ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY - DECATUR CORN PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,020,007 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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4666 E FARIES PKWY
DECATUR, IL 62526
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- MACON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311221
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jun 13, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Nov 18, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110050297936
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 | 3,395,886 | — |
| 2016 | 2,654,974 | -22% |
| 2017 | 1,020,007 | -62% |
| 2018 | 1,232,021 | +21% |
| 2019 | 63,700 | -95% |
| 2020 | 821,517 | +1190% |
| 2021 | 1,775,459 | +116% |
| 2022 | 192,654 | -89% |
| 2023 | 216,906 | +13% |
| 2024 | 977,225 | +351% |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 112 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 431,684 |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 175,156 |
| Methanol | — | 66,435 | 4,305 | — |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 111,863 |
| Mercury compounds | — | 53 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 13 | — | — |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 1,478,847 |
| Benzene | — | — | — | 87,367 |
| Acrolein | — | — | — | 35,772 |
| Lead compounds | — | 2 | — | — |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 94,598 | — | — |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 4,238 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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BUZZI UNICEM USA - MISSOURI - CAPE GIRARDEAU
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
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Methanol | — | — | — | — |
|
RECONSERVE OF INDIANA, INC. - INDIANA - TERRE HAUTE
TERRE HAUTE, IN
|
n-Hexane | — | 25 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS - ILLINOIS - SAUGET
SAUGET, IL
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 20 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS - TEXAS - BEAUMONT
BEAUMONT, TX
|
Methanol | — | — | 60 | — |
|
CLINTON LANDFILL 3
CLINTON, IL
|
Lead compounds | 42 | — | — | — |
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KALUMETALS INC
DERRY, PA
|
Nickel compounds | — | 81,645 | — | — |
|
CROWN 3 MINE - ILLINOIS - FARMERSVILLE
FARMERSVILLE, IL
|
Nickel compounds | — | 2,446 | — | — |
|
FIVE OAKS RDF - ILLINOIS - TAYLORVILLE
TAYLORVILLE, IL
|
Nickel compounds | 134 | — | — | — |
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FORESIGHT ENERGY - ILLINOIS - PAWNEE
PAWNEE, IL
|
Nickel compounds | 10 | — | — | — |
|
FORESIGHT ENERGY / SHAY - ILLINOIS - CARLINVILLE
CARLINVILLE, IL
|
Nickel compounds | 3 | — | — | — |
|
MINTEK RESOURCES - OHIO - BEAVERCREEK
BEAVERCREEK, OH
|
Nickel compounds | 1,152 | — | — | — |
|
OMNI MATERIALS INC. - KENTUCKY - MAYSVILLE
MAYSVILLE, KY
|
Nickel compounds | 25 | — | — | — |
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RESOURCE LAND HOLDINGS - ILLINOIS - PAWNEE
PAWNEE, IL
|
Nickel compounds | 199 | — | — | — |
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SPRINGFIELD COAL COMPANY LLC, CROWN 2 MINE - ILLINOIS - VIRD
VIRDEN, IL
|
Nickel compounds | — | 2,853 | — | — |
|
CHRIS SCHICK - ILLINOIS - CLINTON
CLINTON, IL
|
Nickel compounds | 1,030 | — | — | — |
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SCHWARZE ENTERPRISES - ILLINOIS - DECATUR
DECATUR, IL
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Nickel compounds | 611 | — | — | — |
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GFL LANDFILL - ILLINOIS - CLINTON
CLINTON, IL
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Nickel compounds | 9 | — | — | — |
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SPRINGFIELD COAL COMPANY - ILLINOIS - FARMERSVILLE
FARMERSVILLE, IL
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Nickel compounds | — | 5,851 | — | — |
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CROWN 3 MINE - ILLINOIS - FARMERSVILLE
FARMERSVILLE, IL
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Manganese compounds | — | 20,106 | — | — |
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FIVE OAKS RDF - ILLINOIS - TAYLORVILLE
TAYLORVILLE, IL
|
Manganese compounds | 869 | — | — | — |
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FORESIGHT ENERGY - ILLINOIS - PAWNEE
PAWNEE, IL
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Manganese compounds | 123 | — | — | — |
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FORESIGHT ENERGY / SHAY - ILLINOIS - CARLINVILLE
CARLINVILLE, IL
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Manganese compounds | 58 | — | — | — |
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MINTEK RESOURCES - OHIO - BEAVERCREEK
BEAVERCREEK, OH
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Manganese compounds | 9,860 | — | — | — |
