BUNGE DECATUR
Quick Summary
- •Released 652,800 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 $24,600 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1400 MARKET STREET
DECATUR, AL 35601
View on map ↗ - County
- MORGAN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311224
- Inspections
- 11 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $24,600 · last Dec 20, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000367549
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
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 | 590,638 | — |
| 2016 | 744,030 | +26% |
| 2017 | 652,800 | -12% |
| 2018 | 1,029,700 | +58% |
| 2019 | 1,399,600 | +36% |
| 2020 | 740,300 | -47% |
| 2021 | 767,736 | +4% |
| 2022 | 877,016 | +14% |
| 2023 | 680,521 | -22% |
| 2024 | 765,786 | +13% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 765,786 | 765,786 | — | — | 48 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 680,521 | 680,521 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 877,016 | 877,016 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 767,736 | 767,736 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 740,300 | 740,300 | — | — | 5 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 1,399,600 | 1,399,600 | — | — | 610 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 1,029,700 | 1,029,700 | — | — | 590 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 652,800 | 652,800 | — | — | 630 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 744,030 | 744,030 | — | — | 740 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 11,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 590,638 | 590,638 | — | — | 750 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | 3,717,796 | — | 18 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 48 | DECATUR UTILITIES WWTP, DECATUR |
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 | FRV | Jul 30, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 13, 2023 | Jul 10, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 28, 2021 | Apr 15, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 28, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 28, 2021 | Apr 15, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Apr 3, 2019 | Apr 30, 2021 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +80% | Dec 2019 | 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.