BOISE WHITE PAPER LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 386,917 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 $27,195 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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400 2ND ST
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN 56649
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- KOOCHICHING County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322120
- Inspections
- 6 · last May 14, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $27,195 · last Apr 2, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000427501
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
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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 | 298,008 | — |
| 2016 | 282,638 | -5% |
| 2017 | 386,917 | +37% |
| 2018 | 410,605 | +6% |
| 2019 | 327,703 | -20% |
| 2020 | 334,334 | +2% |
| 2021 | 305,548 | -9% |
| 2022 | 293,019 | -4% |
| 2023 | 333,769 | +14% |
| 2024 | 335,477 | +1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 159,400 | 159,400 | — | — | 2,130 | |
| Ammonia | 77,728 | 68,700 | 9,028 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 31,252 | 89 | 31,163 | — | 5,287 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 19,276 | 19,276 | — | — | 140 | |
| Phenol | 13,404 | 13,404 | — | — | 1 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 12,222 | 7,030 | 5,192 | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 10,092 | 10,092 | — | — | 1 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 6,414 | 6,414 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,254 | 198 | 2,056 | — | 3,606 | |
| Formic acid | 1,872 | — | 1,872 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 1,464 | 1,464 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 73 | 73 | — | — | 2,071 | |
| Catechol | 15 | — | 15 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 42 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 158,100 | 158,100 | — | — | 3,020 | |
| Ammonia | 80,300 | 68,700 | 11,600 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 29,787 | 87 | 29,700 | — | 5,740 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 18,501 | 18,501 | — | — | 200 | |
| Phenol | 13,403 | 13,403 | — | — | 2 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 11,820 | 7,030 | 4,790 | — | 15 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 10,100 | 10,100 | — | — | 2 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 6,225 | 6,225 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,152 | 192 | 1,960 | — | 4,540 | |
| Formic acid | 1,820 | — | 1,820 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 1,465 | 1,465 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 71 | 71 | — | — | 1,980 | |
| Catechol | 14 | — | 14 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 49 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 133,300 | 133,300 | — | — | 3,000 | |
| Ammonia | 66,100 | 61,700 | 4,400 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 28,486 | 86 | 28,400 | — | 7,040 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 19,501 | 19,501 | — | — | 190 | |
| Phenol | 14,003 | 14,003 | — | — | 2 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 11,800 | 6,500 | 5,300 | — | 15 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 7,700 | 7,700 | — | — | 2 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 6,605 | 6,605 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,060 | 185 | 1,875 | — | 5,770 | |
| Formic acid | 1,900 | — | 1,900 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 1,445 | 1,445 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 68 | 68 | — | — | 2,720 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 27 | 27 | — | — | 1,140 | |
| Catechol | 13 | — | 13 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 52 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 136,500 | 136,500 | — | — | 2,600 | |
| Ammonia | 69,800 | 62,800 | 7,000 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 30,592 | 92 | 30,500 | — | 5,800 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 19,001 | 19,001 | — | — | 170 | |
| Phenol | 14,404 | 14,404 | — | — | 2 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 11,700 | 6,500 | 5,200 | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 10,600 | 10,600 | — | — | 2 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 7,105 | 7,105 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,200 | 200 | 2,000 | — | 4,600 | |
| Formic acid | 2,100 | — | 2,100 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 1,445 | 1,445 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 75 | 75 | — | — | 2,360 | |
| Catechol | 14 | — | 14 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 46 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 130,700 | 130,700 | — | — | 2,300 | |
| Ammonia | 70,200 | 61,400 | 8,800 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 35,789 | 89 | 35,700 | — | 6,200 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 22,900 | — | 22,900 | — | 8 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 18,501 | 18,501 | — | — | 148 | |
| Phenol | 14,404 | 14,404 | — | — | 2 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 11,300 | 6,100 | 5,200 | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 10,200 | 10,200 | — | — | 1 | |
| Formaldehyde | 7,400 | 6,400 | 1,000 | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 6,805 | 6,805 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,590 | 190 | 2,400 | — | 4,300 | |
| Formic acid | 2,000 | — | 2,000 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 1,445 | 1,445 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 72 | 72 | — | — | 2,180 | |
| Catechol | 17 | — | 17 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 45 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 132,000 | 132,000 | — | — | 2,000 | |
| Ammonia | 74,600 | 61,900 | 12,700 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 34,389 | 89 | 34,300 | — | 5,500 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 26,200 | — | 26,200 | — | 9 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 18,701 | 18,701 | — | — | 132 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 11,300 | 6,400 | 4,900 | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 10,204 | 10,204 | — | — | 1 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 7,600 | 7,600 | — | — | 1 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 6,705 | 6,705 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,450 | 190 | 2,260 | — | 3,960 | |
| Formic acid | 2,000 | — | 2,000 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 1,455 | 1,455 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 72 | 72 | — | — | 1,950 | |
| Catechol | 16 | — | 16 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 40 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 132,000 | 132,000 | — | — | 2,700 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 107,000 | — | 107,000 | — | 51 | |
| Ammonia | 79,400 | 61,800 | 17,600 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 31,790 | 90 | 31,700 | — | 6,500 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 18,601 | 18,601 | — | — | 175 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 11,150 | 6,200 | 4,950 | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 10,204 | 10,204 | — | — | 2 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 7,700 | 7,700 | — | — | 2 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 6,905 | 6,905 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,300 | 200 | 2,100 | — | 4,900 | |
| Formic acid | 2,000 | — | 2,000 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 1,455 | 1,455 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 74 | 74 | — | — | 2,400 | |
