Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ESSITY PROFESSIONAL HYGIENE LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 191,743 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
-
1834 HALEY DRIVE
CHEROKEE, AL 35616
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- COLBERT County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322291
- Inspections
- 11 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110012811724
How This Compares
#48
of 523 TRI reporters in AL
#720
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
1
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)
-46% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 159,667 | — |
| 2016 | 240,441 | +51% |
| 2017 | 191,743 | -20% |
| 2018 | 193,510 | +1% |
| 2019 | 13,632 | -93% |
| 2020 | 313,455 | +2199% |
| 2021 | 187,261 | -40% |
| 2022 | 218,768 | +17% |
| 2023 | 158,017 | -28% |
| 2024 | 86,883 | -45% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 65,086 | — | 65,086 | — | 1 | |
| Formic acid | 10,395 | — | 10,395 | — | 3 | |
| Methanol | 8,617 | 5,626 | 2,992 | — | 2 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,257 | 40 | 1,217 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 1,014 | — | 1,014 | — | 1 | |
| Formaldehyde | 514 | 176 | 338 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 136,067 | — | 136,067 | — | 55 | |
| Formic acid | 10,145 | — | 10,145 | — | 258 | |
| Methanol | 9,048 | 6,128 | 2,920 | — | 221 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,245 | 58 | 1,188 | — | 37 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 990 | — | 990 | — | 68 | |
| Formaldehyde | 521 | 191 | 330 | — | 31 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 196,898 | — | 196,898 | — | 390 | |
| Formic acid | 10,017 | — | 10,017 | — | 1,819 | |
| Methanol | 9,067 | 6,184 | 2,883 | — | 1,560 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,281 | 109 | 1,173 | — | 262 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 977 | — | 977 | — | 477 | |
| Formaldehyde | 527 | 201 | 326 | — | 218 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 162,189 | — | 162,189 | — | 367 | |
| Formic acid | 13,325 | — | 13,325 | — | 1,160 | |
| Methanol | 8,998 | 6,122 | 2,876 | — | 1,470 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,299 | 129 | 1,170 | — | 247 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 975 | — | 975 | — | 450 | |
| Formaldehyde | 474 | 149 | 325 | — | 205 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 289,022 | — | 289,022 | — | 288 | |
| Formic acid | 13,088 | — | 13,088 | — | 911 | |
| Methanol | 8,679 | 5,854 | 2,825 | — | 1,154 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,283 | 134 | 1,149 | — | 194 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 958 | — | 958 | — | 353 | |
| Formaldehyde | 425 | 106 | 319 | — | 161 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | 13,632 | — | 13,632 | — | 664 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 223 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 164,887 | — | 164,887 | — | 403 | |
| Formic acid | 13,677 | — | 13,677 | — | 1,281 | |
| Methanol | 9,052 | 6,100 | 2,952 | — | 1,622 | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,343 | 341 | 3,002 | — | 289 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,341 | 140 | 1,201 | — | 273 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 1,001 | — | 1,001 | — | 496 | |
| Lead | 209 | 1 | 209 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 163,759 | — | 163,759 | — | 247 | |
| Formic acid | 13,264 | — | 13,264 | — | 795 | |
| Methanol | 9,007 | 6,144 | 2,863 | — | 1,007 | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,252 | 340 | 2,912 | — | 180 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,287 | 122 | 1,165 | — | 169 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 971 | — | 971 | — | 308 | |
| Lead | 203 | 1 | 203 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 202,138 | — | 202,138 | — | 229 | |
| Formic acid | 21,526 | — | 21,526 | — | 717 | |
| Methanol | 9,308 | 6,210 | 3,098 | — | 909 | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,819 | 94 | 4,725 | — | 195 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,380 | 120 | 1,260 | — | 153 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 1,050 | — | 1,050 | — | 278 | |
| Lead | 220 | 1 | 219 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 122,600 | — | 122,600 | — | 393 | |
| Formic acid | 20,764 | — | 20,764 | — | 1,194 | |
| Methanol | 9,026 | 6,038 | 2,988 | — | 1,582 | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,722 | 164 | 4,558 | — | 324 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,331 | 116 | 1,215 | — | 255 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 1,013 | — | 1,013 | — | 463 | |
| Lead | 211 | 1 | 211 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propionaldehyde | — | — | — | 69,466 |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 265,694 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 38,029 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 31,775 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 292,156 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 227,159 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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CWI CHEROKEE LF LLC
CHEROKEE, AL
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Formic acid | 3 | — | — | — |
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CWI CHEROKEE LF LLC
CHEROKEE, AL
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Formaldehyde | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CWI CHEROKEE LF LLC
CHEROKEE, AL
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Methanol | 2 | — | — | — |
|
CWI CHEROKEE LF LLC
CHEROKEE, AL
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Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1 | — | — | — |
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CWI CHEROKEE LF LLC
CHEROKEE, AL
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Propionaldehyde | 1 | — | — | — |
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CWI CHEROKEE LF LLC
CHEROKEE, AL
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Acetaldehyde | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +201% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Cyanide, free available | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.02 | +331% | Aug 2024 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2010-1787 · Jun 18, 2010
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