DOMTAR PAPER CO LLC PLYMOUTH MILL
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,123,509 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1375 NC HIGHWAY 149 N
PLYMOUTH, NC 27962
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- WASHINGTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322110
- Inspections
- 6 · last Sep 17, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 13, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110013794000
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 | 1,173,530 | — |
| 2016 | 1,140,652 | -3% |
| 2017 | 1,123,509 | -2% |
| 2018 | 979,009 | -13% |
| 2019 | 96,624 | -90% |
| 2020 | 985,815 | +920% |
| 2021 | 1,007,926 | +2% |
| 2022 | 1,109,679 | +10% |
| 2023 | 1,016,363 | -8% |
| 2024 | 1,235,190 | +22% |
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 78,825 | 78,482 | 343 | — | — | |
| Phenol | 17,294 | 17,273 | 21 | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 385 | 145 | 240 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 120 | 120 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
2017
2016
2015
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catechol | — | — | — | 1,635 |
| Phenol | — | — | 7,046 | 3,143 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 221,159 |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 9,492 |
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | 27,871 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 1,185,927 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | 2,488 | — |
| Methanol | — | 67,083 | 5,278,256 | 4,591,909 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | 56,855 | 16,044 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 829,192 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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 | FRV | Oct 12, 2020 | Oct 12, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 16, 2020 | Apr 7, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Dec 17, 2019 | Dec 17, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Apr 11, 2019 | Jul 12, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 4, 2019 | Mar 4, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 28, 2018 | Nov 29, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Oct 16, 2018 | Apr 2, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 7, 2018 | Sep 23, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Dec 1, 2017 | Mar 5, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 8, 2017 | Sep 27, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 24, 2017 | Feb 24, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Dec 9, 2016 | Dec 21, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 12, 2005 | Jul 3, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Land Treatment | Dec 12, 2005 | Jul 3, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 5, 2000 | Jun 6, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 22, 1995 | May 2, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 22, 1995 | Feb 22, 1995 | Resolved |
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.