Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
UNITED WISCONSIN GRAIN PRODUCERS
Quick Summary
- •Released 11,313 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
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W1231 TESSMANN DRIVE
FRIESLAND, WI 53935
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- COLUMBIA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325193
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jul 3, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 21, 2014
- Registry ID
- 110031001421
How This Compares
#158
of 713 TRI reporters in WI
#3,766
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
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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 (2015–2024)
+152% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7,353 | — |
| 2016 | 9,071 | +23% |
| 2017 | 11,313 | +25% |
| 2018 | 11,525 | +2% |
| 2019 | 11,111 | -4% |
| 2020 | 10,485 | -6% |
| 2021 | 13,033 | +24% |
| 2022 | 11,352 | -13% |
| 2023 | 20,010 | +76% |
| 2024 | 18,508 | -8% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 6,573 | 6,573 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 4,864 | 4,864 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,264 | 3,264 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,299 | 2,299 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,509 | 1,509 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 7,074 | 7,074 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 5,254 | 5,254 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,308 | 3,308 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,537 | 2,537 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,591 | 1,591 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 128 | 128 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 118 | 118 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 3,316 | 3,316 | — | — | 218 | |
| Methanol | 2,589 | 2,589 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 1,900 | 1,900 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,865 | 1,865 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,063 | 1,063 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 620 | 620 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 4,555 | 4,555 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,487 | 3,487 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,420 | 2,420 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 1,650 | 1,650 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 922 | 922 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,416 | 3,416 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,202 | 3,202 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,830 | 1,830 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,109 | 1,109 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 928 | 928 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,767 | 3,767 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,370 | 3,370 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,824 | 1,824 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,221 | 1,221 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 928 | 928 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,796 | 3,796 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,724 | 3,724 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,848 | 1,848 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,229 | 1,229 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 929 | 929 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,739 | 3,739 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,627 | 3,627 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,831 | 1,831 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,203 | 1,203 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 914 | 914 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,357 | 3,357 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,053 | 3,053 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,121 | 1,121 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 942 | 942 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 599 | 599 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,113 | 3,113 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 2,700 | 2,700 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 797 | 797 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 742 | 742 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 126,677 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 84,546 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 36,150 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 182 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 23,015 |
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 | May 11, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 15, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 15, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Apr 11, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 2, 2016 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +311% | Nov 2018 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +311% | Oct 2018 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +311% | Aug 2018 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +311% | Jul 2018 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +311% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +174% | May 2018 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +174% | Apr 2018 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +311% | Mar 2018 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +174% | Dec 2017 | 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.
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603052392 · Mar 17, 2022
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602219504 · Jun 9, 2020
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602064841 · Dec 11, 2019
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600995547 · Feb 21, 2017
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2014-5029 · May 21, 2014
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