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OMNI MATERIALS INC. - KENTUCKY - MAYSVILLE
MAYSVILLE, KY
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Manganese compounds | 160 | — | — | — |
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RESOURCE LAND HOLDINGS - ILLINOIS - PAWNEE
PAWNEE, IL
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Manganese compounds | 3,298 | — | — | — |
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SPRINGFIELD COAL COMPANY LLC, CROWN 2 MINE - ILLINOIS - VIRD
VIRDEN, IL
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Manganese compounds | — | 23,069 | — | — |
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CHRIS SCHICK - ILLINOIS - CLINTON
CLINTON, IL
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Manganese compounds | 3,763 | — | — | — |
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SCHWARZE ENTERPRISES - ILLINOIS - DECATUR
DECATUR, IL
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Manganese compounds | 2,231 | — | — | — |
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GFL LANDFILL - ILLINOIS - CLINTON
CLINTON, IL
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Manganese compounds | 144 | — | — | — |
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SPRINGFIELD COAL COMPANY - ILLINOIS - FARMERSVILLE
FARMERSVILLE, IL
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Manganese compounds | — | 47,496 | — | — |
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CROWN 3 MINE - ILLINOIS - FARMERSVILLE
FARMERSVILLE, IL
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Vanadium compounds | — | 3,094 | — | — |
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FIVE OAKS RDF - ILLINOIS - TAYLORVILLE
TAYLORVILLE, IL
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Vanadium compounds | 170 | — | — | — |
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FORESIGHT ENERGY - ILLINOIS - PAWNEE
PAWNEE, IL
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Vanadium compounds | 12 | — | — | — |
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FORESIGHT ENERGY / SHAY - ILLINOIS - CARLINVILLE
CARLINVILLE, IL
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Vanadium compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
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MINTEK RESOURCES - OHIO - BEAVERCREEK
BEAVERCREEK, OH
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Vanadium compounds | 1,457 | — | — | — |
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OMNI MATERIALS INC. - KENTUCKY - MAYSVILLE
MAYSVILLE, KY
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Vanadium compounds | 32 | — | — | — |
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RESOURCE LAND HOLDINGS - ILLINOIS - PAWNEE
PAWNEE, IL
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Vanadium compounds | 247 | — | — | — |
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SPRINGFIELD COAL COMPANY LLC, CROWN 2 MINE - ILLINOIS - VIRD
VIRDEN, IL
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Vanadium compounds | — | 3,611 | — | — |
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GFL LANDFILL - ILLINOIS - CLINTON
CLINTON, IL
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Vanadium compounds | 11 | — | — | — |
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SPRINGFIELD COAL COMPANY - ILLINOIS - FARMERSVILLE
FARMERSVILLE, IL
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Vanadium compounds | — | 7,403 | — | — |
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CROWN 3 MINE - ILLINOIS - FARMERSVILLE
FARMERSVILLE, IL
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Zinc compounds | — | 22,599 | — | — |
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FIVE OAKS RDF - ILLINOIS - TAYLORVILLE
TAYLORVILLE, IL
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Zinc compounds | 1,217 | — | — | — |
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FORESIGHT ENERGY - ILLINOIS - PAWNEE
PAWNEE, IL
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Zinc compounds | 92 | — | — | — |
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FORESIGHT ENERGY / SHAY - ILLINOIS - CARLINVILLE
CARLINVILLE, IL
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Zinc compounds | 34 | — | — | — |
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MINTEK RESOURCES - OHIO - BEAVERCREEK
BEAVERCREEK, OH
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Zinc compounds | 10,676 | — | — | — |
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OMNI MATERIALS INC. - KENTUCKY - MAYSVILLE
MAYSVILLE, KY
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Zinc compounds | 227 | — | — | — |
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RESOURCE LAND HOLDINGS - ILLINOIS - PAWNEE
PAWNEE, IL
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Zinc compounds | 1,963 | — | — | — |
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SPRINGFIELD COAL COMPANY LLC, CROWN 2 MINE - ILLINOIS - VIRD
