Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
WELLMAN INC
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $59,500 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
1000 E MCIVER RD
DARLINGTON, SC 29532
View on map ↗ - County
- DARLINGTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325220
- Inspections
- 4 · last Dec 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $59,500 · last Oct 25, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000353769
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.
4
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 (2018–2024)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 750 | — |
| 2020 | 750 | — |
| 2021 | 750 | 0% |
| 2022 | 500 | -33% |
| 2023 | 0 | -100% |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biphenyl | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Biphenyl | — | — | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biphenyl | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 500 | 500 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biphenyl | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 750 | 500 | 250 | — | 15,740 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Biphenyl | 250 | 250 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biphenyl | — | — | — | — | 12,103 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 750 | 500 | 250 | — | 388,319 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Aug 8, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 28, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 27, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | May 31, 2022 | Nov 16, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jan 4, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 4, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 4, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Dec 21, 2021 | Nov 16, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | May 25, 2021 | Nov 16, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Mar 17, 2021 | Nov 16, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 24, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Aug 19, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Aug 19, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 7, 2006 | Feb 8, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 1, 1992 | Oct 28, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 10, 1984 | Oct 23, 1984 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +99,999% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +99,999% | May 2024 | Open |
| Length of longest pH excursion | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 d | 0.04 | +100% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +99,999% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +99,999% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 412.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +3% | Mar 2019 | 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.
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604612509 · Oct 20, 2025
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-70964157652844790 · Oct 25, 2024
$5,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603833662 · Sep 29, 2023
$53,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603424783 · May 2, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602489041 · Jan 4, 2022
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-21-052-W · Sep 13, 2021
$1,500
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00004194 · Apr 9, 1996
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00002769 · May 1, 1994
$5,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00002299 · Sep 1, 1993
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD069313781-000 · Sep 1, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD069313781-001 · Oct 19, 1984
Other facilities in DARLINGTON County, SC
BAY ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HARTSVILLE, SC
STOKES CRAVEN FORD
DARLINGTON, SC
KELLYTOWN STADIUM SYNTHETIC TURF FIELD CONVERSION
HARTSVILLE, SC
ROBINSON PLANT FLORENCE 115KV LINE
DARLINGTON, SC
DARLINGTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
DARLINGTON, SC
DARLINGTON SHREDDING INC
DARLINGTON, SC
· Manufacturing