WISCONSIN RAPIDS PAPER MILL
Quick Summary
- •Released 89,518 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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310 3RD AVE NORTH
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI 54495
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- WOOD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322120
- Inspections
- 1 · last Mar 17, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110070132180
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 | 99,001 | — |
| 2016 | 92,390 | -7% |
| 2017 | 89,518 | -3% |
| 2018 | 34,652 | -61% |
| 2019 | 1,812 | -95% |
| 2020 | 16,550 | +813% |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 2,464 | |
| Methanol | 15,005 | 15,005 | — | — | 23,728 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 980 | 980 | — | — | 3,664 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 565 | 565 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 59 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 1,812 | 1,812 | — | — | 4,940 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 1,971 | |
| Methanol | 31,431 | 31,431 | — | — | 33,036 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 2,042 | 2,042 | — | — | 4,868 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,178 | 1,178 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 95 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 79,226 | 79,226 | — | — | 31,868 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 6,551 | 6,551 | — | — | 4,717 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 3,740 | 3,740 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 105 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 81,696 | 81,696 | — | — | 31,373 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 6,807 | 6,807 | — | — | 4,683 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 3,886 | 3,886 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 104 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 88,000 | 88,000 | — | — | 31,755 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 7,000 | 7,000 | — | — | 4,800 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 4,000 | 4,000 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 95 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 1,971 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 4,868 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 33,036 |
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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WATER QUALITY CENTER
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Methanol | — | — | — | 31,868 |
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Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 4,717 |
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Lead compounds | 76 | — | — | — |
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Mercury compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
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.