Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ROQUETTE AMERICA INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 82,981 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 $207,488 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1003 S. 5TH ST.
KEOKUK, IA 52632
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- LEE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311221
- Inspections
- 7 · last Mar 13, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $207,488 · last Jan 9, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110000415505
How This Compares
#51
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#1,233
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.
3
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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)
+62% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 111,482 | — |
| 2016 | 100,586 | -10% |
| 2017 | 82,981 | -18% |
| 2018 | 95,783 | +15% |
| 2019 | 42,850 | -55% |
| 2020 | 93,500 | +118% |
| 2021 | 134,273 | +44% |
| 2022 | 127,743 | -5% |
| 2023 | 182,516 | +43% |
| 2024 | 180,080 | -1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 130,000 | — | 130,000 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 49,300 | 46,700 | 2,600 | — | 37,000 | |
| Nickel | 780 | 250 | 530 | — | 100,226 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 130,000 | — | 130,000 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 51,900 | 44,300 | 7,600 | — | 42,000 | |
| Nickel | 450 | 250 | 200 | — | 150,255 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 130 | 130 | — | — | 390,000 | |
| Manganese | 20 | 20 | — | — | 36,000 | |
| Lead compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | 570 | |
| Mercury | 3 | 3 | — | — | 10 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 79,000 | — | 79,000 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 48,100 | 44,800 | 3,300 | — | 44,000 | |
| Nickel | 500 | 250 | 250 | — | 104,289 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 130 | 130 | — | — | 110,000 | |
| Lead compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | 180 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 79,000 | — | 79,000 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 49,000 | 42,200 | 6,800 | — | 46,000 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 5,500 | 5,500 | — | — | 280,000 | |
| Nickel | 500 | 250 | 250 | — | 79,279 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 250 | 250 | — | — | 71,000 | |
| Lead compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 370 | |
| Mercury compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 210 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 41,000 | — | 41,000 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 36,700 | 34,500 | 2,200 | — | 45,000 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 15,000 | 15,000 | — | — | 870,000 | |
| Nickel | 500 | 250 | 250 | — | 148,250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 250 | 250 | — | — | 58,000 | |
| Lead compounds | 49 | 49 | — | — | 1,400 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 17 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 42,100 | 39,400 | 2,700 | — | 45,000 | |
| Nickel | 500 | 250 | 250 | — | 149,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 250 | 250 | — | — | 58,000 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 46,000 | — | 46,000 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 39,800 | 38,100 | 1,700 | — | 49,000 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 9,200 | 9,200 | — | — | 430,000 | |
| Nickel | 500 | 250 | 250 | — | 154,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 250 | 250 | — | — | 41,000 | |
| Lead compounds | 31 | 31 | — | — | 2,300 | |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 46 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 38,000 | — | 38,000 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 37,900 | 35,700 | 2,200 | — | 44,000 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 6,300 | 6,300 | — | — | 390,000 | |
| Nickel | 500 | 250 | 250 | — | 132,255 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 250 | 250 | — | — | 37,000 | |
| Lead compounds | 29 | 29 | — | — | 2,100 | |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 42 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 49,000 | — | 49,000 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 43,300 | 39,400 | 3,900 | — | 46,000 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 7,500 | 7,500 | — | — | 440,000 | |
| Nickel | 500 | 250 | 250 | — | 237,240 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 250 | 250 | — | — | 42,000 | |
| Lead compounds | 34 | 34 | — | — | 2,400 | |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 47 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 55,000 | — | 55,000 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 49,600 | 45,000 | 4,600 | — | 53,000 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 6,100 | 6,100 | — | — | 260,000 | |
| Nickel | 500 | 250 | 250 | — | 147,010 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 250 | 250 | — | — | 30,000 | |
| Lead compounds | 29 | 29 | — | — | 930 | |
| Mercury compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 15 | |
| 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LCL FARMS
KEOKUK, IA
|
Ammonia | 37,000 | — | — | — |
|
KALUMETALS INC
DERRY, PA
|
Nickel | — | 100,000 | — | — |
|
LCL FARMS
KEOKUK, IA
|
Nickel | 190 | — | — | — |
|
WAGGONER SOLUTIONS
DONNELLSON, IA
|
Nickel | 36 | — | — | — |
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.
