Georgia Pacific Leaf River Cellulose LLC – Emissions Trend

New Augusta, MS · 2019–2023 · Parent: Koch Industries Inc

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Georgia Pacific Leaf River Cellulose LLC, spanning 2019–2023. Each annual total aggregates on-site air emissions, surface-water discharges, land disposal, and off-site transfers reported by the facility under EPCRA Section 313, which requires disclosure whenever a listed chemical is manufactured, processed, or otherwise used above threshold quantities.

Reported releases opened at 3.2M in 2019 and closed at 2.9M in 2023 – a decrease of 8.4% over the window. The chart below stacks the four TRI release media (air, water, land, off-site) and overlays the yearly total. The top contributor by cumulative mass is Methanol at 10.6M, followed by Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) at 994.3K.

Because TRI figures are estimated, not metered, year-over-year deltas can reflect methodology revisions, ownership changes, or shifts in what a facility classifies as reportable, not only physical emission changes. Treat the trajectory as a disclosure record, and cross-reference with the EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO) system for the fuller regulatory picture on this paper facility.

Overall Trend
↓ Decreasing (-8.4%)
2019 Total
3.2M lbs
2023 Total
2.9M lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
0630.3K1.3M1.9M2.5M3.2M 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 3.2M lbs 23 -
2020 2.8M lbs 23 -12.2%
2021 2.8M lbs 23 +0.8%
2022 2.8M lbs 23 +0.9%
2023 2.9M lbs 24 +2.5%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Methanol 2.0M 2.1M 2.2M 2.2M 2.1M 10.6M
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 613.9K 230.0K 45.4K 80.0K 25.0K 994.3K
Ammonia 166.1K 173.5K 193.5K 200.5K 180.5K 914.1K
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 134.6K 80.0K 87.1K 84.0K 79.0K 464.7K
Hydrogen sulfide 91.1K 90.5K 95.6K 93.7K 90.7K 461.6K
Manganese compounds 14.4K 14.3K 35.5K 58.3K 286.3K 408.6K
Acetaldehyde 27.5K 27.4K 29.6K 29.0K 28.0K 141.4K
Phenol 25.6K 24.0K 25.5K 25.0K 24.0K 124.1K
Cresol (mixed isomers) 19.2K 19.0K 21.0K 20.0K 20.0K 99.2K
Formaldehyde 14.5K 14.1K 15.6K 15.2K 15.2K 74.7K
Zinc compounds 1.5K 1.5K 3.8K 6.4K 32.6K 45.8K
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 5.1K 5.2K 2.0K 2.4K 13.7K 28.3K
Styrene 1.7K 1.7K 2.0K 1.9K 1.9K 9.2K
Vanadium compounds 902 922 1.0K 1.2K 1.8K 5.8K
Lead compounds 99 76 254 377 2.2K 3.0K

About This Data

Trend data is sourced from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI). Facilities report annually. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. Year-over-year changes may reflect changes in production, pollution control measures, reporting methodology, or chemical thresholds.

A decrease in reported releases does not necessarily indicate improved environmental performance, as it may reflect production cutbacks, facility closures, or changes in reporting requirements. Similarly, increases may reflect expanded production rather than degraded environmental practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Georgia Pacific Leaf River Cellulose LLC getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Georgia Pacific Leaf River Cellulose LLC's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 8%.
What time period does this trend data cover?
This page shows 5 years of EPA Toxic Release Inventory data from 2019–2023. Release quantities are self-reported estimates filed annually by the facility.