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Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
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SAPPI CLOQUET LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 546,201 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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2201 AVENUE B
CLOQUET, MN 55720
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- CARLTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322120
- Inspections
- 1 · last Apr 4, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 15, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110000426263
How This Compares
#5
of 421 TRI reporters in MN
#353
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)
-42% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 568,358 | — |
| 2016 | 524,413 | -8% |
| 2017 | 546,201 | +4% |
| 2018 | 567,317 | +4% |
| 2019 | 30,060 | -95% |
| 2020 | 349,668 | +1063% |
| 2021 | 430,286 | +23% |
| 2022 | 376,078 | -13% |
| 2023 | 356,485 | -5% |
| 2024 | 327,725 | -8% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catechol | — | — | — | — | 1,324 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | 261 | |
| Methanol | 103,339 | 103,339 | — | — | 7,350,922 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 60,832 | 60,832 | — | — | 460 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 58,241 | 58,241 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 53,393 | 53,393 | — | — | 10,986 | |
| Formaldehyde | 17,577 | 17,571 | — | 6 | 4,019 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 12,915 | 12,915 | — | — | 45,504 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 8,373 | 260 | — | 8,113 | 8,715 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 6,224 | 45 | — | 6,179 | 1,242 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 6,138 | 6,138 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 428 | 395 | — | 33 | 2,454 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 134 | 134 | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 120 | 64 | — | 56 | 819 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 6 | 5 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 5 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catechol | — | — | — | — | 1,210 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | 236 | |
| Methanol | 90,060 | 90,060 | — | — | 5,684,906 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 58,192 | 58,192 | — | — | 421 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 54,432 | 54,432 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 50,970 | 239 | — | 50,731 | 7,970 | |
| Ammonia | 47,460 | 47,460 | — | — | 10,047 | |
| Formaldehyde | 15,890 | 15,884 | — | 6 | 3,676 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 12,484 | — | — | 12,484 | 1,136 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 10,818 | 10,818 | — | — | 43,305 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 8,550 | 8,550 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 6,303 | 279 | — | 6,024 | 646 | |
| Lead compounds | 770 | 63 | — | 707 | 1,031 | |
| Phenol | 421 | 389 | — | 32 | 2,245 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 125 | 125 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 6 | 4 | — | 1 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 5 | 3 | — | 1 | 0 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | 246 | |
| Catechol | — | — | — | — | 1,306 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 101,445 | 101,445 | — | — | 13,795,725 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 91,314 | 91,314 | — | — | 454 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 58,828 | 58,828 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 49,798 | 49,798 | — | — | 10,839 | |
| Manganese compounds | 23,587 | 251 | — | 23,336 | 8,599 | |
| Formaldehyde | 16,970 | 16,966 | — | 4 | 3,966 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 12,210 | 12,210 | — | — | 45,424 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 8,847 | 8,847 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 6,924 | 291 | — | 6,633 | 1,433 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 5,042 | — | — | 5,042 | 1,225 | |
| Lead compounds | 557 | 68 | — | 489 | 1,137 | |
| Phenol | 412 | 392 | — | 20 | 2,422 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 133 | 133 | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 7 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 5 | 5 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | 263 | |
| Catechol | — | — | — | — | 1,311 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 108,155 | 108,155 | — | — | 8,415,170 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 95,521 | 95,521 | — | — | 456 | |
| Ammonia | 80,065 | 80,065 | — | — | 10,877 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 63,038 | 63,038 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 31,029 | 289 | — | 30,740 | 8,629 | |
| Formaldehyde | 18,437 | 18,435 | — | 2 | 3,979 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 12,581 | 12,581 | — | — | 49,277 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 9,646 | 9,646 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 6,471 | 335 | — | 6,136 | 1,438 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 4,356 | — | — | 4,356 | 1,230 | |
| Phenol | 419 | 408 | — | 11 | 2,430 | |
| Lead compounds | 412 | 65 | — | 347 | 1,138 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 144 | 144 | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 6 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 5 | 5 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catechol | — | — | — | — | 1,228 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | 243 | |
| Methanol | 97,836 | 97,836 | — | — | 7,974,741 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 88,638 | 88,638 | — | — | 427 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 53,594 | 53,594 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 47,031 | 47,031 | — | — | 10,192 | |
| Formaldehyde | 16,476 | 16,474 | — | 2 | 3,729 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 16,229 | 274 | — | 15,955 | 8,085 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 13,140 | 13,140 | — | — | 44,445 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 8,864 | 8,864 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 4,148 | 297 | — | 3,851 | 1,038 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2,846 | — | — | 2,846 | 1,152 | |
| Phenol | 413 | 403 | — | 10 | 2,277 | |
| Lead compounds | 318 | 62 | — | 256 | 1,078 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 126 | 126 | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 5 | 5 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 5 | 4 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | 212 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 12,145 | 12,145 | — | — | 44,544 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 7,940 | 7,940 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 5,827 | 312 | — | 5,515 | 1,058 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 4,148 | — | — | 4,148 | 1,142 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | 239 | |
| Catechol | — | — | — | — | 1,215 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 186,260 | 186,260 | — | — | 10,082 | |
| Methanol | 135,579 | 135,579 | — | — | 7,031,787 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 86,893 | 86,893 | — | — | 422 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 55,231 | 55,231 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 38,873 | 307 | — | 38,566 | 7,998 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 28,864 | 28,864 | — | — | 44,465 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 16,545 | 16,543 | — | 2 | 3,689 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 7,865 | 318 | — | 7,547 | 1,056 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 5,901 | 569 | — | 5,332 | 1,140 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 4,291 | 4,291 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 482 | 64 | — | 418 | 1,058 | |
