Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
LINCOLNWAY ENERGY LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 22,020 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
-
59511 WEST LINCOLN HWY
NEVADA, IA 50201
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- STORY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325193
- Inspections
- 4 · last Dec 17, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 5, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110024891027
How This Compares
#104
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#2,691
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)
-9% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 18,340 | — |
| 2016 | 32,040 | +75% |
| 2017 | 22,020 | -31% |
| 2018 | 18,120 | -18% |
| 2019 | 4,046 | -78% |
| 2020 | 21,025 | +420% |
| 2021 | 15,525 | -26% |
| 2022 | 16,210 | +4% |
| 2023 | 16,013 | -1% |
| 2024 | 16,671 | +4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 7,394 | 7,394 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 2,917 | 2,917 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,684 | 2,684 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 2,343 | 2,343 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,139 | 1,139 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 194 | 194 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 6,553 | 6,553 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,056 | 3,056 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,758 | 2,758 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 2,170 | 2,170 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,278 | 1,278 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 198 | 198 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 6,301 | 6,301 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,727 | 3,727 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,570 | 2,570 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 1,894 | 1,894 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,427 | 1,427 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 291 | 291 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 4,497 | 4,497 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,818 | 3,818 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,565 | 2,565 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 2,515 | 2,515 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,841 | 1,841 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 289 | 289 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 5,575 | 5,575 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 4,572 | 4,572 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 3,147 | 3,147 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,126 | 3,126 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,498 | 2,498 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,816 | 1,816 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 291 | 291 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 4,046 | 4,046 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 5,040 | 5,040 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 4,220 | 4,220 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,160 | 3,160 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,980 | 2,980 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 1,520 | 1,520 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 880 | 880 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 320 | 320 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 6,020 | 6,020 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 5,760 | 5,760 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 4,080 | 4,080 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 3,240 | 3,240 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 1,640 | 1,640 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,280 | 1,280 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 18,860 | 18,860 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 5,400 | 5,400 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 3,020 | 3,020 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,600 | 2,600 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 1,340 | 1,340 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 820 | 820 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 7,180 | 7,180 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 4,660 | 4,660 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 3,000 | 3,000 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 2,780 | 2,780 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 720 | 720 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 27, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 5, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 2, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 9, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Sep 27, 2017 | Dec 26, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 19, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 13, 2016 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 19, 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 | 3.94 kg/d | 1.25 | +215% | Feb 2026 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.75 mg/L | 0.33 | +2,256% | Feb 2026 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.78 mg/L | 0.34 | +2,182% | Feb 2026 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.53 kg/d | 1.21 | +192% | Feb 2026 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.39 mg/L | 0.34 | +14% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.47 kg/d | 1.21 | +187% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.80 mg/L | 0.34 | +2,187% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.74 mg/L | 0.33 | +2,253% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.96 kg/d | 1.25 | +216% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.89 mg/L | 1.00 | +89% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.86 mg/L | 1.00 | +86% | May 2023 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.32 mg/L | 1.00 | +32% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.50 mg/L | 1.00 | +50% | May 2021 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.24 mg/L | 1.00 | +124% | May 2021 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.05 mg/L | 1.00 | +5% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.20 mg/L | 1.00 | +120% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.01 mg/L | 1.00 | +1% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.15 mg/L | 1.00 | +15% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.40 mg/L | 1.00 | +40% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.58 mg/L | 1.00 | +58% | May 2020 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.27 mg/L | 1.00 | +27% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.09 mg/L | 1.00 | +9% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.81 mg/L | 1.00 | +81% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.51 mg/L | 1.00 | +51% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.81 mg/L | 1.00 | +81% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.43 kg/d | 1.27 | +13% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.73 mg/L | 1.00 | +73% | May 2017 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.54 mg/L | 1.00 | +54% | Feb 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603933169 · Feb 27, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603704368 · Sep 5, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602324824 · Nov 2, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602060498 · Dec 9, 2019
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601204553 · Oct 3, 2017
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601195273 · Sep 27, 2017
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2017-0337 · Jun 5, 2017
$1,625
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601050907 · May 19, 2017
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600884903 · Dec 13, 2016
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600726267 · May 19, 2016
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2012-0238 · Sep 27, 2012
$6,720
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2008-0197 · Jul 29, 2008
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