Non-Compliance
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Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 67,557 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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3702 CLANTON ROAD
AUGUSTA, GA 30906
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- RICHMOND County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 6 · last Jan 9, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 29, 1994
- Registry ID
- 110000359763
How This Compares
#62
of 653 TRI reporters in GA
#1,400
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.
2
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-36% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 56,664 | — |
| 2016 | 62,104 | +10% |
| 2017 | 67,557 | +9% |
| 2018 | 63,126 | -7% |
| 2019 | 61,629 | -2% |
| 2020 | 63,481 | +3% |
| 2021 | 62,475 | -2% |
| 2022 | 68,427 | +10% |
| 2023 | 68,895 | +1% |
| 2024 | 36,246 | -47% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 31 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorobenzene | 35,839 | 35,839 | — | — | 70,629 | |
| Hydroquinone | 407 | 407 | — | — | 8,345 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 900 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorobenzene | 67,991 | 67,991 | — | — | 308,689 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 561 | 561 | — | — | — | |
| Hydroquinone | 343 | 343 | — | — | 5,543 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 4,107 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorobenzene | 67,946 | 67,946 | — | — | 305,908 | |
| Hydroquinone | 367 | 367 | — | — | 7,752 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 114 | 114 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 1,345 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,410 | |
| Chlorobenzene | 61,949 | 61,949 | — | — | 176,953 | |
| Hydroquinone | 447 | 447 | — | — | 6,989 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 79 | 79 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 1,061 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorobenzene | 63,156 | 63,156 | — | — | 79,984 | |
| Hydroquinone | 238 | 238 | — | — | 2,975 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 87 | 87 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 758 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorobenzene | 61,098 | 61,098 | — | — | 141,513 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 329 | 329 | — | — | — | |
| Hydroquinone | 202 | 202 | — | — | 7,750 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,711 | |
| Chlorobenzene | 61,167 | 61,167 | — | — | 74,193 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,706 | 1,706 | — | — | — | |
| Hydroquinone | 253 | 253 | — | — | 6,025 | |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 0 | 0 | — | — | 258 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,323 | |
| Chlorobenzene | 65,273 | 65,273 | — | — | 248,707 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,110 | 2,110 | — | — | — | |
| Hydroquinone | 174 | 174 | — | — | 9,488 | |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 0 | 0 | — | — | 292 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorobenzene | 59,246 | 59,246 | — | — | 2,002,103 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,858 | 2,858 | — | — | — | |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 0 | 0 | — | — | 126 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorobenzene | 55,351 | 55,351 | — | — | 66,540 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,313 | 1,313 | — | — | — | |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | 0 | 0 | — | — | 54 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroquinone | — | — | 7,435 | 446 |
| Chlorobenzene | — | — | 20,670 | 49,959 |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | 0 | 31 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Chlorobenzene | — | — | — | 887 |
|
CALGON CARBON CORPORATION
CATLETTSBURG, KY
|
Chlorobenzene | — | — | — | 8,180 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Chlorobenzene | — | — | — | 728 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Chlorobenzene | — | — | — | 38,525 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Chlorobenzene | — | — | — | 1,639 |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Chlorobenzene | — | — | 20,649 | — |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Chlorobenzene | — | — | 21 | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | 0 | — |
|
CALGON CARBON CORPORATION
CATLETTSBURG, KY
|
Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | 0 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | 31 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS CHATTANOOGA, LLC
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Polychlorinated biphenyls | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | 0 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | 0 |
|
REWORLD SOLUTIONS LLC
AUGUSTA, GA
|
Hydroquinone | — | — | 7,435 | — |
|
AUGUSTA RICHMOND COUNTY LANDFILL
BLYTHE, GA
|
Hydroquinone | 425 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chlorobenzene | 0 | AUGUSTA WWTP, AUGUSTA |
| Hydroquinone | 485 | AUGUSTA WWTP, AUGUSTA |
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 | Mar 19, 2025 | May 2, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 10, 1996 | Jul 28, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 3, 1993 | Jun 20, 1994 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604338904 · Mar 19, 2025
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD107525503-001 · Apr 18, 1994
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