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DOMTAR PAPER CO LLC HAWESVILLE MILL
Quick Summary
- •Released 702,358 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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58 WESCOR ROAD
HAWESVILLE, KY 42348
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- HANCOCK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322120
- Inspections
- 3 · last Mar 5, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 20, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110000380926
How This Compares
#18
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#282
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 (2015–2024)
+13% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 697,490 | — |
| 2016 | 715,972 | +3% |
| 2017 | 702,358 | -2% |
| 2018 | 738,981 | +5% |
| 2019 | 12,274 | -98% |
| 2020 | 715,817 | +5732% |
| 2021 | 817,690 | +14% |
| 2022 | 796,811 | -3% |
| 2023 | 776,844 | -3% |
| 2024 | 789,624 | +2% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 370,706 | 370,700 | 6 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 126,551 | 118,712 | 7,839 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 96,473 | 96,473 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 56,731 | 56,467 | 264 | — | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 38,683 | 38,683 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 30,611 | 27,632 | 2,979 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 20,174 | — | 20,174 | — | — | |
| Phenol | 17,538 | 17,538 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 13,536 | 162 | 13,375 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 11,623 | 10,939 | 684 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 6,644 | 6,644 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 132 | 132 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 132 | — | 132 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 72 | 20 | 52 | — | — | |
| Catechol | 12 | — | 12 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 365,066 | 365,061 | 5 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 123,722 | 115,946 | 7,776 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 95,448 | 95,448 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 56,488 | 56,226 | 262 | — | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 38,046 | 38,046 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 29,775 | 26,871 | 2,904 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 20,011 | — | 20,011 | — | — | |
| Phenol | 16,998 | 16,998 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 13,460 | 194 | 13,266 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 11,059 | 10,381 | 678 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 6,419 | 6,419 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 132 | 132 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 131 | — | 131 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 73 | 21 | 52 | 0 | — | |
| Catechol | 12 | — | 12 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 377,848 | 377,843 | 5 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 125,263 | 117,726 | 7,537 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 97,797 | 97,797 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 56,381 | 56,127 | 254 | — | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 39,092 | 39,092 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 30,194 | 27,292 | 2,902 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 19,397 | — | 19,397 | — | — | |
| Phenol | 18,125 | 18,125 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 13,748 | 889 | 12,859 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 12,049 | 11,392 | 657 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 6,524 | 6,524 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 134 | 134 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 127 | — | 127 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 115 | 65 | 50 | — | — | |
| Catechol | 11 | — | 11 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 369,913 | 369,908 | 5 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 140,273 | 132,957 | 7,316 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 99,320 | 99,320 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 56,757 | 56,510 | 247 | — | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 41,647 | 41,647 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 34,349 | 31,395 | 2,954 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 19,361 | 19,361 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 18,827 | — | 18,827 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 17,382 | 159 | 17,223 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 12,699 | 12,061 | 638 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 6,807 | 6,807 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 147 | 147 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 123 | — | 123 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 69 | 20 | 49 | — | — | |
| Catechol | 11 | — | 11 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 323,596 | 323,591 | 5 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 113,144 | 105,897 | 7,247 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 95,900 | 95,900 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 52,791 | 52,547 | 244 | — | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 33,923 | 33,923 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 28,939 | 26,338 | 2,601 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 18,651 | — | 18,651 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 17,165 | 104 | 17,062 | — | — | |
| Phenol | 15,525 | 15,525 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 10,245 | 9,613 | 632 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 5,615 | 5,615 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 122 | — | 122 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 121 | 121 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 63 | 15 | 48 | — | — | |
| Catechol | 11 | — | 11 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 12,132 | 11,403 | 729 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 142 | 142 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 374,895 | 374,890 | 5 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 145,210 | 137,809 | 7,401 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 42,284 | 42,034 | 250 | — | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 40,699 | 40,699 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 35,018 | 32,095 | 2,921 | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 31,066 | 31,066 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 19,452 | 19,452 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 19,048 | — | 19,048 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 17,560 | 135 | 17,425 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 9,861 | 9,216 | 645 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 3,045 | 3,045 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 486 | 486 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 150 | 150 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 124 | — | 124 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 67 | 18 | 49 | — | — | |
| Catechol | 11 | — | 11 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 318,395 | 318,390 | 5 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 143,660 | 136,420 | 7,240 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 52,602 | 47,304 | 5,294 | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 41,211 | 40,967 | 244 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 37,229 | 127 | 37,102 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 30,608 | 30,608 | — | — | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 22,439 | 22,439 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 20,206 | 20,206 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 18,632 | — | 18,632 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 13,562 | 13,037 | 525 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 3,045 | 3,045 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 384 | 384 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 145 | 145 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 122 | — | 122 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 102 | 18 | 83 | — | — | |
| Catechol | 11 | — | 11 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 323,791 | 323,786 | 5 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 143,640 | 135,965 | 7,675 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 53,162 | 47,756 | 5,402 | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 42,871 | 42,613 | 258 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 39,445 | 114 | 39,331 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 32,069 | 32,069 | — | — | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 22,788 | 22,788 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 20,806 | 20,806 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 19,751 | — | 19,751 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 14,183 | 13,631 | 552 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 3,045 | 3,045 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 180 | 180 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 129 | — | 129 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 107 | 18 | 88 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 328,238 | 328,232 | 6 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 138,534 | 130,217 | 8,317 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 49,979 | 44,886 | 5,089 | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 46,414 | 114 | 46,300 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 44,906 | 44,625 | 281 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 30,679 | 30,679 | — | — | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 21,579 | 21,579 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 19,820 | 19,820 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 13,867 | 13,279 | 588 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 3,045 | 3,045 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 171 | 171 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 140 | — | 140 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 111 | 16 | 96 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 9,272 |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 1,544 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 7,749,400 |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 401 |
| Phenol | — | — | — | 4,801 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 136,071 |
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | 256,776 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 17,755 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 306,490 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 350,686 |
| Catechol | — | — | — | 1,065 |
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 | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 15, 2004 | Dec 15, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 10, 2003 | Dec 10, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 10, 2003 | Dec 10, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 14, 2002 | Jan 31, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 24, 2000 | Jun 23, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 24, 2000 | Jun 23, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 24, 2000 | Jun 23, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 6, 1995 | Apr 7, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 6, 1995 | Mar 27, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 6, 1995 | Dec 11, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 11, 1993 | Apr 2, 1993 | 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 | 19,630.51 kg/d | 15,676.17 | +25% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Chloroform | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.87 kg/d | 1.93 | +3,513% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Chloroform | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 73.14 kg/d | 3.23 | +2,166% | Jun 2017 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2017-8002 · Dec 20, 2016
$2,300
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2012-2064 · Jul 19, 2012
$11,505
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD046655643-001 · Dec 15, 2004
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD046655643-000 · Feb 6, 1995
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD085047736-000 · Mar 29, 1993
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