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HOPEWELL PLANT

Quick Summary

  • Released 1,444,069 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 $70,194 in total penalties since records began.
  • Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
Address
905 EAST RANDOLPH ROAD
HOPEWELL, VA 23860
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County
PRINCE GEORGE County
Industry
Manufacturing
NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
325199
Inspections
16 · last Dec 12, 2025
Total Penalties
$70,194 · last Oct 29, 2025
Registry ID
110000620221

How This Compares

#3 of 400 TRI reporters in VA
#139 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.

12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
10
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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) -59% overall
Year Total Releases (lbs) vs Prior Year
2015 2,352,142
2016 2,414,682 +3%
2017 1,444,069 -40%
2018 1,352,517 -6%
2019 147,903 -89%
2020 1,605,298 +985%
2021 1,562,126 -3%
2022 1,229,390 -21%
2023 910,729 -26%
2024 959,292 +5%

2024

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Nitric acid
Ammonia 781,580 739,710 41,870 84,264
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 76,339 76,339 293,298
Cyclohexanol 32,413 3,256 29,157 25,351
Phenol 21,671 20,213 1,458 677,200
Zinc compounds 16,579 16,579 5,143
Toluene 10,197 8,786 1,411 1,196
Methanol 9,644 9,644 6,255
Benzene 7,120 5,662 1,458 274 ♦ Carcinogen
Copper compounds 3,548 3,548 2,979
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 201 201 ♦ Carcinogen

2023

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Ethylene glycol 9,786
Nitric acid
Ammonia 724,334 689,408 34,926 129,289
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 67,083 3,405 63,678 340,151
Cyclohexanol 31,874 3,409 28,465 21,771
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 25,506 25,506
Phenol 22,328 20,905 1,423 707,869
Zinc compounds 13,615 13,615 4,429
Toluene 10,596 9,237 1,359 1,411
Benzene 7,734 6,311 1,423 214 ♦ Carcinogen
Methanol 2,833 2,833 5,087
Vanadium compounds 2,038 2,038 93
Cobalt compounds 1,679 6 1,673 102 ♦ Carcinogen
Acetaldehyde 1,053 1,053 11,145 ♦ Carcinogen
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 56 56 0 ♦ Carcinogen

2022

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Ethylene glycol 49,007
Nitric acid
Ammonia 968,639 912,184 56,455 93,291
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 106,175 3,245 102,930 332,436
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 43,520 43,520
Phenol 38,589 37,209 1,380 693,711
Cyclohexanol 31,335 3,739 27,596 56,664
Zinc compounds 13,375 13,375 7,994
Toluene 10,444 9,118 1,326 2,269
Benzene 8,211 6,831 1,380 297 ♦ Carcinogen
Methanol 2,989 2,989 7,600
Copper compounds 2,300 2,300 3,284
Cobalt compounds 1,624 1,624 227 ♦ Carcinogen
Acetaldehyde 1,330 1,330 1,350 ♦ Carcinogen
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 845 845 162
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 14 14 0 ♦ Carcinogen

2021

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Ammonia 1,287,916 1,223,923 63,993 93,414
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 120,147 3,472 116,675 332,608
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 37,367 37,367
Cyclohexanol 36,645 4,352 32,293 63,110
Phenol 32,025 30,596 1,429 908,914
Zinc compounds 12,751 12,751 6,642
Toluene 12,284 10,872 1,412 2,549
Methanol 8,825 8,825 7,616
Benzene 7,765 6,336 1,429 258 ♦ Carcinogen
Copper compounds 1,896 1,896 2,800
Acetaldehyde 1,754 1,754 1,335 ♦ Carcinogen
Nickel compounds 1,705 1,705 2,828 ♦ Carcinogen
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 811 811 136
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 235 235 ♦ Carcinogen

2020

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Ammonia 1,335,676 1,263,799 71,877 90,714
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 134,139 3,090 131,049 324,053
Cyclohexanol 59,201 3,629 55,572 105,355
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 25,812 25,812
Phenol 23,496 22,107 1,389 977,309
Toluene 10,299 10,034 265 2,524
Methanol 9,084 9,084 6,735
Benzene 6,388 6,110 278 329 ♦ Carcinogen
Acetaldehyde 1,116 1,116 12,251 ♦ Carcinogen
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 87 87 ♦ Carcinogen

2019

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 135,928 3,420 132,508 324,053
Benzene 9,520 9,231 289 280 ♦ Carcinogen
Copper compounds 2,393 2,393 4,197
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 62 62 ♦ Carcinogen

