TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
DSM CHEMICALS NORTH AMERICA
Quick Summary
- •Released 210,642 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1 COLUMBIA NITROGEN DR
AUGUSTA, GA 30901
View on map ↗ - County
- RICHMOND County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 2 · last Sep 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 8, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110000359521
How This Compares
#34
of 653 TRI reporters in GA
#681
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 (2015–2017)
-96% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,154,954 | — |
| 2016 | 2,177,849 | -58% |
| 2017 | 210,642 | -90% |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 180,563 | — | 180,563 | — | 50 | |
| Ammonia | 30,079 | 9,814 | 20,265 | — | 5 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,666,582 | — | 1,666,582 | — | 187 | |
| Cyclohexane | 363,772 | 363,542 | 230 | — | 232 | |
| Toluene | 102,984 | 102,981 | 3 | — | 280 | |
| Ammonia | 29,755 | 25,123 | 4,632 | — | 12,270 | |
| Benzene | 7,145 | 7,132 | 13 | — | 21,059 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexanol | 6,632 | 6,629 | 3 | — | 101 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 501 | 501 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 155 | — | 155 | — | 654 | |
| Copper compounds | 125 | — | 125 | — | 67,325 | |
| Phenol | 94 | 70 | 24 | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 93 | — | 93 | — | 10,930 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5,050,978 | — | 5,050,978 | — | 6,175 | |
| Cyclohexane | 53,359 | 53,233 | 126 | — | 6 | |
| Toluene | 22,369 | 22,352 | 17 | — | 2,690 | |
| Ammonia | 15,487 | 15,206 | 281 | — | 9,965 | |
| Benzene | 6,084 | 6,067 | 17 | — | 32,883 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexanol | 5,232 | 5,171 | 61 | — | 753 | |
| Zinc compounds | 542 | — | 542 | — | 12,682 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 498 | 498 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 172 | — | 172 | — | 6,687 | |
| Phenol | 116 | 116 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 106 | — | 106 | — | 13,782 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 52,257 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 159,814 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ESG OPERATIONS
AUGUSTA, GA
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 50 | — | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 5 | AUGUSTA WWTP, AUGUSTA |
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 | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Dec 18, 2020 | Feb 26, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Aug 14, 2020 | Sep 29, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jul 14, 2020 | Feb 14, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2018 | Mar 3, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 27, 2017 | Dec 7, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Nov 27, 2017 | Dec 7, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 27, 2017 | Dec 8, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 27, 2017 | Dec 8, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 27, 2017 | Jan 9, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 27, 2017 | Sep 14, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 27, 2017 | Dec 7, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 27, 2017 | Nov 27, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 27, 2017 | Sep 25, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Changes to Permits | Jun 23, 2017 | Jun 6, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Jun 23, 2017 | Jun 6, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2017 | Mar 3, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 9, 2016 | Aug 4, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 14, 2016 | Jun 10, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 14, 2016 | Jun 10, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 5, 2014 | May 7, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 20, 2013 | Apr 8, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 20, 2013 | Apr 8, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 25, 2012 | Sep 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Sep 25, 2012 | Sep 28, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 25, 2012 | Apr 17, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 25, 2012 | Apr 17, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 14, 2010 | Sep 21, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 14, 2010 | Dec 17, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 29, 2009 | Nov 24, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Sep 29, 2009 | Nov 24, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Sep 29, 2009 | Nov 24, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Sep 29, 2009 | Nov 24, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 29, 2009 | Nov 24, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 18, 2003 | Dec 23, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Sep 29, 2003 | Nov 4, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Dec 4, 2002 | Jan 8, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 8, 2002 | Jun 21, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 1, 2001 | Aug 1, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 13, 2000 | May 3, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 13, 2000 | May 3, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 19, 1998 | Jul 29, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 19, 1998 | Jul 29, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 19, 1998 | Jul 29, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 21, 1997 | Sep 17, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Aug 21, 1997 | Sep 17, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 30, 1996 | Jun 27, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 27, 1995 | Jan 16, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Sep 27, 1995 | Jan 16, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 27, 1995 | Jan 16, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 4, 1995 | Jul 27, 1995 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.59 kg/d | 0.21 | +175% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Phenol | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.20 kg/d | 0.12 | +59% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 933.88 kg/d | 227.00 | +311% | Dec 2015 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600725558 · May 9, 2016
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2015-2035 · Sep 8, 2015
$42,188
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2013-2063 · Sep 3, 2013
$17,700
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD051011609-001 · Aug 27, 2013
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2013-2006 · Feb 6, 2013
$8,630
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2006-1794 · Jun 15, 2006
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2005-2015 · Dec 7, 2004
$35,750
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2002-5058 · Jul 17, 2002
$500
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD051011609-000 · Aug 31, 1992
$487,500
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-N00000244 · Mar 31, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD051011609-003 · Oct 15, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD051011609-002 · Apr 10, 1986
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