LAWTER INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 6,246 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
-
1202 E. PARKER ST
BAXLEY, GA 31513
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- APPLING County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 12 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110007354996
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 | 7,086 | — |
| 2016 | 6,401 | -10% |
| 2017 | 6,246 | -2% |
| 2018 | 6,185 | -1% |
| 2019 | 6,022 | -3% |
| 2020 | 5,737 | -5% |
| 2021 | 6,061 | +6% |
| 2022 | 5,990 | -1% |
| 2023 | 5,621 | -6% |
| 2024 | 9,645 | +72% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | 3,640 | 3,640 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 2,449 | 2,449 | — | — | 3 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 2,198 | 2,198 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,358 | 1,358 | — | — | 41 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 2,449 | 2,449 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 1,849 | 1,849 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,323 | 1,323 | — | — | 41 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 2,447 | 2,447 | — | — | 23 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 2,090 | 2,090 | — | — | 60 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,453 | 1,453 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 2,455 | 2,455 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 2,272 | 2,272 | — | — | 120 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,335 | 1,335 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 2,451 | 2,451 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 1,994 | 1,994 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,292 | 1,292 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 2,452 | 2,452 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 2,176 | 2,176 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,394 | 1,394 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 2,454 | 2,454 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 2,063 | 2,063 | — | — | 60 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,668 | 1,668 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 2,458 | 2,458 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 1,983 | 1,983 | — | — | 180 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,805 | 1,805 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 2,456 | 2,456 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,094 | 2,094 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | 1,851 | 1,851 | — | — | 129 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 3,030 | 2,455 | 575 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,077 | 2,077 | — | — | 2,225 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | 1,979 | 1,979 | — | — | 65 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 3 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 41 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | 180 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 41 | CITY OF BAXLEY WPCP, BAXLEY |
| Ethylene glycol | 3 | CITY OF BAXLEY WPCP, BAXLEY |
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: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 4, 2011 | Sep 23, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 4, 2011 | Sep 23, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 15, 1994 | Mar 6, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 7, 1984 | Feb 11, 1985 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 kg/d | 0.09 | +20% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Toluene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +75% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 kg/d | 0.04 | +197% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Phenanthrene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.05 | +19% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Phenanthrene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.02 | +185% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 817.00 mg/L | 760.00 | +8% | Mar 2020 | 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.