Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
AMERICAN DISTILLATION INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 6,770 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 $39,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1690 NE ROYSTER RD
LELAND, NC 28451
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- BRUNSWICK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 10 · last Mar 18, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $39,500 · last May 4, 2009
- Registry ID
- 110000350316
How This Compares
#208
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#4,634
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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
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)
+5% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 11,950 | — |
| 2016 | 4,105 | -66% |
| 2017 | 6,770 | +65% |
| 2018 | 19,069 | +182% |
| 2019 | 2,490 | -87% |
| 2020 | 24,419 | +881% |
| 2021 | 11,845 | -51% |
| 2022 | 21,216 | +79% |
| 2023 | 16,040 | -24% |
| 2024 | 12,515 | -22% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 8,423 | 8,423 | — | — | 177,570 | |
| Methanol | 3,120 | 3,120 | — | — | 176,513 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 972 | 972 | — | — | 176,319 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | 95,432 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 11,135 | 11,135 | — | — | 456,604 | |
| Methanol | 3,460 | 3,460 | — | — | 453,957 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,445 | 1,445 | — | — | 454,114 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 11,000 | 11,000 | — | — | 175,298 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 10,070 | 10,070 | — | — | 178,103 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 146 | 146 | — | — | 175,735 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 10,297 | 10,297 | — | — | 15 | |
| Methanol | 1,388 | 1,388 | — | — | 506 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 160 | 160 | — | — | 15 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 20,717 | 20,717 | — | — | 1,305 | |
| Methanol | 2,193 | 2,193 | — | — | 982 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,509 | 1,509 | — | — | 337 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,296 | 2,296 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 194 | 194 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 13,162 | 13,162 | — | — | 12,453 | |
| Methanol | 4,644 | 4,644 | — | — | 2,712 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 624 | 624 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroform | 324 | 324 | — | — | 588 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 252 | 252 | — | — | 78 | |
| Cyclohexane | 63 | 63 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 6,570 | 6,570 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 198 | 198 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| o-Xylene | — | — | — | — | 120 | |
| Methanol | 3,854 | 3,854 | — | — | 3,622 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 150 | 150 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 53 | 53 | — | — | 15 | |
| Chloroform | 23 | 23 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 21 | 21 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| o-Xylene | — | — | — | — | 156 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 10,629 | 10,629 | — | — | 987 | |
| Methanol | 1,232 | 1,232 | — | — | 13,630 | |
| Cyclohexane | 54 | 54 | — | — | 39 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 20 | 20 | — | — | 59 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroform | 0 | 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 | — | — | 175,902 | 39 |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 177,552 | 117 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 176,301 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 175,902 | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 399 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
n-Butyl alcohol | 18 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Methanol | — | — | 175,902 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Methanol | 611 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 175,902 | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 1,650 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
tert-Butyl alcohol | 18 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 28, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 4, 2020 | Jun 19, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 4, 2020 | Nov 4, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Nov 4, 2020 | Nov 4, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Nov 4, 2020 | Nov 4, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 4, 2014 | Nov 21, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 4, 2014 | Nov 21, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 24, 2012 | Aug 31, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 24, 2012 | Aug 31, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 21, 2007 | May 3, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 21, 2007 | May 3, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 21, 2007 | May 3, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 11, 2005 | Mar 22, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 10, 2003 | Jan 16, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 7, 2002 | Dec 19, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 7, 2001 | Mar 23, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 24, 1997 | Sep 21, 1999 | 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.
INITIAL IMMINENT AND SUBSTANTIAL ENDANGERMENT ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCR000001651-017 · Feb 5, 2026
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2021-2111 · Jan 12, 2022
$39,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCR000001651-012 · Oct 20, 2014
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCR000001651-011 · Jul 24, 2012
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCR000001651-006 · Mar 21, 2007
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCR000001651-005 · Feb 11, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCR000001651-004 · Dec 10, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCR000001651-003 · Nov 7, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCR000001651-002 · Mar 7, 2001
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCR000001651-001 · Sep 21, 1999
$25,000
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