CHEMICAL RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,776 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
-
1401 E. HILL AVE.
VALDOSTA, GA 31601
View on map ↗ - County
- LOWNDES County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 9 · last Sep 4, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000360813
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 | 3,908 | — |
| 2016 | 3,874 | -1% |
| 2017 | 3,776 | -3% |
| 2018 | 3,665 | -3% |
| 2019 | 3,586 | -2% |
| 2020 | 3,416 | -5% |
| 2021 | 3,447 | +1% |
| 2022 | 3,409 | -1% |
| 2023 | 3,394 | -0% |
| 2024 | 3,379 | -0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 1,631 | 1,631 | — | — | 10 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 1,553 | 1,553 | — | — | 4,511 | |
| Formaldehyde | 195 | 195 | — | — | 21 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 1,633 | 1,633 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 1,552 | 1,552 | — | — | 4,580 | |
| Formaldehyde | 209 | 209 | — | — | 22 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 1,636 | 1,636 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 1,554 | 1,554 | — | — | 7,600 | |
| Formaldehyde | 219 | 219 | — | — | 22 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 1,648 | 1,648 | — | — | 300 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 1,548 | 1,548 | — | — | 1,600 | |
| Formaldehyde | 251 | 251 | — | — | 24 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 1,639 | 1,639 | — | — | 127 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 1,555 | 1,555 | — | — | 505 | |
| Formaldehyde | 222 | 222 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 1,680 | 1,680 | — | — | 200 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 1,558 | 1,558 | — | — | 3,840 | |
| Formaldehyde | 348 | 348 | — | — | 20 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 1,698 | 1,698 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 1,559 | 1,559 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 408 | 408 | — | — | 23 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 1,727 | 1,727 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 1,561 | 1,561 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 488 | 488 | — | — | 38 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 1,748 | 1,748 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 1,561 | 1,561 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 565 | 565 | — | — | 33 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 1,756 | 1,756 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 1,562 | 1,562 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 590 | 590 | — | — | 44 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | 4,511 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 1,032 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VEOLIA ES SOLID WASTE INC - PECAN ROW LANDFILL
VALDOSTA, GA
|
Formaldehyde | 21 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES SOLID WASTE INC - PECAN ROW LANDFILL
VALDOSTA, GA
|
Phenol | 10 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | 4,511 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | VALDOSTA (CITY OF) - MUD CREEK WPCP, VALDOSTA |
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 | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Sep 4, 2025 | Sep 16, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 9, 2024 | Jun 11, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 26, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 23, 2022 | Nov 18, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 23, 2022 | Nov 18, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - No Licensed/Certified Operator | Jul 15, 2019 | Jul 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 28, 2017 | May 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 28, 2017 | May 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 28, 2017 | May 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 28, 2017 | May 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 28, 2017 | May 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 28, 2017 | May 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Aug 5, 2016 | Sep 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Releases from Solid Waste Management Units | Aug 5, 2016 | Nov 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | May 13, 2015 | Jul 7, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 13, 2015 | Jul 27, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Releases from Solid Waste Management Units | May 13, 2015 | Jul 7, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Sep 4, 2014 | Nov 24, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jul 11, 2013 | Oct 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Releases from Solid Waste Management Units | Jul 11, 2013 | Oct 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 21, 2013 | Jul 30, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 21, 2013 | Jul 30, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | May 21, 2013 | Jul 30, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Special Provisions for Cleanup | Sep 3, 1999 | Oct 1, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 22, 1998 | Nov 20, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Oct 22, 1998 | Nov 20, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 22, 1998 | Nov 20, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 2, 1997 | Sep 23, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 2, 1997 | Sep 23, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 27, 1997 | Apr 1, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 27, 1997 | Feb 20, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Feb 27, 1997 | Apr 1, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 27, 1997 | Apr 1, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jul 15, 1994 | Aug 16, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 22, 1994 | Apr 28, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 22, 1994 | Apr 28, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 22, 1994 | Apr 28, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jul 20, 1993 | Aug 2, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 15, 1993 | Jan 11, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 15, 1993 | Dec 15, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 15, 1993 | Jan 11, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 15, 1993 | Jan 11, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 25, 1992 | Nov 25, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 25, 1992 | Nov 25, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 5, 1991 | Jul 25, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 6, 1986 | Oct 23, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | May 17, 1985 | Mar 8, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 19, 1985 | Jul 9, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Nov 26, 1984 | Jul 16, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 28, 1984 | Apr 19, 1985 | 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.