DAIKIN AMERICA INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 185,075 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.
- •Reports releases of PFAS ("forever chemicals").
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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905 STATE DOCKS RD
DECATUR, AL 35601
View on map ↗ - County
- MORGAN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 31 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 12, 2005
- Registry ID
- 110045447469
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 170,625 | — |
| 2016 | 167,965 | -2% |
| 2017 | 185,075 | +10% |
| 2018 | 176,923 | -4% |
| 2019 | 187,946 | +6% |
| 2020 | 103,842 | -45% |
| 2021 | 155,221 | +49% |
| 2022 | 130,561 | -16% |
| 2023 | 128,479 | -2% |
| 2024 | 124,377 | -3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poly(difluoromethylene), a-fluoro-�-[2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]ethyl]-, homopolymer | — | — | — | — | 12 | PFAS |
| Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) | 69,513 | 69,513 | — | — | — | |
| Tetrafluoroethylene | 47,719 | 47,719 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 3,553 | 1,427 | 2,126 | — | 1,581,936 | |
| Vinyl chloride | 1,945 | 1,945 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 619 | 619 | — | — | 4,608 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 529 | 529 | — | — | 55 | |
| Ethylene | 331 | 331 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroform | 68 | 42 | 26 | — | 210 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2-Chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HCFC-124) | 50 | 50 | — | — | — | |
| 1-Chloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (HCFC-124a) | 50 | 50 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poly(difluoromethylene), a-fluoro-�-[2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]ethyl]-, homopolymer | — | — | — | — | 25,756 | PFAS |
| Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) | 74,424 | 74,424 | — | — | — | |
| Tetrafluoroethylene | 48,192 | 48,192 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl chloride | 1,943 | 1,943 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,639 | 1,639 | — | — | 70,892 | |
| Methanol | 1,210 | 1,210 | — | — | 310,439 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 593 | 593 | — | — | 116 | |
| Ethylene | 331 | 331 | — | — | — | |
| 2-Chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HCFC-124) | 50 | 50 | — | — | — | |
| 1-Chloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (HCFC-124a) | 50 | 50 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroform | 47 | 47 | — | — | 675 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poly(difluoromethylene), a-fluoro-�-[2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]ethyl]-, homopolymer | — | — | — | — | 2,613 | PFAS |
| Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) | 119,956 | 119,956 | — | — | 197,617 | |
| Tetrafluoroethylene | 2,580 | 2,580 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl chloride | 1,945 | 1,945 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,766 | 1,766 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,728 | 1,728 | — | — | 159,708 | |
| Methanol | 1,211 | 1,211 | — | — | 504,522 | |
| Chloroform | 941 | 941 | — | — | 71,051 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 334 | 334 | — | — | — | |
| 2-Chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HCFC-124) | 50 | 50 | — | — | — | |
| 1-Chloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (HCFC-124a) | 50 | 50 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poly(difluoromethylene), a-fluoro-�-[2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]ethyl]-, homopolymer | — | — | — | — | 3,660 | PFAS |
| Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) | 95,743 | 95,743 | — | — | — | |
| Tetrafluoroethylene | 48,134 | 48,134 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 7,763 | 1,427 | 6,336 | — | 78,806 | |
| Vinyl chloride | 1,820 | 1,820 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 663 | 663 | — | — | 1,516 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 589 | 589 | — | — | 5 | |
| Ethylene | 334 | 334 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroform | 75 | 57 | 18 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1-Chloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (HCFC-124a) | 50 | 50 | — | — | — | |
| 2-Chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HCFC-124) | 50 | 50 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poly(difluoromethylene), a-fluoro-�-[2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]ethyl]-, homopolymer | — | — | — | — | 3,660 | PFAS |
| Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) | 97,419 | 97,419 | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl chloride | 1,820 | 1,820 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,703 | 1,703 | — | — | 161,630 | |
| Methanol | 1,210 | 1,210 | — | — | 333,491 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 761 | 761 | — | — | 2,999 | |
| Tetrafluoroethylene | 429 | 429 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 333 | 333 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroform | 67 | 53 | 14 | — | 114 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1-Chloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (HCFC-124a) | 50 | 50 | — | — | — | |
| 2-Chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HCFC-124) | 50 | 50 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) | 109,261 | 109,261 | — | — | — | |
| Tetrafluoroethylene | 54,902 | 54,902 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 20,013 | 1,428 | 18,585 | — | 75,314 | |
| Vinyl chloride | 1,853 | 1,853 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 772 | 772 | — | — | 166 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 624 | 624 | — | — | 6,189 | |
| Ethylene | 335 | 335 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroform | 86 | 64 | 22 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2-Chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HCFC-124) | 50 | 50 | — | — | — | |
| 1-Chloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (HCFC-124a) | 50 | 50 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) | 107,032 | 107,032 | — | — | — | |
| Tetrafluoroethylene | 54,913 | 54,913 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 8,902 | 1,428 | 7,474 | — | 67,419 | |
| Ethylene | 2,800 | 2,800 | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl chloride | 1,818 | 1,818 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 639 | 639 | — | — | 5 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 624 | 624 | — | — | 6,216 | |
| Chloroform | 95 | 62 | 33 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2-Chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HCFC-124) | 50 | 50 | — | — | — | |
| 1-Chloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (HCFC-124a) | 50 | 50 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) | 110,519 | 110,519 | — | — | — | |
| Tetrafluoroethylene | 54,109 | 54,109 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 16,829 | 1,428 | 15,401 | — | 72,070 | |
