CANFOR SOUTHERN PINE - GRAHAM PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 31,253 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 $118,063 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
4408 MT HERMON ROCK CREEK RD
GRAHAM, NC 27253
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- ALAMANCE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 321113
- Inspections
- 6 · last Jul 31, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $118,063 · last Apr 22, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110040987144
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
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 | 30,247 | — |
| 2016 | 30,848 | +2% |
| 2017 | 31,253 | +1% |
| 2018 | 30,078 | -4% |
| 2019 | 31,070 | +3% |
| 2020 | 30,828 | -1% |
| 2021 | 26 | -100% |
| 2022 | 20 | -23% |
| 2023 | 42 | +109% |
| 2024 | 30 | -30% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 29 | 29 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 21 | 21 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 21 | 21 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 26 | 26 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 30,828 | 30,828 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 31,070 | 31,070 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 30,078 | 30,078 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 31,253 | 31,253 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 30,848 | 30,848 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 30,247 | 30,247 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 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 |
|---|
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 | Aug 19, 2025 | Feb 2, 2026 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 14, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 5, 2025 | May 8, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Nov 22, 2024 | Jul 10, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 22, 2024 | Oct 22, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Aug 26, 2024 | Feb 14, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 21, 2024 | Jul 20, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Sep 22, 2023 | Jan 9, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 6, 2023 | Oct 4, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 21, 2023 | Oct 4, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | May 26, 2023 | Jan 9, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 21, 2023 | Apr 21, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Unapproved Operation | Sep 27, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Apr 29, 2022 | Jan 3, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 24, 2022 | Mar 25, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jan 20, 2022 | Apr 19, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 30, 2021 | Dec 13, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Mar 22, 2021 | Jun 10, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 19, 2021 | Feb 19, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Feb 19, 2021 | Dec 21, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 3, 2021 | Dec 13, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Aug 6, 2020 | Sep 3, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 26, 2020 | Mar 26, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jan 22, 2020 | Jun 24, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Dec 13, 2019 | May 11, 2020 | 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.