Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
APG POLYTECH, LLC, APPLE GROVE PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 63,073 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 $30,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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STATE ROUTE 2
APPLE GROVE, WV 25502
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- MASON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jun 12, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $30,000 · last Nov 2, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000585956
How This Compares
#28
of 158 TRI reporters in WV
#1,449
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
12
Water (CWA)
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)
-14% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 64,836 | — |
| 2016 | 78,348 | +21% |
| 2017 | 63,073 | -19% |
| 2018 | 42,600 | -32% |
| 2019 | 29,093 | -32% |
| 2020 | 83,392 | +187% |
| 2021 | 77,597 | -7% |
| 2022 | 68,515 | -12% |
| 2023 | 59,743 | -13% |
| 2024 | 56,018 | -6% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 32,129 | 32,129 | — | — | — | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 15,877 | 401 | 15,476 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 7,843 | 7,836 | 7 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 148 | 59 | 89 | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | 21 | — | 21 | — | 161 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 29,638 | 29,638 | — | — | 1,141,978 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 22,918 | 848 | 22,070 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 6,962 | 6,940 | 22 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 217 | 59 | 158 | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | 8 | — | 8 | — | 161 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,4-Dioxane | 30,701 | 741 | 29,960 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 30,160 | 30,160 | — | — | 1,711,008 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 7,491 | 7,477 | 14 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 156 | 59 | 97 | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | 7 | — | 7 | — | 184 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,4-Dioxane | 37,383 | 716 | 36,667 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 29,434 | 29,359 | 75 | — | 1,291,469 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 10,243 | 10,084 | 159 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 529 | 59 | 470 | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | 8 | — | 8 | — | 184 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,4-Dioxane | 44,934 | 528 | 44,406 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 29,017 | 28,936 | 81 | — | 564,662 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 8,974 | 8,794 | 180 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 441 | 59 | 382 | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | 26 | — | 26 | — | 160 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 29,066 | 29,066 | — | — | 3,512,486 | |
| Antimony compounds | 27 | — | 27 | — | 161 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,4-Dioxane | 24,398 | 116 | 24,283 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 14,775 | 14,775 | — | — | 1,227,282 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,258 | 3,248 | 10 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 142 | 59 | 83 | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | 27 | — | 27 | — | 117 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 27,177 | 27,177 | — | — | 3,072,416 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 24,584 | 618 | 23,966 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 7,627 | 6,695 | 932 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 3,661 | 59 | 3,602 | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | 24 | — | 24 | — | 131 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 177 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 35,725 | 35,725 | — | — | 5,254,052 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 31,979 | 818 | 31,161 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 9,562 | 8,222 | 1,340 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1,082 | 59 | 1,023 | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 172 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 32,028 | 32,028 | — | — | 3,211,291 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 22,688 | 1,155 | 21,533 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 8,017 | 7,658 | 359 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 2,103 | 59 | 2,044 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,4-Dioxane | — | — | — | 49,404 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 2,017,955 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 868,808 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GREEN VALLEY LANDFILL
ASHLAND, KY
|
Antimony compounds | 154 | — | — | — |
|
BEECH HOLLOW LANDFILL
WELLSTON, OH
|
Antimony compounds | 7 | — | — | — |
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 | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jan 9, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Jul 20, 2022 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,4-Dioxane | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 80.50 mg/L | 0.35 | +23,233% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| 1,4-Dioxane | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.63 mg/L | 0.15 | +45,711% | Oct 2023 | Resolved |
| 1,4-Dioxane | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 94.70 mg/L | 0.35 | +27,349% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| 1,4-Dioxane | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.30 mg/L | 0.15 | +29,703% | Sep 2023 | Resolved |
| 1,4-Dioxane | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.30 mg/L | 0.35 | +2,596% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| 1,4-Dioxane | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.27 mg/L | 0.15 | +4,023% | Aug 2023 | Resolved |
| 1,4-Dioxane | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.50 mg/L | 0.15 | +8,122% | Jul 2023 | Resolved |
| 1,4-Dioxane | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.00 mg/L | 0.35 | +6,857% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| 1,4-Dioxane | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.43 mg/L | 0.15 | +14,001% | Jun 2023 | Resolved |
| 1,4-Dioxane | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.60 mg/L | 0.35 | +7,610% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| 1,4-Dioxane | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 93.20 mg/L | 90.80 | +3% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| 1,4-Dioxane | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 107.00 mg/L | 90.80 | +18% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| 1,4-Dioxane | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 61.01 mg/L | 60.20 | +1% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| 1,4-Dioxane | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.93 mg/L | 60.20 | +1% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| 1,4-Dioxane | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 73.28 mg/L | 60.20 | +22% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| 1,4-Dioxane | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.26 mg/L | 60.20 | +20% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| 1,4-Dioxane | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 98.30 mg/L | 90.80 | +8% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| 1,4-Dioxane | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 103.00 mg/L | 90.80 | +13% | Nov 2021 | Resolved |
| 1,4-Dioxane | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.68 mg/L | 60.20 | +4% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| 1,4-Dioxane | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 121.00 mg/L | 90.80 | +33% | Sep 2021 | Resolved |
| 1,4-Dioxane | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.14 mg/L | 60.20 | +15% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.33 kg/d | 16.34 | +92% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.65 kg/d | 43.13 | +57% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| 1,4-Dioxane | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 238.00 mg/L | 90.80 | +162% | Aug 2021 | Resolved |
| 1,4-Dioxane | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 90.85 mg/L | 60.20 | +51% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| 1,4-Dioxane | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 142.00 mg/L | 90.80 | +56% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.14 kg/d | 16.71 | +110% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.31 kg/d | 44.63 | +2% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, nitrite total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.06 mg/L | 0.67 | +655% | Oct 2017 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, nitrite total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.10 mg/L | 1.70 | +200% | Oct 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +3,150% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, nitrite total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.86 mg/L | 0.67 | +28% | Jul 2017 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, nitrite total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.97 mg/L | 0.67 | +45% | Jun 2017 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.90 mg/L | 14.70 | +1% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.96 kg/d | 27.88 | +25% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.03 kg/d | 27.88 | +76% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.25 kg/d | 16.71 | +3% | Dec 2016 | 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.
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case WV-10184 · Nov 2, 2023
$30,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case WV-N00000018 · Jun 22, 1995
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