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AMERICAN NICKELOID CO

Quick Summary

  • Released 11,537 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 $44,910 in total penalties since records began.
  • Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
Address
2900 MAIN ST
PERU, IL 61354
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County
LASALLE County
Industry
Manufacturing
NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
332813
Inspections
1 · last Dec 14, 2022
Total Penalties
$44,910 · last Apr 27, 2021
Registry ID
110000612285

How This Compares

#190 of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#3,719 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.

0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
9
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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) +287% overall
Year Total Releases (lbs) vs Prior Year
2015 3,563
2016 6,677 +87%
2017 11,537 +73%
2018 10,228 -11%
2019 11,983 +17%
2020 10,225 -15%
2021 11,453 +12%
2022 9,063 -21%
2023 9,782 +8%
2024 13,790 +41%

2024

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Manganese compounds
Xylene (mixed isomers) 3,879 3,879 11,280
Methyl isobutyl ketone 2,824 2,824 7,323 ♦ Carcinogen
Certain glycol ethers 2,471 2,471 5,666
Toluene 2,344 2,344 9,411
n-Butyl alcohol 2,265 2,265 4,726
Copper 5 4 0 447
Nickel compounds 1 1 ♦ Carcinogen
Cyanide compounds 1 0 1 11,224
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 0 0 589

2023

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Manganese compounds
Xylene (mixed isomers) 3,004 3,004 8,832
Certain glycol ethers 2,340 2,340 4,416
Toluene 2,022 2,022 7,360
n-Butyl alcohol 1,486 1,486 3,680
Methyl isobutyl ketone 916 916 5,152 ♦ Carcinogen
Copper 9 8 1 65
Nickel compounds 4 4 ♦ Carcinogen
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 1 1 143
Cyanide compounds 0 0 0 5,228

2022

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Manganese compounds
Certain glycol ethers 2,834 2,834 4,800
Xylene (mixed isomers) 2,250 2,250 9,600
Toluene 1,965 1,965 8,000
Methyl isobutyl ketone 1,229 1,229 5,600 ♦ Carcinogen
n-Butyl alcohol 772 772 4,000
Copper 8 7 1 81
Nickel compounds 4 4 ♦ Carcinogen
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 1 1 521
Cyanide compounds 0 0 0 1,977

2021

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Manganese compounds
Xylene (mixed isomers) 3,272 3,272 9,696
Certain glycol ethers 3,190 3,190 4,848
Methyl isobutyl ketone 2,079 2,079 5,656 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 1,827 1,827 8,080
n-Butyl alcohol 1,074 1,074 4,040
Copper 9 8 1 12
Nickel compounds 2 2 10 ♦ Carcinogen
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 0 0 73
Cyanide compounds 0 0 0 8,047

2020

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Manganese compounds
Xylene (mixed isomers) 3,740 3,740 21,849
Methyl isobutyl ketone 1,866 1,866 12,745 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 1,745 1,745 18,207
Certain glycol ethers 1,528 1,528 10,924
n-Butyl alcohol 1,333 1,333 9,104
Copper 9 8 1 6
Nickel compounds 2 2 249 ♦ Carcinogen
Cyanide compounds 1 1 8,777
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 1 1 751

2019

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Manganese compounds
Xylene (mixed isomers) 4,410 4,410 10,704
Toluene 2,151 2,151 8,920
Certain glycol ethers 2,136 2,136 5,352
Methyl isobutyl ketone 1,826 1,826 6,244 ♦ Carcinogen
n-Butyl alcohol 1,448 1,448 4,460
Copper 11 10 1 13
Cyanide compounds 1 1 2,560

2018

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Manganese compounds
Xylene (mixed isomers) 3,740 3,740 7,731
Methyl isobutyl ketone 1,866 1,866 4,510 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 1,745 1,745 6,443
Certain glycol ethers 1,528 1,528 3,866
n-Butyl alcohol 1,333 1,333 3,221
Copper 13 12 1 6
Nickel compounds 1 1 189 ♦ Carcinogen
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 1 1 2,800
Cyanide compounds 1 1 4,195

2017

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Manganese compounds
Xylene (mixed isomers) 4,097 4,097 8,101
Methyl isobutyl ketone 2,297 2,297 4,725 ♦ Carcinogen
Certain glycol ethers 2,145 2,145 4,050
n-Butyl alcohol 1,693 1,693 3,375
Toluene 1,288 1,288 6,751
Copper 14 13 1 49
Cyanide compounds 1 1 1,930
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 1 1 2,343
Nickel compounds 1 1 512 ♦ Carcinogen

