Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SYLVAMO TICONDEROGA MILL
Quick Summary
- •Released 392,952 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 $3,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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568 SHORE AIRPORT ROAD
TICONDEROGA, NY 12883
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- ESSEX County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322110
- Inspections
- 9 · last Sep 9, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $3,500 · last Apr 23, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000325005
How This Compares
#10
of 538 TRI reporters in NY
#454
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
4
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)
-16% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 398,960 | — |
| 2016 | 408,384 | +2% |
| 2017 | 392,952 | -4% |
| 2018 | 385,086 | -2% |
| 2019 | 217,944 | -43% |
| 2020 | 312,266 | +43% |
| 2021 | 356,474 | +14% |
| 2022 | 345,670 | -3% |
| 2023 | 269,142 | -22% |
| 2024 | 336,997 | +25% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 127,913 | 110,650 | 12,126 | 5,137 | — | |
| Ammonia | 53,966 | 50,179 | 3,787 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 44,737 | 187 | 11,107 | 33,443 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 24,274 | 848 | 3,929 | 19,497 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 23,767 | — | 23,767 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 18,005 | 17,916 | 89 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 17,113 | 7,326 | 9,701 | 86 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 10,973 | 4,656 | 6,305 | 12 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 10,399 | 10,368 | — | 31 | — | |
| Formic acid | 2,673 | — | 2,673 | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,556 | 97 | — | 1,459 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 875 | 49 | 121 | 705 | — | |
| Chlorine | 405 | 405 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 258 | 258 | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | 36 | — | 35 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 27 | 9 | 13 | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 17 | 1 | 0 | 16 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 102,144 | 87,190 | 10,869 | 4,085 | — | |
| Ammonia | 42,257 | 38,863 | 3,394 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 36,991 | 163 | 9,956 | 26,872 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 21,303 | — | 21,303 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 15,155 | 15,077 | 78 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 14,424 | 1,106 | 1,043 | 12,275 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 14,372 | 5,612 | 8,695 | 65 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 9,361 | 3,702 | 5,652 | 7 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 7,806 | 7,786 | — | 20 | — | |
| Formic acid | 1,980 | — | 1,980 | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,632 | 98 | — | 1,534 | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 692 | 692 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 658 | 56 | 109 | 493 | — | |
| Chlorine | 297 | 297 | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | 32 | — | 31 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 24 | 7 | 12 | 5 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 12 | 1 | 0 | 11 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 129,205 | 112,860 | 11,779 | 4,566 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 54,895 | 237 | 10,790 | 43,868 | — | |
| Ammonia | 51,969 | 48,290 | 3,679 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 24,491 | 1,132 | 1,932 | 21,427 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 23,088 | — | 23,088 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 17,012 | 16,928 | 84 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 16,924 | 7,421 | 9,424 | 79 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 10,751 | 4,614 | 6,125 | 12 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 10,421 | 10,391 | — | 30 | — | |
| Formic acid | 2,748 | — | 2,748 | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2,356 | 103 | — | 2,253 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,047 | 61 | 118 | 868 | — | |
| Chlorine | 415 | 415 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 264 | 264 | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | 35 | — | 34 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 29 | 10 | 13 | 7 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 17 | 1 | 0 | 16 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 129,651 | 113,966 | 11,716 | 3,969 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 60,336 | 224 | 10,732 | 49,380 | — | |
| Ammonia | 56,035 | 52,376 | 3,659 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 22,964 | — | 22,964 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 21,757 | 1,038 | 1,921 | 18,798 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 18,779 | 18,695 | 84 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 17,067 | 7,627 | 9,373 | 67 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 11,060 | 4,958 | 6,093 | 9 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 10,748 | 10,724 | — | 24 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3,568 | 111 | — | 3,457 | — | |
| Formic acid | 2,744 | — | 2,744 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,012 | 58 | 117 | 837 | — | |
| Chlorine | 416 | 416 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 264 | 264 | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | 35 | — | 34 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 33 | 10 | 13 | 10 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 115,849 | 102,262 | 10,500 | 3,087 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 52,031 | 216 | 9,559 | 42,256 | — | |
| Ammonia | 48,835 | 45,576 | 3,259 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 20,453 | — | 20,453 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 17,941 | 17,866 | 75 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 16,232 | 1,049 | 793 | 14,390 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 14,932 | 6,522 | 8,359 | 51 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 9,750 | 4,310 | 5,433 | 7 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 9,051 | 9,033 | — | 18 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3,899 | 109 | — | 3,790 | — | |
| Formic acid | 1,901 | — | 1,901 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 771 | 57 | 104 | 610 | — | |
| Chlorine | 347 | 347 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 221 | 221 | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | 31 | — | 30 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 19 | 9 | — | 11 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 54,990 | 51,477 | 3,513 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 54,572 | 301 | 10,305 | 43,966 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 22,049 | — | 22,049 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 20,483 | 20,403 | 80 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 18,487 | 1,467 | 225 | 16,795 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 16,935 | 7,661 | 9,011 | 263 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 10,897 | 10,876 | — | 21 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 10,716 | 4,813 | 5,857 | 46 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 4,952 | 124 | — | 4,828 | — | |
