Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
DUPONT KINSTON PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 16,904 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 $2,005 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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4693 HWY 11 NORTH
GRIFTON, NC 28530
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- LENOIR County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 14 · last Mar 3, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $2,005 · last Sep 2, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110043785909
How This Compares
#139
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#3,103
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
8
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)
+13% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 16,105 | — |
| 2016 | 15,642 | -3% |
| 2017 | 16,904 | +8% |
| 2018 | 16,759 | -1% |
| 2020 | 15,866 | — |
| 2021 | 26,049 | +64% |
| 2022 | 25,166 | -3% |
| 2023 | 22,165 | -12% |
| 2024 | 18,186 | -18% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allyl alcohol | 9,301 | 5,600 | 3,700 | 1 | 436 | |
| Acrolein | 5,585 | 5,580 | 5 | — | 225 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,820 | 2,210 | 610 | — | 273 | |
| Biphenyl | 480 | 480 | — | — | 11,205 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allyl alcohol | 11,700 | 8,800 | 2,900 | — | 1,550 | |
| Acrolein | 6,775 | 6,770 | 5 | — | 422 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,130 | 2,480 | 650 | — | 535 | |
| Biphenyl | 560 | 560 | — | — | 33 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allyl alcohol | 12,710 | 10,200 | 2,500 | 10 | 1,585 | |
| Acrolein | 8,716 | 8,710 | 5 | 1 | 431 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,270 | 2,700 | 570 | — | 609 | |
| Biphenyl | 470 | 470 | — | — | 11,244 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allyl alcohol | 12,899 | 8,601 | 4,298 | — | 3,236 | |
| Acrolein | 8,711 | 8,707 | 4 | — | 3,069 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,875 | 2,890 | 985 | — | 167 | |
| Biphenyl | 564 | 564 | — | — | 19,785 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allyl alcohol | 11,643 | 7,153 | 4,490 | — | 101 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,403 | 2,638 | 765 | — | 22 | |
| Biphenyl | 820 | 820 | — | — | 10,743 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allyl alcohol | 12,079 | 7,589 | 4,490 | — | 342 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,860 | 2,798 | 1,062 | — | — | |
| Biphenyl | 820 | 820 | — | — | 10,107 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allyl alcohol | 12,165 | 7,675 | 4,490 | — | 80 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,919 | 2,828 | 1,091 | — | — | |
| Biphenyl | 820 | 820 | — | — | 22,997 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allyl alcohol | 11,961 | 7,459 | 4,502 | — | 38 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,681 | 2,729 | 952 | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 450 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Allyl alcohol | 11,749 | 7,259 | 4,490 | — | 76 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,536 | 2,687 | 849 | — | — | |
| Biphenyl | 820 | 820 | — | — | 15,023 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 43 | 46,000 |
| Allyl alcohol | — | — | 81 | 350,000 |
| Acrolein | — | — | 40 | 140,000 |
| Biphenyl | — | 11,000 | 150 | 24 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Acrolein | — | — | — | — |
|
EDEN CUSTOM PROCESSING
EDEN, NC
|
Acrolein | 180 | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES OF NORTH CAROLINA, LLC DBA EAST CAROLINA E
AULANDER, NC
|
Acrolein | 5 | — | — | — |
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
Acrolein | — | — | 40 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
BEAUMONT, TX
|
Acrolein | — | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
Acrolein | — | — | — | — |
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
Biphenyl | 50 | — | — | — |
|
ORG CHEM GROUP, LLC
EVANSVILLE, IN
|
Biphenyl | — | 11,000 | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES OF NORTH CAROLINA, LLC DBA EAST CAROLINA E
AULANDER, NC
|
Biphenyl | 5 | — | — | — |
|
KEARNY STEEL CONTAINER CORP.
NEWARK, NJ
|
n-Butyl alcohol | 45 | — | — | — |
|
EDEN CUSTOM PROCESSING
EDEN, NC
|
n-Butyl alcohol | 180 | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES OF NORTH CAROLINA, LLC DBA EAST CAROLINA E
AULANDER, NC
|
n-Butyl alcohol | 5 | — | — | — |
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 43 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — |
|
EDEN CUSTOM PROCESSING
EDEN, NC
|
Allyl alcohol | 350 | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES OF NORTH CAROLINA, LLC DBA EAST CAROLINA E
AULANDER, NC
|
Allyl alcohol | 5 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
BEAUMONT, TX
|
Allyl alcohol | — | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
Allyl alcohol | — | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Allyl alcohol | — | — | — | — |
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
Allyl alcohol | — | — | 81 | — |
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 achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 4, 2003 | Jan 13, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 8, 1998 | Jan 8, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 15, 1993 | Jul 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 20, 1991 | Jun 21, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 22, 1990 | May 17, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 20, 1988 | Oct 6, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 16, 1987 | Mar 16, 1987 | 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 | 213.38 kg/d | 74.88 | +185% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.45 kg/d | 28.08 | +108% | May 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 183.42 kg/d | 74.88 | +145% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 115.77 kg/d | 74.88 | +55% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.54 kg/d | 28.08 | +19% | Feb 2025 | 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 CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2025-0302 · Sep 2, 2025
$421
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2024-0342 · Oct 22, 2024
$667
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2024-0341 · Oct 21, 2024
$917
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2012-0102 · Jun 27, 2012
$493
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00009973 · Jun 27, 2012
$493
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00014160 · Jun 1, 2011
$1,029
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00014159 · May 31, 2011
$807
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2010-4531 · Sep 10, 2010
$40,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00013145 · Aug 30, 2010
$5,057
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2010-4503 · Mar 11, 2010
$59,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00011979 · Mar 8, 2010
$179
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00012122 · Jan 14, 2010
$179
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00012020 · Jan 1, 2010
Judicial
· Case 04-2006-9031 · Jul 29, 2009
$550,000
Judicial
· Case HQ-2006-6007 · Jul 29, 2009
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 04-2009-N015 · Apr 21, 2009
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2009-4790 · Apr 21, 2009
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00010627 · Feb 19, 2009
$1,056
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00011132 · Jan 6, 2009
$278
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00011197 · Oct 24, 2008
$535
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