SIMPSON TACOMA
Quick Summary
- •Released 384,895 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 $60,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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801 E PORTLAND AVE
TACOMA, WA 98421
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- PIERCE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322130
- Inspections
- 12 · last Feb 23, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $60,500 · last Dec 12, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000490558
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 | 845,647 | — |
| 2016 | 515,621 | -39% |
| 2017 | 384,895 | -25% |
| 2018 | 417,389 | +8% |
| 2019 | 50,452 | -88% |
| 2020 | 456,859 | +806% |
| 2021 | 452,446 | -1% |
| 2022 | 496,058 | +10% |
| 2023 | 368,325 | -26% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 205,454 | 166,123 | 39,331 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 68,469 | 66,864 | 1,605 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 37,891 | 37,891 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 23,105 | 22,824 | 281 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 9,804 | 8,596 | 1,208 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 9,407 | 216 | 9,191 | — | 124,193 | |
| Phenol | 8,431 | 8,425 | 5 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,788 | 4,331 | 457 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 723 | — | 723 | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 138 | 138 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 53 | 41 | 12 | — | 2,348 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 52 | 52 | — | — | 28 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 7 | 1 | 6 | — | 3 | |
| Catechol | 4 | — | 4 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 269,544 | 198,598 | 70,946 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 82,679 | 81,816 | 863 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 67,558 | 67,558 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 30,015 | 29,716 | 299 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 12,811 | 11,594 | 1,217 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 11,702 | 11,662 | 40 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 11,264 | 287 | 10,977 | — | 124,193 | |
| Formaldehyde | 7,952 | 6,746 | 1,206 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 1,536 | — | 1,536 | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 662 | 662 | — | — | 29,864 | |
| Lead compounds | 168 | 63 | 105 | — | 4,460 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 82 | 82 | — | — | 28 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 45 | 45 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 25 | 25 | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | 10 | — | 10 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | 3 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 285,630 | 223,317 | 62,313 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 54,589 | 53,392 | 1,197 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 32,352 | 32,352 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 31,508 | 31,215 | 293 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 13,425 | 301 | 13,124 | — | 81,458 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 11,551 | 10,343 | 1,208 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 11,339 | 11,293 | 45 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 8,329 | 7,124 | 1,205 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 1,411 | 235 | 1,176 | — | 10,094 | |
| Formic acid | 1,358 | — | 1,358 | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 638 | 638 | — | — | 19,848 | |
| Lead compounds | 181 | 72 | 109 | — | 4,661 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 87 | 87 | — | — | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 7 | 7 | 0 | — | 3 | |
| Catechol | 5 | — | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 78 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 268,800 | 233,100 | 35,700 | — | 313 | |
| Ammonia | 61,315 | 59,265 | 2,050 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 38,400 | 38,400 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 34,725 | 34,400 | 325 | — | 9 | |
| Manganese compounds | 15,128 | 328 | 14,800 | — | 86,200 | |
| Phenol | 12,449 | 12,419 | 30 | — | 0 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 11,916 | 10,736 | 1,180 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 9,032 | 7,672 | 1,360 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 2,670 | — | 2,670 | — | 0 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,453 | 223 | 1,230 | — | 10,600 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 677 | 677 | — | — | 20,500 | |
| Lead compounds | 148 | 73 | 74 | — | 4,900 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 96 | 96 | — | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 8 | 7 | 0 | — | 3 | |
| Catechol | 5 | — | 5 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 82 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 26,970 | 26,970 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 12,041 | 12,015 | 26 | — | 0 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 11,436 | 10,396 | 1,039 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 6 | 6 | 0 | — | 4 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 239,344 | 216,482 | 22,862 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 63,999 | 62,776 | 1,223 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 33,917 | 33,631 | 287 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 28,325 | 28,325 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 13,484 | 344 | 13,141 | — | 910 | |
| Phenol | 12,534 | 12,503 | 31 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 11,860 | 10,820 | 1,040 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 8,893 | 7,687 | 1,206 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 2,704 | — | 2,704 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,309 | 214 | 1,095 | — | 10,677 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 715 | 715 | — | — | 24,284 | |
| Lead compounds | 153 | 82 | 71 | — | 5,158 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 96 | 96 | — | — | 23 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 21 | 21 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | 10 | — | 10 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 6 | 6 | 0 | — | 3 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 155 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 228,588 | 206,244 | 22,344 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 56,652 | 55,426 | 1,226 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 26,098 | 26,098 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 24,448 | 24,137 | 311 | — | — | |
| Phenol | 15,150 | 15,127 | 23 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 13,238 | 11,242 | 1,996 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 9,109 | 153 | 8,956 | — | 540 | |
| Formaldehyde | 8,663 | 7,562 | 1,101 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 1,236 | 1,235 | 1 | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 682 | 682 | — | — | 17,454 | |
