TEKNOR APEX TENNESSEE CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 6,781 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 $7,360 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
751 DUPREE ST
BROWNSVILLE, TN 38012
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- HAYWOOD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325991
- Inspections
- 7 · last Feb 25, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $7,360 · last Nov 29, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000373621
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 | 24,778 | — |
| 2016 | 6,993 | -72% |
| 2017 | 6,781 | -3% |
| 2018 | 5,547 | -18% |
| 2019 | 5,259 | -5% |
| 2020 | 4,992 | -5% |
| 2021 | 3,093 | -38% |
| 2022 | 2,979 | -4% |
| 2023 | 2,964 | -1% |
| 2024 | 3,929 | +33% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 1,400 | 1,400 | — | — | 5,616 | |
| Diisononyl Phthalates (DINP) | 1,155 | 1,150 | 5 | — | 1,892 | |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 775 | 772 | 3 | — | 1,262 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 391 | 377 | 14 | — | 4,390 | |
| Zinc compounds | 129 | 111 | 18 | — | 861 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 78 | 61 | 17 | — | 685 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 5 | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 19 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Mixture | 1,665 | 1,660 | 5 | — | 2,115 | |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 1,108 | 1,105 | 3 | — | 1,428 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 134 | 116 | 18 | — | 3,451 | |
| Zinc compounds | 29 | 14 | 15 | — | 3,174 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 26 | 26 | — | — | 1,475 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | 5 | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 9 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 1,481 | 1,481 | — | — | 6,182 | |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 984 | 980 | 4 | — | 4,045 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 344 | 326 | 18 | — | 4,392 | |
| Zinc compounds | 169 | 139 | 30 | — | 2,208 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 18 | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 21 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 1,486 | 1,486 | — | — | 7,496 | |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 1,170 | 1,165 | 5 | — | 5,153 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 292 | 272 | 20 | — | 3,855 | |
| Zinc compounds | 86 | 73 | 13 | — | 1,113 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 56 | 29 | 27 | — | 377 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 5 | |
| Mercury | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 7 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 3,405 | 3,405 | — | — | 456 | |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 1,187 | 1,185 | 2 | — | 17,185 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 344 | 327 | 17 | — | 4,391 | |
| Zinc compounds | 28 | 17 | 11 | — | 5,355 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 26 | 4 | 22 | — | 1,127 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 10 | |
| Mercury | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 11 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 3,405 | 3,405 | — | — | 5,397 | |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 1,422 | 1,419 | 3 | — | 18,228 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 306 | 277 | 29 | — | 4,699 | |
| Zinc compounds | 71 | 29 | 42 | — | 1,145 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 52 | 18 | 34 | — | 852 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 0 | 2 | — | 7 | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 10 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 2,965 | 2,965 | — | — | 165 | |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 2,349 | 2,345 | 4 | — | 8,753 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 116 | 96 | 20 | — | 7,162 | |
| Zinc compounds | 50 | 26 | 24 | — | 1,236 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 35 | 12 | 23 | — | 683 | |
| Lead compounds | 32 | 29 | 3 | — | 6 | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 21 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 3,504 | 3,498 | 6 | — | 18,626 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phthalic anhydride | 2,965 | 2,965 | — | — | 189 | |
| Antimony compounds | 131 | 107 | 24 | — | 7,010 | |
| Lead compounds | 69 | 66 | 3 | — | 9 | |
| Zinc compounds | 54 | 24 | 30 | — | 1,227 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 40 | 11 | 29 | — | 763 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 18 | 15 | 3 | — | 1,311 | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 15 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 3,806 | 3,801 | 5 | — | 14,737 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phthalic anhydride | 2,965 | 2,965 | — | — | 3,824 | |
| Antimony compounds | 68 | 44 | 24 | — | 5,766 | |
| Zinc compounds | 58 | 28 | 30 | — | 1,289 | |
| Lead compounds | 43 | 40 | 3 | — | 8 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 41 | 12 | 29 | — | 467 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12 | 9 | 3 | — | 1,404 | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 46 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 18,105 | 18,105 | — | — | 5 | |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 5,961 | 5,956 | 5 | — | 15,937 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phthalic anhydride | 458 | 458 | — | — | 19,172 | |
| Bromine | 87 | 87 | — | — | 1,400 | |
| Zinc compounds | 55 | 29 | 26 | — | 2,311 | |
| Lead compounds | 43 | 40 | 3 | — | 8 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 32 | 7 | 25 | — | 870 | |
| Antimony compounds | 30 | 10 | 20 | — | 6,757 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 7 | 5 | 2 | — | 655 | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | — | 101 | — | 3,346 |
| Diisononyl Phthalates (DINP) | — | 150 | — | 5,013 |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | 26,725 | — | — |
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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NORTH SHELBY LANDFILL
MILLINGTON, TN
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Diisononyl Phthalates (DINP) | 1,875 | — | — | — |
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NORTH SHELBY LANDFILL
MILLINGTON, TN
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 680 | — | — | — |
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NORTH SHELBY LANDFILL
MILLINGTON, TN
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Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 1,250 | — | — | — |
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NORTH SHELBY LANDFILL
MILLINGTON, TN
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Lead compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
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Phthalic anhydride | 5,616 | — | — | — |
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NORTH SHELBY LANDFILL
MILLINGTON, TN
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Zinc compounds | 746 | — | — | — |
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NORTH SHELBY LANDFILL
MILLINGTON, TN
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Antimony compounds | 4,385 | — | — | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
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Mercury | 19 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 0 | BROWNSVILLE ENERGY AUTHORITY, BROWNSVILLE |
| Zinc compounds | 115 | BROWNSVILLE ENERGY AUTHORITY, BROWNSVILLE |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 12 | BROWNSVILLE ENERGY AUTHORITY, BROWNSVILLE |
| Lead compounds | 1 | BROWNSVILLE ENERGY AUTHORITY, BROWNSVILLE |
| Antimony compounds | 5 | BROWNSVILLE ENERGY AUTHORITY, BROWNSVILLE |
| Diisononyl Phthalates (DINP) | 17 | BROWNSVILLE ENERGY AUTHORITY, BROWNSVILLE |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 5 | BROWNSVILLE ENERGY AUTHORITY, BROWNSVILLE |
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 25, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 25, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 25, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 25, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 21, 2026 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Dec 9, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 7, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 6, 2015 | Apr 6, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 6, 2015 | Apr 6, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 3, 2008 | Aug 1, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 3, 2008 | Aug 1, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 3, 2008 | Aug 1, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 3, 2008 | Jun 3, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 9, 2000 | Nov 9, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 6, 2000 | Nov 6, 2000 | Resolved |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.40 mg/L | 40.00 | +21% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.20 mg/L | 15.00 | +88% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +7% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +5% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 145.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +263% | May 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +27% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 124.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +210% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +23% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +78% | Nov 2023 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.90 mg/L | 15.00 | +113% | May 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.30 mg/L | 10.00 | +73% | May 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +40% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +10% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +27% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 157.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +293% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +43% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 148.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +270% | Jan 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +99,999% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 85.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +99,999% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 70.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +75% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +7% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 53.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +77% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 79.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +98% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +65% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +33% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +28% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 53.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +77% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +3% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 134.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +235% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 76.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +69% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 75.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +88% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +10% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 93.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +133% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +55% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +13% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 74.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +64% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +16% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +30% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +60% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +13% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 76.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +69% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 149.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +273% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +23% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 145.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +867% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +200% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 132.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +340% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.20 mg/L | 15.00 | +1% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 140.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +250% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 74.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +147% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 246.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +515% | Jan 2017 | 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.