| Phenol | 381 | 368 | — | 13 | 2,252 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 142 | 142 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 5 | 5 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 5 | 4 | — | 1 | 0 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | 258 | |
| Catechol | — | — | — | — | 1,214 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 183,579 | 183,579 | — | — | 10,074 | |
| Methanol | 134,809 | 134,809 | — | — | 8,560,063 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 83,439 | 83,439 | — | — | 422 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 53,257 | 53,257 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 29,745 | 29,745 | — | — | 45,063 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 29,579 | 317 | — | 29,262 | 7,991 | |
| Formaldehyde | 16,356 | 16,355 | — | 1 | 3,685 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 5,512 | 326 | — | 5,186 | 1,055 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 4,906 | 4,906 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 4,166 | 595 | — | 3,571 | 1,139 | |
| Phenol | 377 | 370 | — | 7 | 2,251 | |
| Lead compounds | 329 | 74 | — | 255 | 3,020 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 138 | 138 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 5 | 4 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 5 | 4 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catechol | — | — | — | — | 1,187 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | 268 | |
| Ammonia | 174,000 | 174,000 | — | — | 9,850 | |
| Methanol | 134,200 | 134,200 | — | — | 9,140,892 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 83,600 | 83,600 | — | — | 413 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 52,200 | 52,200 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 29,200 | 29,200 | — | — | 43,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 17,250 | 290 | — | 16,960 | 7,814 | |
| Formaldehyde | 15,804 | 15,800 | — | 4 | 3,604 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 5,726 | 309 | — | 5,417 | 1,032 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 5,215 | 5,215 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 4,969 | 539 | — | 4,430 | 1,113 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,100 | 26 | — | 1,074 | 73 | |
| Lead compounds | 575 | 70 | — | 505 | 859 | |
| Phenol | 395 | 371 | — | 24 | 2,201 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 134 | 134 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 34 | 34 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | 5 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 5 | 4 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | 261 | |
| Catechol | — | — | — | — | 1,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 169,500 | 169,500 | — | — | 9,700 | |
| Methanol | 127,300 | 127,300 | — | — | 8,375,000 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 81,900 | 81,900 | — | — | 400 | |
| Manganese compounds | 78,033 | 333 | — | 77,700 | 7,910 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 50,700 | 50,700 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 27,500 | 27,500 | — | — | 43,600 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 15,903 | 15,900 | — | 3 | 3,647 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 6,140 | 640 | — | 5,500 | 1,120 | |
| Zinc compounds | 5,373 | 333 | — | 5,040 | 1,040 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 4,850 | 4,850 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 627 | 67 | — | 560 | 857 | |
| Phenol | 389 | 373 | — | 16 | 2,230 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 134 | 134 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 5 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 5 | 4 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 240 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 11,971,596 |
| Phenol | — | — | 118 | 7,977 |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 0 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 6,524 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | 1,053 | 92,413 |
| Catechol | — | — | — | 1,218 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | 32,462 | 1,578,642 |
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | 186,335 |
| Ammonia | — | — | 4,372 | 218,180 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
PORT WASHINGTON, WI
|
Mercury | 0 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
PORT WASHINGTON, WI
|
Lead compounds | 750 | — | — | — |
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 | 10,986 | WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR SANITARY DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFIC, DULUTH |
| Acetaldehyde | 45,504 | WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR SANITARY DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFIC, DULUTH |
| Lead compounds | 69 | WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR SANITARY DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFIC, DULUTH |
| Mercury | 1 | WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR SANITARY DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFIC, DULUTH |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,242 | WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR SANITARY DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFIC, DULUTH |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 460 | WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR SANITARY DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFIC, DULUTH |
| Formaldehyde | 4,019 | WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR SANITARY DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFIC, DULUTH |
| Methanol | 7,350,922 | WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR SANITARY DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFIC, DULUTH |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 11 | WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR SANITARY DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFIC, DULUTH |
| Formic acid | 261 | WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR SANITARY DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFIC, DULUTH |
| Catechol | 1,324 | WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR SANITARY DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFIC, DULUTH |
| Phenol | 2,454 | WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR SANITARY DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFIC, DULUTH |
| Manganese compounds | 8,715 | WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR SANITARY DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFIC, DULUTH |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 5, 2007 | Jun 9, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 5, 2007 | Jun 9, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 5, 2007 | Jun 9, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 3, 2002 | Apr 5, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 3, 2002 | Apr 5, 2002 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 1997 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 1995 | Aug 1, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 5, 1992 | Dec 1, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 5, 1992 | Dec 1, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 5, 1992 | Dec 1, 1992 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.84 mg/L | 0.10 | +740% | Mar 2021 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.77 mg/L | 0.10 | +670% | Feb 2021 | Resolved |
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 05-1990-0149
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MN-APO09152020 · Sep 15, 2020
$3,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MN-APO02082019 · Feb 8, 2019
$3,600
Notice of Violation (NOV)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND006159289-003 · Apr 10, 2008
Letter of Warning (LOW)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND006159289-002 · Apr 5, 2002
Letter of Warning (LOW)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND006159289-001 · Oct 30, 1992
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1990-0115 · Jul 24, 1990
$17,000
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