Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
WESTLAKE EPOXY INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 24,686 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
8600 W 71ST ST
BEDFORD PARK, IL 60501
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- COOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110066942358
How This Compares
#115
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#2,526
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.
6
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)
+14% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 25,978 | — |
| 2016 | 25,180 | -3% |
| 2017 | 24,686 | -2% |
| 2018 | 26,345 | +7% |
| 2019 | 3,832 | -85% |
| 2020 | 28,721 | +650% |
| 2021 | 27,472 | -4% |
| 2022 | 34,132 | +24% |
| 2023 | 31,235 | -8% |
| 2024 | 29,604 | -5% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 11,978 | 11,978 | — | — | 15,332 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 5,813 | 5,813 | — | — | 10,280 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 4,418 | 4,418 | — | — | 441 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 2,812 | 2,812 | — | — | 18,811 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,683 | 1,683 | — | — | 885 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,663 | 1,663 | — | — | 18,593 | |
| Tetrabromobisphenol A | 485 | 485 | — | — | — | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 485 | 485 | — | — | 244 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 267 | 267 | — | — | 769 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 11,575 | 11,575 | — | — | 21,224 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 4,976 | 4,976 | — | — | 14,697 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 4,258 | 4,258 | — | — | 618 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 3,505 | 3,505 | — | — | 27,109 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,757 | 2,757 | — | — | 1,189 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,613 | 2,613 | — | — | 27,046 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 581 | 581 | — | — | 1,099 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 485 | 485 | — | — | 347 | |
| Tetrabromobisphenol A | 485 | 485 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 11,711 | 11,711 | — | — | 31,397 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 6,560 | 6,560 | — | — | 12,549 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 5,073 | 5,073 | — | — | 127,287 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 4,326 | 4,326 | — | — | 4,068 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,696 | 2,696 | — | — | 15,619 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,292 | 2,292 | — | — | 9,559 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 504 | 504 | — | — | 1,521 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 485 | 485 | — | — | 414 | |
| Tetrabromobisphenol A | 485 | 485 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 7,165 | 7,165 | — | — | 36,718 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 5,893 | 5,893 | — | — | 130,776 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,998 | 3,998 | — | — | 39,926 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,954 | 3,954 | — | — | 5,421 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,696 | 3,696 | — | — | 24,958 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,398 | 1,398 | — | — | 5,848 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 485 | 485 | — | — | 409 | |
| Tetrabromobisphenol A | 485 | 485 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 398 | 398 | — | — | 1,441 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 8,449 | 8,449 | — | — | 33,224 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 6,431 | 6,431 | — | — | 137,853 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,904 | 3,904 | — | — | 5,058 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,697 | 3,697 | — | — | 36,583 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 3,520 | 3,520 | — | — | 21,576 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,467 | 1,467 | — | — | 7,496 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 485 | 485 | — | — | 346 | |
| Tetrabromobisphenol A | 485 | 485 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 283 | 283 | — | — | 2,117 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | 3,832 | 3,832 | — | — | 3,374 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 6,433 | 6,433 | — | — | 42,490 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 6,085 | 6,085 | — | — | 177,017 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 4,175 | 4,175 | — | — | 24,709 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,835 | 3,835 | — | — | 48,182 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,289 | 2,289 | — | — | 6,650 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,218 | 2,218 | — | — | 10,197 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 485 | 485 | — | — | 394 | |
| Tetrabromobisphenol A | 485 | 485 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 340 | 340 | — | — | 2,370 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 6,309 | 6,309 | — | — | 166,066 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 5,473 | 5,473 | — | — | 15,481 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 5,040 | 5,040 | — | — | 34,358 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,164 | 3,164 | — | — | 36,325 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,122 | 2,122 | — | — | 4,247 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,608 | 1,608 | — | — | 9,733 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 485 | 485 | — | — | 480 | |
| Tetrabromobisphenol A | 485 | 485 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 5,821 | 5,821 | — | — | 174,558 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 5,108 | 5,108 | — | — | 27,227 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 4,859 | 4,859 | — | — | 13,529 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,749 | 3,749 | — | — | 49,156 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,596 | 3,596 | — | — | 6,091 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 773 | 773 | — | — | 8,909 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 485 | 485 | — | — | 467 | |
| Tetrabromobisphenol A | 485 | 485 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 304 | 304 | — | — | 1,843 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 5,636 | 5,636 | — | — | 126,007 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 5,038 | 5,038 | — | — | 24,743 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 4,573 | 4,573 | — | — | 13,853 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 4,272 | 4,272 | — | — | 5,875 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,943 | 3,943 | — | — | 47,972 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,171 | 1,171 | — | — | 10,257 | |
| Tetrabromobisphenol A | 485 | 485 | — | — | — | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 485 | 485 | — | — | 526 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 375 | 375 | — | — | 1,937 |
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 | — | — | 18,457 | — |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 352 | — |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 9,926 | 354 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 599 | — |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 743 | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 13,009 | — |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 12,407 | — |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | 190 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 170 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Toluene | — | — | 14,962 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Toluene | — | — | 3,495 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | 190 | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 7,481 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 2,445 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 743 | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 7,481 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 4,926 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 352 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 354 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 7,481 | — |
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 | Nov 30, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 30, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 30, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 1, 2010 | Feb 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 1, 2010 | Feb 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 1, 2009 | Feb 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 1, 2009 | Feb 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 1, 2008 | Apr 6, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 1, 2008 | Apr 6, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 1, 2007 | Sep 30, 2007 | 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
· Case HQ-2022-5007 · Jul 22, 2022
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