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 |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 12, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 16, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 24, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 19, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 19, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 2, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 9, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 20, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 20, 2005 | Aug 1, 2006 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,922.69 kg/d | 5,323.38 | +11% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,748.31 kg/d | 5,323.38 | +27% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 117.50 mg/L | 95.40 | +23% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,668.36 kg/d | 797.68 | +109% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 65.68 kg/d | 4.46 | +1,373% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.00 kg/d | 1.89 | +586% | Nov 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 868.93 kg/d | 694.17 | +25% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.73 kg/d | 1.89 | +44% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.62 mg/L | 0.39 | +58% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.82 mg/L | 0.39 | +363% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.12 kg/d | 0.29 | +631% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.71 kg/d | 0.29 | +144% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,138.76 kg/d | 971.11 | +17% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21,248.14 kg/d | 12,879.53 | +65% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.27 kg/d | 1.89 | +20% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 967.39 kg/d | 797.68 | +21% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.50 mg/L | 0.39 | +27% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.62 kg/d | 6.36 | +51% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.46 mg/L | 0.39 | +17% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.22 kg/d | 6.36 | +29% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.72 kg/d | 6.36 | +37% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.99 kg/d | 6.36 | +120% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Phenol | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.87 kg/d | 0.03 | +2,686% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.67 mg/L | 0.39 | +70% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Phenol | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.87 kg/d | 0.05 | +1,516% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.64 mg/L | 0.39 | +63% | May 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 652.24 kg/d | 633.78 | +3% | May 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.93 kg/d | 6.36 | +25% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.69 kg/d | 6.36 | +462% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.81 mg/L | 0.39 | +106% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.90 mg/L | 0.39 | +129% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 855.99 kg/d | 797.68 | +7% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.86 kg/d | 6.36 | +527% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.59 kg/d | 6.36 | +4% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.83 kg/d | 6.36 | +243% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.10 mg/L | 0.39 | +180% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.81 kg/d | 8.54 | +109% | May 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.87 kg/d | 5.67 | +3% | May 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37,669.22 kg/d | 12,879.53 | +192% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 65.58 kg/d | 6.36 | +932% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.49 mg/L | 0.39 | +788% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,357.00 kg/d | 760.00 | +79% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +15% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45,929.45 kg/d | 12,879.53 | +257% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.06 mg/L | 0.39 | +170% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 748.42 kg/d | 590.20 | +27% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.06 kg/d | 6.36 | +231% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.86 kg/d | 6.36 | +228% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 mg/L | 0.39 | +154% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.80 mg/L | 0.39 | +104% | Jun 2021 | 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 3604705972 · Jan 12, 2026
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604708838 · Dec 16, 2025
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2024-0073 · Aug 21, 2024
$207,488
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604058066 · Jun 24, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603967831 · Mar 30, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601884408 · Jun 18, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600732303 · Jun 2, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAR000000497-001 · Oct 5, 2015
Judicial
· Case 07-2010-0367 · Jan 9, 2013
$4,100,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-N8231 · Nov 9, 2012
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-8231 · Nov 9, 2012
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-N00000996 · Nov 9, 2012
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-5655 · Dec 21, 2004
$10,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-N5655 · Dec 21, 2004
$10,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-N00004256 · Dec 21, 2004
$10,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-N00002313 · Apr 7, 2004
$10,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-N5440 · Apr 7, 2004
$10,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-5440 · Apr 7, 2004
$10,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-4067 · Jul 13, 2000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-N00003672 · Jul 13, 2000
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