Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
KNOWLTON TECHNOLOGIES LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,183 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
-
213 FACTORY ST
WATERTOWN, NY 13601
View on map ↗ - County
- JEFFERSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322120
- Inspections
- 8 · last Feb 25, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 24, 2002
- Registry ID
- 110000325988
How This Compares
#137
of 538 TRI reporters in NY
#5,644
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
5
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)
-86% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,440 | — |
| 2016 | 2,945 | -14% |
| 2017 | 3,183 | +8% |
| 2018 | 3,679 | +16% |
| 2019 | 2,787 | -24% |
| 2020 | 2,316 | -17% |
| 2021 | 2,996 | +29% |
| 2022 | 3,159 | +5% |
| 2023 | 2,395 | -24% |
| 2024 | 480 | -80% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 220 | 220 | — | — | 16,167 | |
| Phenol | 186 | 186 | — | — | 1,470 | |
| Formaldehyde | 74 | 74 | — | — | 29 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,941 | 1,941 | — | — | 49,196 | |
| Phenol | 405 | 405 | — | — | 4,472 | |
| Formaldehyde | 49 | 49 | — | — | 89 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,463 | 2,463 | — | — | 7,101 | |
| Phenol | 603 | 603 | — | — | 646 | |
| Formaldehyde | 93 | 93 | — | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,495 | 2,495 | — | — | 5,090 | |
| Phenol | 453 | 453 | — | — | 463 | |
| Formaldehyde | 48 | 48 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,956 | 1,956 | — | — | 2,376 | |
| Phenol | 326 | 326 | — | — | 225 | |
| Formaldehyde | 34 | 34 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,423 | 2,423 | — | — | 4,841 | |
| Phenol | 333 | 333 | — | — | 440 | |
| Formaldehyde | 31 | 31 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 3,124 | 3,124 | — | — | 9,689 | |
| Phenol | 508 | 508 | — | — | 1,362 | |
| Formaldehyde | 47 | 47 | — | — | 75 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,800 | 2,800 | — | — | 11,500 | |
| Phenol | 350 | 350 | — | — | 1,150 | |
| Formaldehyde | 33 | 33 | — | — | 34 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,400 | 2,400 | — | — | 8,100 | |
| Phenol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 800 | |
| Formaldehyde | 45 | 45 | — | — | 19 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,900 | 2,900 | — | — | 6,400 | |
| Phenol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 680 | |
| Formaldehyde | 40 | 40 | — | — | 23 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | 19,205 | — |
| Phenol | — | — | 318,255 | — |
| Methanol | — | — | 1,373,698 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
|
Phenol | — | — | 3 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
Phenol | — | — | 1,467 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
|
Methanol | — | — | 35 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
Methanol | — | — | 16,132 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | 29 | — |
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 | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 28, 2026 | Feb 28, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 28, 2021 | Apr 28, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 28, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 28, 2021 | Apr 28, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 4, 2018 | Oct 5, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 4, 2018 | Oct 4, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 4, 2018 | Oct 5, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Oct 4, 2018 | Oct 5, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 26, 2015 | Jun 26, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 26, 2015 | Jun 26, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 28, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 28, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 28, 2010 | May 13, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 28, 2010 | May 13, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Nov 1, 2009 | Feb 26, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 1, 2009 | Feb 26, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 9, 2009 | Jul 9, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 9, 2009 | Aug 19, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 9, 2009 | Aug 19, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 9, 2009 | Aug 19, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | May 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 2009 | Aug 6, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 31, 2009 | Aug 6, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2009 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 17, 2002 | Feb 21, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 5, 1999 | Aug 30, 1999 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.06 kg/d | 49.94 | +34% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 118.49 kg/d | 81.72 | +45% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 129.98 kg/d | 81.72 | +59% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 87.62 kg/d | 81.72 | +7% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 74.46 kg/d | 49.94 | +49% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.18 mg/L | 0.10 | +80% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 252.92 kg/d | 81.72 | +210% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 120.63 kg/d | 49.94 | +142% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 89.57 kg/d | 81.72 | +10% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 214.47 kg/d | 81.72 | +162% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 244.16 kg/d | 81.72 | +199% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 100.97 kg/d | 81.72 | +24% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 109.55 kg/d | 81.72 | +34% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 175.70 kg/d | 81.72 | +115% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 107.46 kg/d | 81.72 | +32% | Sep 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 107.46 kg/d | 81.72 | +32% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 92.43 kg/d | 49.94 | +85% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.10 mg/L | 0.10 | +1,000% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 345.09 kg/d | 81.72 | +322% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 193.77 kg/d | 81.72 | +137% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.64 kg/d | 49.94 | +45% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 146.69 kg/d | 49.94 | +194% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 86.94 kg/d | 81.72 | +6% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 128.71 kg/d | 81.72 | +58% | Oct 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 94.98 kg/d | 49.94 | +90% | Oct 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 93.16 kg/d | 81.72 | +14% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 76.23 kg/d | 49.94 | +53% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 96.97 kg/d | 81.72 | +19% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 87.76 kg/d | 81.72 | +7% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 252.02 kg/d | 81.72 | +208% | Feb 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 126.71 kg/d | 81.72 | +55% | Jan 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD082272626-001 · Jul 6, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NYD082272626-000 · Jul 27, 1999
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-1995-0153 · May 23, 1996
$65,100
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-1995-0162 · May 23, 1996
$20,400
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case NY-N00001775 · Sep 28, 1995
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