| Formic acid | 2,314 | — | 2,314 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 826 | 80 | 112 | 634 | — | |
| Chlorine | 400 | 400 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 267 | 267 | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | 32 | — | 32 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 21 | 10 | — | 11 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 149,006 | 123,524 | 11,788 | 13,694 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 64,457 | 337 | 10,784 | 53,336 | — | |
| Ammonia | 54,614 | 51,812 | 2,802 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 24,140 | 1,942 | 1,036 | 21,162 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 23,076 | — | 23,076 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 19,020 | 18,936 | 84 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 17,700 | 8,001 | 9,430 | 269 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 11,840 | 11,816 | — | 24 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 11,117 | 4,929 | 6,130 | 58 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 5,739 | 120 | — | 5,619 | — | |
| Formic acid | 2,578 | — | 2,578 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,044 | 90 | 118 | 836 | — | |
| Chlorine | 417 | 417 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 278 | 278 | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | 34 | — | 34 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 23 | 10 | — | 12 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 157,717 | 130,951 | 12,152 | 14,614 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 72,951 | 345 | 36,218 | 36,388 | — | |
| Ammonia | 54,861 | 52,326 | 2,535 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 23,789 | — | 23,789 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 21,728 | 21,641 | 87 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 19,363 | 1,745 | 2,039 | 15,579 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 17,589 | 7,598 | 9,722 | 269 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 11,147 | 4,778 | 6,319 | 50 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 9,166 | 9,144 | — | 22 | — | |
| Formic acid | 3,207 | — | 3,207 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 691 | 97 | 121 | 473 | — | |
| Chlorine | 410 | 410 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 273 | 273 | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | 35 | — | 35 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 21 | 13 | — | 9 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 158,553 | 131,581 | 11,766 | 15,206 | — | |
| Ammonia | 74,723 | 51,320 | 23,403 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 64,399 | 332 | 35,068 | 28,999 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 25,242 | 25,158 | 84 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 23,034 | — | 23,034 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 20,800 | 1,675 | 1,316 | 17,809 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 17,308 | 7,614 | 9,413 | 281 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 10,901 | 4,730 | 6,118 | 53 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 9,175 | 9,152 | — | 23 | — | |
| Formic acid | 2,851 | — | 2,851 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 649 | 93 | 118 | 438 | — | |
| Chlorine | 415 | 415 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 277 | 277 | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | 33 | — | 33 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 21 | 13 | — | 8 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.I. Direct Blue 218 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 117,879 | 89,301 | 11,358 | 17,220 | — | |
| Ammonia | 116,421 | 48,094 | 68,327 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 56,960 | 387 | 33,853 | 22,720 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 23,177 | 23,096 | 81 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 22,236 | — | 22,236 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 22,042 | 2,053 | 1,225 | 18,764 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 16,863 | 7,471 | 9,087 | 305 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 10,467 | 4,510 | 5,906 | 51 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 8,597 | 8,574 | — | 23 | — | |
| Formic acid | 2,538 | — | 2,538 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 741 | 108 | 113 | 520 | — | |
| Chlorine | 650 | 650 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 371 | 371 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 15 | 11 | — | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 1 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catechol | — | — | — | 960 |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 40,095 |
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | 25,542 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | 9,702 | 49,730 |
| Phenol | — | — | — | 2,278 |
| Methanol | — | — | 372,192 | 4,856,095 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | 151,138 | 221,808 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | 19,152 | 93,779 |
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 | Jun 29, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 21, 2020 | Jan 19, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Sep 21, 2020 | Jan 19, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2012 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 9, 2011 | Dec 16, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 5, 2002 | May 10, 2002 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 5, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2002 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,064.63 kg/d | 4,540.00 | +99,999% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 93.80 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +99,999% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 241,960.00 MPN/100mL | 235.00 | +99,999% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Chloroform | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 kg/d | 3.54 | +99,999% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Chloroform | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 kg/d | 2.09 | +99,999% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20,000.00 MPN/100mL | 235.00 | +99,999% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 402.00 MPN/100mL | 61.00 | +559% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 156.00 MPN/100mL | 33.00 | +373% | Jun 2015 | 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
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603972248 · Apr 23, 2024
$3,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603972250 · Sep 1, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD002067882-001 · Nov 10, 2011
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case NY-R520040727458 · Jun 7, 2007
$12,500
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2006-3315 · May 19, 2006
$1,300
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 02-2006-N014 · Dec 1, 2005
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2006-3017 · Nov 30, 2005
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case NY-N00001814 · Oct 3, 1994
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-1992-0193 · May 12, 1993
$32,000
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