2018

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Ammonia 1,150,869 1,127,546 23,323 103,854
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 49,180 49,180
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 45,593 3,070 42,523 378,584
Cyclohexanol 34,290 3,687 30,603 35,032
Phenol 22,457 21,692 765 941,738
Zinc compounds 12,785 12,785 4,870
Methanol 12,237 12,237 17,578
Toluene 11,582 10,917 665 1,675
Benzene 8,746 8,066 680 395 ♦ Carcinogen
Copper compounds 3,510 3,510 3,585
Acetaldehyde 1,257 1,257 1,868 ♦ Carcinogen
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 11 11 ♦ Carcinogen

2017

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Ammonia 1,260,181 1,230,158 30,023 79,026
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 58,192 3,454 54,738 288,007
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 46,542 46,542
Cyclohexanol 24,092 3,802 20,290 47,548
Phenol 23,220 21,698 1,522 1,056,915
Toluene 13,310 11,933 1,377 1,678
Benzene 9,399 8,669 730 496 ♦ Carcinogen
Methanol 7,768 7,768 12,762
Acetaldehyde 1,267 1,267 1,758 ♦ Carcinogen
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 98 98 ♦ Carcinogen

2016

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Ammonia 2,225,875 2,196,267 29,608 95,384
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 57,082 3,100 53,982 346,738
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 39,783 39,783
Phenol 31,468 24,056 7,412 1,234,375
Cyclohexanol 20,766 3,709 17,057 22,385
Toluene 11,235 10,874 361 1,948
Benzene 7,967 7,845 122 308 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 7,758 7,758 21,844
Methanol 7,451 7,451 30,335
Copper compounds 2,163 2,163 4,908
Acetaldehyde 1,351 1,351 3,367 ♦ Carcinogen
Nickel compounds 700 700 4,664 ♦ Carcinogen
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 534 534 162
Cobalt compounds 458 458 182 ♦ Carcinogen
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 91 91 ♦ Carcinogen

2015

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Ethylene glycol 11,431
Ammonia 2,104,551 2,063,641 40,910 94,017
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 77,813 3,224 74,589 342,523
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 45,739 45,739
Phenol 30,508 30,352 156 1,180,300
Cyclohexanol 28,239 3,777 24,462 31,028
Toluene 18,074 17,205 869 2,112
Zinc compounds 14,714 14,714 4,425
Acetaldehyde 13,061 13,061 2,189 ♦ Carcinogen
Benzene 8,876 8,683 193 304 ♦ Carcinogen
Methanol 8,050 8,050 23,956
Copper compounds 2,063 2,063 49,965
Cobalt compounds 365 365 184 ♦ Carcinogen
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 89 89 ♦ 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
Zinc compounds 2,825
Cyclohexanol 43,288
Ammonia 3,825 48,263
Methanol 1,068,734 5,342
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 263,968
Toluene 57,858 6 186,705
Benzene 64,617 26 144,661
Phenol 669,788 48,037
Copper compounds 2,825

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.
CHESTERFIELD, VA
Ammonia 44
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
Ammonia 3,781
HOPEWELL IRON AND METAL CO.
HOPEWELL, VA
Copper compounds 2,825
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
CREEDMOOR, NC
Methanol 448
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
Phenol 92,020
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
Phenol 564,917
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
Phenol 12,851
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
CREEDMOOR, NC
Phenol 210
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
Toluene 6
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
CREEDMOOR, NC
Toluene 1,121
HOPEWELL IRON AND METAL CO.
HOPEWELL, VA
Zinc compounds 2,825
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
Benzene 26
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
CREEDMOOR, NC
Benzene 84

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
Cyclohexanol 25,351 HOPEWELL WWTP, HOPEWELL
Methanol 5,807 HOPEWELL WWTP, HOPEWELL
Ammonia 80,439 HOPEWELL WWTP, HOPEWELL
Benzene 91 HOPEWELL WWTP, HOPEWELL
Polycyclic aromatic compounds HOPEWELL WWTP, HOPEWELL
Toluene 69 HOPEWELL WWTP, HOPEWELL
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 293,298 HOPEWELL WWTP, HOPEWELL
Copper compounds 154 HOPEWELL WWTP, HOPEWELL
Phenol 7,202 HOPEWELL WWTP, HOPEWELL
Zinc compounds 2,318 HOPEWELL WWTP, HOPEWELL

