Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
DOMTAR A.W. LLC - ASHDOWN MILL
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,142,160 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 $5,280 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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285 US-71
ASHDOWN, AR 71822
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- LITTLE RIVER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322121
- Inspections
- 9 · last Feb 23, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $5,280 · last Jun 1, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000756352
How This Compares
#3
of 316 TRI reporters in AR
#93
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
2
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)
+5% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,392,590 | — |
| 2016 | 1,986,256 | -17% |
| 2017 | 2,142,160 | +8% |
| 2018 | 2,355,558 | +10% |
| 2019 | 2,399,510 | +2% |
| 2020 | 2,158,138 | -10% |
| 2021 | 2,295,524 | +6% |
| 2022 | 2,352,250 | +2% |
| 2023 | 2,099,013 | -11% |
| 2024 | 2,501,126 | +19% |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 32,069 |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | 1,908 | 6,257 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | 169,249 | 540,933 |
| Catechol | — | — | — | 2,543 |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 19,787 |
| Phenol | — | — | — | 145,325 |
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | 366,015 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | 5,847 | 125,231 |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 537,765 |
| Methanol | — | — | 57,699 | 24,664,336 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 189,455 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Jan 15, 2021 | Aug 13, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 1, 2008 | Jan 29, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 2008 | Feb 2, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 12, 2005 | Feb 22, 2005 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2004 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 28, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 16, 2001 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 1, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 14, 1998 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Oct 16, 1996 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 3, 1995 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 4, 1994 | Jan 16, 1995 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 28, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Mar 8, 1990 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 15, 1990 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 21, 1989 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 6, 1989 | Dec 19, 1989 | 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 | 26,672.50 kg/d | 17,055.37 | +56% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43,100.04 kg/d | 32,792.47 | +31% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36,004.02 kg/d | 31,627.82 | +14% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26,976.68 kg/d | 16,430.71 | +64% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56,754.54 kg/d | 31,627.82 | +79% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 540.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +35% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [low level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 107.00 mg/L | 75.00 | +43% | May 2015 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [low level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 90.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +80% | May 2015 | 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
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602723424 · Jun 1, 2021
$5,280
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602708628 · May 12, 2021
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602486240 · Mar 30, 2021
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602385168 · Jan 15, 2021
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2008-3593 · Oct 8, 2008
$11,200
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ARD043192988-001 · Jan 12, 2005
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ARD043192988-000 · Mar 17, 1994
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1990-N056 · Nov 6, 1989
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1987-N049 · Apr 6, 1987
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