Domtar Aw LLC Nekoosa Mill – Emissions Trend

Nekoosa, WI · 2019–2023 · Parent: Domtar Corp

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Domtar Aw LLC Nekoosa Mill, 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 327.1K in 2019 and closed at 236.6K in 2023 – a decrease of 27.7% 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 879.5K, followed by Ammonia at 260.1K.

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 (-27.7%)
2019 Total
327.1K lbs
2023 Total
236.6K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
065.4K130.9K196.3K261.7K327.1K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 327.1K lbs 13 -
2020 318.9K lbs 13 -2.5%
2021 320.3K lbs 13 +0.4%
2022 323.0K lbs 14 +0.9%
2023 236.6K lbs 14 -26.7%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Methanol 193.4K 178.8K 185.6K 194.9K 126.9K 879.5K
Ammonia 52.0K 58.0K 57.1K 59.1K 33.9K 260.1K
Hydrogen sulfide 21.5K 20.5K 20.8K 21.4K 41.9K 126.1K
Manganese And Manganese Compounds - - 44.5K 33.5K 24.2K 102.2K
Manganese compounds 50.5K 49.1K - - - 99.6K
Acetaldehyde 4.5K 4.3K 5.1K 5.0K 3.6K 22.5K
Phenol 3.7K 3.6K 3.7K 3.7K 3.0K 17.7K
Chlorine dioxide 329 2.6K 2.4K 2.5K 230 8.1K
Copper And Copper Compounds - - - 1.9K 2.0K 4.0K
Lead compounds 967 1.6K - - - 2.6K
Lead And Lead Compounds - - 570 418 862 1.9K
Chlorine 119 446 454 470 50 1.5K
Catechol 34 35 35 35 35 174
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 1 1 1 1 1 4
Ethylene glycol - - - - - 0

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 Domtar Aw LLC Nekoosa Mill getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Domtar Aw LLC Nekoosa Mill's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 28%.
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.