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PACIFIC ETHANOL MADERA LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,637 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $28,125 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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31470 AVENUE 12
MADERA, CA 93638
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- MADERA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325193
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jun 11, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $28,125 · last May 17, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110027254986
How This Compares
#176
of 996 TRI reporters in CA
#5,149
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 (2015–2020)
-60% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,899 | — |
| 2016 | 19,339 | +918% |
| 2017 | 4,637 | -76% |
| 2018 | 6,050 | +30% |
| 2019 | 5,934 | -2% |
| 2020 | 760 | -87% |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 520 | 520 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 240 | 240 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,960 | 3,960 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,600 | 1,600 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 374 | 374 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,880 | 3,880 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,800 | 1,800 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 370 | 370 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 2,690 | 2,690 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,700 | 1,700 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 247 | 247 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 16,310 | 16,310 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,529 | 1,529 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 365 | 365 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 34 | 34 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 440,000 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 44 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 41,000 |
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 | HPV | Apr 29, 2020 | Mar 4, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Mar 3, 2020 | Mar 4, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Feb 25, 2020 | Mar 4, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jan 10, 2020 | Mar 4, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jan 7, 2020 | Jun 7, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Sep 17, 2019 | Jan 23, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Aug 21, 2019 | Jun 7, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jul 15, 2019 | Dec 16, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | May 14, 2019 | Jul 25, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jul 31, 2018 | Sep 30, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jun 13, 2018 | Jan 31, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | May 22, 2018 | Aug 20, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Feb 8, 2018 | May 31, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Feb 8, 2018 | May 31, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jan 3, 2018 | Mar 29, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Nov 13, 2017 | Mar 22, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Nov 3, 2017 | Dec 31, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Oct 11, 2017 | Dec 13, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Oct 11, 2017 | Dec 13, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Oct 11, 2017 | Dec 13, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Oct 11, 2017 | Dec 13, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Sep 6, 2017 | Feb 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jun 13, 2017 | Mar 22, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Mar 16, 2017 | Aug 25, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Mar 16, 2017 | Aug 25, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jul 28, 2016 | Jan 26, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jul 28, 2016 | Jan 26, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | May 24, 2016 | Aug 31, 2016 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Apr 22, 2016 | Oct 12, 2016 | Resolved |
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
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602712460 · May 17, 2021
$5,625
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602707294 · May 13, 2021
$3,750
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602365603 · Dec 8, 2020
$20,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602365574 · Nov 23, 2020
$10,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602365579 · Nov 23, 2020
$10,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602365573 · Sep 15, 2020
$10,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602365575 · Jul 9, 2020
$1,250
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602364820 · Apr 29, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602364810 · Mar 3, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602364822 · Feb 25, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602169627 · Feb 25, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602123472 · Jan 10, 2020
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602074165 · Dec 26, 2019
$40,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602101525 · Dec 26, 2019
$40,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602074166 · Dec 26, 2019
$40,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602101524 · Dec 26, 2019
$40,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602039882 · Sep 17, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602039881 · Sep 17, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602420898 · Aug 21, 2019
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601934538 · Aug 12, 2019
$12,000
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