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 Linked to Viol. Below Open
caa Linked to Viol. Below Open
caa Linked to Viol. Below Open
caa Linked to Viol. Below Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass Jan 30, 2026 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Reported Fish Kill Apr 4, 2025 Open
cwa WW SSO - Discharge to Waters Oct 1, 2024 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass Jul 24, 2024 Open
cwa WW SSO - Discharge to Waters Mar 4, 2024 Open
cwa WW SSO - Discharge to Waters Feb 19, 2024 Open
cwa WW SSO - Discharge to Waters May 18, 2023 Open
cwa WW SSO - Discharge to Waters May 2, 2023 Open
rcra Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Apr 7, 2023 Open
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures Apr 7, 2023 Open
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers Apr 7, 2023 Open
cwa WW SSO - Discharge to Waters Mar 27, 2023 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass Dec 9, 2022 Open
cwa Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit Oct 16, 2022 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass Mar 17, 2022 Open
cwa Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment Mar 1, 2022 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass Jun 16, 2021 Open
cwa Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit Dec 28, 2019 Open
cwa Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit Dec 10, 2019 Open
caa HPV Feb 4, 2019 Aug 20, 2020 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Sep 24, 2018 Sep 24, 2018 Resolved
rcra ID and Listing of HW: General Sep 24, 2018 Sep 24, 2018 Resolved
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers Sep 24, 2018 Sep 24, 2018 Resolved
caa HPV Nov 9, 2017 Mar 29, 2019 Resolved
cwa Effluent Violations - Reported Fish Kill Oct 12, 2017 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass Jun 5, 2017 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass Mar 5, 2015 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass Mar 3, 2015 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass Mar 22, 2014 Open
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention Aug 7, 2012 Aug 7, 2012 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators May 19, 2010 Sep 1, 2010 Resolved
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers May 14, 2009 Jul 31, 2009 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators May 14, 2009 Jul 31, 2009 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators May 10, 2006 May 14, 2007 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Incinerators Sep 24, 2004 Jan 14, 2005 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems Sep 24, 2004 Jan 14, 2005 Resolved
rcra Land Disposal Restrictions: General Mar 26, 2004 Apr 13, 2004 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Sep 29, 2003 Oct 21, 2003 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Thermal Treatment May 1, 2003 Jul 23, 2004 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General May 1, 2003 Jul 23, 2004 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators May 1, 2003 Jul 23, 2004 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General May 1, 2003 Jul 23, 2004 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures May 1, 2003 Jul 23, 2004 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements May 1, 2003 Jul 23, 2004 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems May 1, 2003 Jul 23, 2004 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems Sep 26, 2002 Oct 10, 2002 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
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 3.01 mg/L 2.87 +5% May 2025 Open
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 1,204.00 kg/d 1,001.00 +20% May 2025 Open
Carbon, tot organic [TOC] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 13.90 mg/L 10.00 +39% Oct 2024 Open
Length of longest pH excursion DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.09 d 0.04 +112% Jul 2024 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 44.00 mg/L 30.00 +47% Nov 2023 Open
BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 9,595.00 kg/d 6,200.00 +55% Dec 2021 Open
BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 1,318.00 kg/d 1,247.00 +6% Nov 2021 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 46.00 mg/L 30.00 +53% May 2021 Resolved
Carbon, tot organic [TOC] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 10.60 mg/L 10.00 +6% Apr 2021 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 57.00 mg/L 30.00 +90% Apr 2021 Resolved
BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 1,326.00 kg/d 1,247.00 +6% Dec 2019 Open
BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 7,046.00 kg/d 6,200.00 +14% Feb 2018 Open
Carbon, tot organic [TOC] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 10.60 mg/L 10.00 +6% Nov 2016 Open
Carbon, tot organic [TOC] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 12.70 mg/L 10.00 +27% Jun 2016 Open
Carbon, tot organic [TOC] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 18.90 mg/L 10.00 +89% Sep 2015 Open
Petrol hydrocarbons, total recoverable DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 24.20 mg/L 15.00 +61% Jul 2015 Open
BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 1,121.00 kg/d 1,247.00 +99,999% Mar 2015 Open
BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 9,021.00 kg/d 4,800.00 +99,999% Mar 2015 Open
Carbon, tot organic [TOC] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 35.60 mg/L 10.00 +256% Mar 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.

CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act · Case 03-1996-N026
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case VA-PR25-0432 · Oct 29, 2025
$14,353
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case VA-PR23-0132 · Oct 29, 2025
$55,841
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2024-0039 · Feb 29, 2024
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2024-0056 · Feb 22, 2024
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2023-0068 · Feb 22, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act · Case 3602247681 · Jul 29, 2020
$123,082
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case VA-PR17-1107 · Apr 15, 2020
$51,885
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3601906563 · Jul 15, 2019
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act · Case 3601784501 · Mar 21, 2019
$202,221
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3601738363 · Feb 4, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3601690190 · Apr 26, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3601297936 · Dec 7, 2017
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case VA-PR14-0224 · Oct 1, 2015
$300,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case VA-PR13-0617 · Jan 28, 2014
$31,263
Judicial
· Case 03-2008-7021 · Jul 18, 2013
$3,000,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2011-8004 · Jan 17, 2013
$98,675
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act · Case VA-PR11-0510 · Apr 11, 2012
$13,870
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2005-0089 · Feb 28, 2005
$16,755
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act · Case VA-N00000700 · Mar 24, 2004
$47,177

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