Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE
Quick Summary
- •Released 34 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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2103 SCOTT DRIVE
ELLSWORTH AFB, SD 57706
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- PENNINGTON County
- Industry
- Public Administration
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 928110
- Inspections
- 8 · last Aug 12, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110032904472
How This Compares
#53
of 84 TRI reporters in SD
#287
of 348 TRI reporters in Public Administration
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.
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
+22300% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | — |
| 2016 | 60 | +5920% |
| 2017 | 34 | -43% |
| 2018 | 34 | -1% |
| 2019 | 109 | +221% |
| 2020 | 273 | +150% |
| 2021 | 287 | +5% |
| 2022 | 260 | -9% |
| 2023 | 226 | -13% |
| 2024 | 224 | -1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 138 | 138 | — | — | 23 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 39 | 39 | — | — | 14 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 23 | 23 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 14 | 14 | — | — | 23 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 131 | 131 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 35 | 35 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 27 | 27 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 25 | 25 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 131 | 131 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 45 | 45 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 31 | 31 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 29 | 29 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 154 | 154 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 46 | 46 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 31 | 31 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 30 | 30 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 26 | 26 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 117 | 117 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 44 | 44 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 43 | 43 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 38 | 38 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 31 | 31 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 58 | 58 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 51 | 51 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | 34 | 34 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | 34 | 34 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | 60 | 60 | — | — | 600 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | — | — | 0 | 3,624 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 382 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RAPID CITY LANDFILL
RAPID CITY, SD
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Ethylbenzene | 9 | — | — | — |
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RAPID CITY LANDFILL
RAPID CITY, SD
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Toluene | 23 | — | — | — |
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RAPID CITY LANDFILL
RAPID CITY, SD
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Benzene | 9 | — | — | — |
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RAPID CITY LANDFILL
RAPID CITY, SD
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Xylene (mixed isomers) | 14 | — | — | — |
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RAPID CITY LANDFILL
RAPID CITY, SD
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Naphthalene | 23 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 6, 2025 | Jan 6, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 6, 2025 | Jan 6, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | May 12, 2010 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 25, 1989 | Jun 1, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 29, 1988 | Dec 8, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 29, 1988 | Jun 15, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 25, 1987 | Aug 1, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 31, 1983 | Dec 14, 1983 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 9, 1982 | Jan 3, 1983 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 08-1989-0052
Administrative - Formal
· Case 08-1989-0199
Administrative - Formal
· Case 08-2011-0006 · Oct 20, 2010
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SD2571924644-000 · Mar 15, 1993
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SD2571924644-008 · Sep 27, 1989
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SD2571924644-005 · Jun 15, 1989
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SD2571924644-006 · Mar 23, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SD2571924644-007 · Oct 31, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SD2571924644-001 · Nov 14, 1983
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SD2571924644-002 · Dec 3, 1982
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SD2571924644-003 · Dec 3, 1982
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