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AHLSTROM NA SPECIALTY SOLUTIONS LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 600,185 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 $25,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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600 THILMANY RD
KAUKAUNA, WI 54130
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- OUTAGAMIE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322120
- Inspections
- 5 · last Apr 11, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $25,000 · last Jan 17, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000420973
How This Compares
#6
of 713 TRI reporters in WI
#326
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
9
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)
-64% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,211,486 | — |
| 2016 | 1,104,985 | -9% |
| 2017 | 600,185 | -46% |
| 2018 | 1,046,593 | +74% |
| 2019 | 1,017,271 | -3% |
| 2020 | 770,749 | -24% |
| 2021 | 711,963 | -8% |
| 2022 | 577,030 | -19% |
| 2023 | 456,891 | -21% |
| 2024 | 441,499 | -3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catechol | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 240,617 | 233,315 | 7,284 | 18 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 62,060 | 62,060 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 51,171 | 46,014 | 5,148 | 10 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 35,672 | 80 | 8,741 | 26,850 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 31,675 | 29,243 | 2,428 | 4 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 9,912 | 9,401 | 511 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 8,146 | 8,135 | 11 | 0 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,349 | 885 | 464 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 896 | 215 | 19 | 662 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catechol | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 241,890 | 234,705 | 7,169 | 17 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 68,865 | 68,865 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 49,088 | 44,013 | 5,066 | 9 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 43,919 | 80 | 8,602 | 35,236 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 32,700 | 30,307 | 2,390 | 4 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 9,909 | 9,401 | 507 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 8,187 | 8,176 | 11 | 0 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,341 | 884 | 456 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 993 | 212 | 19 | 762 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catechol | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 248,226 | 240,871 | 7,333 | 22 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 86,679 | 86,679 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 81,061 | 81,061 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 49,207 | 44,013 | 5,182 | 12 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 46,094 | 96 | 8,800 | 37,198 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 33,047 | 30,598 | 2,444 | 5 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 10,202 | 47 | — | 10,155 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 10,184 | 9,677 | 507 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 8,517 | 8,506 | 11 | 0 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,681 | 2,214 | 467 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1,087 | 210 | 20 | 858 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 45 | 39 | 2 | 3 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catechol | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 304,567 | 258,261 | 46,256 | 50 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 114,607 | 114,607 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 99,452 | 99,452 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 50,520 | 44,992 | 5,519 | 9 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 46,112 | 120 | 9,372 | 36,621 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 35,261 | 32,654 | 2,603 | 4 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 23,539 | 185 | 521 | 22,833 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 13,001 | 75 | — | 12,927 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 11,009 | 10,458 | 551 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 9,159 | 9,147 | 12 | 0 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,495 | 2,997 | 497 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1,184 | 229 | 21 | 934 | 0 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 43 | 39 | — | 3 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 15 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 1 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catechol | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 348,472 | 332,474 | 15,987 | 11 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 121,961 | 121,961 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 109,069 | 109,069 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 49,350 | 43,989 | 5,352 | 9 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 48,695 | 158 | 8,078 | 40,459 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 38,773 | 36,245 | 2,524 | 4 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 18,403 | 225 | 252 | 17,926 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 11,303 | 10,706 | 596 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 10,552 | 121 | — | 10,430 | — | |
| Phenol | 7,431 | 7,419 | 12 | 0 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 5,286 | 5 | 656 | 4,624 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,301 | 239 | 20 | 1,042 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 79 | 79 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 46 | 41 | 2 | 3 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 29 | 26 | 0 | 3 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catechol | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 530,978 | 521,305 | 9,663 | 11 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 136,886 | 136,886 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 113,181 | 113,181 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 72,631 | 70,107 | 2,521 | 4 | — | |
| Ammonia | 49,606 | 44,253 | 5,344 | 9 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 47,815 | 181 | 8,066 | 39,568 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 19,686 | 19,056 | 629 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 19,287 | 253 | 252 | 18,782 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 11,366 | 176 | — | 11,189 | — | |
