DYNO NOBEL
Quick Summary
- •Released 22 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 $6,588 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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5392 VERMILION TRAIL
BIWABIK, MN 55708
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- SAINT LOUIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325920
- Total Penalties
- $6,588 · last Feb 17, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110003762651
How This Compares
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.
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 101 | — |
| 2016 | 18 | -82% |
| 2017 | 22 | +22% |
| 2018 | 20 | -9% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 24 | — |
| 2021 | 28 | +17% |
| 2022 | 24 | -14% |
| 2023 | 24 | 0% |
| 2024 | 25 | +4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 14 | — | — | 14 | 19 | |
| Ammonia | 11 | 9 | — | 2 | 1 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 12 | — | — | 12 | 36 | |
| Ammonia | 12 | 10 | — | 2 | 1 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 12 | — | — | 12 | 25 | |
| Ammonia | 12 | 10 | — | 2 | 1 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 19 | — | — | 19 | 27 | |
| Ammonia | 9 | 6 | — | 3 | 6 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 13 | — | — | 13 | — | |
| Ammonia | 11 | 9 | — | 2 | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 11 | 10 | — | 1 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 9 | — | — | 9 | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 11 | 10 | — | 1 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 11 | — | — | 11 | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 9 | 8 | — | 1 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 9 | — | — | 9 | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 89 | — | — | 89 | — | |
| Ammonia | 12 | — | — | 12 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | 16 | — | 1 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 122 | — | 17 |
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.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1 | VIRGINIA WWTP, VIRGINIA |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 19 | VIRGINIA WWTP, VIRGINIA |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 3, 2001 | Jan 19, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 3, 1990 | Dec 28, 1990 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 103.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +243% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +130% | Jul 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.