Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
QUAD CNTY CORN PROCESSORS
Quick Summary
- •Released 13,049 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 $420,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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6059 159TH STREET
GALVA, IA 51020
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- IDA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325193
- Inspections
- 3 · last Feb 27, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $420,000 · last Oct 21, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110070239822
How This Compares
#144
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#3,531
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.
11
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
10
Water (CWA)
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)
+164% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,592 | — |
| 2016 | 13,334 | +102% |
| 2017 | 13,049 | -2% |
| 2018 | 11,643 | -11% |
| 2019 | 11,613 | -0% |
| 2020 | 20,614 | +78% |
| 2021 | 11,345 | -45% |
| 2022 | 16,069 | +42% |
| 2023 | 22,753 | +42% |
| 2024 | 17,417 | -23% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 8,453 | 8,453 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 3,874 | 3,874 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 3,079 | 3,079 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 2,011 | 2,011 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 12,153 | 12,153 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 4,233 | 4,233 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 3,330 | 3,330 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 3,037 | 3,037 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 10,721 | 10,721 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,970 | 3,970 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 1,378 | 1,378 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 7,626 | 7,626 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,719 | 3,719 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 9,543 | 9,543 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,880 | 3,880 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 3,742 | 3,742 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 3,449 | 3,449 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 11,613 | 11,613 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 7,926 | 7,926 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 2,615 | 2,615 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,102 | 1,102 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 8,053 | 8,053 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 2,743 | 2,743 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 1,134 | 1,134 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,119 | 1,119 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 9,861 | 9,861 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 2,330 | 2,330 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,142 | 1,142 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 3,564 | 3,564 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 3,028 | 3,028 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|
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 |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 16, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 25, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 10, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 6, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 8, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 5, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 28, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 22, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2013 | Nov 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 1, 2013 | Nov 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2012 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 1.00 | +100% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 1.00 | +100% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.72 kg/d | 0.71 | +1% | May 2021 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 1.00 | +100% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 1.00 | +100% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.14 kg/d | 22.70 | +55% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.14 kg/d | 14.98 | +135% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +27% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.62 mg/L | 1.00 | +162% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.36 mg/L | 1.00 | +336% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.96 kg/d | 0.71 | +35% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.35 kg/d | 22.70 | +38% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.35 kg/d | 14.98 | +109% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 kg/d | 0.05 | +57% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.05 | +51% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.67 kg/d | 0.71 | +135% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.90 mg/L | 1.00 | +90% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.05 | +183% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 kg/d | 0.05 | +116% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,197.47 kg/d | 1,077.80 | +104% | Jun 2017 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,251.35 mg/L | 1,515.00 | +115% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,251.35 mg/L | 1,515.00 | +115% | Jun 2017 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,197.47 kg/d | 1,077.80 | +104% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,833.00 mg/L | 1,515.00 | +21% | May 2017 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,833.00 mg/L | 1,515.00 | +21% | May 2017 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,540.07 kg/d | 1,077.80 | +43% | May 2017 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,540.07 kg/d | 1,077.80 | +43% | May 2017 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 mg/L | 0.05 | +353% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,288.90 kg/d | 1,077.80 | +112% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 kg/d | 0.05 | +196% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,926.00 mg/L | 1,515.00 | +93% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,926.00 mg/L | 1,515.00 | +93% | Apr 2017 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,288.90 kg/d | 1,077.80 | +112% | Apr 2017 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,020.57 kg/d | 1,077.80 | +87% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,020.57 kg/d | 1,077.80 | +87% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,831.00 mg/L | 1,515.00 | +87% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,831.00 mg/L | 1,515.00 | +87% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,630.00 mg/L | 1,515.00 | +74% | Feb 2017 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,499.69 kg/d | 1,077.80 | +39% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,499.69 kg/d | 1,077.80 | +39% | Feb 2017 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,630.00 mg/L | 1,515.00 | +74% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,100.00 mg/L | 1,515.00 | +105% | Jan 2017 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,100.00 mg/L | 1,515.00 | +105% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,669.10 kg/d | 1,077.80 | +55% | Jan 2017 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,669.10 kg/d | 1,077.80 | +55% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,860.00 mg/L | 1,515.00 | +89% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.05 | +26% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,860.00 mg/L | 1,515.00 | +89% | Dec 2016 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,306.57 kg/d | 1,077.80 | +114% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.81 kg/d | 0.71 | +13% | Dec 2016 | 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 3604130710 · Oct 1, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603796552 · Nov 16, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603770896 · Oct 25, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603646474 · Jul 10, 2023
Judicial
· Case HQ-2020-0003 · Mar 2, 2023
$320,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603472538 · Jan 6, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602287969 · Sep 14, 2020
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602208904 · Apr 15, 2020
$9,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601965173 · Sep 4, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601965170 · Sep 4, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601965161 · Sep 4, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601965166 · Aug 5, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601784016 · Feb 25, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601383303 · Mar 22, 2018
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-N8464 · Nov 29, 2016
$4,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-8464 · Nov 29, 2016
$4,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2016-0039 · Dec 16, 2015
$2,525
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2005-0072 · Dec 14, 2004
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