ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 84,314 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 chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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4520 BROADWAY
MACON, GA 31206
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- BIBB County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 339999
- Inspections
- 4 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 23, 2008
- Registry ID
- 110000360163
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 | 76,138 | — |
| 2016 | 80,109 | +5% |
| 2017 | 84,314 | +5% |
| 2018 | 106,881 | +27% |
| 2019 | 94,207 | -12% |
| 2020 | 88,518 | -6% |
| 2021 | 90,535 | +2% |
| 2022 | 89,122 | -2% |
| 2023 | 83,997 | -6% |
| 2024 | 87,480 | +4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 43,574 | 43,574 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 41,387 | 41,387 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,519 | 2,519 | — | — | 25,385 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 42,288 | 42,288 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 39,732 | 39,732 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,976 | 1,976 | — | — | 19,909 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 44,284 | 44,284 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 42,507 | 42,507 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 2,230 | 2,230 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 100 | 100 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 44,584 | 44,584 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 43,369 | 43,304 | 65 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,582 | 2,582 | — | — | 27,896 | |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 44,241 | 44,241 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 42,966 | 42,911 | 55 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,311 | 1,311 | — | — | 14,079 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 47,103 | 47,051 | 52 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 45,374 | 45,374 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 1,728 | 1,728 | — | — | 16,444 | |
| Lead | 2 | 2 | — | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 58,012 | 57,951 | 61 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 47,093 | 47,093 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 1,773 | 1,773 | — | — | 22,485 | |
| Lead | 3 | 3 | — | — | 18 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 42,754 | 42,695 | 59 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 39,823 | 39,823 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 1,735 | 1,735 | — | — | 219,859 | |
| Lead | 2 | 2 | — | — | 155 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 41,875 | 41,792 | 83 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 36,504 | 36,504 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 1,728 | 1,728 | — | — | 191,388 | |
| Lead | 2 | 2 | — | — | 137 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 37,770 | 37,770 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 37,088 | 35,391 | 1,697 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,279 | 1,279 | — | — | 202,867 | |
| Lead | 2 | 2 | — | — | 10 | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TAYLOR COUNTY LANDFILL
MAUK, GA
|
Manganese compounds | 25,385 | — | — | — |
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 | Apr 23, 2021 | Jan 10, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2020 | Jul 14, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2020 | Jul 14, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2020 | Jul 14, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2020 | Jul 14, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Sep 11, 2015 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Burners Who Burn Off-Specification Used Oil for Energy Recovery | May 18, 2005 | May 19, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 7, 2001 | May 10, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 7, 2001 | May 10, 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 | 270.00 mg/L | 263.00 | +3% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.00 mg/L | 35.00 | +29% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.00 mg/L | 55.00 | +20% | Jan 2019 | 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.