Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
MICHIGAN SUGAR CO - CARO FACTORY
Quick Summary
- •Released 7,679 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.
- Address
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819 PENINSULAR ST
CARO, MI 48723
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- TUSCOLA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311313
- Inspections
- 9 · last Nov 20, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 9, 2008
- Registry ID
- 110001318770
How This Compares
#169
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#4,463
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
11
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Water (CWA)
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
+83% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8,240 | — |
| 2016 | 7,425 | -10% |
| 2017 | 7,679 | +3% |
| 2018 | 6,400 | -17% |
| 2020 | 7,765 | — |
| 2021 | 7,201 | -7% |
| 2022 | 8,337 | +16% |
| 2023 | 7,125 | -15% |
| 2024 | 15,100 | +112% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 15,100 | 6,800 | 8,300 | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 7,125 | 5,728 | 1,397 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 8,337 | 5,755 | 2,582 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 7,201 | 3,704 | 3,497 | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 7,765 | 3,994 | 3,771 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 6,400 | 3,292 | 3,108 | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 7,679 | 3,950 | 3,729 | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 7,425 | 3,819 | 3,606 | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 8,240 | 7,700 | 540 | — | — |
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 |
|---|
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 | FRV | Dec 8, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Sep 25, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Failure to develop, maintain, or get approval of an adequate SWPPP (industrial stormwater) | Sep 25, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Non-Toxicity Requirements | Sep 25, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 21, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | May 21, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 20, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Mar 20, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 25, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Nov 16, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | Apr 13, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Apr 8, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Sep 24, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 16, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Non-Toxicity Requirements | Dec 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | Dec 20, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Nov 7, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Nov 5, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | Nov 5, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Nov 5, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Nov 5, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - No Licensed/Certified Operator | Aug 15, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 29, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Jun 21, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Apr 11, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Mar 21, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 19, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 5, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Apr 21, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Sep 23, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Sep 23, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Sep 22, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Jul 23, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Mar 21, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 28, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 10, 2016 | Jan 19, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 10, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 10, 2016 | Jan 19, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Mar 13, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Mar 13, 2006 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 554.79 kg/d | 295.10 | +88% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,021.50 kg/d | 817.20 | +25% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,248.21 kg/d | 1,135.00 | +98% | Nov 2020 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604687155 · Jan 2, 2026
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603707970 · Aug 21, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603592499 · Mar 20, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603533136 · Jan 25, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602745335 · Jun 16, 2021
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602196298 · Apr 29, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601799179 · Mar 19, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601682437 · Nov 5, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600898344 · Dec 28, 2016
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