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SYLVAMO - EASTOVER MILL
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,738,695 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 $16,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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4001 MCCORDS FERRY RD
EASTOVER, SC 29044
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- RICHLAND County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322120
- Inspections
- 6 · last Mar 21, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $16,000 · last Feb 20, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110043816289
How This Compares
#5
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#118
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
1
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)
-17% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,250,195 | — |
| 2016 | 2,268,343 | +1% |
| 2017 | 1,738,695 | -23% |
| 2018 | 1,769,581 | +2% |
| 2019 | 1,823,268 | +3% |
| 2020 | 1,743,039 | -4% |
| 2021 | 1,770,216 | +2% |
| 2022 | 1,778,026 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1,836,311 | +3% |
| 2024 | 1,874,880 | +2% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 678,215 | 410 | 1,531 | 676,274 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 284,483 | 279 | 64,838 | 219,366 | — | |
| Methanol | 227,458 | 220,261 | — | 7,197 | — | |
| Ammonia | 216,881 | 190,484 | 26,386 | 11 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 143,713 | — | 143,655 | 58 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 92,541 | 92,541 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 78,974 | 78,769 | 205 | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 49,924 | 867 | — | 49,057 | — | |
| Phenol | 35,746 | 35,742 | — | 4 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 17,688 | 16,525 | 1,146 | 17 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 17,241 | 17,241 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 17,027 | 15,765 | 1,246 | 16 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 5,439 | 55 | 88 | 5,296 | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 4,693 | 4,689 | — | 4 | — | |
| Chlorine | 2,971 | 2,971 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 934 | 934 | 0 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 409 | — | 409 | — | — | |
| Catechol | 193 | — | 189 | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 162 | 162 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 156 | 37 | 2 | 117 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 28 | 11 | 0 | 16 | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 674,013 | 396 | 1,499 | 672,118 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 287,455 | 251 | 62,899 | 224,305 | — | |
| Methanol | 222,491 | 211,147 | — | 11,344 | — | |
| Ammonia | 196,749 | 171,156 | 25,576 | 17 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 139,831 | — | 139,740 | 91 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 81,178 | 81,178 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 77,306 | 77,116 | 190 | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 61,297 | 860 | — | 60,437 | — | |
| Phenol | 32,773 | 32,767 | — | 6 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 16,291 | 15,214 | 1,050 | 27 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 16,197 | 16,197 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 15,811 | 14,654 | 1,132 | 25 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 6,018 | 50 | 86 | 5,883 | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 4,344 | 4,338 | — | 6 | — | |
| Chlorine | 2,810 | 2,810 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 837 | 837 | 0 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 384 | — | 384 | — | — | |
| Catechol | 178 | — | 171 | 7 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 162 | 162 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 155 | 34 | 2 | 120 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 27 | 11 | 0 | 16 | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 556,308 | 417 | 1,563 | 554,328 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 289,283 | 272 | 66,809 | 222,202 | — | |
| Methanol | 238,479 | 227,663 | — | 10,816 | — | |
| Ammonia | 213,459 | 186,219 | 27,224 | 16 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 150,384 | — | 150,298 | 86 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 87,749 | 87,749 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 79,397 | 79,196 | 201 | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 61,715 | 853 | — | 60,862 | — | |
| Phenol | 35,888 | 35,882 | — | 6 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 17,703 | 16,568 | 1,110 | 25 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 16,950 | 15,733 | 1,193 | 24 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine dioxide | 15,537 | 15,537 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 5,865 | 54 | 91 | 5,720 | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 4,875 | 4,869 | — | 5 | — | |
| Chlorine | 2,649 | 2,649 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 914 | 914 | 0 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 352 | — | 352 | — | — | |
| Catechol | 191 | — | 185 | 6 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 162 | 162 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 136 | 36 | 2 | 99 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 25 | 12 | 0 | 13 | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 554,682 | 431 | 1,538 | 552,713 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 277,462 | 278 | 65,309 | 211,875 | — | |
| Methanol | 243,430 | 234,530 | — | 8,900 | — | |
| Ammonia | 217,225 | 190,612 | 26,600 | 13 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 147,817 | — | 147,746 | 71 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 90,793 | 90,793 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 80,359 | 80,150 | 209 | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 53,479 | 898 | — | 52,581 | — | |
| Phenol | 35,969 | 35,964 | — | 5 | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 18,563 | 18,563 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 17,984 | 16,817 | 1,146 | 21 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 17,356 | 16,110 | 1,226 | 20 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 5,426 | 56 | 89 | 5,281 | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 4,932 | 4,927 | — | 5 | — | |
