Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
DARIGOLD INC CHEHALIS
Quick Summary
- •Released 45,783 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 $249,500 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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67 SW CHEHALIS AVE
CHEHALIS, WA 98532
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- LEWIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311514
- Inspections
- 3 · last Sep 9, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $249,500 · last Sep 4, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000490674
How This Compares
#38
of 292 TRI reporters in WA
#1,777
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
12
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)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 26,471 | — |
| 2016 | 31,416 | +19% |
| 2017 | 45,783 | +46% |
| 2018 | 36,626 | -20% |
| 2019 | 35,914 | -2% |
| 2020 | 0 | -100% |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 20 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | -100% |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 193,002 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 191,129 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 15 | 10 | — | 5 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5 | — | — | 5 | 148,585 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 119,654 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 88,294 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 35,914 | — | 35,914 | — | 44,431 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 36,626 | — | 36,626 | — | 26,197 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 45,783 | — | 45,783 | — | 19,622 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 31,416 | — | 31,416 | — | 23,555 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 26,471 | — | 26,471 | — | 16,973 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 140,814 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 173,702 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 193,002 | CHEHALIS WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY, CHEHALIS |
| Nitric acid | — | CHEHALIS WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY, CHEHALIS |
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 | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 4, 2024 | Jan 3, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 3, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 3, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2019 | Jun 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 28, 2019 | Jun 27, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2017 | Jul 13, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 1, 2017 | Jul 13, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2016 | Jul 13, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 1, 2016 | Jul 13, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2016 | Aug 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 16, 1996 | Jan 16, 1996 | Resolved |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 85.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +183% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 234.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +680% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.12 | +1% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 140.60 mg/L | 45.00 | +212% | May 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.87 mg/L | 10.00 | +69% | May 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 188.90 mg/L | 45.00 | +320% | May 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.95 mg/L | 30.00 | +23% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +74% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 86.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +187% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.23 mg/L | 0.12 | +94% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Nitrite + Nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.73 mg/L | 0.68 | +301% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.60 mg/L | 45.00 | +26% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.12 | +35% | Jun 2020 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.21 mg/L | 0.12 | +79% | Mar 2020 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,920,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +479,900% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 644,267.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +322,034% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.49 kg/d | 43.13 | +3% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.12 | +4% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.12 | +31% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.12 | +31% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.12 | +1% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.12 | +1% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.29 mg/L | 0.12 | +151% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.29 mg/L | 0.12 | +151% | Dec 2015 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.27 mg/L | 0.12 | +130% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.27 mg/L | 0.12 | +130% | Sep 2015 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2024-0237 · Sep 12, 2024
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2024-0173 · Sep 4, 2024
$249,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD988476917-000 · Jan 16, 1996
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