Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
WEYERHAEUSER NR- COLUMBIA FALLS
Quick Summary
- •Released 196,250 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
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105 MILLS DRIVE
COLUMBIA FALLS, MT 59912
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- FLATHEAD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 321219
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jun 9, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 23, 2014
- Registry ID
- 110000428644
How This Compares
#9
of 55 TRI reporters in MT
#712
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.
12
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)
-22% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 191,277 | — |
| 2016 | 202,250 | +6% |
| 2017 | 196,250 | -3% |
| 2018 | 190,874 | -3% |
| 2019 | 179,610 | -6% |
| 2020 | 184,071 | +2% |
| 2021 | 197,831 | +7% |
| 2022 | 165,021 | -17% |
| 2023 | 139,598 | -15% |
| 2024 | 148,954 | +7% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 68,984 | 68,984 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 46,655 | 46,655 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 33,284 | 33,284 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 31 | 31 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 63,503 | 63,503 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 44,289 | 44,289 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 31,774 | 31,774 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 32 | 32 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 57,154 | 57,154 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 55,751 | 55,751 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 52,078 | 52,078 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 38 | 38 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 69,593 | 69,593 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 65,409 | 65,409 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 62,829 | 62,829 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 64,250 | 64,250 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 62,571 | 62,571 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 57,250 | 57,250 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 64,250 | 64,250 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 60,110 | 60,110 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 55,250 | 55,250 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 67,250 | 67,250 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 65,374 | 65,374 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 58,250 | 58,250 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 68,750 | 68,750 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 68,250 | 68,250 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 59,250 | 59,250 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 74,750 | 74,750 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 67,250 | 67,250 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 60,250 | 60,250 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 67,250 | 67,250 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 63,750 | 63,750 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 60,250 | 60,250 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 27 | 27 | — | — | — |
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 | — | — | — | 248,187 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 248,187 |
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 | Jun 18, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 11, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 11, 2025 | Jan 27, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 11, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 11, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 11, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 11, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 11, 2025 | Jan 27, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Nov 9, 2023 | Apr 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Nov 9, 2023 | Apr 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 11, 2023 | Mar 14, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 11, 2023 | Mar 14, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 11, 2023 | Mar 14, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 11, 2023 | Mar 14, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 14, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 14, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 25, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | Jun 20, 2013 | Jun 20, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Overflow to Dry Land or Building Backup | Jun 20, 2013 | Jul 24, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Mar 29, 2011 | Jun 2, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Mar 29, 2011 | Jun 2, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Mar 29, 2011 | Jun 2, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | May 31, 2007 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.40 mg/L | 12.00 | +103% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.10 mg/L | 12.00 | +76% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.30 mg/L | 12.00 | +19% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.90 mg/L | 12.00 | +33% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.90 mg/L | 12.00 | +33% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Phenolics, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.59 mg/L | 0.38 | +55% | May 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.40 mg/L | 12.00 | +3% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.50 mg/L | 12.00 | +13% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.40 mg/L | 12.00 | +120% | Nov 2015 | Open |
| Arsenic, dissolved [as As] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +8% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Arsenic, dissolved [as As] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +8% | Jun 2015 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604631203 · Sep 17, 2025
Administrative - Formal
· Case 08-2000-0326 · May 12, 2000
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