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GCF US HOLDINGS LLC - COLUMBUS MILL
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,895,755 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 $200,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
4335 CARSON RD
COLUMBUS, MS 39701
View on map ↗ - County
- LOWNDES County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322110
- Inspections
- 5 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $200,000 · last Dec 24, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000590940
How This Compares
#6
of 306 TRI reporters in MS
#106
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
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)
+18% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,492,057 | — |
| 2016 | 1,695,847 | +14% |
| 2017 | 1,895,755 | +12% |
| 2018 | 1,831,089 | -3% |
| 2019 | 1,827,845 | -0% |
| 2020 | 2,027,787 | +11% |
| 2021 | 1,952,662 | -4% |
| 2022 | 1,969,850 | +1% |
| 2023 | 1,966,884 | -0% |
| 2024 | 1,767,053 | -10% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 947,696 | 941,927 | 4,650 | 1,120 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 410,278 | 221 | 68,489 | 341,568 | — | |
| Ammonia | 131,567 | 119,888 | 11,679 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 83,897 | 80,748 | 3,149 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 74,401 | 65,212 | 9,189 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 67,608 | 67,608 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 20,348 | 276 | 2,319 | 17,753 | — | |
| Phenol | 12,308 | 12,308 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 11,050 | 10,634 | 416 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 2,801 | — | 2,801 | — | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 1,599 | 1,584 | 16 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,484 | 23 | 19 | 1,442 | — | |
| Chlorine | 987 | 987 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 860 | 860 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 140 | 118 | — | 22 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 16 | 8 | 0 | 8 | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 11 | 2 | — | 9 | — | |
| Catechol | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,041,202 | 1,040,991 | 211 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 376,587 | 266 | 33,905 | 342,416 | — | |
| Ammonia | 140,181 | 126,928 | 13,253 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 91,294 | 91,294 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 53,653 | 49,934 | 3,719 | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 47,409 | 5 | 4,545 | 42,859 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 31,463 | 10 | 2,727 | 28,726 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 17,473 | 16,982 | 491 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 13,352 | 13,352 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 4,578 | 4,578 | — | — | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 3,251 | 3,238 | 13 | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 3,142 | — | 3,142 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,423 | 67 | 23 | 2,333 | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 1,668 | 1,668 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 146 | 146 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 12 | 11 | 0 | — | — | |
| Catechol | 10 | — | 10 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
2017
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,065,362 | 1,065,127 | 235 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 328,751 | 1,016 | 30,264 | 297,471 | — | |
| Ammonia | 149,756 | 137,107 | 12,649 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 42,963 | 41,028 | 1,935 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 26,445 | 8 | 1,442 | 24,995 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 26,138 | 5 | 3,074 | 23,059 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 15,903 | 15,574 | 329 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 15,517 | 15,262 | 255 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 12,669 | 12,669 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 4,702 | 4,702 | — | — | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 3,385 | 3,378 | 7 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,118 | 68 | 12 | 2,038 | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 1,755 | 1,755 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 177 | 159 | 5 | 13 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 157 | 157 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 36 | — | 36 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 6 | 6 | 0 | — | — | |
| Catechol | 5 | — | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,059,318 | 1,059,073 | 245 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 159,391 | 138,545 | 20,846 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 139,857 | 1,000 | 49,875 | 88,982 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 52,219 | 49,030 | 3,189 | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 16,422 | 5 | 5,065 | 11,352 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 15,852 | 15,431 | 421 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 14,732 | 14,390 | 342 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 12,836 | 12,836 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 9,850 | 8 | 2,377 | 7,465 | — | |
| Phenol | 4,815 | 4,815 | — | — | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 3,764 | 3,753 | 11 | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 1,888 | 1,888 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 698 | 68 | 20 | 610 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 185 | 164 | 8 | 13 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 174 | 174 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 40 | — | 40 | — | — | |
| Catechol | 9 | — | 9 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catechol | — | — | — | 13,072 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 174,935 |
| Phenol | — | — | — | 8,845 |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 8,825 |
| Methanol | — | — | 9,367,166 | 9,514,333 |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 41,622 |
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | 18,140 |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 11,307 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 8,033 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 222,632 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 404,680 |
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 reported late | Dec 24, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 24, 2025 | Mar 25, 2026 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Sep 26, 2025 | Jan 16, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 23, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 14, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 20, 2016 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC25 Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.00 % | 10.80 | +35% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28,254.69 kg/d | 25,614.68 | +10% | Apr 2017 | 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 MS-7645-25 · Dec 24, 2025
$85,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604693053 · Dec 24, 2025
$115,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604497300 · Jul 21, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602333789 · Oct 23, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602154773 · Feb 14, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600884619 · Apr 20, 2016
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2007-9142 · Nov 21, 2008
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