PIEDMONT CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES I LLC — Emissions Trend

High Point, NC · 2019–2023 · Parent: SYNTHA GROUP INC

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for PIEDMONT CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES I 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 4.1K in 2019 and closed at 4.5K in 2023 — a increasing of +11.5% 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 18.5K, followed by Ethylene glycol at 11.7K.

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 chemicals facility.

Overall Trend
↑ Increasing (+11.5%)
2019 Total
4.1K lbs
2023 Total
4.5K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
01.8K3.5K5.3K7.0K8.8K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 4.1K lbs 5
2020 7.5K lbs 8 +83.2%
2021 7.5K lbs 9 +0.7%
2022 8.8K lbs 10 +17.0%
2023 4.5K lbs 7 -48.3%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Methanol 4.6K 4.1K 5.6K 4.2K 18.5K
Ethylene glycol 4.0K 2.5K 3.0K 2.2K 11.7K
Dicyclopentadiene 251 251 251 251 1.0K
Phthalic anhydride 35 31 70 279 37 452
Acrylic acid 437 437
Certain glycol ethers 26 19 45
Maleic anhydride 5 5 6 7 6 29
Dimethyl sulfate 5 5 5 5 5 26
Vinyl acetate 25 25
1,3-Phenylenediamine 6 6 6 6 24
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates 10 6 16
Diethyl sulfate 5 5 10

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 PIEDMONT CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES I LLC getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, PIEDMONT CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES I LLC's total toxic releases have increased by approximately 11%.
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.