DOMTAR CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 17,081 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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200 N GRAND AVE
ROTHSCHILD, WI 54474
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- MARATHON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322120
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jun 11, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 10, 2002
- Registry ID
- 110000422141
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 36,944 | — |
| 2016 | 33,045 | -11% |
| 2017 | 17,081 | -48% |
| 2018 | 30,222 | +77% |
| 2019 | 1,372 | -95% |
| 2020 | 24,852 | +1712% |
| 2021 | 19,154 | -23% |
| 2022 | 12,560 | -34% |
| 2023 | 21,781 | +73% |
| 2024 | 35,977 | +65% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 19,758 | 13,588 | 6,170 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 7,896 | 7,896 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 7,157 | — | 7,157 | — | 9 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 889 | 889 | — | — | 2,195 | |
| Zinc compounds | 254 | 254 | — | — | 996 | |
| Lead compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | 147 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 19,415 | 13,402 | 6,013 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 900 | 512 | 388 | — | 0 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 839 | 839 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 366 | 366 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 243 | 243 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 18 | — | 18 | — | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 7,220 | — | 7,220 | — | 15 | |
| Methanol | 3,120 | 3,120 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,044 | 512 | 532 | — | 0 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 893 | 893 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 260 | 260 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 23 | 23 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 7,899 | 7,899 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 7,573 | — | 7,573 | — | 5 | |
| Methanol | 2,672 | 2,672 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 765 | 765 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 225 | 225 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 16,869 | 11,521 | 5,349 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 6,290 | — | 6,290 | — | 9 | |
| Ammonia | 862 | 512 | 350 | — | 0 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 622 | 622 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 192 | 192 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 16 | — | 16 | — | 0 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 782 | 782 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 341 | 341 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 229 | 229 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 19 | — | 19 | — | 0 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 21,559 | 15,146 | 6,413 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 7,439 | — | 7,439 | — | 41 | |
| Ammonia | 1,041 | 512 | 529 | — | 0 | |
| Zinc compounds | 162 | 162 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 1 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 7,363 | 7,363 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 6,910 | — | 6,910 | — | 23 | |
| Methanol | 2,618 | 2,618 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 170 | 170 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 18 | — | 18 | — | 0 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 24,838 | 15,839 | 8,999 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 6,959 | — | 6,959 | — | 26 | |
| Ammonia | 1,058 | 512 | 546 | — | 0 | |
| Zinc compounds | 170 | 170 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 18 | — | 18 | — | 0 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 28 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 23,081 | 12,450 | 10,632 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 7,640 | 7,640 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 6,039 | — | 6,039 | — | 20 | |
| Zinc compounds | 168 | 168 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 15 | — | 15 | — | 0 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 74,565 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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WM - RIDGEVIEW SECURITY LANDFILL
WHITELAW, WI
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2,195 | — | — | — |
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MARATHON COUNTY LANDFILL
RINGLE, WI
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Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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MARATHON COUNTY LANDFILL
RINGLE, WI
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Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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WM - RIDGEVIEW SECURITY LANDFILL
WHITELAW, WI
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Lead compounds | 147 | — | — | — |
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MARATHON COUNTY LANDFILL
RINGLE, WI
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Ammonia | 0 | — | — | — |
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WM - RIDGEVIEW SECURITY LANDFILL
WHITELAW, WI
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Manganese compounds | 4,805 | — | — | — |
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WM - RIDGEVIEW SECURITY LANDFILL
WHITELAW, WI
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Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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WM - RIDGEVIEW SECURITY LANDFILL
WHITELAW, WI
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Zinc compounds | 996 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Mar 22, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 15, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 16, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 17, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 29, 2016 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 27, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 5, 2014 | May 13, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 14, 1999 | Apr 5, 1999 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.04 | +53% | Nov 2015 | 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.