2016

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Manganese compounds
Certain glycol ethers 1,766 1,766 4,751
Xylene (mixed isomers) 1,633 1,633 3,394
Toluene 1,173 1,173 2,037
n-Butyl alcohol 1,128 1,128 1,020
Methyl isobutyl ketone 943 943 3,394 ♦ Carcinogen
Copper 17 13 4 3,011
Cyanide compounds 12 5 7 158
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 5 5 1,080

2015

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Toluene 1,252 1,252
Xylene (mixed isomers) 1,135 1,135 3,900
n-Butyl alcohol 1,102 1,102 3,000
Copper 45 25 20 4,100
Cyanide compounds 23 17 6
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 6 6 220

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
Toluene 9,411 19,176
Xylene (mixed isomers) 11,280 31,730
Certain glycol ethers 5,640 20,238
Methyl isobutyl ketone 7,323 23,106
Cyanide compounds 25,639
n-Butyl alcohol 4,700 18,553

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
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
Certain glycol ethers 5,640
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
Certain glycol ethers 26
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
Copper 1
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
Copper 446
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
Xylene (mixed isomers) 11,280
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
n-Butyl alcohol 26
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
n-Butyl alcohol 4,700
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 2
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 587
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
Cyanide compounds 11,224
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
Methyl isobutyl ketone 7,323
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
Toluene 9,411

