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CHATTEM CHEMICALS WAREHOUSE
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,515 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
-
3801 STREET ELMO AVENUE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37409
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- HAMILTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325411
- Inspections
- 8 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 18, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110005003263
How This Compares
#214
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#5,177
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
10
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)
+121% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,515 | — |
| 2016 | 4,515 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4,515 | 0% |
| 2018 | 3,010 | -33% |
| 2020 | 4,010 | — |
| 2021 | 6,515 | +62% |
| 2022 | 23,515 | +261% |
| 2023 | 25,010 | +6% |
| 2024 | 10,000 | -60% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 4,000 | 4,000 | — | — | 130,000 | |
| Ammonia | 3,250 | 3,250 | — | — | 80,000 | |
| Dichloromethane | 2,250 | 2,250 | — | — | 261,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroacetic acid | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,000 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 21,750 | 21,750 | — | — | 65,000 | |
| Ammonia | 2,750 | 2,750 | — | — | 148,100 | |
| Dichloromethane | 255 | 255 | — | — | 84,120 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroacetic acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | 550 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 20,750 | 20,750 | — | — | 121,000 | |
| Ammonia | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | 20,000 | |
| Chloroacetic acid | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 20,000 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 4,200 | |
| Dichloromethane | 10 | 10 | — | — | 11,245 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 4,750 | 4,750 | — | — | 137,000 | |
| Ammonia | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 1,100 | |
| Chloroacetic acid | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 5,050 | |
| Dichloromethane | 10 | 10 | — | — | 15,850 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | 229,000 | |
| Methanol | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | 26,000 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 8,000 | |
| Dichloromethane | 500 | 500 | — | — | 15,250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroacetic acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 250 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | 49,000 | |
| Ammonia | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 165,340 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroacetic acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 250 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 2,750 | 2,750 | — | — | 750 | |
| Methanol | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | 12,250 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 5 | |
| Chloroacetic acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 250 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 2,750 | 2,750 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | 16,250 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroacetic acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 2,750 | 2,750 | — | — | 175,000 | |
| Methanol | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | 22,087 | |
| sec-Butyl alcohol | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroacetic acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | — | — | 260,000 | 660 |
| Chloroacetic acid | — | — | — | 920 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 72,000 |
| Methanol | — | 120,000 | — | 9,200 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GLYCERIN TRADERS LLC
LA PORTE, IN
|
Methanol | — | 120,000 | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | 260,000 | — |
|
WMI CHESTNUT RIDGE LANDFILL
HEISKELL, TN
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 60,000 |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Chloroacetic acid | 1,000 | MOCCASIN BEND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, CHATTANOOGA |
| Ammonia | 20,000 | MOCCASIN BEND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, CHATTANOOGA |
| Methanol | 10,000 | MOCCASIN BEND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, CHATTANOOGA |
| Dichloromethane | 1,200 | MOCCASIN BEND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, CHATTANOOGA |
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 7, 2025 | Aug 11, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 7, 2025 | May 7, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Feb 7, 2023 | Apr 19, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 7, 2023 | Apr 19, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 5, 2020 | Mar 13, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 5, 2020 | Mar 13, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 5, 2020 | Apr 6, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 5, 2020 | Apr 6, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 6, 2018 | Sep 6, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 5, 2015 | Feb 5, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 5, 2015 | Feb 5, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 5, 2015 | Feb 5, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 22, 2010 | Oct 4, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 22, 2010 | Sep 22, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 22, 2010 | Sep 22, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 22, 2010 | Sep 22, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Sep 22, 2010 | Sep 22, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 1, 2007 | Nov 5, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 14, 2007 | Jun 14, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 14, 2007 | Nov 5, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 14, 2006 | May 11, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 14, 2006 | Nov 5, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 14, 2006 | May 11, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 14, 2006 | Dec 11, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 14, 2006 | Aug 23, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 14, 2006 | May 11, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 14, 2006 | Aug 23, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 14, 2006 | Nov 14, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 13, 2003 | May 16, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 13, 2003 | May 13, 2003 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.58 mg/L | 1.20 | +282% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.65 mg/L | 2.40 | +135% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.13 mg/L | 2.40 | +114% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.41 mg/L | 1.20 | +184% | Dec 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.56 mg/L | 1.20 | +280% | Nov 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.14 mg/L | 2.40 | +156% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.80 mg/L | 5.00 | +4% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.10 mg/L | 2.40 | +154% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.79 mg/L | 1.20 | +299% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.95 mg/L | 2.40 | +190% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.55 mg/L | 1.20 | +279% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.46 mg/L | 2.40 | +253% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.38 mg/L | 1.20 | +348% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.43 mg/L | 1.20 | +519% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +5% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.70 mg/L | 2.40 | +346% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.30 mg/L | 2.40 | +329% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.19 mg/L | 1.20 | +499% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.91 mg/L | 1.20 | +393% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.01 mg/L | 2.40 | +234% | May 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.08 mg/L | 1.20 | +323% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.82 mg/L | 2.40 | +226% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.41 mg/L | 1.20 | +184% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.13 mg/L | 2.40 | +114% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.65 mg/L | 1.20 | +204% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.22 mg/L | 2.40 | +118% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.28 mg/L | 2.40 | +245% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.14 mg/L | 1.20 | +328% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.17 mg/L | 1.20 | +248% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.27 mg/L | 2.40 | +120% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.62 mg/L | 1.20 | +202% | Nov 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.53 mg/L | 2.40 | +214% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.94 mg/L | 1.20 | +478% | Oct 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.66 mg/L | 2.40 | +261% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.34 mg/L | 1.20 | +345% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.29 mg/L | 2.40 | +287% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.56 mg/L | 1.20 | +530% | Aug 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.00 mg/L | 2.40 | +692% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.69 mg/L | 2.40 | +220% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.69 mg/L | 1.20 | +291% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 4.20 mg/L | 1.20 | +250% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.60 mg/L | 2.40 | +175% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 6.60 mg/L | 2.40 | +175% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.20 mg/L | 1.20 | +250% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.00 mg/L | 2.40 | +108% | May 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.55 mg/L | 1.20 | +113% | May 2024 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.05 | +8% | May 2024 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +100% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +300% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.05 | +144% | Apr 2023 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2010-1538 · Sep 14, 2010
$21,700
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TNR000001420-001 · Apr 5, 2007
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TNR000001420-120 · Apr 3, 2007
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2005-8008 · Feb 3, 2005
$4,050
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TNR000001420-126 · Aug 12, 2003
ENF. ACTION REQUEST
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TNR000001420-125 · Jun 18, 2003
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 04-1993-N001 · Jan 7, 1994
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