Inactive
TRI Reporter
RCRA
WAUSAU CHEMICAL CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 850 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
2001 N RIVER DR
WAUSAU, WI 54403
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- MARATHON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325611
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000421810
How This Compares
#305
of 713 TRI reporters in WI
#7,274
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 (2015–2020)
+2% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 810 | — |
| 2016 | 820 | +1% |
| 2017 | 850 | +4% |
| 2018 | 845 | -1% |
| 2019 | 25 | -97% |
| 2020 | 830 | +3220% |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | |
| Nitric acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | 250 | |
| Formaldehyde | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 | |
| Methanol | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 | |
| Toluene | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | |
| Nitric acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | 250 | |
| Methanol | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5 | |
| Zinc compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5 | |
| Formic acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | |
| Nitric acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | 250 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 | |
| Methanol | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 | |
| Zinc compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5 | |
| Formic acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | |
| Nitric acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | 250 | |
| Toluene | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5 | |
| Formic acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
| Ammonia | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | |
| Nitric acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | 250 | |
| Methanol | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 | |
| Formaldehyde | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5 | |
| Formic acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5 |
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) | — | — | — | 5 |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 5 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 250 |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | 5 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 5 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 5 |
| Phenol | — | — | — | 5 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 250 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 5 | WAUSAU CTY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLT, WAUSAU |
| Sodium nitrite | 5 | WAUSAU CTY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLT, WAUSAU |
| Phenol | 5 | WAUSAU CTY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLT, WAUSAU |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | WAUSAU CTY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLT, WAUSAU |
| Nitric acid | 250 | WAUSAU CTY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLT, WAUSAU |
| Nonylphenol | 5 | WAUSAU CTY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLT, WAUSAU |
| Formic acid | 5 | WAUSAU CTY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLT, WAUSAU |
| Ammonia | 250 | WAUSAU CTY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLT, WAUSAU |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5 | WAUSAU CTY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLT, WAUSAU |
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 | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 8, 2015 | Jul 20, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | Jun 8, 2015 | Jul 20, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 8, 2015 | Jul 20, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 29, 1992 | Oct 21, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 29, 1992 | Oct 21, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 23, 1990 | Jun 22, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 13, 1987 | Apr 16, 1987 | 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-WID006136220-003 · Oct 13, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WID006136220-002 · Jun 11, 1990
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WID006136220-001 · Mar 3, 1987
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