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 Schedule Event achieved late but reported Aug 31, 2023 Open
cwa Schedule Event reported late Aug 31, 2023 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Aug 31, 2023 Oct 17, 2023 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event unachieved but reported Aug 31, 2023 Oct 17, 2023 Resolved
caa FRV Dec 28, 2022 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Aug 31, 2022 Dec 7, 2022 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event unachieved but reported Aug 31, 2022 Dec 7, 2022 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Aug 31, 2022 Open
cwa Schedule Event reported late Aug 31, 2022 Open
cwa Schedule Event reported late Aug 31, 2021 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Aug 31, 2021 Dec 15, 2021 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Aug 31, 2021 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved but reported Aug 31, 2021 Dec 15, 2021 Resolved
caa FRV Apr 28, 2020 Open
caa FRV Feb 3, 2020 Open
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures Jul 5, 2019 Jul 5, 2023 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Jul 5, 2019 Jul 5, 2023 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Jul 5, 2019 Apr 27, 2021 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Jul 5, 2019 Jul 5, 2023 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Mar 21, 2016 Mar 21, 2021 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Mar 21, 2016 Mar 21, 2021 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures Mar 21, 2016 Mar 21, 2021 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Mar 21, 2016 Mar 21, 2021 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event unachieved but reported Feb 15, 2016 Jun 3, 2016 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Feb 15, 2016 Jun 3, 2016 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event reported late Feb 15, 2016 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Feb 15, 2016 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Nov 30, 2015 Jan 6, 2016 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event reported late Nov 30, 2015 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Nov 30, 2015 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved but reported Nov 30, 2015 Jan 6, 2016 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Jan 15, 2015 Open
cwa Schedule Event reported late Jan 15, 2015 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved but reported May 31, 2013 Aug 13, 2013 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event reported late May 31, 2013 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported May 31, 2013 Aug 13, 2013 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported May 31, 2013 Open
cwa Schedule Event reported late May 31, 2011 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved but reported May 31, 2011 Aug 9, 2011 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported May 31, 2011 Aug 9, 2011 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported May 31, 2011 Open
rcra Violation of a Federal or State Statute Aug 12, 2010 Feb 3, 2012 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Aug 12, 2010 Feb 3, 2012 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Aug 12, 2010 Feb 3, 2012 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Aug 12, 2010 Feb 3, 2012 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Aug 12, 2010 Feb 3, 2012 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention Aug 12, 2010 Feb 3, 2012 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting Aug 12, 2010 Feb 3, 2012 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure Aug 12, 2010 Feb 3, 2012 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements Aug 12, 2010 Feb 3, 2012 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
Arsenic, total [as As] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.34 mg/L 0.25 +36% May 2025 Open
Cyanide, total [as CN] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.24 mg/L 0.20 +19% Mar 2025 Open
Cyanide, total [as CN] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 19.00 mg/L 0.20 +9,400% Feb 2025 Open
Cyanide, total [as CN] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.17 kg/d 0.02 +585% Feb 2025 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 25.30 mg/L 15.00 +69% Feb 2025 Open
Cyanide, total [as CN] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.02 kg/d 0.01 +65% Feb 2025 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 123.00 mg/L 30.00 +310% Feb 2025 Open
Cyanide, total [as CN] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 2.06 mg/L 0.10 +1,962% Feb 2025 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 160.00 mg/L 30.00 +433% Jan 2025 Resolved
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 72.00 mg/L 30.00 +140% Jan 2025 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 39.00 mg/L 15.00 +160% Jan 2025 Open
Aluminum, total [as Al] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.11 kg/d 0.10 +10% Nov 2024 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 42.00 mg/L 30.00 +40% Nov 2024 Resolved
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 20.70 mg/L 15.00 +38% Nov 2024 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 46.00 mg/L 30.00 +53% Oct 2024 Resolved
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 17.60 mg/L 15.00 +17% Oct 2024 Open
Iron, total [as Fe] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 4.22 mg/L 4.00 +6% Jul 2024 Open
Cyanide, total [as CN] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.39 mg/L 0.10 +294% Jul 2024 Open
Cyanide, total [as CN] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.06 kg/d 0.02 +130% Jul 2024 Open
Cyanide, total [as CN] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 2.95 mg/L 0.20 +1,375% Jul 2024 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 32.00 mg/L 30.00 +7% Jun 2024 Open
Nickel, total [as Ni] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 3.18 mg/L 2.00 +59% May 2024 Open
Nickel, total [as Ni] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.07 kg/d 0.04 +86% May 2024 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 74.00 mg/L 30.00 +147% Apr 2024 Open
Nickel, total [as Ni] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 2.10 mg/L 2.00 +5% Mar 2024 Open
Nickel, total [as Ni] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.04 kg/d 0.04 +3% Mar 2024 Open
Nickel, total [as Ni] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.10 kg/d 0.04 +156% Dec 2023 Open
Nickel, total [as Ni] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 1.12 mg/L 1.00 +12% Dec 2023 Open
Nickel, total [as Ni] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 4.92 mg/L 2.00 +146% Dec 2023 Open
Aluminum, total [as Al] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.11 kg/d 0.10 +6% Nov 2019 Open
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 5.11 mg/L 4.20 +22% Sep 2019 Open
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 4.39 mg/L 4.20 +5% May 2018 Open
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 4.90 mg/L 4.20 +17% Mar 2018 Open
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 5.70 mg/L 5.40 +6% Dec 2017 Open
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 8.10 mg/L 4.20 +93% Oct 2017 Open
Silver, total [as Ag] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.01 kg/d 0.00 +94% Feb 2017 Open
Silver, total [as Ag] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.33 mg/L 0.20 +65% Jun 2016 Open
Silver, total [as Ag] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.01 kg/d 0.00 +74% Jun 2016 Open
Silver, total [as Ag] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.01 kg/d 0.00 +76% Jul 2015 Open
Zinc, total [as Zn] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.04 kg/d 0.04 +1% Jun 2015 Open
Total toxic organics [TTO] [40 CFR433] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 9.00 mg/L 2.13 +323% Apr 2015 Open
Lead, total [as Pb] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.01 kg/d 0.01 +19% Apr 2015 Open
Total toxic organics [TTO] [40 CFR433] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 4.09 kg/d 0.02 +19,465% Apr 2015 Open
Lead, total [as Pb] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.01 kg/d 0.01 +17% Jan 2015 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.

State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act · Case IL-0001724-1 · May 9, 2025
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act · Case 3603630843 · Jun 12, 2023
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3603482088 · Jan 18, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-ILD005072517-002 · Apr 27, 2021
$22,455
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-ILD005072517-001 · Apr 27, 2021
$22,455
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2021-9928 · Apr 27, 2021
$22,455
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act · Case 3602245929 · Jul 15, 2020
$0
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act · Case 3602205681 · May 13, 2020
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3602186053 · Apr 30, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3602126334 · Feb 4, 2020
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act · Case IL-0001724 · Jan 29, 2018
FINAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-ILD005072517-MD2 · Dec 9, 2011
$11,000
CIVIL JUDICIAL COMPLAINT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-ILD005072517-MD1 · May 17, 2011
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act · Case IL-N00007866 · Apr 14, 2005
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-ILD005072517-PG1 · Feb 23, 2001
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act · Case IL-N00005951 · Dec 19, 1997
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act · Case 05-1992-N004 · Aug 7, 1992
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1992-0052 · Aug 7, 1992
$65,000
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act · Case 05-1991-N013 · Jun 14, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-ILD005072517-DV1 · Apr 10, 1990

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