| Formic acid | 613 | — | 613 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 275 | 205 | 70 | — | 4,010 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 97 | 97 | — | — | 27 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 4 | 4 | 0 | — | 4 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 74 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 0 | — | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catechol | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 264,000 | 243,100 | 20,900 | — | 50 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 118,000 | 118,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 61,170 | 60,000 | 1,170 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 24,933 | 24,630 | 303 | — | 3 | |
| Phenol | 15,333 | 15,306 | 27 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 11,927 | 11,056 | 871 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 8,797 | 7,717 | 1,080 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 8,671 | 161 | 8,510 | — | 1,390 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 1,113 | 1,112 | 1 | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 721 | 721 | — | — | 27,500 | |
| Formic acid | 649 | — | 649 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 155 | 67 | 88 | — | 652 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 98 | 98 | — | — | 32 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 30 | 30 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 4 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 159 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 389,000 | 389,000 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 271,500 | 247,100 | 24,400 | — | 29 | |
| Ammonia | 90,850 | 88,650 | 2,200 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 23,710 | 23,400 | 310 | — | 1 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 19,900 | — | 19,900 | — | 0 | |
| Phenol | 14,941 | 14,907 | 34 | — | 0 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 12,400 | 11,700 | 700 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 11,950 | 150 | 11,800 | — | 780 | |
| Formaldehyde | 8,568 | 7,468 | 1,100 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 1,073 | 1,072 | 1 | — | 0 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 720 | 720 | — | — | 23,800 | |
| Formic acid | 660 | — | 660 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 175 | 97 | 78 | — | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 154 | 63 | 91 | — | 384 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 7 | 7 | 0 | — | 3 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 74 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Catechol | 0 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | 88,665 |
| Phenol | — | — | — | 12,138 |
| Catechol | — | — | — | 163 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 6,531,570 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 25,685 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 66,111 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 192,697 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 602,310 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 22,557 |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 5,879 |
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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LRI LANDFILL
GRAHAM, WA
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 17,454 | — | — | — |
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LRI LANDFILL
GRAHAM, WA
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Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 74 | — | — | — |
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LRI LANDFILL
GRAHAM, WA
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Lead compounds | 4,010 | — | — | — |
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LRI LANDFILL
GRAHAM, WA
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Manganese compounds | 540 | — | — | — |
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LRI LANDFILL
GRAHAM, WA
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Mercury compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
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LRI LANDFILL
GRAHAM, WA
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Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 27 | — | — | — |
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LRI LANDFILL
GRAHAM, WA
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Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 30, 2025 | Nov 30, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 1, 2025 | May 13, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2025 | May 13, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 19, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 18, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 15, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 22, 2023 | Mar 13, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 22, 2023 | Mar 17, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 22, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jan 13, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 7, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 28, 2022 | Dec 29, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 3, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Nov 17, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 30, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 30, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Jul 20, 2022 | Mar 1, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 6, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 14, 2020 | Mar 16, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Dec 19, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 21, 2019 | Sep 6, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 21, 2019 | Aug 27, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 21, 2019 | Aug 22, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 21, 2019 | Sep 16, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 21, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 29, 2018 | Dec 30, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 29, 2018 | Dec 30, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 29, 2018 | Dec 30, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 29, 2018 | Dec 30, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 29, 2018 | Dec 30, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 15, 2018 | Mar 18, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 14, 2018 | Mar 17, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 15, 2017 | Dec 16, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 15, 2017 | Dec 16, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 14, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 16, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 14, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 14, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 14, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 15, 2015 | — | Open |
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 | 154.81 kg/d | 3,993.84 | +99,999% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Daily excursion time [min] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.69 d | 0.31 | +122% | May 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.