DEAN FOODS CO
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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1126 KILBURN AVE
ROCKFORD, IL 61101
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- WINNEBAGO County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311520
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000494698
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
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 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 20 | — |
| 2024 | 10 | -50% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 41,793 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | 3,725 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 43,009 | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,703 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 22,162 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 2,502 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 2,543 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 22,531 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 2,214 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 19,616 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 3,508 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 31,072 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 33,842 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 6,741 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 35,535 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 6,371 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 6,649 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 37,083 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 6,594 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 36,776 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 37,614 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 46,185 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 41,793 | ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION, ROCKFORD |
| Nitric acid | 3,725 | ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION, ROCKFORD |
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 | Jun 30, 2009 | Nov 12, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 30, 2009 | Nov 12, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 1, 2008 | Aug 1, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 1, 2008 | Aug 1, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 20, 2001 | Sep 30, 2002 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 20, 1999 | Sep 30, 2000 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 20, 1998 | Sep 30, 1999 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.05 | +160% | May 2024 | Resolved |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.00 deg F | 63.00 | +2% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.00 mg/L | 0.05 | +3,900% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.06 mg/L | 0.05 | +20% | Aug 2023 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.05 | +20% | Aug 2023 | Resolved |