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GEORGIA-PACIFIC BREWTON LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,393,193 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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32224 US-31
BREWTON, AL 36427
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- ESCAMBIA County
- Industry
- Construction
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 237990
- Inspections
- 10 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 7, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110041128703
How This Compares
#15
of 523 TRI reporters in AL
#2
of 30 TRI reporters in Construction
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
4
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)
+13% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,966,211 | — |
| 2016 | 1,942,234 | -1% |
| 2017 | 1,393,193 | -28% |
| 2018 | 1,433,734 | +3% |
| 2019 | 1,073,449 | -25% |
| 2020 | 1,554,196 | +45% |
| 2021 | 1,853,793 | +19% |
| 2022 | 1,855,266 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1,657,026 | -11% |
| 2024 | 2,219,922 | +34% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,533,000 | 1,490,000 | 43,000 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 193,750 | 193,000 | 650 | 100 | — | |
| Ammonia | 127,630 | 55,500 | 72,000 | 130 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 101,425 | 425 | 85,000 | 16,000 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 100,190 | — | 100,000 | 190 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 56,000 | 56,000 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 45,500 | 36,000 | 9,500 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 22,083 | 83 | — | 22,000 | — | |
| Phenol | 19,020 | 19,016 | — | 4 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 14,112 | 11,100 | 3,000 | 12 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 5,821 | 30 | 312 | 5,478 | — | |
| Formic acid | 540 | — | 540 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 385 | 385 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 355 | 355 | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | 91 | — | 90 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sodium nitrite | 6 | — | — | 6 | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 976,570 | 930,000 | 46,000 | 570 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 192,687 | 192,000 | 620 | 67 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 130,190 | — | 130,000 | 190 | — | |
| Ammonia | 111,690 | 35,500 | 76,000 | 190 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 91,389 | 389 | 80,000 | 11,000 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 53,000 | 53,000 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 41,505 | 33,000 | 8,500 | 5 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 21,081 | 81 | — | 21,000 | — | |
| Phenol | 18,018 | 18,015 | — | 3 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 14,006 | 11,098 | 2,900 | 8 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 5,587 | 28 | 295 | 5,265 | — | |
| Formic acid | 510 | — | 510 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 365 | 365 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 325 | 325 | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | 89 | — | 88 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 9 | 6 | 0 | 2 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dazomet | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,174,504 | 1,130,000 | 44,000 | 504 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 191,618 | 191,000 | 580 | 38 | — | |
| Ammonia | 125,548 | 51,500 | 74,000 | 48 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 120,070 | — | 120,000 | 70 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 85,447 | 347 | 76,000 | 9,100 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 52,000 | 52,000 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 42,304 | 34,000 | 8,300 | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 25,078 | 78 | — | 25,000 | — | |
| Phenol | 18,016 | 18,014 | — | 2 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 12,898 | 10,093 | 2,800 | 5 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 6,512 | 27 | 279 | 6,207 | — | |
| Formic acid | 490 | — | 490 | 0 | — | |
| Chlorine | 355 | 355 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 325 | 325 | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | 84 | — | 84 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 9 | 6 | 0 | 2 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sodium nitrite | 3 | — | — | 3 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dazomet | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,222,325 | 1,176,060 | 45,393 | 872 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 189,795 | 189,445 | 234 | 116 | — | |
| Ammonia | 118,535 | 58,204 | 60,331 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 88,094 | 338 | 72,657 | 15,100 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 77,776 | — | 77,649 | 127 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 52,292 | 52,292 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 45,509 | 36,826 | 8,676 | 7 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 20,818 | 82 | — | 20,736 | — | |
| Phenol | 18,554 | 18,551 | — | 3 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 13,280 | 10,626 | 2,646 | 8 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 5,512 | 28 | 385 | 5,098 | — | |
| Formic acid | 534 | — | 534 | 0 | — | |
| Chlorine | 357 | 357 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 326 | 326 | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | 80 | 0 | 80 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,056,610 | 1,020,000 | 36,000 | 610 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 190,430 | 190,000 | 260 | 170 | — | |
| Ammonia | 79,500 | 54,500 | 25,000 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 73,649 | 649 | 54,000 | 19,000 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 51,000 | 51,000 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 43,305 | 35,000 | 8,300 | 5 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 18,051 | 18,042 | — | 9 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 14,877 | 10,060 | 4,800 | 17 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 11,140 | — | 11,000 | 140 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 11,077 | 77 | — | 11,000 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 3,570 | 29 | 840 | 2,701 | — | |
| Chlorine | 335 | 335 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 305 | 305 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 190 | — | 190 | — | — | |
| Catechol | 151 | — | 150 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,060,151 | 1,044,410 | 15,500 | 241 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 9,921 | — | 9,610 | 311 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 3,226 | 25 | 711 | 2,490 | — | |
