Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
US STEEL-GL-ECORSE
Quick Summary
- •Released 227,196 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 $140,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1 QUALITY DR
ECORSE, MI 48229
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- WAYNE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 8 · last Jan 27, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $140,000 · last May 29, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000497141
How This Compares
#23
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#653
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
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)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 239,664 | — |
| 2016 | 260,413 | +9% |
| 2017 | 227,196 | -13% |
| 2018 | 219,776 | -3% |
| 2019 | 33,191 | -85% |
| 2020 | 29,731 | -10% |
| 2021 | 2,320 | -92% |
| 2022 | 1,428 | -38% |
| 2023 | 1,035 | -28% |
| 2024 | 1,069 | +3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 585 | 40 | 545 | — | 49,381 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 481 | 481 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | 359 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 658 | 37 | 621 | — | 29,157 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 364 | 364 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 13 | 1 | 13 | — | 156 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 970 | 970 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 453 | 47 | 406 | — | 54,994 | |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 1 | 5 | — | 660 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polychlorinated biphenyls | — | — | — | — | 103,777 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,510 | 1,510 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 788 | 50 | 738 | — | 42,986 | |
| Lead compounds | 22 | 1 | 21 | — | 309 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | 84,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Creosote | — | — | — | — | 39,650 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 15,900 | 15,900 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 5,300 | 5,300 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 5,260 | 5,260 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,440 | 1,010 | 430 | — | 652,584 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,350 | 1,350 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 370 | 370 | — | — | 251,470 | |
| Lead compounds | 42 | 36 | 6 | — | 36,549 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 36 | 36 | — | — | 23,423 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 18 | 18 | — | — | 9,045 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | 8,295 | |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 51 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 18,300 | 18,300 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 12,200 | 12,200 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 1,780 | 1,780 | — | — | 1,398,470 | |
| Copper compounds | 827 | 597 | 230 | — | 19,528 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 71 | 71 | — | — | 14,848 | |
| Selenium compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 431 | |
| Mercury compounds | 6 | 4 | 2 | — | 64 |
2018
2017
2016
2015
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | 18,142 |
| Zinc compounds | — | 645 | — | — |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 154,169 |
| Lead compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Lead compounds | 9 | — | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Lead compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES OF MICHIGIAN 1, LLC
NEW BOSTON, MI
|
Lead compounds | 134 | — | — | — |
|
METALWORKING LUBRICANTS COMPANY
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Lead compounds | 48 | — | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
DEARBORN, MI
|
Lead compounds | 157 | — | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Zinc compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Zinc compounds | 8 | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES OF MICHIGIAN 1, LLC
NEW BOSTON, MI
|
Zinc compounds | 39,900 | — | — | — |
|
METALWORKING LUBRICANTS COMPANY
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Zinc compounds | 520 | — | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
DEARBORN, MI
|
Zinc compounds | 8,900 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 48 | WYANDOTTE WASTEWATER PLANT, WYANDOTTE |
| Lead compounds | 6 | WYANDOTTE WASTEWATER PLANT, WYANDOTTE |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Nov 19, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 27, 2025 | Jun 19, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 27, 2025 | Oct 16, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Jan 24, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Nov 19, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Aug 21, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Aug 21, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Mar 22, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Mar 21, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 7, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Sep 20, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Sep 9, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Aug 29, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | Apr 28, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Apr 28, 2022 | Jun 29, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Apr 21, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Apr 21, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 14, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 19, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 30, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Apr 12, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Apr 12, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Aug 6, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 19, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Jun 16, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | May 6, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 21, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 12, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Oct 7, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Aug 22, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 31, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Aug 24, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Aug 24, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 18, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 13, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 13, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 13, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 13, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 13, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | May 15, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Mar 22, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 4, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Nov 11, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Sep 7, 2016 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 1, 2016 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 17, 2016 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 27, 2016 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 20, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Dec 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 30, 2012 | Jun 10, 2013 | 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 | 85.80 mg/L | 75.00 | +14% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.50 mg/L | 25.00 | +78% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +13% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,320.23 kg/d | 1,135.00 | +16% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.04 | +84% | Apr 2017 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1991-0228
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1985-0473
Judicial
· Case 05-1979-0026
NOV/INITIAL STATE ADMIN CONSENT ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MIK438244824-001 · May 22, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602996303 · Feb 14, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602903083 · Nov 19, 2021
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602745331 · May 29, 2021
$140,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602714867 · Apr 30, 2021
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601682432 · Nov 19, 2020
$79,227
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601927658 · Jul 19, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601721840 · Nov 21, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601623591 · Oct 12, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601332514 · Jan 31, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601332517 · Aug 18, 2017
Judicial
· Case 05-2008-6620 · Mar 30, 2017
$2,200,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601014769 · Jan 4, 2017
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600828378 · Sep 1, 2016
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600798325 · Aug 17, 2016
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600785481 · May 27, 2016
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600785477 · Apr 20, 2016
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