VIRDEN, IL
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Zinc compounds | — | 26,334 | — | — |
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CHRIS SCHICK - ILLINOIS - CLINTON
CLINTON, IL
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Zinc compounds | 12,674 | — | — | — |
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SCHWARZE ENTERPRISES - ILLINOIS - DECATUR
DECATUR, IL
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Zinc compounds | 7,515 | — | — | — |
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GFL LANDFILL - ILLINOIS - CLINTON
CLINTON, IL
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Zinc compounds | 86 | — | — | — |
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SPRINGFIELD COAL COMPANY - ILLINOIS - FARMERSVILLE
FARMERSVILLE, IL
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Zinc compounds | — | 54,014 | — | — |
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CROWN 3 MINE - ILLINOIS - FARMERSVILLE
FARMERSVILLE, IL
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 20,692 | — | — |
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FIVE OAKS RDF - ILLINOIS - TAYLORVILLE
TAYLORVILLE, IL
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,194 | — | — | — |
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FORESIGHT ENERGY - ILLINOIS - PAWNEE
PAWNEE, IL
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 70 | — | — | — |
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FORESIGHT ENERGY / SHAY - ILLINOIS - CARLINVILLE
CARLINVILLE, IL
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 21 | — | — | — |
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MINTEK RESOURCES - OHIO - BEAVERCREEK
BEAVERCREEK, OH
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 9,641 | — | — | — |
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OMNI MATERIALS INC. - KENTUCKY - MAYSVILLE
MAYSVILLE, KY
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 223 | — | — | — |
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RESOURCE LAND HOLDINGS - ILLINOIS - PAWNEE
PAWNEE, IL
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,223 | — | — | — |
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SPRINGFIELD COAL COMPANY LLC, CROWN 2 MINE - ILLINOIS - VIRD
VIRDEN, IL
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 24,244 | — | — |
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GFL LANDFILL - ILLINOIS - CLINTON
CLINTON, IL
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 53 | — | — | — |
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SPRINGFIELD COAL COMPANY - ILLINOIS - FARMERSVILLE
FARMERSVILLE, IL
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 49,662 | — | — |
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CROWN 3 MINE - ILLINOIS - FARMERSVILLE
FARMERSVILLE, IL
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Ammonia | 6,735 | — | — | — |
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CHRIS SCHICK - ILLINOIS - CLINTON
CLINTON, IL
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Ammonia | 7,129 | — | — | — |
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SCHWARZE ENTERPRISES - ILLINOIS - DECATUR
DECATUR, IL
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Ammonia | 4,227 | — | — | — |
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GFL LANDFILL - ILLINOIS - CLINTON
CLINTON, IL
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Ammonia | 254 | — | — | — |
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CROWN 3 MINE - ILLINOIS - FARMERSVILLE
FARMERSVILLE, IL
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Mercury compounds | — | 11 | — | — |
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FIVE OAKS RDF - ILLINOIS - TAYLORVILLE
TAYLORVILLE, IL
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Mercury compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
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MINTEK RESOURCES - OHIO - BEAVERCREEK
BEAVERCREEK, OH
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Mercury compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
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RESOURCE LAND HOLDINGS - ILLINOIS - PAWNEE
PAWNEE, IL
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Mercury compounds | 38 | — | — | — |
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SPRINGFIELD COAL COMPANY LLC, CROWN 2 MINE - ILLINOIS - VIRD
VIRDEN, IL
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Mercury compounds | — | 14 | — | — |
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SPRINGFIELD COAL COMPANY - ILLINOIS - FARMERSVILLE
FARMERSVILLE, IL
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Mercury compounds | — | 28 | — | — |
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CROWN 3 MINE - ILLINOIS - FARMERSVILLE
FARMERSVILLE, IL
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Lead compounds | — | 706 | — | — |
