Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
DRAGON PRODUCTS CO - THOMASTON
Quick Summary
- •Released 9,245 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
-
107 NEW COUNTY ROAD (US RTE 1)
THOMASTON, ME 04861
View on map ↗ - County
- KNOX County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 327310
- Inspections
- 3 · last May 30, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 13, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110000581521
How This Compares
#19
of 80 TRI reporters in ME
#4,143
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8,363 | — |
| 2016 | 10,520 | +26% |
| 2017 | 9,245 | -12% |
| 2018 | 8,196 | -11% |
| 2019 | 38 | -100% |
| 2020 | 8,687 | +22640% |
| 2021 | 9,020 | +4% |
| 2022 | 4,550 | -50% |
| 2023 | 4,855 | +7% |
| 2024 | 0 | -100% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,773 | 2,773 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,589 | 1,589 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 444 | 444 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 31 | 31 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 1 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 0 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,902 | 2,902 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,586 | 1,586 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 43 | 43 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 0 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 5,085 | 5,085 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 3,850 | 3,850 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 63 | 63 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 0 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 0 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 5,028 | 5,028 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 3,585 | 3,585 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 51 | 51 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 0 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 38 | 38 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 3,835 | 3,835 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 3,823 | 3,823 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | 250 | 250 | — | — | 49 | |
| Mercury compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 0 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 0 | |
| n-Hexane | 5 | 5 | — | — | 0 | |
| Copper compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 4,826 | 4,826 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 3,891 | 3,891 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 250 | 250 | — | — | 21 | |
| Mercury compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 9,992 | 9,992 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 250 | 250 | — | — | 26 | |
| Mercury compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 4,795 | 4,795 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 3,265 | 3,265 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 0 | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 20 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 21 | THOMASTON WASTE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY, THOMASTON |
| Lead compounds | 0 | THOMASTON WASTE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY, THOMASTON |
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 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Mar 17, 2017 | Jul 13, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 19, 2014 | Sep 12, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Mar 3, 2008 | Jul 7, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 3, 2008 | Jul 7, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 27, 2001 | Jul 11, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 27, 2001 | Mar 5, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 27, 2001 | Jul 11, 2001 | 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.
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604452961 · Jun 26, 2025
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602240178 · Jul 13, 2020
$66,937
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602103994 · May 5, 2017
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2013-1032 · Sep 17, 2013
$50,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2008-1018 · Sep 24, 2008
$77,470
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2007-1203 · Feb 19, 2007
INFORMAL WRITTEN NOTIFICATION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MED001097245-001 · Jul 10, 2001
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