WESTROCK FERNANDINA BEACH MILL
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,046,436 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
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NORTH 8TH STREET
FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32035
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- NASSAU County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322130
- Inspections
- 8 · last Mar 18, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 7, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110000588542
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 | 1,094,356 | — |
| 2016 | 1,091,371 | -0% |
| 2017 | 1,046,436 | -4% |
| 2018 | 1,820,956 | +74% |
| 2019 | 90,364 | -95% |
| 2020 | 1,161,355 | +1185% |
| 2021 | 1,139,025 | -2% |
| 2022 | 1,233,890 | +8% |
| 2023 | 1,252,265 | +1% |
| 2024 | 1,364,903 | +9% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 862,546 | 854,775 | 7,771 | — | 185 | |
| Ammonia | 139,270 | 139,199 | 71 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 121,170 | 118,650 | 2,520 | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 113,593 | 113,593 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 56,569 | 56,240 | 330 | — | 225 | |
| Formaldehyde | 30,733 | 30,271 | 462 | — | 17 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 14,987 | 14,987 | — | — | 16 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 11,980 | 11,980 | 1 | — | 2 | |
| Manganese compounds | 11,536 | 194 | 11,341 | — | 108,493 | |
| Naphthalene | 1,065 | 1,065 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 995 | 995 | — | — | 26,020 | |
| Zinc compounds | 281 | 281 | — | — | 23,631 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 118 | 118 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 45 | 35 | 10 | — | 3,122 | |
| Mercury compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 5 | |
| Catechol | 5 | — | 5 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 862,642 | 860,360 | 2,282 | — | 129 | |
| Ammonia | 133,554 | 125,386 | 8,168 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 133,185 | 133,185 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 34,439 | 34,156 | 284 | — | 178 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 33,519 | 28,194 | 5,325 | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 16,324 | 15,906 | 418 | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 14,486 | 14,486 | — | — | 13 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 11,015 | 11,014 | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Manganese compounds | 10,466 | 196 | 10,270 | — | 83,054 | |
| Naphthalene | 1,200 | 1,200 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 980 | 980 | — | — | 21,824 | |
| Zinc compounds | 270 | 270 | — | — | 19,261 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 123 | 123 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 47 | 38 | 9 | — | 2,827 | |
| Mercury compounds | 10 | 10 | 0 | — | 5 | |
| Catechol | 4 | — | 4 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 874,276 | 868,478 | 5,798 | — | 198 | |
| Ammonia | 131,224 | 125,082 | 6,141 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 98,239 | 98,239 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 36,110 | 35,778 | 332 | — | 164 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 34,173 | 28,161 | 6,013 | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 17,131 | 17,131 | — | — | 12 | |
| Formaldehyde | 16,766 | 16,294 | 472 | — | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 11,796 | 200 | 11,596 | — | 82,974 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 11,548 | 11,547 | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Naphthalene | 1,109 | 1,109 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,059 | 1,059 | — | — | 17,567 | |
| Zinc compounds | 266 | 266 | — | — | 16,955 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 130 | 130 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 47 | 37 | 10 | — | 2,126 | |
| Mercury compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 3 | |
| Catechol | 5 | — | 5 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 652,003 | 637,174 | 14,829 | — | 255 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 214,868 | 214,868 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 137,383 | 136,038 | 1,345 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 71,427 | 71,027 | 400 | — | 162 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 28,327 | 21,945 | 6,383 | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 17,824 | 17,372 | 452 | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 13,957 | 13,957 | — | — | 12 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 12,309 | 12,308 | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Manganese compounds | 11,279 | 189 | 11,090 | — | 81,783 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 916 | 916 | — | — | 16,037 | |
| Naphthalene | 601 | 601 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 265 | 265 | — | — | 17,939 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 138 | 138 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 43 | 33 | 10 | — | 2,058 | |
| Mercury compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2 | |
| Catechol | 5 | — | 5 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 63,454 | 62,960 | 494 | — | 152 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 25,495 | 23,562 | 1,934 | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 666 | 48 | 618 | — | 561 | |
| Naphthalene | 590 | 586 | 4 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 146 | 146 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 13 | 13 | 0 | — | 3 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 39,186 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 139,420 |
| Phenol | — | — | — | 8,502 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 6,387,800 |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | 201 |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 6,513 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 17,127 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 996,589 |
| Catechol | — | — | — | 490 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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AGRICYCLE FARM
CALLAHAN, FL
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Manganese compounds | 100,012 | — | — | — |
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CAMDEN COUNTY LANDFILL
WOODBRINE, GA
|
Manganese compounds | 7,251 | — | — | — |
|
CHESSER ISLAND LANDFILL
FOLKSTON, GA
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Manganese compounds | 370 | — | — | — |
|
RECOVERED RESOURCES GROUP, LLC
FERNANDINA BEACH, FL
|
Manganese compounds | 768 | — | — | — |
|
SANDHILL RECYCLE CENTER
YULEE, FL
|
Manganese compounds | 93 | — | — | — |
|
AGRICYCLE FARM
CALLAHAN, FL
|
Methanol | 178 | — | — | — |
|
CAMDEN COUNTY LANDFILL
WOODBRINE, GA
|
Methanol | 8 | — | — | — |
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AGRICYCLE FARM
CALLAHAN, FL
|
Naphthalene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CAMDEN COUNTY LANDFILL
WOODBRINE, GA
|
Naphthalene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
AGRICYCLE FARM
CALLAHAN, FL
|
Lead compounds | 1,470 | — | — | — |
|
CAMDEN COUNTY LANDFILL
WOODBRINE, GA
|
Lead compounds | 932 | — | — | — |
|
CHESSER ISLAND LANDFILL
FOLKSTON, GA
|
Lead compounds | 274 | — | — | — |
|
RECOVERED RESOURCES GROUP, LLC
FERNANDINA BEACH, FL
|
Lead compounds | 422 | — | — | — |
|
SANDHILL RECYCLE CENTER
YULEE, FL
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Lead compounds | 23 | — | — | — |
