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WAUSAU PAPER TOWEL & TISSUE LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,500 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.
- Address
-
700 COLUMBIA AVE
MIDDLETOWN, OH 45042
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- BUTLER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322120
- Inspections
- 3 · last Feb 7, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000392487
How This Compares
#338
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#5,182
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
2
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)
+19% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,830 | — |
| 2016 | 2,963 | -23% |
| 2017 | 4,500 | +52% |
| 2018 | 4,736 | +5% |
| 2019 | 645 | -86% |
| 2020 | 3,153 | +389% |
| 2021 | 4,304 | +36% |
| 2022 | 3,143 | -27% |
| 2023 | 4,372 | +39% |
| 2024 | 4,550 | +4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 4,381 | — | 4,381 | — | 226 | |
| Zinc compounds | 166 | — | 166 | — | 22,735 | |
| Lead compounds | 4 | — | 4 | — | 725 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 4,195 | — | 4,195 | — | 493 | |
| Zinc compounds | 172 | — | 172 | — | 10,113 | |
| Lead compounds | 4 | — | 4 | — | 332 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,139 | — | 3,139 | — | 32 | |
| Lead compounds | 4 | — | 4 | — | 412 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,261 | — | 3,261 | — | 32 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 999 | 999 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 32 | 13 | 19 | — | 110 | |
| Lead compounds | 13 | 9 | 4 | — | 3 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,140 | — | 3,140 | — | 20 | |
| Lead compounds | 13 | 9 | 3 | — | 15 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 628 | 628 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 17 | 13 | 4 | — | 51 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 4,040 | — | 4,040 | — | 1,096 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 678 | 678 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 17 | 14 | 3 | — | 62 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,710 | — | 3,710 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 769 | 769 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 20 | 15 | 4 | — | 64 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,168 | — | 2,168 | — | 231 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 774 | 774 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 19 | 16 | 4 | — | 96 | |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,014 | — | 3,014 | — | 6 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 795 | 795 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 20 | 16 | 4 | — | 76 | |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 61 | — | 37 |
| Lead compounds | — | 238 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 7,464 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BAVARIAN
WALTON, KY
|
Zinc compounds | — | 5,498 | — | — |
|
AK STEEL RESEARCH CENTER
MIDDLETOWN, OH
|
Zinc compounds | — | 43 | — | — |
|
CLEAN WATER
DAYTON, OH
|
Zinc compounds | — | 97 | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL ENTERPRISES INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Zinc compounds | — | 67 | — | — |
|
INEOS ABS USA CORP
ADDYSTON, OH
|
Zinc compounds | — | 443 | — | — |
|
NATIONAL SERV ALL
FORT WAYNE, IN
|
Zinc compounds | — | 21 | — | — |
|
NORTHERN HILLS OIL COMPANY
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Zinc compounds | — | 383 | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES CHEROKEE RUN LANDFILL
BELLFONTAINE, OH
|
Zinc compounds | — | 5 | — | — |
|
STEEL DYNAMICS
BUTLER, IN
|
Zinc compounds | — | 12 | — | — |
|
SUPERIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
WEST CHESTER TOWNSHIP, OH
|
Zinc compounds | — | 817 | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
MIDDLETOWN, OH
|
Zinc compounds | — | 77 | — | — |
|
AK STEEL RESEARCH CENTER
MIDDLETOWN, OH
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 0 | — | — |
|
BAVARIAN
WALTON, KY
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 124 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN WATER
DAYTON, OH
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 1 | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL ENTERPRISES INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 1 | — | — |
|
INEOS ABS USA CORP
ADDYSTON, OH
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 4 | — | — |
|
NATIONAL SERV ALL
FORT WAYNE, IN
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 0 | — | — |
|
NORTHERN HILLS OIL COMPANY
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 3 | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES CHEROKEE RUN LANDFILL
BELLFONTAINE, OH
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 0 | — | — |
|
STEEL DYNAMICS
BUTLER, IN
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 0 | — | — |
|
SUPERIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
WEST CHESTER TOWNSHIP, OH
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 7 | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
MIDDLETOWN, OH
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 1 | — | — |
|
BAVARIAN
WALTON, KY
|
Lead compounds | 487 | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES CHEROKEE RUN LANDFILL
BELLFONTAINE, OH
|
Lead compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
NATIONAL SERV ALL
FORT WAYNE, IN
|
Lead compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
|
AK STEEL RESEARCH CENTER
MIDDLETOWN, OH
|
Lead compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
MIDDLETOWN, OH
|
Lead compounds | — | 2 | — | — |
|
CLEAN WATER
DAYTON, OH
|
Lead compounds | — | 3 | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL ENTERPRISES INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Lead compounds | — | 2 | — | — |
|
INEOS ABS USA CORP
ADDYSTON, OH
|
Lead compounds | — | 14 | — | — |
|
SUPERIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
WEST CHESTER TOWNSHIP, OH
|
Lead compounds | — | 27 | — | — |
|
NORTHERN HILLS OIL COMPANY
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Lead compounds | — | 12 | — | — |
|
STEEL DYNAMICS
BUTLER, IN
|
Lead compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2 | MIDDLETOWN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, MIDDLETOWN |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 41 | MIDDLETOWN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, MIDDLETOWN |
| Lead compounds | 0 | MIDDLETOWN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, MIDDLETOWN |
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 | Jan 4, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 15, 2017 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.10 mg/L | 1.00 | +10% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.60 mg/L | 1.00 | +60% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.50 mg/L | 5.00 | +30% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,610.00 kg/d | 3,390.00 | +6% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 262.00 mg/L | 224.00 | +17% | Nov 2019 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601695701 · Dec 4, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601276533 · Nov 16, 2017
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