Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
KOPPERS INC/CLAIRTON PLT
Quick Summary
- •Released 10 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
-
300 NORTH STATE STREET
CLAIRTON, PA 15025
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- ALLEGHENY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325194
- Inspections
- 3 · last Nov 15, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 4, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000328823
How This Compares
#691
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#12,141
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
4
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 (2015–2018)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 13,218 | — |
| 2016 | 8,075 | -39% |
| 2017 | 10 | -100% |
| 2018 | 21 | +106% |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthracene | — | — | — | — | 316,697 | |
| Dibenzofuran | — | — | — | — | 97,304 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,063,365 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 19 | 19 | — | — | 937,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 562,301 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 20,408 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,003,352 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 4 | 4 | — | — | 544,051 | |
| Naphthalene | 4 | 4 | — | — | 837,318 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dibenzofuran | 1 | 1 | — | — | 93,456 | |
| Anthracene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 291,898 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 21,368 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creosote | — | — | — | — | 371 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 4,515 | 4,515 | — | — | 99,618 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 997 | 997 | — | — | 63,258 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 651 | 651 | — | — | 10,953 | |
| Toluene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 19,082 | |
| Styrene | 357 | 357 | — | — | 5,732 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dibenzofuran | 301 | 301 | — | — | 14,167 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 210 | 210 | — | — | 72,750 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Anthracene | 192 | 192 | — | — | 21,649 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 118 | 118 | — | — | 3,055 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 104 | 104 | — | — | 49,164 | |
| Biphenyl | 42 | 42 | — | — | 5,520 | |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 42 | 42 | — | — | 2,522 | |
| Quinoline | 35 | 35 | — | — | 4,946 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 11 | 11 | — | — | 5,281 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creosote | — | — | — | — | 111,857 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 7,420 | 7,420 | — | — | 65,686 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 1,449 | 1,449 | — | — | 66,826 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 897 | 897 | — | — | 10,004 | |
| Toluene | 774 | 774 | — | — | 19,626 | |
| Dibenzofuran | 704 | 704 | — | — | 7,204 | |
| Styrene | 502 | 502 | — | — | 5,948 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Anthracene | 428 | 428 | — | — | 9,881 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 425 | 425 | — | — | 42,123 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 239 | 239 | — | — | 26,385 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 176 | 176 | — | — | 2,894 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 89 | 89 | — | — | 3,456 | |
| Quinoline | 74 | 74 | — | — | 3,195 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | 28 | 28 | — | — | 2,215 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 13 | 13 | — | — | 1,625 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | 833,819 | 103,646 |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 1,002,112 | 61,253 |
| Dibenzofuran | — | — | 89,090 | 8,215 |
| Anthracene | — | — | 289,547 | 27,150 |
| Phenanthrene | — | — | 532,756 | 29,545 |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | 20,408 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 10,446 | — |
|
MAHONING LANDFILL
NEW SPRINGFIED, OH
|
Naphthalene | 49,928 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Naphthalene | — | — | — | 377 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 8,480 | — |
|
USS CORPORATION
CLAIRTON, PA
|
Naphthalene | — | — | — | 24,785 |
|
AKJ INDUSTRIES
CLAIRTON, PA
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 1,366 | — | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | 270 | — |
|
GREENCASTLE WDF FACILITY
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | 18,951 | — |
|
LONESTAR INDUSTRIES
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | 560 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | 223 | — |
|
AKJ INDUSTRIES
CLAIRTON, PA
|
Anthracene | — | 8,286 | — | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Anthracene | — | — | 3,579 | — |
|
GREENCASTLE WDF FACILITY
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Anthracene | — | — | 251,659 | — |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Anthracene | — | — | 12 | — |
|
LONESTAR INDUSTRIES
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Anthracene | — | — | 7,431 | — |
|
MAHONING LANDFILL
NEW SPRINGFIED, OH
|
Anthracene | 16,476 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Anthracene | — | — | — | 124 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
|
Anthracene | — | — | 2,955 | — |
|
USS CORPORATION
CLAIRTON, PA
|
Anthracene | — | — | — | 1,376 |
|
AKJ INDUSTRIES
CLAIRTON, PA
|
Phenanthrene | — | 16,572 | — | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Phenanthrene | — | — | 6,819 | — |
|
GREENCASTLE WDF FACILITY
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Phenanthrene | — | — | 479,535 | — |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Phenanthrene | — | — | 11 | — |
|
LONESTAR INDUSTRIES
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Phenanthrene | — | — | 14,159 | — |
|
MAHONING LANDFILL
NEW SPRINGFIED, OH
|
Phenanthrene | 14,532 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Phenanthrene | — | — | — | 110 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
|
Phenanthrene | — | — | 5,631 | — |
|
USS CORPORATION
CLAIRTON, PA
|
Phenanthrene | — | — | — | 6,682 |
|
AKJ INDUSTRIES
CLAIRTON, PA
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 24,857 | — | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 12,650 | — |
|
GREENCASTLE WDF FACILITY
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 889,599 | — |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 30 | — |
|
LONESTAR INDUSTRIES
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 26,268 | — |
|
MAHONING LANDFILL
NEW SPRINGFIED, OH
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 39,207 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 296 |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Dibenzofuran | — | — | 1,114 | — |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Dibenzofuran | — | — | 3 | — |
|
GREENCASTLE WDF FACILITY
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Dibenzofuran | — | — | 78,336 | — |
|
LONESTAR INDUSTRIES
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Dibenzofuran | — | — | 2,313 | — |
|
AKJ INDUSTRIES
CLAIRTON, PA
|
Dibenzofuran | — | 4,927 | — | — |
|
MAHONING LANDFILL
NEW SPRINGFIED, OH
|
Dibenzofuran | 4,204 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Dibenzofuran | — | — | — | 32 |
|
USS CORPORATION
CLAIRTON, PA
|
Dibenzofuran | — | — | — | 1,607 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
|
Dibenzofuran | — | — | 920 | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 10,269 | — |
|
GREENCASTLE WDF FACILITY
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 722,119 | — |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 38 | — |
|
LONESTAR INDUSTRIES
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 21,322 | — |
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 | Permit Violations - Failure to Pay Fees | Aug 2, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Oct 4, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Failure to Pay Fees | Jul 25, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Apr 11, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 19, 1994 | Mar 7, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 19, 1994 | Mar 7, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 19, 1994 | Mar 7, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 14, 1991 | May 14, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 3, 1989 | Dec 15, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 3, 1989 | Dec 15, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 7, 1988 | May 14, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 3, 1988 | Feb 17, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 3, 1988 | Mar 12, 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.
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-G036139_09072022 · Sep 7, 2022
Judicial
· Case 03-2016-7008 · Feb 4, 2021
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-G036139_09042018 · Sep 4, 2018
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0098001_05092014 · May 9, 2014
$19,900
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2010-0290 · Aug 11, 2010
$27,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0098001_07262010 · Jul 26, 2010
$600,000
Judicial
· Case 03-1998-0471 · Apr 7, 2003
$690,476
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD981740731-000 · Jan 9, 1995
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD981740731-011 · May 14, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD981740731-005 · Aug 10, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD981740731-004 · Sep 7, 1988
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD981740731-001 · Jun 6, 1988
$500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD981740731-002 · Feb 12, 1988
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