| Catechol | 15 | — | 15 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 47 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 131,000 | 131,000 | — | — | 2,500 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 82,900 | — | 82,900 | — | 40 | |
| Ammonia | 82,000 | 72,000 | 10,000 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 29,590 | 90 | 29,500 | — | 7,300 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 19,601 | 19,601 | — | — | 160 | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 10,000 | 10,000 | — | — | 1 | |
| Phenol | 9,703 | 9,703 | — | — | 2 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 9,500 | 4,000 | 5,500 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 6,905 | 6,905 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,170 | 220 | 1,950 | — | 4,600 | |
| Formic acid | 2,000 | — | 2,000 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 1,455 | 1,455 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 75 | 75 | — | — | 2,700 | |
| Lead compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 45 | |
| Catechol | 9 | — | 9 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 117,000 | 117,000 | — | — | 200 | |
| Ammonia | 63,700 | 61,200 | 2,500 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 28,586 | 86 | 28,500 | — | 3,400 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 19,301 | 19,301 | — | — | 13 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 18,700 | 13,100 | 5,600 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 14,103 | 14,103 | — | — | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 9,900 | 9,900 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 6,805 | 6,805 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,090 | 210 | 1,880 | — | 1,730 | |
| Formic acid | 2,000 | — | 2,000 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 365 | 365 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 71 | 71 | — | — | 1,500 | |
| Lead compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 30 | |
| Catechol | 8 | — | 8 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 116,000 | 116,000 | — | — | 360 | |
| Ammonia | 67,800 | 61,500 | 6,300 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 31,000 | 31,000 | — | — | 24 | |
| Manganese compounds | 30,586 | 86 | 30,500 | — | 9,400 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 18,400 | 12,900 | 5,500 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 13,904 | 13,904 | — | — | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 9,700 | 9,700 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 6,205 | 6,205 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,190 | 190 | 2,000 | — | 7,300 | |
| Formic acid | 1,800 | — | 1,800 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 335 | 335 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 70 | 70 | — | — | 5,300 | |
| Catechol | 9 | — | 9 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 67 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | 634,000 |
| Phenol | — | — | 3,205 | 3,620 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | 96,000 | 477,000 |
| Catechol | — | — | — | 1,440 |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 51,200 |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | 9,147 | 3,200 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | 9,223 | 60,700 |
| Methanol | — | — | 46,200 | 11,120,000 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 149,000 |
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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BOISE WHITE PAPER LLC, REMOTE SITE 17, MPCA SW478
RAY, MN
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Catechol | 1 | — | — | — |
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BOISE WHITE PAPER LLC, REMOTE SITE 17, MPCA SW478
RAY, MN
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Cresol (mixed isomers) | 1 | — | — | — |
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BOISE WHITE PAPER LLC, REMOTE SITE 17, MPCA SW478
RAY, MN
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Methanol | 2,130 | — | — | — |
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BOISE WHITE PAPER LLC, REMOTE SITE 17, MPCA SW478
RAY, MN
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Phenol | 1 | — | — | — |
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BOISE WHITE PAPER LLC, REMOTE SITE 17, MPCA SW478
RAY, MN
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Zinc compounds | 3,606 | — | — | — |
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BOISE WHITE PAPER LLC, REMOTE SITE 17, MPCA SW478
RAY, MN
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Acetaldehyde | 11 | — | — | — |
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BOISE WHITE PAPER LLC, REMOTE SITE 17, MPCA SW478
RAY, MN
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2,071 | — | — | — |
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BOISE WHITE PAPER LLC, REMOTE SITE 17, MPCA SW478
RAY, MN
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Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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BOISE WHITE PAPER LLC, REMOTE SITE 17, MPCA SW478
RAY, MN
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Hydrogen sulfide | 140 | — | — | — |
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BOISE WHITE PAPER LLC, REMOTE SITE 17, MPCA SW478
RAY, MN
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Lead compounds | 42 | — | — | — |
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BOISE WHITE PAPER LLC, REMOTE SITE 17, MPCA SW478
RAY, MN
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Manganese compounds | 5,287 | — | — | — |
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 | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Nov 19, 2024 | Jan 29, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Nov 19, 2024 | Jan 29, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Nov 19, 2024 | Jan 29, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Oct 7, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Oct 7, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | May 30, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | May 29, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Jul 10, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jul 10, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Jun 9, 2020 | Mar 19, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jul 19, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Jun 13, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Dec 22, 2011 | Dec 22, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Aug 17, 2011 | Aug 17, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Frequency of Sampling Violation | Aug 7, 2011 | Aug 7, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | May 1, 2011 | May 1, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Apr 6, 2011 | Jun 7, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Apr 1, 2011 | Apr 1, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Apr 1, 2011 | Apr 1, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Non-Toxicity Requirements | Feb 10, 2011 | Feb 10, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 16, 2002 | May 6, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 16, 2002 | May 6, 2002 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Feb 28, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Jan 31, 1994 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 12, 1992 | Dec 3, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 3, 1989 | Jan 8, 1990 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19,036.00 kg/d | 8,905.00 | +114% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19,036.00 kg/d | 8,905.00 | +114% | Jul 2017 | 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.