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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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County
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

#8 of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#187 of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing

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.

Emissions Trend (2015–2024) +5% overall
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

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Nitric acid
Methanol 783,728 738,499 45,229
Hydrogen sulfide 112,861 112,426 435
Ammonia 85,792 83,676 2,116
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 85,240 85,240
Manganese compounds 58,435 905 57,142 388
Cresol (mixed isomers) 27,455 27,443 12
Acetaldehyde 26,770 23,385 3,385 ♦ Carcinogen
Phenol 16,694 16,667 27
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 14,658 845 13,696 117
Formaldehyde 13,871 11,195 2,676 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 4,742 288 4,354 100
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 2,812 2,812
Vanadium compounds 919 8 907 4
Formic acid 659 381 278
Lead compounds 182 161 5 16
Chlorine 153 153
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 115 115 0 ♦ Carcinogen
Catechol 82 82 ♦ Carcinogen
Mercury compounds 13 9 4 0
Chlorine dioxide 5 5
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 3 1 3 0 ♦ Carcinogen

2023

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Nitric acid
Methanol 596,281 550,761 45,520
Hydrogen sulfide 104,788 104,351 437
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 81,364 81,364
Ammonia 75,566 73,644 1,922
Manganese compounds 58,413 1,022 57,352 39
Acetaldehyde 24,041 21,129 2,912 ♦ Carcinogen
Cresol (mixed isomers) 23,919 23,907 12
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 14,822 1,034 13,746 42
Phenol 14,698 14,671 27
Formaldehyde 13,118 10,432 2,686 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 4,685 315 4,370
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 2,822 2,822
Vanadium compounds 918 8 910
Formic acid 397 142 255
Lead compounds 193 184 6 3
Chlorine 134 134
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 101 101 ♦ Carcinogen
Catechol 82 82 ♦ Carcinogen
Mercury compounds 12 9 4 0
Chlorine dioxide 5 5
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 3 1 3 ♦ Carcinogen

2022

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Nitric acid
Methanol 655,587 614,844 40,743
Hydrogen sulfide 100,501 100,110 391
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 88,886 88,886
Ammonia 87,154 85,329 1,825
Manganese compounds 53,819 973 51,335 1,511
Acetaldehyde 44,461 34,792 9,669 ♦ Carcinogen
Cresol (mixed isomers) 27,798 27,798
Phenol 17,148 17,124 24
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 13,723 1,103 12,304 316
Formaldehyde 11,726 11,726 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 4,522 321 3,911 290
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 2,526 2,526
Vanadium compounds 836 7 815 14
Formic acid 398 145 253
Lead compounds 220 173 5 42
Chlorine 153 153
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 120 119 1 ♦ Carcinogen
Catechol 80 80 ♦ Carcinogen
Mercury compounds 13 10 3 0
Chlorine dioxide 5 5
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 3 1 2 0 ♦ Carcinogen

2021

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Nitric acid
Methanol 553,657 512,347 41,310
Hydrogen sulfide 100,859 100,462 397
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 87,495 87,495
Ammonia 85,953 84,306 1,648
Manganese compounds 55,871 939 52,049 2,883
Acetaldehyde 44,169 34,446 9,723 ♦ Carcinogen
Cresol (mixed isomers) 27,924 27,924
Phenol 17,071 17,047 24
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 14,183 1,005 12,475 703
Formaldehyde 11,515 11,515 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 4,773 285 3,966 522
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 2,561 2,561
Vanadium compounds 870 5 826 39
Formic acid 397 138 259
Lead compounds 250 167 5 78
Chlorine 157 157
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 119 117 2 ♦ Carcinogen
Catechol 81 81 ♦ Carcinogen
Mercury compounds 13 9 3 0
Chlorine dioxide 5 5
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 3 1 2 0 ♦ Carcinogen

2020

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Nitric acid
Methanol 568,287 530,749 37,538
Ammonia 86,867 85,019 1,849
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 80,759 80,759
Hydrogen sulfide 79,240 78,880 360
Manganese compounds 49,576 956 47,297 1,323
Acetaldehyde 43,948 34,409 9,539 ♦ Carcinogen
Cresol (mixed isomers) 27,432 27,432
Phenol 17,028 17,006 22
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 12,656 1,212 11,336 108
Formaldehyde 11,987 11,987 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 3,993 302 3,604 88
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 2,327 2,327
Vanadium compounds 757 4 751 2
Formic acid 387 145 242
Lead compounds 187 170 5 12 0
Chlorine 170 170
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 118 118 0 ♦ Carcinogen
Catechol 74 74 ♦ Carcinogen
Mercury compounds 13 10 3 0
Chlorine dioxide 5 5
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 3 1 2 0 ♦ Carcinogen

