PINOVA BRUNSWICK PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 73,082 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 $241,207 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
2801 COOK STREET
BRUNSWICK, GA 31520
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- GLYNN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 9 · last Sep 8, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $241,207 · last Dec 23, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110056959055
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 | 171,831 | — |
| 2016 | 73,106 | -57% |
| 2017 | 73,082 | -0% |
| 2018 | 62,321 | -15% |
| 2019 | 61,637 | -1% |
| 2020 | 226,807 | +268% |
| 2021 | 245,797 | +8% |
| 2022 | 231,352 | -6% |
| 2023 | 57,219 | -75% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 49,625 | 49,625 | — | — | 608,342 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 7,594 | 7,594 | — | — | 85,363 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 206,906 | 206,906 | — | — | 15,028 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 24,446 | 24,446 | — | — | 2,423 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 215,423 | 215,423 | — | — | 32,012 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 30,374 | 30,374 | — | — | 55,157 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 214,836 | 214,836 | — | — | 41,559 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 11,971 | 11,971 | — | — | 20,583 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 61,383 | 61,383 | — | — | 58,064 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 254 | 254 | — | — | 25,636 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 62,110 | 62,110 | — | — | 6,027 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 203 | 203 | — | — | 26,107 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 7 | 7 | — | — | 29 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 72,842 | 72,842 | 0 | — | 359,309 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 229 | 229 | — | — | 20,890 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 10 | 10 | — | — | 42 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 72,842 | 72,842 | 0 | — | 20,632 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 229 | 229 | — | — | 24,350 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 34 | 34 | — | — | 136 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 171,544 | 171,544 | 0 | — | 13,595 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 256 | 256 | — | — | 27,377 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 30 | 30 | — | — | 1,708 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | 340 | 23,706 |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 153,538 | 816 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TRIUMVIRATE ENVIRONMENTAL INC.
ORLANDO, FL
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 7,660 | — |
|
SOUTHLAND WASTE SYSTEM
BRUNSWICK, GA
|
Maleic anhydride | 42 | — | — | — |
|
TRIUMVIRATE ENVIRONMENTAL INC.
ORLANDO, FL
|
Methanol | — | — | 2,405 | — |
|
HOLCIM GEOCYCLE
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 350,890 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 18,485 | BRUNSWICK-GLYNN COUNTY JWSC - ACADEMY CREEK WPCP, BRUNSWICK |
| Maleic anhydride | — | BRUNSWICK-GLYNN COUNTY JWSC - ACADEMY CREEK WPCP, BRUNSWICK |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 759 | BRUNSWICK-GLYNN COUNTY JWSC - ACADEMY CREEK WPCP, BRUNSWICK |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Releases from Solid Waste Management Units | Sep 8, 2025 | Jan 22, 2026 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 28, 2023 | Sep 7, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 6, 2023 | Mar 27, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Apr 13, 2022 | Aug 11, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 3, 2021 | Aug 22, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 23, 2021 | Aug 22, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 14, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 24, 2020 | Aug 22, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 27, 2019 | Jan 2, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 16, 2018 | Dec 20, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 23, 2018 | Aug 8, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 23, 2018 | Aug 8, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 23, 2018 | Aug 8, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 23, 2018 | Aug 8, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 23, 2018 | Aug 8, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 23, 2018 | Aug 8, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Sep 15, 2017 | Sep 15, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - No Licensed/Certified Operator | Jun 21, 2017 | Jul 19, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Jun 21, 2017 | Jul 19, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 8, 2017 | Apr 9, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 21, 2016 | Apr 9, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Mar 8, 2016 | Apr 18, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | May 5, 2015 | Aug 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 5, 2015 | Aug 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 5, 2015 | Aug 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 5, 2015 | Aug 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 5, 2015 | Aug 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 5, 2015 | Aug 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Releases from Solid Waste Management Units | May 14, 2014 | Aug 4, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | May 14, 2014 | Aug 4, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 13, 2014 | Oct 27, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 13, 2014 | Oct 27, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 13, 2014 | Oct 27, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 13, 2014 | Oct 27, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 13, 2014 | Oct 27, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 13, 2014 | Oct 27, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | May 13, 2014 | Oct 27, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 13, 2014 | Oct 27, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 13, 2014 | Oct 27, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Sep 18, 2013 | Nov 8, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 18, 2013 | Nov 13, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Sep 17, 2013 | Nov 8, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Changes to Permits | May 28, 2013 | Jul 29, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | May 28, 2013 | Nov 8, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Nov 5, 2012 | Dec 14, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Releases from Solid Waste Management Units | Feb 28, 2012 | Apr 16, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Feb 27, 2012 | Jun 12, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 27, 2012 | May 8, 2012 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toxaphene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +122% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Carbon tetrachloride | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +113% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Carbon tetrachloride | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +113% | Feb 2024 | Resolved |
| Carbon tetrachloride | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +113% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Carbon tetrachloride | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +100% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Carbon tetrachloride | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +188% | Nov 2023 | Resolved |
| Carbon tetrachloride | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +53% | Aug 2023 | Resolved |
| Carbon tetrachloride | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +17% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,035.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +696% | Apr 2023 | Resolved |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 345.50 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +166% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 139.10 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +7% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 936.15 kg/d | 727.31 | +29% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 103.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +194% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 341.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +874% | Aug 2021 | Resolved |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 341.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +874% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +49% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 275.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +686% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 199.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +469% | May 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 203.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +480% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 86.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +146% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 269.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +669% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 171.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +389% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,800.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +5,043% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 435.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +1,143% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 393.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +1,023% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,330.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +3,700% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 226.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +546% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +106% | May 2020 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 98.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +180% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 169.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +383% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,400.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +9,614% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +17% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +103% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,600.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +7,329% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 200.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +471% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 320.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +814% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,300.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +3,614% | May 2019 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +49% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 110.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +214% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +77% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 378.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +980% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 103.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +194% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +80% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,400.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +3,900% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.00 mg/L | 38.00 | +3% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 886.21 kg/d | 862.60 | +3% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +99,999% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,089.18 kg/d | 1,293.90 | +216% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,089.18 kg/d | 862.60 | +374% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 180.00 mg/L | 57.00 | +216% | Jan 2018 | 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.