OKONITE CO. INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 160 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 $15,500 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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2276 ROWESVILLE ROAD
ORANGEBURG, SC 29115
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- ORANGEBURG County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 335929
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jan 7, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $15,500 · last Sep 16, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000352118
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 297 | — |
| 2016 | 168 | -44% |
| 2017 | 160 | -5% |
| 2018 | 178 | +11% |
| 2019 | 156 | -12% |
| 2020 | 155 | -1% |
| 2021 | 156 | +1% |
| 2022 | 198 | +27% |
| 2023 | 182 | -8% |
| 2024 | 202 | +11% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 380 | |
| Copper | 134 | 121 | 13 | — | 3,079,129 | |
| Zinc compounds | 67 | 17 | 50 | — | 32,938 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 23,891 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 196 | |
| Copper | 121 | 114 | 7 | — | 2,219,267 | |
| Zinc compounds | 60 | 18 | 42 | — | 31,954 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 23,252 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 306 | |
| Copper | 128 | 115 | 13 | — | 2,059,162 | |
| Zinc compounds | 69 | 19 | 50 | — | 28,739 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 20,517 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 273 | |
| Copper | 112 | 110 | 2 | — | 2,241,648 | |
| Zinc compounds | 43 | 17 | 26 | — | 28,450 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 20,638 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 239 | |
| Copper | 116 | 105 | 11 | — | 2,388,159 | |
| Zinc compounds | 38 | 15 | 23 | — | 32,059 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 23,261 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 188 | |
| Copper | 121 | 91 | 30 | — | 1,955,533 | |
| Zinc compounds | 34 | 13 | 21 | — | 26,693 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 385 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Copper | 98 | 91 | 7 | — | 1,575,257 | |
| Zinc compounds | 79 | 13 | 66 | — | 15,189 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 10,680 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Copper | 100 | 89 | 11 | — | 1,827,866 | |
| Zinc compounds | 59 | 17 | 42 | — | 22,026 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 16,014 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 502 | |
| Copper | 110 | 92 | 18 | — | 1,570,349 | |
| Zinc compounds | 57 | 12 | 45 | — | 25,260 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 16,883 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 500 | |
| Zinc compounds | 184 | 12 | 172 | — | 24,945 | |
| Copper | 112 | 87 | 25 | — | 1,500,587 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 15,856 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | 3,076,978 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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ORANGEBURG COUNY LANDFILL
ORANGEBURG, SC
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Antimony compounds | 380 | — | — | — |
|
ORANGEBURG COUNTY LANDFILL
ORANGEBURG, SC
|
Zinc compounds | 32,891 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Zinc compounds | 33 | — | — | — |
|
EMIL A SCHROTH INC
HOWELL, NJ
|
Copper | — | 3,076,978 | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Copper | 2,145 | — | — | — |
|
ORANGEBURG COUNTY LANDFILL
ORANGEBURG, SC
|
Lead compounds | 23,878 | — | — | — |
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GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Lead compounds | 13 | — | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 0 | ORANGEBURG WWTF, ORANGEBURG |
| Copper | 6 | ORANGEBURG WWTF, ORANGEBURG |
| Zinc compounds | 14 | ORANGEBURG WWTF, ORANGEBURG |
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 | Feb 28, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 16, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 13, 2019 | Jun 26, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 15, 2015 | Jun 15, 2015 | 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.