Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
KOPPERS INCORPORATED SALEM PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,006 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
-
4020 KOPPERS RD
SALEM, VA 24153
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- SALEM County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 321114
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jan 14, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 13, 2008
- Registry ID
- 110042053675
How This Compares
#158
of 400 TRI reporters in VA
#5,732
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
1
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)
-51% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,913 | — |
| 2016 | 4,209 | -29% |
| 2017 | 3,006 | -29% |
| 2018 | 3,006 | 0% |
| 2019 | 3,708 | +23% |
| 2020 | 2,906 | -22% |
| 2021 | 1,895 | -35% |
| 2022 | 3,608 | +90% |
| 2023 | 3,408 | -6% |
| 2024 | 2,906 | -15% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Creosote | 2,901 | 2,900 | 1 | — | 5,400 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | 695 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
| Creosote | 3,401 | 3,400 | 1 | — | 15,600 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 7 | 7 | 0 | — | 2,022 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 14 | |
| Creosote | 3,601 | 3,600 | 1 | — | 36,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 7 | 7 | 0 | — | 4,666 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 8 | |
| Creosote | 1,891 | 1,890 | 1 | — | 19,600 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4 | 3 | 0 | — | 2,535 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 21 | |
| Creosote | 2,901 | 2,900 | 1 | — | 7,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | 1,101 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 27 | |
| Creosote | 3,701 | 3,700 | 1 | — | 9,100 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 7 | 7 | 0 | — | 1,426 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 39 | |
| Creosote | 3,001 | 3,000 | 1 | — | 13,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | 2,059 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 15 | |
| Creosote | 3,001 | 3,000 | 1 | — | 5,002 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | 795 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 44 | |
| Creosote | 4,201 | 4,200 | 1 | — | 15,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 8 | 8 | 0 | — | 2,327 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 35 | |
| Creosote | 5,901 | 5,900 | 1 | — | 12,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 12 | 12 | 0 | — | 1,851 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 34,408 | — | 701 |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 106 | — | 2 |
| Creosote | — | 270,000 | — | 5,450 |
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 DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 2 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Creosote | — | — | — | 5,400 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 695 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTH. WWTP, ROANOKE |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTH. WWTP, ROANOKE |
| Creosote | — | WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTH. WWTP, ROANOKE |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 10, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Sep 6, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 19, 2005 | Oct 17, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 1, 2003 | May 1, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Jun 9, 1998 | Aug 18, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Aug 14, 1997 | Sep 29, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 27, 1993 | Apr 27, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Nov 7, 1990 | May 19, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 23, 1990 | May 21, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Feb 8, 1989 | May 4, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 8, 1989 | May 4, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Feb 29, 1988 | Jun 22, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 29, 1988 | Mar 29, 1988 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAD003125770-001 · Sep 19, 2005
Judicial
· Case 03-1998-0471 · Apr 7, 2003
$690,476
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAD003125770-000 · Sep 25, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAD003125770-009 · Feb 13, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAD003125770-008 · Apr 23, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAD003125770-007 · Mar 27, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAD003125770-003 · Mar 6, 1989
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