SOLUTIA INC ANNISTON PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 18,813 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 $20,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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702 CLYDESDALE AVENUE
ANNISTON, AL 36201
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- CALHOUN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 17 · last Oct 22, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $20,000 · last Aug 17, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000368806
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 | 8,850 | — |
| 2016 | 12,770 | +44% |
| 2017 | 18,813 | +47% |
| 2018 | 18,963 | +1% |
| 2020 | 22,169 | — |
| 2021 | 25,199 | +14% |
| 2022 | 26,305 | +4% |
| 2023 | 14,701 | -44% |
| 2024 | 13,231 | -10% |
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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 |
|---|
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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CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
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Benzene | 1,080 | — | — | — |
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 for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 22, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Transporter and Transfer Facilities | Oct 22, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 22, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 22, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Oct 22, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Oct 7, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Apr 12, 2023 | Oct 16, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 12, 2018 | Oct 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 12, 2018 | Oct 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 12, 2018 | Oct 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 12, 2018 | Oct 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 15, 2017 | Aug 18, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 15, 2017 | Aug 18, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 2, 2015 | Oct 19, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 2, 2015 | Sep 2, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners | Sep 2, 2015 | Oct 19, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 2, 2015 | Oct 19, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Nov 12, 2010 | Nov 23, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 12, 2010 | Nov 23, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 12, 2010 | Nov 23, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 4, 2007 | May 10, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Releases from Solid Waste Management Units | Apr 4, 2007 | May 10, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 4, 2007 | May 10, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners | Apr 4, 2007 | May 10, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 21, 2005 | Nov 14, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 14, 2002 | Aug 6, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 10, 2001 | Aug 8, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 10, 2001 | Mar 8, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 10, 2001 | May 10, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | May 10, 2001 | May 10, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 10, 2001 | Mar 8, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | May 10, 2001 | May 10, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 16, 2000 | May 22, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 10, 1999 | Aug 17, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 10, 1999 | Jul 14, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 25, 1996 | Jul 25, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 26, 1996 | May 2, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Special Provisions for Cleanup | Mar 6, 1996 | May 30, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Feb 3, 1992 | Mar 20, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Nov 25, 1991 | Mar 20, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 17, 1991 | Sep 10, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 17, 1991 | Sep 10, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Landfills RCRAInfo V3 Violation | Jun 17, 1991 | Sep 10, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Apr 26, 1991 | Jun 26, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Apr 23, 1991 | Jun 13, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 29, 1989 | Jan 29, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 29, 1989 | Jan 29, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 16, 1988 | Dec 28, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 10, 1988 | Jun 30, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 22, 1986 | Sep 29, 1987 | 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 | 16.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +7% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +7% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Benzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.01 | +96% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Benzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 kg/d | 0.02 | +142% | Jun 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.