KEMIRA WATER SOLUTIONS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 12,146 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 $9,800 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1 CYANAMID RD
MOBILE, AL 36610
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- MOBILE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 17 · last Jan 6, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $9,800 · last Oct 20, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110041965460
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 | 10,788 | — |
| 2016 | 8,159 | -24% |
| 2017 | 12,146 | +49% |
| 2018 | 10,896 | -10% |
| 2019 | 7,310 | -33% |
| 2020 | 8,146 | +11% |
| 2021 | 17,283 | +112% |
| 2022 | 21,245 | +23% |
| 2023 | 27,117 | +28% |
| 2024 | 16,539 | -39% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 7,870 | 7,870 | — | — | 32,201 | |
| Acrylonitrile | 5,055 | 5,055 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 3,577 | 3,577 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | 37 | 37 | — | — | 340,625 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic acid | 11,378 | 11,378 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 11,031 | 11,031 | — | — | 35,014 | |
| Acrylonitrile | 4,638 | 4,638 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylamide | 70 | 70 | — | — | 318,829 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 8,789 | 8,789 | — | — | 32,282 | |
| Acrylic acid | 8,273 | 8,273 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylonitrile | 4,124 | 4,124 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylamide | 59 | 59 | — | — | 242,012 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic acid | 7,112 | 7,112 | — | — | 2,000 | |
| Ammonia | 6,118 | 6,118 | — | — | 16,899 | |
| Acrylonitrile | 4,005 | 4,005 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylamide | 48 | 48 | — | — | 130,426 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylonitrile | 3,258 | 3,258 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 2,559 | 2,559 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,298 | 2,298 | — | — | 21,155 | |
| Acrylamide | 31 | 31 | — | — | 4,750 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic acid | 3,793 | 3,793 | — | — | 15 | |
| Ammonia | 3,479 | 3,479 | — | — | 21,156 | |
| Acrylamide | 38 | 38 | — | — | 3,127 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic acid | 6,089 | 6,089 | — | — | 3 | |
| Ammonia | 4,756 | 4,756 | — | — | 10,826 | |
| Acrylamide | 51 | 51 | — | — | 7,189 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic acid | 7,141 | 7,141 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 4,943 | 4,943 | — | — | 5,880 | |
| Acrylamide | 62 | 62 | — | — | 3,034 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic acid | 4,494 | 4,494 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 3,617 | 3,617 | — | — | 1,554 | |
| Acrylamide | 48 | 48 | — | — | 2,440 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic acid | 5,248 | 5,248 | — | — | 31 | |
| Ammonia | 5,181 | 5,181 | — | — | 41,563 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 295 | 295 | — | — | 633 | |
| Acrylamide | 64 | 64 | — | — | 7,075 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 952 |
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | 2,023 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Acrylamide | — | — | — | 47 |
|
ECOSOUTH INDUSTRIAL LANDFILL
AXIS, AL
|
Acrylamide | 338,430 | — | — | — |
|
ECOSOUTH INDUSTRIAL LANDFILL
AXIS, AL
|
Acrylonitrile | 4 | — | — | — |
|
ECOSOUTH INDUSTRIAL LANDFILL
AXIS, AL
|
Ammonia | 30,755 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 218 |
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RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Ammonia | 4 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acrylamide | 2,148 | WRIGHT SMITH JR WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, MOBILE |
| Ammonia | 1,224 | WRIGHT SMITH JR WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, MOBILE |
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: General | Apr 17, 2025 | Oct 20, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 9, 2021 | Aug 12, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jul 9, 2021 | Aug 12, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jun 16, 2021 | Aug 12, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 16, 2021 | Aug 12, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 28, 2016 | Oct 27, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 28, 2016 | Oct 27, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 26, 2012 | Jul 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 26, 2012 | Jul 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 26, 2012 | Jul 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 26, 2012 | Jul 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 10, 2006 | Aug 7, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 1, 1999 | Nov 19, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 1, 1999 | Nov 19, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 1, 1998 | Apr 24, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 1, 1998 | Apr 24, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 9, 1995 | Mar 21, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 14, 1989 | Jun 16, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 1, 1988 | Dec 14, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 2, 1988 | Jul 2, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Sep 5, 1984 | Sep 5, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.70 mg/L | 15.00 | +71% | Jun 2019 | 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.