Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
TWIN RIVERS PAPER COMPANY LLC - MADAWASKA
Quick Summary
- •Released 30,883 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 $67,721 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
82 BRIDGE AVE
MADAWASKA, ME 04756
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- AROOSTOOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322120
- Inspections
- 5 · last Sep 3, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $67,721 · last Jan 29, 1990
- Registry ID
- 110008062602
How This Compares
#12
of 80 TRI reporters in ME
#2,206
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
4
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
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)
-6% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 41,252 | — |
| 2016 | 32,524 | -21% |
| 2017 | 30,883 | -5% |
| 2018 | 47,723 | +55% |
| 2019 | 11 | -100% |
| 2020 | 34,790 | +314742% |
| 2021 | 34,230 | -2% |
| 2022 | 57,529 | +68% |
| 2023 | 43,179 | -25% |
| 2024 | 38,947 | -10% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 38,931 | — | 38,931 | — | 230 | |
| Lead | 16 | 1 | 16 | — | 43 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 43,167 | — | 43,167 | — | 230 | |
| Lead | 12 | 1 | 12 | — | 43 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 42,659 | — | 42,659 | — | 207 | |
| Ammonia | 14,858 | 237 | 14,620 | — | 615 | |
| Lead | 13 | 0 | 13 | — | 943 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 38 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 20,874 | — | 20,874 | — | 193 | |
| Ammonia | 13,343 | — | 13,343 | — | 575 | |
| Lead | 13 | 1 | 12 | — | 36 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 34,779 | — | 34,779 | — | 170 | |
| Lead | 11 | 1 | 11 | — | 32 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 11 | 1 | 10 | — | 33 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 34,779 | — | 34,779 | — | 190 | |
| Ammonia | 12,921 | — | 12,921 | — | 565 | |
| Lead | 23 | 0 | 23 | — | 36 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 30,861 | — | 30,861 | — | 191 | |
| Lead | 22 | 0 | 22 | — | 36 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 32,512 | — | 32,512 | — | 398 | |
| Lead | 12 | 0 | 12 | — | 64 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 31,703 | — | 31,703 | — | 444 | |
| Ammonia | 9,542 | — | 9,542 | — | 4,181 | |
| Lead | 8 | 1 | 7 | — | 100 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 230 | — | — |
| Lead | — | 43 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FRENCHVILLE LANDFILL
FRENCHVILLE, ME
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIREM ORGANICS INC.
FREDERICTON
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 230 | — | — |
|
ENVIREM ORGANICS INC.
FREDERICTON
|
Lead | — | 43 | — | — |
|
FRENCHVILLE LANDFILL
FRENCHVILLE, ME
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Sep 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 5, 2015 | Feb 4, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 5, 2015 | Feb 4, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 5, 2015 | Feb 4, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 19, 2003 | Nov 21, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 19, 2003 | Nov 21, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 5, 1991 | Apr 30, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 14, 1988 | Apr 1, 2002 | 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 | 10,094.69 kg/d | 8,818.95 | +14% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,363.26 kg/d | 5,538.80 | +15% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9,878.59 kg/d | 8,818.95 | +12% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7,314.39 kg/d | 5,538.80 | +32% | Sep 2023 | 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
· Case 01-2023-3001 · Nov 21, 2022
$67,721
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case ME-N00000164 · Apr 16, 2009
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MED001111368-000 · Apr 16, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MED001111368-001 · Jan 29, 1990
$15,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MED001111368-002 · Nov 9, 1988
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