| Catechol | 151 | 0 | 148 | 3 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 964,314 | 946,552 | 16,044 | 1,719 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 184,426 | 183,662 | 601 | 164 | — | |
| Ammonia | 70,167 | 46,099 | 24,068 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 60,047 | 605 | 56,431 | 3,011 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 44,179 | 35,510 | 8,664 | 6 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 40,055 | 40,055 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 36,914 | — | 36,713 | 201 | — | |
| Phenol | 16,659 | 16,645 | — | 14 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 12,208 | 7,462 | 4,718 | 27 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 3,920 | 24 | 865 | 3,032 | — | |
| Formic acid | 423 | — | 423 | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 161 | 161 | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | 93 | — | 88 | 5 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 91 | 91 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 71 | 71 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 835,436 | 780,405 | 50,958 | 4,073 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 186,323 | 185,604 | 620 | 99 | — | |
| Ammonia | 97,599 | 49,318 | 48,281 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 79,648 | 99 | 76,056 | 3,493 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 53,663 | 49,139 | 4,488 | 36 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 50,891 | 50,891 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 32,560 | — | 32,529 | 31 | — | |
| Phenol | 20,148 | 20,125 | — | 23 | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 17,852 | 17,851 | — | 1 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 14,676 | 12,845 | 1,818 | 13 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 3,317 | 35 | 614 | 2,668 | — | |
| Formic acid | 624 | — | 624 | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 154 | 154 | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | 98 | — | 97 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 86 | 86 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 80 | 80 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 32 | 32 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,267,689 | 1,211,961 | 50,347 | 5,381 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 202,728 | 202,015 | 612 | 101 | — | |
| Ammonia | 135,149 | 87,446 | 47,703 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 129,000 | 114 | 75,145 | 53,741 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 60,399 | 55,717 | 4,644 | 38 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 50,981 | 50,981 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 31,581 | — | 31,550 | 31 | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 20,706 | 20,705 | — | 1 | — | |
| Phenol | 18,036 | 18,013 | — | 23 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 12,017 | 212 | — | 11,805 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 10,461 | 8,604 | 1,844 | 13 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 2,304 | 37 | 606 | 1,661 | — | |
| Formic acid | 613 | — | 613 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 213 | 146 | — | 67 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 161 | 161 | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | 100 | — | 99 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 84 | 84 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 7 | 2 | — | 6 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,072,553 | 1,014,982 | 48,078 | 9,493 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 237,067 | 149 | 81,979 | 154,939 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 204,230 | 203,269 | 782 | 179 | — | |
| Ammonia | 141,169 | 94,020 | 47,149 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 73,191 | — | 72,974 | 217 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 62,942 | 58,258 | 4,617 | 67 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 54,849 | 54,849 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 33,725 | 540 | — | 33,185 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 29,270 | 320 | 6,192 | 22,758 | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 20,909 | 20,908 | — | 1 | — | |
| Phenol | 18,154 | 18,113 | — | 41 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 12,080 | 10,223 | 1,833 | 24 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 4,368 | 39 | 662 | 3,667 | — | |
| Formic acid | 892 | — | 892 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 391 | 194 | — | 197 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 196 | 196 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 101 | 101 | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | 100 | — | 98 | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 19 | 2 | — | 16 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | 34,000 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 170,000 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | 250 | 58,000 |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 32,000 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | 37 | 23,000 |
| Catechol | — | — | — | 1,800 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 180,000 |
| Phenol | — | — | 2,100 | 7,900 |
| Methanol | — | — | 350,000 | 11,000,000 |
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 | HPV | Nov 18, 2016 | Jun 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 7, 1993 | Jan 18, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 17, 1984 | Nov 19, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halogens, adsorbable organic | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 509.39 kg/d | 492.14 | +4% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Chloroform | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.65 kg/d | 3.59 | +2% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,990.38 kg/d | 4,994.00 | +40% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Chloroform | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.18 kg/d | 3.59 | +16% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20,288.81 kg/d | 13,746.67 | +48% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +10% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,320.13 kg/d | 4,994.00 | +27% | Sep 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601042924 · Apr 7, 2017
$80,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2013-2001 · Jan 8, 2013
$3,591
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2008-9126 · Jun 18, 2008
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD008186223-SFQ · Dec 20, 1993
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD008186223-001 · Nov 19, 1984
$6,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD008186223-002 · Jun 28, 1984
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