WESTROCK VIRGINIA, COVINGTON
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,641,806 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 $3,106 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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104 EAST RIVERSIDE ST
COVINGTON, VA 24426
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- COVINGTON CITY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322130
- Inspections
- 9 · last Dec 4, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $3,106 · last Apr 25, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000870013
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
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 | 2,928,892 | — |
| 2016 | 2,388,439 | -18% |
| 2017 | 2,641,806 | +11% |
| 2018 | 2,685,972 | +2% |
| 2019 | 2,357,981 | -12% |
| 2020 | 2,291,966 | -3% |
| 2021 | 2,345,601 | +2% |
| 2022 | 2,745,680 | +17% |
| 2023 | 2,076,143 | -24% |
| 2024 | 2,231,024 | +7% |
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,479,090 | 1,465,400 | 2,090 | 11,600 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 293,105 | 405 | 34,700 | 258,000 | — | |
| Ammonia | 207,079 | 206,411 | 668 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 90,128 | 89,300 | 370 | 458 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 78,550 | 1,450 | — | 77,100 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 54,100 | 54,100 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 49,930 | 47,830 | 2,090 | 10 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 33,396 | 33,307 | 84 | 5 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 33,243 | 553 | 2,090 | 30,600 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 13,995 | 13,316 | 668 | 10 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 9,154 | 9,147 | 3 | 4 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 5,503 | 13 | 1,230 | 4,260 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 5,482 | 128 | 84 | 5,270 | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 3,925 | 3,925 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 485 | 485 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 384 | 321 | — | 63 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 360 | 0 | 359 | 1 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 48 | 25 | 0 | 22 | — | |
| Catechol | 16 | — | 15 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 9 | 3 | — | 6 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 523 |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 18,000 |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 46,500 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 23,000,000 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 162,000 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 329,000 |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 43,600 |
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | 328,000 |
| Phenol | — | — | — | 10,500 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 11,500 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 578,000 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 102,000 |
| Catechol | — | — | — | 397 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 23, 2025 | Jun 12, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 3, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Oct 11, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jan 11, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Apr 10, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | May 29, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Oct 19, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Sep 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Apr 19, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Dec 6, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jul 28, 2011 | — | 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 | 8,705.00 kg/d | 8,390.00 | +4% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9,447.00 kg/d | 8,390.00 | +13% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| TU Static Renewal 7-Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.10 toxic | 3.70 | +92% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46,637.00 kg/d | 8,390.00 | +456% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,174.00 kg/d | 4,195.00 | +47% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| TU Static Renewal 7-Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.20 toxic | 3.70 | +14% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| TU Static Renewal 7-Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.10 toxic | 3.70 | +92% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| TU Static Renewal 7-Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.20 toxic | 3.70 | +14% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11,205.00 kg/d | 8,390.00 | +34% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,292.00 kg/d | 3,175.00 | +4% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| TU Static Renewal 7-Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.10 toxic | 3.70 | +92% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| TU Static Renewal 7-Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.10 toxic | 3.70 | +92% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13,137.00 kg/d | 8,390.00 | +57% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| TU Static Renewal 7-Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.10 toxic | 3.70 | +92% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9,883.00 kg/d | 8,390.00 | +18% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8,878.00 kg/d | 8,390.00 | +6% | Mar 2015 | 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.