Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
WOODLAND PULP MILL
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,270,419 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
-
144 MAIN ST
BAILEYVILLE, ME 04694
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- WASHINGTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322110
- Inspections
- 11 · last Sep 9, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 13, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110013359178
How This Compares
#4
of 80 TRI reporters in ME
#161
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
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)
-44% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,195,720 | — |
| 2016 | 1,178,098 | -1% |
| 2017 | 1,270,419 | +8% |
| 2018 | 655,222 | -48% |
| 2019 | 667,902 | +2% |
| 2020 | 615,607 | -8% |
| 2021 | 611,545 | -1% |
| 2022 | 603,135 | -1% |
| 2023 | 492,693 | -18% |
| 2024 | 666,077 | +35% |
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 460,690 | 460,304 | 316 | 70 | — | |
| Methanol | 321,573 | 301,972 | 17,732 | 1,869 | — | |
| Ammonia | 148,500 | 120,500 | 28,000 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 82,566 | 366 | 52,912 | 29,288 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 61,034 | 61,034 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 58,611 | 51,520 | 7,080 | 11 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 48,009 | 48,006 | 3 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 42,617 | — | 42,600 | 17 | — | |
| Phenol | 22,239 | 22,239 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 12,106 | 10,894 | 1,210 | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 5,928 | — | 5,928 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 3,309 | 3,309 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,369 | 110 | 195 | 1,064 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,162 | 103 | — | 1,059 | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 577 | 577 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 127 | 124 | — | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catechol | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 409,854 | 409,464 | 315 | 75 | — | |
| Methanol | 306,293 | 286,969 | 17,732 | 1,592 | — | |
| Ammonia | 144,500 | 124,500 | 20,000 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 71,493 | 215 | 52,912 | 18,366 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 63,823 | — | 63,800 | 23 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 55,962 | 55,962 | — | — | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 55,009 | 55,006 | 3 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 52,007 | 45,810 | 6,190 | 7 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 17,256 | 17,256 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 10,812 | 9,600 | 1,210 | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 5,928 | — | 5,928 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,015 | 74 | 195 | 746 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 818 | 87 | — | 731 | — | |
| Chlorine | 416 | 416 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 416 | 416 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 117 | 115 | — | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | 11,035,114 |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 3,000 |
| Phenol | — | — | — | 2,400 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 14,477 |
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | 222,689 |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 50,037 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 170 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 327,900 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 118,430 |
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 | FRV | Dec 2, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Mar 27, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 27, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 11, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2019 | Jan 31, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Dec 3, 2018 | Dec 3, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | Dec 3, 2018 | Dec 3, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Aug 10, 2018 | Aug 12, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Jan 15, 2018 | Jan 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Jan 15, 2018 | Jan 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jan 9, 2018 | Jan 9, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Apr 10, 2017 | Apr 12, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Apr 10, 2017 | Apr 10, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Apr 10, 2017 | Apr 12, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Jan 27, 2017 | Jan 27, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Jan 27, 2017 | Jan 27, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Sep 28, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Sep 28, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Sep 23, 2016 | Sep 25, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Sep 23, 2016 | Sep 25, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Apr 13, 2016 | Apr 13, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jan 11, 2016 | Mar 22, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Jan 11, 2016 | Mar 22, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 14, 2015 | Jan 15, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 14, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 14, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 14, 2015 | Jan 15, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Mar 14, 2015 | Mar 15, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Mar 14, 2015 | Mar 15, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 15, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 15, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Mar 2, 2014 | Mar 2, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Feb 25, 2014 | Feb 25, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 31, 2011 | Feb 24, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Aug 31, 2011 | Feb 24, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Aug 31, 2011 | Feb 24, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 31, 2011 | Feb 24, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 15, 2008 | — | Open |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 27, 2005 | Aug 12, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: General | Jul 27, 2005 | Nov 3, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 27, 2005 | Aug 11, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 27, 2005 | Nov 3, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 27, 2005 | Nov 3, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 1, 1995 | Jan 24, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 1, 1995 | Jan 24, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 1, 1995 | Jan 24, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 2, 1988 | Jan 24, 1996 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 107.70 deg F | 105.00 | +3% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.18 kg/d | 0.15 | +18% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.11 kg/d | 14.53 | +52% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.63 kg/d | 1.45 | +81% | Apr 2023 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.00 kg/d | 1.45 | +38% | Jan 2023 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.28 kg/d | 0.20 | +41% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.23 kg/d | 0.15 | +50% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.23 kg/d | 0.15 | +50% | Oct 2022 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.28 kg/d | 0.20 | +41% | Oct 2022 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.18 kg/d | 0.15 | +18% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.66 kg/d | 14.53 | +1% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.79 kg/d | 14.53 | +36% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 106.00 deg F | 105.00 | +1% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.16 kg/d | 14.53 | +11% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzofuran | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +100% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 108.10 deg F | 105.00 | +3% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.68 kg/d | 1.45 | +84% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 111.80 deg F | 105.00 | +6% | Oct 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.42 kg/d | 1.45 | +135% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.74 kg/d | 14.53 | +8% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| Lead, total [as Pb] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.92 kg/d | 0.77 | +19% | Apr 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 ME-000025 · Jun 13, 2019
$64,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2014-1016 · Jan 24, 2014
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MED071742225-001 · Feb 15, 2012
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case ME-N00000161 · Jun 5, 2008
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case ME-N00000156 · Oct 20, 2000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case ME-N00000116 · Mar 15, 1999
Judicial
· Case HQ-1994-0002 · Jul 16, 1996
$6,000,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MED071742225-000 · Dec 20, 1995
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case ME-N00000002 · Mar 21, 1990
Judicial
· Case 01-1985-0014 · Mar 22, 1988
$2,000
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