| Phenol | 8,654 | 8,642 | 12 | 0 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 5,737 | 3 | 655 | 5,079 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,279 | 252 | 20 | 1,006 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 86 | 86 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 49 | 44 | 2 | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 31 | 27 | 0 | 3 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catechol | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 536,354 | 528,295 | 8,050 | 10 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 160,780 | 160,780 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 111,296 | 111,296 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 73,595 | 71,012 | 2,580 | 3 | — | |
| Ammonia | 48,467 | 42,989 | 5,470 | 8 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 45,673 | 175 | 8,256 | 37,242 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 20,876 | 227 | 258 | 20,391 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 20,087 | 19,483 | 603 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 12,683 | 149 | — | 12,534 | — | |
| Phenol | 8,741 | 8,729 | 12 | 0 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 6,590 | 2 | 671 | 5,918 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,277 | 260 | 21 | 996 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 93 | 93 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 49 | 43 | 2 | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 32 | 29 | 0 | 3 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catechol | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 208,419 | 200,211 | 8,197 | 11 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 162,510 | 162,510 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 62,389 | 62,389 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 49,685 | 306 | 8,407 | 40,972 | — | |
| Ammonia | 32,158 | 26,002 | 6,147 | 9 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 25,608 | 2,226 | 263 | 23,120 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 24,925 | 22,294 | 2,627 | 4 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 14,554 | 52 | — | 14,502 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 8,289 | 7,703 | 586 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 7,668 | 81 | 683 | 6,904 | — | |
| Phenol | 1,936 | 1,924 | 12 | 0 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,283 | 331 | 21 | 931 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 698 | 698 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 46 | 39 | 2 | 5 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 17 | 13 | 0 | 4 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catechol | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 525,202 | 525,202 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 238,585 | 229,407 | 9,166 | 11 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 144,564 | 144,564 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 64,485 | 274 | 9,401 | 54,810 | — | |
| Ammonia | 34,065 | 28,474 | 5,582 | 9 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 32,495 | 1,975 | 294 | 30,226 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 25,376 | 22,434 | 2,938 | 4 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 17,623 | 61 | — | 17,562 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 10,122 | 569 | 764 | 8,789 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 8,154 | 7,594 | 559 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 1,975 | 1,962 | 14 | 0 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,655 | 294 | 24 | 1,337 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 620 | 620 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 48 | 40 | 2 | 7 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 16 | 11 | 0 | 4 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catechol | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 610,531 | 610,531 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 198,981 | 190,276 | 8,695 | 10 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 167,678 | 167,678 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 66,300 | 307 | 8,919 | 57,074 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 54,646 | 2,262 | 279 | 52,105 | — | |
| Ammonia | 31,746 | 25,886 | 5,852 | 8 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 26,230 | 63 | — | 26,167 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 25,994 | 23,204 | 2,787 | 3 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 17,559 | 736 | 725 | 16,098 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 7,933 | 7,391 | 541 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 1,926 | 1,913 | 13 | 0 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,888 | 338 | 22 | 1,528 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 55 | 39 | 2 | 15 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 19 | 13 | 0 | 6 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 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 | — | — | — | 2,467,031 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 157,212 |
| Phenol | — | — | — | 1,460 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 22,135 |
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 | Nov 13, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 10, 2022 | Nov 11, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 10, 2022 | Nov 11, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 10, 2022 | Nov 11, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Oct 1, 2020 | Jan 17, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | May 17, 2018 | Jul 2, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 11, 2017 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,565.22 kg/d | 3,172.10 | +107% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19,669.10 kg/d | 6,188.93 | +218% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7,128.25 kg/d | 6,188.93 | +15% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12,299.31 kg/d | 9,860.88 | +25% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10,708.95 kg/d | 6,188.93 | +73% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11,449.88 kg/d | 6,188.93 | +85% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12,914.48 kg/d | 6,188.93 | +109% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,300.13 kg/d | 3,172.10 | +4% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10,290.36 kg/d | 6,188.93 | +66% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,583.00 kg/d | 6,188.93 | +99,999% | Jul 2019 | 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.
Judicial
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603483016 · Jan 17, 2023
$25,000
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WID046538666-032 · Nov 21, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602356220 · Dec 4, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602711048 · Dec 4, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601516445 · Jul 18, 2018
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601007327 · Apr 13, 2017
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2016-5022 · Apr 22, 2016
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