Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
D.L.LEE & SONS
Quick Summary
- •Released 6,000 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
-
927 HWY. 32 E.
ALMA, GA 31510
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- BACON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311612
- Inspections
- 11 · last May 14, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 26, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110000588347
How This Compares
#193
of 653 TRI reporters in GA
#4,811
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.
3
Water (CWA)
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)
+42% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,000 | — |
| 2016 | 4,000 | -33% |
| 2017 | 6,000 | +50% |
| 2018 | 4,000 | -33% |
| 2019 | 6,000 | +50% |
| 2020 | 6,000 | 0% |
| 2021 | 5,581 | -7% |
| 2022 | 9,019 | +62% |
| 2023 | 4,000 | -56% |
| 2024 | 8,547 | +114% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 8,547 | 8,547 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 4,000 | 4,000 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 9,019 | 9,019 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 5,581 | 5,581 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 6,000 | 6,000 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 6,000 | 6,000 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 4,000 | 4,000 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 6,000 | 6,000 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 4,000 | 4,000 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 6,000 | 6,000 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|
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 | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Aug 18, 2020 | Aug 18, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 30, 2013 | Sep 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Feb 2, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Non-Toxicity Requirements | Jan 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Dec 1, 2009 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.74 MGD | 0.18 | +309% | May 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +33% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.88 mg/L | 20.00 | +59% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +40% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +70% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +40% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.25 mg/L | 20.00 | +46% | Nov 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.20 mg/L | 20.00 | +41% | Oct 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +33% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 160.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +60% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +3% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 221.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +121% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 660.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +560% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 946.00 mg/L | 350.00 | +170% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 390.75 mg/L | 350.00 | +12% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 218.50 mg/L | 100.00 | +119% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 680.00 mg/L | 350.00 | +94% | May 2024 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 172.80 mg/L | 100.00 | +73% | May 2024 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 610.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +510% | May 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 371.20 mg/L | 350.00 | +6% | May 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 358.00 mg/L | 350.00 | +2% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 442.00 mg/L | 300.00 | +47% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 443.00 mg/L | 350.00 | +27% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 302.00 mg/L | 300.00 | +1% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 468.00 mg/L | 350.00 | +34% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.27 MGD | 0.23 | +19% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.89 MGD | 0.18 | +394% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.60 mg/L | 20.00 | +23% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +7% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.20 mg/L | 20.00 | +1% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.50 mg/L | 20.00 | +38% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +7% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +57% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.50 mg/L | 20.00 | +68% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 410.00 mg/L | 350.00 | +17% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +15% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 380.00 mg/L | 350.00 | +9% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +7% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 760.00 mg/L | 350.00 | +117% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 316.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +216% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +10% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +3% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 340.00 mg/L | 300.00 | +13% | May 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +50% | May 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.20 mg/L | 20.00 | +96% | May 2020 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +47% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +85% | Apr 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 570.00 mg/L | 350.00 | +63% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 900.00 mg/L | 300.00 | +200% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 347.50 mg/L | 300.00 | +16% | Apr 2020 | 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.
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-NPDENF013420 · Jul 8, 2022
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-NPDENF004415 · Feb 8, 2017
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-EPD-WQ-8036 · Feb 26, 2016
$15,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-EPD-WQ-6055 · Sep 4, 2014
$6,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-EPD-WQ-5420 · Nov 1, 2012
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-EPD-WQ-5294 · Apr 29, 2011
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