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

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Nitric acid
Methanol 550,404 511,728 38,676
Hydrogen sulfide 92,665 92,294 371
Ammonia 87,454 85,593 1,861
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 74,286 74,286
Manganese compounds 50,558 1,513 48,730 315
Acetaldehyde 45,081 35,467 9,614 ♦ Carcinogen
Cresol (mixed isomers) 27,641 27,641
Phenol 17,702 17,679 23
Formaldehyde 12,541 12,541 ♦ Carcinogen
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 12,483 767 11,680 36
Zinc compounds 4,134 345 3,713 76
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 2,398 2,398
Vanadium compounds 781 6 773 2
Formic acid 379 144 235
Chlorine 171 171
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 118 117 0 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 116 101 5 10 0
Catechol 76 76 ♦ Carcinogen
Mercury compounds 13 10 3 0
Chlorine dioxide 5 5
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 3 1 2 0 ♦ Carcinogen

2017

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Nitric acid
Methanol 650,778 604,933 45,845
Ammonia 101,606 100,039 1,566
Hydrogen sulfide 89,514 89,074 440
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 89,001 89,001
Manganese compounds 59,299 1,531 57,763 5
Acetaldehyde 38,276 32,138 6,138 ♦ Carcinogen
Cresol (mixed isomers) 34,059 34,059
Phenol 22,808 22,781 27
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 14,629 784 13,845 0
Formaldehyde 13,963 13,963 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 4,800 399 4,401
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 2,842 2,842
Vanadium compounds 922 5 917
Formic acid 337 5 332
Chlorine 207 207
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 170 170 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 127 122 6 0
Catechol 90 90 ♦ Carcinogen
Chlorine dioxide 65 65
Mercury compounds 15 11 4
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 2 1 2 ♦ Carcinogen

2016

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Nitric acid
Methanol 673,734 647,074 26,660
Ammonia 106,839 104,272 2,566
Hydrogen sulfide 84,979 84,524 456
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 76,956 76,956
Manganese compounds 61,225 1,417 59,802 6
Acetaldehyde 39,103 32,842 6,261 ♦ Carcinogen
Cresol (mixed isomers) 35,051 35,051
Phenol 23,576 23,548 28
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 15,034 698 14,334 2
Formaldehyde 14,184 14,184 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 4,937 380 4,556
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 2,943 2,943
Vanadium compounds 954 5 949
Formic acid 550 198 352
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 174 174 ♦ Carcinogen
Chlorine 173 173
Lead compounds 125 119 6 0 0
Catechol 93 93 ♦ Carcinogen
Mercury compounds 15 11 4
Chlorine dioxide 5 5
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 2 1 2 ♦ Carcinogen

2015

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Nitric acid
Methanol 733,147 706,202 26,945
Ammonia 106,309 103,904 2,405
Hydrogen sulfide 86,741 83,568 3,173
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 64,183 64,183
Manganese compounds 60,786 1,253 59,487 46
Acetaldehyde 37,724 31,604 6,120 ♦ Carcinogen
Cresol (mixed isomers) 24,754 24,754
Phenol 21,169 21,169
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 14,993 730 14,258 5
Formaldehyde 13,930 13,930 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 4,949 402 4,532 15
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 2,927 2,927
Vanadium compounds 949 5 944 0
Formic acid 362 6 356
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 177 177 0 ♦ Carcinogen
Chlorine 174 174
Lead compounds 140 133 6 2 0
Catechol 93 93 ♦ Carcinogen
Mercury compounds 15 11 4 0
Chlorine dioxide 5 5
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 2 1 2 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
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.

Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act · Case 3601885204 · Jun 13, 2019
$22,309
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3601779643 · Mar 4, 2019
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act · Case 3601741457 · Feb 4, 2019
$9,456
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3601712673 · Sep 7, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-NCD003199882-008 · Apr 5, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-NCD003199882-005 · Feb 22, 1995

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