Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
EQUISTAR CHEMICALS LP TUSCOLA PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 83,345 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
-
625 EAST ROUTE 36
TUSCOLA, IL 61953
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- DOUGLAS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325998
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jun 20, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 28, 2012
- Registry ID
- 110000746211
How This Compares
#61
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#1,230
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.
1
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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 (2015–2021)
+72% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 89,109 | — |
| 2016 | 72,491 | -19% |
| 2017 | 83,345 | +15% |
| 2018 | 84,757 | +2% |
| 2019 | 83,753 | -1% |
| 2020 | 82,641 | -1% |
| 2021 | 153,219 | +85% |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 151,702 | 151,702 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,228 | 1,228 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 289 | 289 | — | — | 43,166 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 79,179 | 79,179 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,273 | 1,273 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,193 | 1,193 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 996 | 996 | — | — | 36,512 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 81,038 | 81,038 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,287 | 1,287 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,221 | 1,221 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 207 | 207 | — | — | 52,835 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 83,326 | 83,326 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,223 | 1,223 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 208 | 208 | — | — | 42,971 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 81,846 | 81,846 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,290 | 1,290 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 209 | 209 | — | — | 48,677 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 70,553 | 70,553 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,731 | 1,731 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 207 | 207 | — | — | 29,956 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 87,523 | 87,523 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,377 | 1,377 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 209 | 209 | — | — | 37,658 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | — | — | 7,900,548 | 354,382 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | 42,971 | 10,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SYSTECH
FREDONIA, KS
|
Acetaldehyde | — | — | 11,622 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORP
PAULDING, OH
|
Acetaldehyde | — | — | 37,055 | — |
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 unachieved and not reported | Nov 30, 2013 | Mar 19, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 30, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 30, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Nov 30, 2013 | Mar 19, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Sep 15, 2009 | Dec 16, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 15, 2009 | Sep 15, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Sep 15, 2009 | Dec 16, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Sep 15, 2009 | Dec 16, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 15, 2009 | Nov 24, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 12, 2004 | Jan 31, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 25, 2002 | Jul 15, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 25, 2002 | Jul 15, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 25, 2002 | Jul 15, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 29, 1995 | Jun 4, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 29, 1995 | Feb 22, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 29, 1995 | Feb 22, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jul 19, 1993 | Jul 8, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 21, 1993 | Jun 10, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Dec 8, 1992 | Dec 2, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 8, 1992 | Dec 2, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 8, 1992 | Dec 2, 1993 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jan 9, 1990 | Apr 13, 1992 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jan 8, 1990 | Apr 13, 1992 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jan 1, 1990 | Apr 13, 1992 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +2,400% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +4,900% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 kg/d | 0.10 | +17% | May 2024 | Open |
| Oil and grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +7% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| 4,6-Dinitro-o-cresol | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.47 kg/d | 0.39 | +23% | May 2022 | Open |
| Phenols | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 kg/d | 0.07 | +31% | May 2022 | Open |
| Acrylonitrile | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.47 kg/d | 0.45 | +4% | May 2022 | Open |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.19 kg/d | 0.10 | +81% | May 2022 | Open |
| Hexachlorobenzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 kg/d | 0.07 | +31% | May 2022 | Open |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 kg/d | 0.09 | +4% | May 2022 | Open |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 kg/d | 0.10 | +9% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 kg/d | 0.10 | +4% | May 2021 | Open |
| 4,6-Dinitro-o-cresol | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.42 kg/d | 0.39 | +8% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Hexachlorobenzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 kg/d | 0.07 | +14% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Phenol | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 kg/d | 0.07 | +14% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 kg/d | 0.10 | +60% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.20 kg/d | 0.10 | +95% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| 2,4-Dimethylphenol | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 kg/d | 0.09 | +12% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Hexachlorobenzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 kg/d | 0.07 | +40% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| 4,6-Dinitro-o-cresol | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.51 kg/d | 0.39 | +32% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| 1,3-Dichloropropene, total weight | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 kg/d | 0.15 | +5% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Hexachlorobutadiene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 kg/d | 0.10 | +2% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Phenol | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 kg/d | 0.07 | +40% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Acrylonitrile | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.51 kg/d | 0.45 | +12% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Dimethyl phthalate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 kg/d | 0.10 | +7% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 545.64 kg/d | 156.63 | +248% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,261.99 kg/d | 411.78 | +206% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 120.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +200% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +200% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.11 kg/d | 0.10 | +1% | Sep 2017 | Resolved |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 kg/d | 0.10 | +1% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 905.02 kg/d | 773.16 | +17% | May 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 493.11 kg/d | 246.52 | +100% | May 2017 | Open |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 kg/d | 0.10 | +17% | Sep 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2012-7144 · Jun 28, 2012
$17,264
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005078126-DV1 · Oct 1, 2009
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005078126-001 · Sep 17, 2004
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005078126-PB1 · Feb 18, 1993
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case IL-N00001722 · Mar 16, 1992
$102,500
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