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TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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RCRA
ARCLIN DISPERSANTS
Quick Summary
- •Released 6,389 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
-
701 WISSAHICKON AVENUE
CEDARTOWN, GA 30125
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- POLK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325194
- Inspections
- 6 · last Aug 20, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 17, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110000356481
How This Compares
#187
of 653 TRI reporters in GA
#4,712
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.
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)
-65% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 11,148 | — |
| 2016 | 6,291 | -44% |
| 2017 | 6,389 | +2% |
| 2018 | 8,059 | +26% |
| 2019 | 6,172 | -23% |
| 2020 | 5,571 | -10% |
| 2021 | 4,841 | -13% |
| 2022 | 3,629 | -25% |
| 2023 | 3,350 | -8% |
| 2024 | 3,869 | +15% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sec-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Aniline | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 2,379 | 2,379 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 703 | 703 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 439 | 439 | — | — | 1,175 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 349 | 349 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Aniline | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 2,149 | 2,149 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 701 | 701 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,731 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Aniline | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 2,412 | 2,412 | — | — | 2,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 717 | 717 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,765 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Aniline | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 2,566 | 2,566 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,708 | 1,708 | — | — | 21 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 335 | 335 | — | — | 1,049 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 232 | 232 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Aniline | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 2,830 | 2,830 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,907 | 1,907 | — | — | 20 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 334 | 334 | — | — | 1,032 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Aniline | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 3,471 | 3,471 | — | — | 1,900 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,238 | 1,238 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 749 | 749 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 714 | 492 | 222 | — | 1,866 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Aniline | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 4,043 | 4,043 | — | — | 26 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,237 | 1,237 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,029 | 1,029 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 750 | 500 | 250 | — | 3,400 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 500 | 500 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Aniline | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 3,289 | 3,289 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1,858 | 778 | 1,080 | — | 5,169 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 665 | 559 | 106 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 577 | 577 | — | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Aniline | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 2,764 | 2,764 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1,889 | 1,879 | 10 | — | 5,199 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 611 | 533 | 78 | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 531 | 467 | 64 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 496 | 485 | 11 | — | 126 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Aniline | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 6,482 | 6,310 | 172 | — | 5,600 | |
| Naphthalene | 2,737 | 2,737 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 589 | 519 | 70 | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 572 | 492 | 80 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 488 | 477 | 11 | — | 101 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 158 | 158 | — | — | 61 | |
| Diethanolamine | 122 | 122 | — | — | 27 |
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 | — | — | — | 2,977 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 16 |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | 32,694 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LEE COUNTY SOLID WASTE FACILITY
BISHOPVILLE, SC
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 1,175 |
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 | Feb 2, 2019 | Feb 7, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 14, 2014 | Sep 13, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 20, 2013 | Jul 11, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 4, 2009 | Nov 11, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 29, 2007 | Oct 22, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 7, 2006 | Oct 18, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 7, 2006 | Oct 18, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 7, 2006 | Oct 18, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 7, 2006 | Oct 18, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 18, 2002 | Apr 18, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 4, 2001 | Dec 20, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 26, 1999 | Sep 2, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 26, 1999 | Sep 2, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 26, 1998 | May 8, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 26, 1998 | May 8, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 30, 1996 | Aug 13, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Oct 26, 1995 | Nov 29, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 26, 1995 | Nov 6, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 12, 1995 | Aug 28, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 12, 1995 | Aug 8, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 12, 1995 | Aug 28, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Special Provisions for Cleanup | Apr 19, 1993 | Aug 9, 1994 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 217.15 kg/d | 194.31 | +12% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.50 mg/L | 10.00 | +15% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.70 mg/L | 44.00 | +65% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 161.30 mg/L | 44.00 | +267% | Nov 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 417.00 mg/L | 117.00 | +256% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 402.61 kg/d | 357.52 | +13% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 113.68 kg/d | 102.15 | +11% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.76 kg/d | 47.72 | +6% | Nov 2023 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.04 kg/d | 3.98 | +52% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.44 kg/d | 2.65 | +218% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.92 kg/d | 3.98 | +602% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 61.00 mg/L | 44.00 | +39% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.90 mg/L | 15.00 | +93% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 141.00 mg/L | 117.00 | +21% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.86 kg/d | 3.98 | +22% | May 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 160.72 kg/d | 102.15 | +57% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 562.60 kg/d | 357.52 | +57% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 80.86 kg/d | 61.29 | +32% | Feb 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 158.31 kg/d | 102.15 | +55% | Nov 2015 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 554.65 kg/d | 357.52 | +55% | Nov 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.55 kg/d | 29.96 | +15% | Aug 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.
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-NPDENF015668 · Apr 25, 2024
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-NPDENF008105 · Apr 10, 2019
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-EPD-WQ-8212 · Feb 17, 2017
$750
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-EPD-WQ-8122 · Aug 16, 2016
$750
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-EPD-WQ-8039 · Apr 18, 2016
$750
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-EPD-WQ-8019 · Feb 12, 2016
$750
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-EPD-WQ-14-025 · Aug 28, 2014
$593
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-EPD-WQ-MDO-14-007 · May 14, 2014
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-EPD-WQ-13-015 · Jul 3, 2013
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD990741092-001 · Sep 14, 2007
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD990741092-002 · Jul 12, 1995
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-N00000243 · Mar 22, 1989
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-N00000004 · Sep 5, 1985
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-N00000492 · Feb 25, 1985
Judicial
· Case 04-1977-0032 · May 3, 1979
$25,000
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