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FIVE OAKS RDF - ILLINOIS - TAYLORVILLE
TAYLORVILLE, IL
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Lead compounds | 46 | — | — | — |
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FORESIGHT ENERGY - ILLINOIS - PAWNEE
PAWNEE, IL
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Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
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MINTEK RESOURCES - OHIO - BEAVERCREEK
BEAVERCREEK, OH
|
Lead compounds | 320 | — | — | — |
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OMNI MATERIALS INC. - KENTUCKY - MAYSVILLE
MAYSVILLE, KY
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Lead compounds | 9 | — | — | — |
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RESOURCE LAND HOLDINGS - ILLINOIS - PAWNEE
PAWNEE, IL
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Lead compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
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SPRINGFIELD COAL COMPANY LLC, CROWN 2 MINE - ILLINOIS - VIRD
VIRDEN, IL
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Lead compounds | — | 836 | — | — |
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SPRINGFIELD COAL COMPANY - ILLINOIS - FARMERSVILLE
FARMERSVILLE, IL
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Lead compounds | — | 1,708 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 909 | SANITARY DISTRICT OF DECATUR, DECATUR |
| Acrolein | 1 | SANITARY DISTRICT OF DECATUR, DECATUR |
| Nickel compounds | 3 | SANITARY DISTRICT OF DECATUR, DECATUR |
| Acetaldehyde | 10,127 | SANITARY DISTRICT OF DECATUR, DECATUR |
| Ammonia | 186 | SANITARY DISTRICT OF DECATUR, DECATUR |
| Formaldehyde | 310 | SANITARY DISTRICT OF DECATUR, DECATUR |
| Methanol | 21,407 | SANITARY DISTRICT OF DECATUR, DECATUR |
| n-Hexane | 692 | SANITARY DISTRICT OF DECATUR, DECATUR |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 15 | SANITARY DISTRICT OF DECATUR, DECATUR |
| Lead compounds | 352 | SANITARY DISTRICT OF DECATUR, DECATUR |
| Ethylene glycol | 11,012 | SANITARY DISTRICT OF DECATUR, DECATUR |
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 | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Mar 15, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 25, 2010 | Mar 10, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Oct 25, 2010 | Mar 10, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Oct 25, 2010 | Mar 10, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Oct 25, 2010 | Mar 10, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 27, 1998 | Nov 17, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 11, 1987 | Oct 22, 1987 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 100.00 mg/L | 24.00 | +317% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.30 mg/L | 2.00 | +15% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 100.00 mg/L | 12.00 | +733% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.00 mg/L | 12.00 | +192% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +100% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.00 mg/L | 24.00 | +46% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.00 mg/L | 24.00 | +150% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.00 mg/L | 12.00 | +400% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.00 mg/L | 12.00 | +42% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.00 mg/L | 24.00 | +54% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.00 mg/L | 12.00 | +208% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +50% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.00 mg/L | 12.00 | +267% | May 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +150% | May 2017 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.00 mg/L | 2.00 | +250% | May 2017 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.00 mg/L | 4.00 | +75% | May 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +25% | May 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.00 mg/L | 24.00 | +83% | May 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.00 mg/L | 12.00 | +117% | May 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 300.00 mg/L | 24.00 | +1,150% | May 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 300.00 mg/L | 12.00 | +2,400% | May 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.00 mg/L | 24.00 | +8% | May 2017 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.50 mg/L | 2.00 | +25% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +10% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.00 mg/L | 12.00 | +225% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +120% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.00 mg/L | 12.00 | +433% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.00 mg/L | 24.00 | +167% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.00 mg/L | 24.00 | +63% | Dec 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.