SGL CARBON, LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 5,794 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 $8,287 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
307 JAMESTOWN RD
MORGANTON, NC 28655
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- BURKE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 335991
- Inspections
- 7 · last Aug 5, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $8,287 · last Feb 20, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110002100039
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 | 3,698 | — |
| 2016 | 3,709 | 0% |
| 2017 | 5,794 | +56% |
| 2018 | 5,091 | -12% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 2,305 | +1536580% |
| 2021 | 2,208 | -4% |
| 2022 | 2,122 | -4% |
| 2023 | 2,621 | +24% |
| 2024 | 2,477 | -6% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2,472 | 2,027 | 445 | — | 11,191 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 5 | 0 | 5 | — | 1,199 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2,617 | 2,180 | 437 | — | 12,716 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 4 | 0 | 4 | — | 1,363 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 15 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2,117 | 1,681 | 436 | — | 7,619 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 4 | 0 | 4 | — | 816 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2,203 | 1,764 | 439 | — | 4,911 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 5 | 0 | 5 | — | 525 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1,823 | 1,761 | 62 | — | 6,864 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 477 | 474 | 3 | — | 328 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 5 | 0 | 5 | — | 769 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 24 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3,866 | 3,802 | 64 | — | 12,036 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 1,219 | 1,216 | 3 | — | 544 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 6 | 0 | 6 | — | 1,317 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 16 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4,303 | 4,288 | 15 | — | 7,745 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 1,490 | 1,489 | 1 | — | 375 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | 0 | 2 | — | 873 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3,705 | 3,705 | 0 | — | 5,899 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 3 | 3 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 665 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3,695 | 3,694 | 0 | — | 5,989 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 3 | 3 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 675 |
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 | — | — | — | 50,500 |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FOOTHILLS BIO-ENERGIES
LENOIR, NC
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1,199 | — | — | — |
|
FOOTHILLS BIO-ENERGIES
LENOIR, NC
|
Lead | 13 | — | — | — |
|
FOOTHILLS BIO-ENERGIES
LENOIR, NC
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 11,173 | — | — | — |
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 | 0 | CATAWBA RIVER(MORGANTON) WWTP, MORGANTON |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 18 | CATAWBA RIVER(MORGANTON) WWTP, MORGANTON |
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 | Sep 5, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Unapproved Operation | Jun 18, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 9, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 23, 2005 | Aug 23, 2005 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 90.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +200% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 180.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +300% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.24 mg/L | 0.03 | +4,329% | Mar 2018 | 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.