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.
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.
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
WESTERN PIEDMONT METALS INC.
WAXHAW, SC
Chromium
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10,718
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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
rcra
Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards
Mar 28, 2022
Mar 28, 2022
Resolved
rcra
Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Applicability
Mar 28, 2022
Mar 28, 2022
Resolved
rcra
Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers
Aug 4, 2015
Oct 1, 2015
Resolved
rcra
Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators
Aug 4, 2015
Oct 1, 2015
Resolved
rcra
Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers
Aug 4, 2015
Oct 1, 2015
Resolved
rcra
Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General
Apr 6, 2005
May 16, 2005
Resolved
rcra
Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators
Apr 6, 2005
May 16, 2005
Resolved
rcra
Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators
Jan 26, 1998
Feb 23, 1998
Resolved
rcra
Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General
Jan 26, 1998
Feb 23, 1998
Resolved
rcra
Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General
Jan 7, 1994
Feb 15, 1995
Resolved
rcra
Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators
Jan 7, 1994
Aug 31, 1994
Resolved
rcra
Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General
Jan 21, 1988
Mar 3, 1988
Resolved
rcra
Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General
Sep 9, 1986
Nov 12, 1986
Resolved
rcra
Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General
May 1, 1984
Jun 21, 1984
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.
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD093878064-001 · Apr 22, 2022
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-1999-0526 · Jan 24, 2000
ENFORCEMENT CONFERENCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD093878064-000 · Feb 9, 1994