Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
WESTERN IOWA ENERGY
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,415 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.
- Address
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1220 S CENTRAL
WALL LAKE, IA 51466
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- SAC County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 4 · last Sep 20, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110024583057
How This Compares
#202
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#5,535
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.
2
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
5
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)
-24% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,208 | — |
| 2016 | 3,820 | +19% |
| 2017 | 3,415 | -11% |
| 2018 | 7,036 | +106% |
| 2019 | 1,043 | -85% |
| 2020 | 1,196 | +15% |
| 2021 | 1,631 | +36% |
| 2022 | 1,663 | +2% |
| 2023 | 1,415 | -15% |
| 2024 | 2,453 | +73% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,453 | 2,453 | — | — | 838 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,415 | 1,415 | — | — | 461 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,663 | 1,663 | — | — | 805 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,631 | 1,631 | — | — | 723 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,196 | 1,196 | — | — | 865 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,043 | 1,043 | — | — | 730 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 7,036 | 7,036 | — | — | 1,001 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 3,415 | 3,415 | — | — | 917 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 3,820 | 3,809 | 11 | — | 930 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 3,208 | 3,208 | — | — | 861 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | 20,160,659 | — | 84,271 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 838 | DES MOINES WASTEWATER RECLAMATION AUTHORITY, DES MOINES |
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 | Feb 4, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 20, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 2, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Transporter and Transfer Facilities | Sep 25, 2013 | Dec 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Jun 16, 2011 | Jun 17, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 16, 2011 | Jun 17, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Fuel Marketers | Jun 16, 2011 | Jun 17, 2011 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.12 mg/L | 1.00 | +12% | Feb 2026 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +25% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.06 mg/L | 1.00 | +6% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.55 kg/d | 0.21 | +164% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.55 kg/d | 0.21 | +164% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.48 mg/L | 1.00 | +148% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.48 mg/L | 1.00 | +148% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.34 kg/d | 0.21 | +61% | May 2024 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.34 kg/d | 0.21 | +61% | May 2024 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.27 mg/L | 1.00 | +27% | May 2024 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.27 mg/L | 1.00 | +27% | May 2024 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.30 mg/L | 1.00 | +30% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.30 mg/L | 1.00 | +30% | Apr 2024 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.39 kg/d | 0.21 | +86% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.39 kg/d | 0.21 | +86% | Apr 2024 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.29 kg/d | 0.21 | +38% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.29 kg/d | 0.21 | +38% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.22 mg/L | 1.00 | +22% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.22 mg/L | 1.00 | +22% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.44 mg/L | 1.00 | +44% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.44 mg/L | 1.00 | +44% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.28 kg/d | 0.21 | +33% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.44 mg/L | 1.00 | +244% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.28 kg/d | 0.21 | +33% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.44 mg/L | 1.00 | +244% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.11 mg/L | 1.00 | +11% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.11 mg/L | 1.00 | +11% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.62 mg/L | 1.00 | +62% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.62 mg/L | 1.00 | +62% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.01 mg/L | 1.00 | +1% | May 2020 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.32 mg/L | 1.00 | +32% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +68% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +126% | Jul 2016 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.02 | +293% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +138% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +10% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.02 | +233% | May 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +40% | May 2016 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +52% | May 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +78% | Apr 2016 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.02 | +265% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +47% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +43% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +19% | Feb 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +12% | Jan 2016 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +150% | Jan 2016 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.02 | +507% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.00 | +193% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +60% | Jun 2015 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +20% | Jun 2015 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604260707 · Feb 4, 2025
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604163132 · Oct 18, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600846311 · Nov 2, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAR000506543-001 · Dec 16, 2013
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