — | 150 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 23,056 | 23,056 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10,343 | 10,343 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 186 | 37 | — | 149 | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 32,255 | 32,255 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 11,881 | 11,881 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 236 | 47 | — | 189 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 38,178 | 38,178 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 12,026 | 12,026 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 309 | 53 | — | 256 | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 36,650 | 36,650 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 15,575 | 15,575 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 420 | 53 | — | 367 | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 21,848 | 21,848 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 16,522 | 16,522 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 239 | 36 | — | 203 | 8 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 37,471 | 37,471 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 18,618 | 18,618 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 618 | 55 | — | 563 | 4 |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VITRO MINERALS
CONYERS, GA
|
Lead compounds | — | 8 | — | — |
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 | FRV | May 6, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 19, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Sep 23, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Unapproved Operation | Sep 23, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Land Application (non-503 non-CAFO) | Sep 23, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 2, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 11, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Feb 23, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Feb 23, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Biosolids/Sewage Sludge Violation (Part 503 and State Regulations) | Feb 23, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 10, 2012 | May 11, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 10, 2012 | May 11, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 10, 2012 | May 11, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 10, 2012 | May 11, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 14, 2006 | Sep 14, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 14, 2006 | Sep 14, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 14, 2006 | Nov 2, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 4, 2003 | Aug 6, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 4, 2003 | Jul 31, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 27, 2001 | Nov 5, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 27, 1999 | Jan 24, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 27, 1999 | Nov 16, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 27, 1999 | Nov 16, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 23, 1997 | Aug 22, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 16, 1996 | Nov 14, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 16, 1996 | Nov 14, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 28, 1995 | Nov 3, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 28, 1995 | Nov 3, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 28, 1995 | Nov 3, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 8, 1994 | Aug 26, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 8, 1994 | Aug 26, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 8, 1994 | Aug 26, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 8, 1994 | Aug 26, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 13, 1993 | Apr 1, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | Aug 13, 1993 | Apr 1, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 13, 1993 | Apr 1, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 13, 1993 | Apr 1, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 13, 1991 | May 22, 1992 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| %Effect Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.60 % | 25.00 | +158% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| %Effect Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.30 % | 40.00 | +61% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| %Effect Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.60 % | 25.00 | +122% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| %Effect Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.60 % | 40.00 | +39% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.10 mg/L | 24.00 | +38% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.50 mg/L | 2.10 | +19% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| %Effect Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 53.60 % | 25.00 | +114% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| %Effect Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 100.00 % | 40.00 | +150% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.80 mg/L | 5.00 | +4% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.50 mg/L | 2.80 | +61% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 498.00 MPN/100mL | 349.00 | +43% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 227.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +80% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,973.00 MPN/100mL | 349.00 | +1,038% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,012.25 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +703% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 mg/L | 12.50 | +28% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| %Effect Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.10 % | 25.00 | +168% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| %Effect Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.10 % | 40.00 | +68% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| %Effect Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 85.10 % | 25.00 | +240% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| %Effect Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 85.10 % | 40.00 | +113% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| %Effect Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.30 % | 25.00 | +173% | Feb 2015 | Open |
| %Effect Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 80.30 % | 40.00 | +101% | Feb 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604355312 · Apr 7, 2025
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-52766724514586870 · Sep 17, 2024
$8,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603394039 · Oct 19, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601845413 · May 2, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600908937 · Jan 11, 2017
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00010398 · Mar 27, 2012
$3,600
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00015538 · Nov 18, 2002
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD003349982-001 · Oct 18, 2001
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00001581 · Oct 29, 1998
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00006895 · Nov 11, 1997
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00005546 · Feb 14, 1996
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD003349982-000 · Aug 28, 1995
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00002764 · May 12, 1994
FINAL 3008(H) I.S. CA ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD003349982-APT · Sep 29, 1989
Judicial
· Case 04-1978-0011 · May 13, 1981
$8,000
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