Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
FORTRON INDUSTRIES, LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 48,924 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 $10,873 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
4600 HIGHWAY 421 NORTH
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
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- NEW HANOVER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 11 · last Apr 10, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $10,873 · last May 8, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110009842536
How This Compares
#78
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#1,694
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
6
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)
-19% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 39,336 | — |
| 2016 | 39,375 | 0% |
| 2017 | 48,924 | +24% |
| 2018 | 32,697 | -33% |
| 2020 | 33,046 | — |
| 2021 | 32,802 | -1% |
| 2022 | 35,803 | +9% |
| 2023 | 33,282 | -7% |
| 2024 | 31,930 | -4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,4-Dichlorobenzene | 19,434 | 19,429 | 5 | — | 152,201 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 7,270 | 7,265 | 5 | — | 1,461,998 | |
| Phenol | 5,216 | 5,211 | 5 | — | 201,226 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,4-Dichlorobenzene | 19,808 | 19,803 | 5 | — | 114,538 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 8,152 | 8,147 | 5 | — | 1,548,596 | |
| Phenol | 5,297 | 5,292 | 5 | — | 213,111 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 25 | 25 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,4-Dichlorobenzene | 22,149 | 22,144 | 5 | — | 68,480 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 7,403 | 7,392 | 11 | — | 1,959,261 | |
| Phenol | 6,234 | 6,229 | 5 | — | 270,020 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 17 | 17 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,4-Dichlorobenzene | 19,936 | 19,931 | 5 | — | 76,227 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 7,122 | 7,117 | 5 | — | 1,741,950 | |
| Phenol | 5,731 | 5,726 | 5 | — | 239,856 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 13 | 13 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,4-Dichlorobenzene | 19,552 | 19,547 | 5 | — | 217,991 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 7,417 | 7,167 | 250 | — | 2,404,736 | |
| Phenol | 6,064 | 6,059 | 5 | — | 266,769 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 13 | 13 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,4-Dichlorobenzene | 19,218 | 19,213 | 5 | — | 174,365 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 7,439 | 7,189 | 250 | — | 1,690,990 | |
| Phenol | 6,027 | 6,022 | 5 | — | 156,856 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 14 | 14 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,4-Dichlorobenzene | 23,193 | 23,188 | 5 | — | 149,696 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 19,625 | 7,186 | 12,439 | — | 1,666,221 | |
| Phenol | 6,092 | 6,087 | 5 | — | 167,487 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 14 | 14 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 17,239 | 7,821 | 9,418 | — | 1,979,679 | |
| 1,4-Dichlorobenzene | 17,029 | 17,024 | 5 | — | 211,030 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 5,079 | 5,074 | 5 | — | 231,558 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 28 | 28 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 17,675 | 8,688 | 8,987 | — | 1,855,077 | |
| 1,4-Dichlorobenzene | 16,694 | 16,689 | 5 | — | 78,064 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 4,928 | 4,923 | 5 | — | 196,743 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 39 | 39 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 143,780 |
| Phenol | — | — | 4,155 | 234 |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 153,242,720 | 30,344 | 186,714 |
| 1,4-Dichlorobenzene | — | 1,064,120 | 152,004 | 4,562 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
1,4-Dichlorobenzene | — | — | 31,064 | — |
|
HOLCIM (US) INC/GEOCYCLE LLC
ARTESIA, MS
|
1,4-Dichlorobenzene | — | — | 120,754 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
PORT ARTHUR, TX
|
1,4-Dichlorobenzene | — | — | — | 197 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
1,4-Dichlorobenzene | — | — | 186 | — |
|
NEW HANOVER COUNTY LANDFILL
WILMINGTON, NC
|
Phenol | 196,962 | — | — | — |
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
Phenol | 109 | — | — | — |
|
STAT INCORPORATED
HUDSON, NC
|
Phenol | — | — | 4,155 | — |
|
STAT INCORPORATED
HUDSON, NC
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 30,126 | — |
|
NEW HANOVER COUNTY LANDFILL
WILMINGTON, NC
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,427,972 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
PORT ARTHUR, TX
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | 1,225 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 186 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 32 | — |
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 2,457 | — | — | — |
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 Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 11, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 15, 2022 | Jun 6, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 29, 2015 | Mar 18, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 27, 2007 | Aug 3, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 22, 2003 | Dec 5, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 15, 2002 | Nov 21, 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 | 170.34 kg/d | 165.62 | +3% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 334.60 kg/d | 165.62 | +102% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 749.37 kg/d | 165.62 | +352% | May 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 112.55 kg/d | 55.21 | +104% | May 2022 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NC0000055061-021 · Mar 24, 2026
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-TX-2025-0006 · May 8, 2025
$3,121
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-TX-2025-0003 · Jan 23, 2025
$3,042
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-TX-2024-0009 · Aug 9, 2024
$3,069
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2022-0237 · Sep 12, 2022
$1,641
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NC0000055061-018 · Feb 28, 2022
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2018-2006 · Jan 25, 2018
$6,322
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2015-2500 · Jun 24, 2015
$20,485
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NC0000055061-015 · Feb 18, 2015
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00014001 · May 23, 2011
$769
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00012930 · Nov 18, 2010
$799
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00011370 · Apr 14, 2010
$799
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00011464 · Jan 27, 2010
$299
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00004767 · Oct 25, 2007
$1,900
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NC0000055061-008 · Jun 27, 2007
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00005178 · Jun 16, 2004
$821
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NC0000055061-006 · Oct 22, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NC0000055061-005 · Oct 15, 2002
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2002-9050 · Apr 9, 2002
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00003162 · May 22, 2000
$1,040
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