| Chlorine | 2,883 | 2,883 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 931 | 931 | 0 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 402 | — | 402 | — | — | |
| Catechol | 195 | — | 190 | 5 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 162 | 162 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 136 | 37 | 2 | 98 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 26 | 12 | 0 | 13 | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 545,064 | 426 | 1,576 | 543,062 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 279,802 | 265 | 67,636 | 211,901 | — | |
| Methanol | 226,055 | 217,157 | — | 8,898 | — | |
| Ammonia | 207,894 | 180,457 | 27,424 | 13 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 156,733 | — | 156,662 | 71 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 87,192 | 87,192 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 81,359 | 81,145 | 214 | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 55,354 | 928 | — | 54,426 | — | |
| Phenol | 34,010 | 34,005 | — | 5 | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 20,980 | 20,980 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 17,185 | 15,963 | 1,201 | 21 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 16,809 | 15,483 | 1,306 | 20 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 5,431 | 53 | 92 | 5,286 | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 4,697 | 4,692 | — | 5 | — | |
| Chlorine | 2,683 | 2,683 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 888 | 888 | 0 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 394 | — | 394 | — | — | |
| Catechol | 185 | — | 180 | 5 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 162 | 162 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 133 | 35 | 2 | 96 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 25 | 12 | 0 | 13 | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 604,478 | 435 | 1,567 | 602,476 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 291,698 | 277 | 67,051 | 224,370 | — | |
| Methanol | 232,058 | 224,769 | — | 7,289 | — | |
| Ammonia | 214,886 | 187,683 | 27,192 | 11 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 152,091 | — | 152,033 | 58 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 89,494 | 89,494 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 80,296 | 80,091 | 205 | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 51,473 | 936 | — | 50,537 | — | |
| Phenol | 35,362 | 35,358 | — | 4 | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 21,744 | 21,744 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 17,683 | 16,535 | 1,131 | 17 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 17,033 | 15,801 | 1,216 | 16 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 5,471 | 55 | 91 | 5,325 | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 4,862 | 4,858 | — | 4 | — | |
| Chlorine | 2,774 | 2,774 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 930 | 930 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 409 | — | 409 | — | — | |
| Catechol | 189 | — | 185 | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 162 | 162 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 143 | 36 | 2 | 105 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 27 | 12 | 0 | 14 | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 571,594 | 411 | 1,601 | 569,582 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 286,518 | 271 | 69,104 | 217,143 | — | |
| Methanol | 237,538 | 230,678 | — | 6,860 | — | |
| Ammonia | 214,332 | 186,261 | 28,061 | 10 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 153,592 | — | 153,537 | 55 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 89,007 | 89,007 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 80,896 | 80,696 | 200 | — | — | |
| Phenol | 36,022 | 36,018 | — | 4 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 26,687 | 880 | — | 25,807 | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 23,479 | 23,479 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 17,851 | 16,732 | 1,103 | 16 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 16,963 | 15,765 | 1,183 | 15 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 5,277 | 54 | 94 | 5,129 | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 4,967 | 4,963 | — | 4 | — | |
| Chlorine | 2,988 | 2,988 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 916 | 916 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 447 | — | 447 | — | — | |
| Catechol | 180 | — | 176 | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 162 | 162 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 136 | 36 | 2 | 98 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 26 | 12 | 0 | 14 | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
2016
2015
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | — | — | 2,421 | 4,169 |
| Ammonia | — | — | 1,369 | 16,281 |
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | 36,978 |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | 43 |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 1,472 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | 632 | 3,827 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | 32,467 | 761,196 |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 16 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | 17,213 | 78,208 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 167,000 |
| Catechol | — | — | — | 3,668 |
| Methanol | — | — | 614,718 | 7,831,309 |
| Phenol | — | — | 1,978 | 7,384 |
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 | Dec 13, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Oct 17, 2023 | Feb 21, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 6, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Nov 4, 2019 | May 4, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 29, 2018 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Oct 2021 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603882680 · Feb 20, 2024
$16,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603842114 · Jan 23, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603611442 · May 31, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601621981 · Oct 29, 2018
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00007465 · Apr 14, 1998
$4,000
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