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KEMIRA CHEMICALS INC - COLUMBUS PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 6,706 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
6601 CANAL STREET
COLUMBUS, GA 31907
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- MUSCOGEE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 2 · last Aug 30, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000525879
How This Compares
#184
of 653 TRI reporters in GA
#4,651
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
10
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)
+3% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,684 | — |
| 2016 | 5,882 | -12% |
| 2017 | 6,706 | +14% |
| 2018 | 7,250 | +8% |
| 2019 | 7,340 | +1% |
| 2020 | 5,991 | -18% |
| 2021 | 6,213 | +4% |
| 2022 | 6,680 | +8% |
| 2023 | 6,866 | +3% |
| 2024 | 6,910 | +1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 3,311 | 3,311 | — | — | 1,845 | |
| Dimethylamine | 1,296 | 1,296 | — | — | 137 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 1,242 | 1,242 | — | — | 71 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 586 | 586 | — | — | 635 | |
| Formic acid | 413 | 413 | — | — | 1,990 | |
| Acrylamide | 62 | 62 | — | — | 128 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 3,311 | 3,311 | — | — | 981 | |
| Dimethylamine | 1,296 | 1,296 | — | — | 179 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 1,242 | 1,242 | — | — | 89 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 542 | 542 | — | — | 276 | |
| Formic acid | 413 | 413 | — | — | 2,838 | |
| Acrylamide | 62 | 62 | — | — | 55 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 3,311 | 3,311 | — | — | 693 | |
| Dimethylamine | 1,296 | 1,296 | — | — | 51 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 1,242 | 1,242 | — | — | 39 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 413 | 413 | — | — | 574 | |
| Acrylic acid | 359 | 359 | — | — | 170 | |
| Acrylamide | 60 | 60 | — | — | 33 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 3,311 | 3,311 | — | — | 1,426 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 1,175 | 1,175 | — | — | 119 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethylamine | 798 | 798 | — | — | 268 | |
| Acrylic acid | 478 | 478 | — | — | 401 | |
| Formic acid | 411 | 411 | — | — | 4,152 | |
| Acrylamide | 40 | 40 | — | — | 81 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 3,310 | 3,310 | — | — | 666 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 1,175 | 1,175 | — | — | 54 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethylamine | 829 | 829 | — | — | 106 | |
| Formic acid | 406 | 406 | — | — | 1,238 | |
| Acrylic acid | 240 | 240 | — | — | 83 | |
| Acrylamide | 30 | 30 | — | — | 17 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 8 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 3,944 | 3,944 | — | — | 1,564 | |
| Dimethylamine | 1,231 | 1,231 | — | — | 210 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 1,106 | 1,106 | — | — | 74 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 732 | 732 | — | — | 289 | |
| Formic acid | 275 | 275 | — | — | 2,160 | |
| Acrylamide | 51 | 51 | — | — | 1,247 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 844 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 3,836 | 3,836 | — | — | 2,483 | |
| Dimethylamine | 1,746 | 1,746 | — | — | 480 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 1,013 | 1,013 | — | — | 138 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 472 | 472 | — | — | 4,930 | |
| Acrylic acid | 140 | 140 | — | — | 167 | |
| Acrylamide | 42 | 42 | — | — | 73 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 826 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 3,360 | 3,360 | — | — | 2,840 | |
| Dimethylamine | 1,604 | 1,604 | — | — | 51 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 1,054 | 1,054 | — | — | 24 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 476 | 476 | — | — | 1,262 | |
| Acrylic acid | 155 | 155 | — | — | 109 | |
| Acrylamide | 57 | 57 | — | — | 22 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 2,638 | 2,638 | — | — | 2,309 | |
| Dimethylamine | 1,607 | 1,607 | — | — | 103 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 1,054 | 1,054 | — | — | 29 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 478 | 478 | — | — | 616 | |
| Acrylic acid | 64 | 64 | — | — | 166 | |
| Acrylamide | 42 | 42 | — | — | 36 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 2,369 | 2,369 | — | — | 4,170 | |
| Dimethylamine | 1,535 | 1,535 | — | — | 46 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 1,040 | 1,040 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 698 | 698 | — | — | 83,432 | |
| o-Xylene | 513 | 513 | — | — | 57,936 | |
| Formic acid | 468 | 468 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylic acid | 45 | 45 | — | — | 349 | |
| Acrylamide | 16 | 16 | — | — | 73 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | 4 |
| Epichlorohydrin | — | — | 25 | 713 |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 291,011 |
| Dimethylamine | — | — | 5 | 3,076,139 |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | 9 | 40 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TAYLOR COUNTY LFGTE POWER STATION
MAUK, GA
|
Acrylamide | 128 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF ALABAMA
GLENCOE, AL
|
Acrylic acid | — | — | 9 | — |
|
TAYLOR COUNTY LFGTE POWER STATION
MAUK, GA
|
Acrylic acid | 626 | — | — | — |
|
TAYLOR COUNTY LFGTE POWER STATION
MAUK, GA
|
Formic acid | 1,990 | — | — | — |
|
TAYLOR COUNTY LFGTE POWER STATION
MAUK, GA
|
Ammonia | 1,115 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF ALABAMA
GLENCOE, AL
|
Dimethylamine | — | — | 5 | — |
|
TAYLOR COUNTY LFGTE POWER STATION
MAUK, GA
|
Dimethylamine | 117 | — | — | — |
|
TAYLOR COUNTY LFGTE POWER STATION
MAUK, GA
|
Epichlorohydrin | 45 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF ALABAMA
GLENCOE, AL
|
Epichlorohydrin | — | — | 25 | — |
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 | 730 | SOUTH COLUMBUS WATER RESOURCE FACILITY, COLUMBUS |
| Epichlorohydrin | 1 | SOUTH COLUMBUS WATER RESOURCE FACILITY, COLUMBUS |
| Dimethylamine | 15 | SOUTH COLUMBUS WATER RESOURCE FACILITY, COLUMBUS |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 18, 2017 | Sep 28, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 18, 2017 | Oct 9, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 18, 2017 | Sep 25, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 18, 2017 | Oct 18, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Jul 16, 2012 | Jul 18, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 1, 2010 | Jun 10, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 8, 2009 | Nov 13, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 28, 2008 | Oct 20, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 28, 2008 | Oct 20, 2008 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD991276387-001 · Sep 16, 2008
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