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AGRICYCLE FARM
CALLAHAN, FL
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Mercury compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
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CAMDEN COUNTY LANDFILL
WOODBRINE, GA
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Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CHESSER ISLAND LANDFILL
FOLKSTON, GA
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Mercury compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
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RECOVERED RESOURCES GROUP, LLC
FERNANDINA BEACH, FL
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Mercury compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
SANDHILL RECYCLE CENTER
YULEE, FL
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Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
AGRICYCLE FARM
CALLAHAN, FL
|
Acetaldehyde | 6 | — | — | — |
|
AGRICYCLE FARM
CALLAHAN, FL
|
Catechol | 1 | — | — | — |
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CAMDEN COUNTY LANDFILL
WOODBRINE, GA
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Hydrogen sulfide | 9 | — | — | — |
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AGRICYCLE FARM
CALLAHAN, FL
|
Hydrogen sulfide | 216 | — | — | — |
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AGRICYCLE FARM
CALLAHAN, FL
|
Phenol | 15 | — | — | — |
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CAMDEN COUNTY LANDFILL
WOODBRINE, GA
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Phenol | 1 | — | — | — |
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AGRICYCLE FARM
CALLAHAN, FL
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Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 7 | — | — | — |
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AGRICYCLE FARM
CALLAHAN, FL
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Formaldehyde | 17 | — | — | — |
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AGRICYCLE FARM
CALLAHAN, FL
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Zinc compounds | 19,866 | — | — | — |
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CAMDEN COUNTY LANDFILL
WOODBRINE, GA
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Zinc compounds | 3,312 | — | — | — |
|
CHESSER ISLAND LANDFILL
FOLKSTON, GA
|
Zinc compounds | 62 | — | — | — |
|
RECOVERED RESOURCES GROUP, LLC
FERNANDINA BEACH, FL
|
Zinc compounds | 106 | — | — | — |
|
SANDHILL RECYCLE CENTER
YULEE, FL
|
Zinc compounds | 285 | — | — | — |
|
AGRICYCLE FARM
CALLAHAN, FL
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 12,768 | — | — | — |
|
RECOVERED RESOURCES GROUP, LLC
FERNANDINA BEACH, FL
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 5,156 | — | — | — |
|
SANDHILL RECYCLE CENTER
YULEE, FL
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 81 | — | — | — |
|
CHESSER ISLAND LANDFILL
FOLKSTON, GA
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3,643 | — | — | — |
|
CAMDEN COUNTY LANDFILL
WOODBRINE, GA
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 4,372 | — | — | — |
|
AGRICYCLE FARM
CALLAHAN, FL
|
Cresol (mixed isomers) | 2 | — | — | — |
|
CAMDEN COUNTY LANDFILL
WOODBRINE, GA
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CHESSER ISLAND LANDFILL
FOLKSTON, GA
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
RECOVERED RESOURCES GROUP, LLC
FERNANDINA BEACH, FL
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
AGRICYCLE FARM
CALLAHAN, FL
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Jun 15, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to properly install/implement BMPs | Mar 5, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | Mar 5, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Maintain Records | Mar 5, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | Mar 5, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to properly operate and maintain BMPs | Mar 5, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Overflow to Dry Land or Building Backup | Apr 16, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Mar 10, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Overflow to Dry Land or Building Backup | Jan 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Aug 12, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Construction - Failure to Maintain Records | Feb 27, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 16, 2002 | May 20, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 16, 2002 | May 20, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 16, 2002 | May 20, 2002 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Sep 27, 2000 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 28, 1999 | Dec 17, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 28, 1999 | Dec 17, 1999 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Oct 15, 1998 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 19, 1996 | Dec 18, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 19, 1996 | Dec 18, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Sep 19, 1996 | Dec 18, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 16, 1994 | Mar 16, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 18, 1985 | Dec 30, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 26, 1985 | Dec 30, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 17, 1984 | Feb 1, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 8, 1984 | Sep 17, 1984 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC25 Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Americamysis bahia (formerly Mysidopsis bahia) | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.00 % | 100.00 | +23% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14,737.29 kg/d | 12,802.80 | +15% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26,907.17 kg/d | 12,802.80 | +110% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| IC25 Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Americamysis bahia (formerly Mysidopsis bahia) | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 65.15 % | 100.00 | +35% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| IC25 Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Americamysis bahia (formerly Mysidopsis bahia) | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 76.40 % | 100.00 | +24% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24,477.41 kg/d | 12,802.80 | +91% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15,641.19 kg/d | 12,802.80 | +22% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27,770.11 kg/d | 19,295.00 | +44% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27,487.43 kg/d | 19,295.00 | +42% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.21 kg/d | 66.03 | +3% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44,157.37 kg/d | 12,802.80 | +245% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,667.74 kg/d | 5,248.24 | +8% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30,732.62 kg/d | 12,802.80 | +140% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| IC25 Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Americamysis bahia (formerly Mysidopsis bahia) | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.88 % | 100.00 | +73% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| IC25 Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Menidia menidia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.48 % | 100.00 | +73% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13,247.13 kg/d | 12,802.80 | +3% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +17% | Dec 2016 | 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.