| Vinyl chloride | 1,853 | 1,853 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 624 | 624 | — | — | 660 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 606 | 606 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 341 | 341 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroform | 94 | 65 | 29 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2-Chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HCFC-124) | 50 | 50 | — | — | — | |
| 1-Chloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (HCFC-124a) | 50 | 50 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) | 104,967 | 104,967 | — | — | — | |
| Tetrafluoroethylene | 57,487 | 57,487 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl chloride | 1,798 | 1,798 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,211 | 1,211 | — | — | 289,548 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 966 | 966 | — | — | 650 | |
| Ethylene | 705 | 705 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 647 | 647 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroform | 84 | 60 | 24 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2-Chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HCFC-124) | 50 | 50 | — | — | — | |
| 1-Chloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (HCFC-124a) | 50 | 50 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) | 138,911 | 138,911 | — | — | 214,404 | |
| Methanol | 22,866 | 1,428 | 21,438 | — | 67,323 | |
| Tetrafluoroethylene | 2,053 | 2,053 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,858 | 1,858 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,775 | 1,775 | — | — | 161,172 | |
| Vinyl chloride | 1,767 | 1,767 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroform | 965 | 965 | — | — | 81,262 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 330 | 330 | — | — | — | |
| 1-Chloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (HCFC-124a) | 50 | 50 | — | — | — | |
| 2-Chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HCFC-124) | 50 | 50 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | 1,614,057 |
| 1-Chloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (HCFC-124a) | — | — | — | 31,305 |
| Chloroform | — | — | — | 50,961 |
| Ethylene | — | — | — | 4,662 |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 1,616,212 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 14,420,320 |
| Vinyl chloride | — | — | — | 61,209 |
| 2-Chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HCFC-124) | — | — | — | 16,348 |
| Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) | — | — | — | 135,327 |
| Poly(difluoromethylene), a-fluoro-�-[2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]ethyl]-, homopolymer | — | — | — | 12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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DAIKIN AMERICA, INC
DECATUR, AL
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Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) | — | — | — | 43,037 |
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DAIKIN AMERICA, INC
DECATUR, AL
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Chloroform | — | — | — | 50,751 |
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DAIKIN AMERICA, INC
DECATUR, AL
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Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 66,780 |
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CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
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Chloroform | — | — | — | 210 |
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CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
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Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 4,608 |
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DAIKIN AMERICA, INC
DECATUR, AL
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Methanol | — | — | — | 7,899 |
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HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
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Methanol | — | — | — | 81,860 |
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CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
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Methanol | — | — | — | 1,581,936 |
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CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
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Poly(difluoromethylene), a-fluoro-�-[2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]ethyl]-, homopolymer | — | — | — | 12 |
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CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 55 |
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 | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 12, 2024 | Apr 14, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 12, 2024 | Apr 14, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Nov 12, 2024 | Apr 14, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Nov 12, 2024 | Apr 14, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 12, 2024 | Apr 14, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Nov 2, 2020 | Jan 29, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 7, 2016 | Dec 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 7, 2016 | Sep 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 7, 2016 | Dec 2, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 7, 2016 | Sep 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 7, 2016 | Dec 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 7, 2016 | Dec 2, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 7, 2016 | Dec 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 7, 2016 | Dec 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 17, 2009 | Jul 14, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 29, 2008 | Aug 28, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 29, 2008 | Aug 28, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 8, 2003 | Jun 10, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 8, 2003 | Apr 8, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 8, 2003 | Sep 11, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 25, 2002 | Dec 23, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 25, 2002 | Dec 23, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 25, 2002 | Dec 23, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 14, 1998 | Jan 14, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 14, 1998 | Jan 14, 1998 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 280.81 kg/d | 208.93 | +34% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 237.79 kg/d | 208.93 | +14% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 222.89 kg/d | 208.93 | +7% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 152.67 kg/d | 145.33 | +5% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 101.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +573% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.60 mg/L | 15.00 | +57% | Sep 2018 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.50 mg/L | 15.00 | +250% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +39% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +40% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.30 mg/L | 15.00 | +29% | Sep 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.