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ARCELORMITTAL STEEL, INC-WEST FACILITY

Quick Summary

•Released 102,909 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 $167,700 in total penalties since records began.
•Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.

Address: 3001 DICKEY ROAD
EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
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County: LAKE County
Industry: Manufacturing
NAICS (North American Industry Classification): 331110
Inspections: 12 · last Jun 26, 2025
Total Penalties: $167,700 · last Dec 9, 2025
Registry ID: 110000397794

How This Compares

#68 of 804 TRI reporters in IN

#1,069 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.

Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant

Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant

Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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) -47% overall

Year	Total Releases (lbs)	vs Prior Year
2015	99,240	—
2016	76,440	-23%
2017	102,909	+35%
2018	99,311	-3%
2019	100,214	+1%
2020	81,850	-18%
2021	87,632	+7%
2022	69,390	-21%
2023	70,360	+1%
2024	52,157	-26%

2024

Chemical	Total (lbs)	Air	Water	Land	Off-Site
Sodium nitrite	—	—	—	—	—
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)	—	—	—	—	—
Ammonia	23,500	22,000	1,500	—	—
n-Hexane	12,000	12,000	—	—	—
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)	6,105	6,105	—	—	—
Manganese compounds	5,200	5,200	—	—	193,335
Zinc compounds	3,000	1,600	1,400	—	47,415
Phenol	940	—	940	—	—
Lead compounds	564	513	51	—	4,241
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)	308	237	71	—	8,380
Cadmium compounds	146	73	73	—	2,554	♦ Carcinogen
Copper compounds	132	117	15	—	4,346
Vanadium compounds	96	96	—	—	3,274
Cyanide compounds	78	—	78	—	—
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7))	41	41	—	—	452
Diethanolamine	40	—	40	—	—
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds	5	5	—	—	—	♦ Carcinogen
Mercury compounds	2	2	0	—	1
Polycyclic aromatic compounds	0	0	—	—	—	♦ Carcinogen
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene	0	0	—	—	—

2023

Chemical	Total (lbs)	Air	Water	Land	Off-Site
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)	—	—	—	—	—
Sodium nitrite	—	—	—	—	—
Zinc compounds	26,300	24,200	2,100	—	282,339
Ammonia	24,300	23,000	1,300	—	—
n-Hexane	13,000	13,000	—	—	—
Manganese compounds	4,200	4,200	—	—	73,100
Phenol	920	—	920	—	—
Lead compounds	599	515	84	—	6,293
Cyanide compounds	330	—	330	—	—
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)	315	238	77	—	2,795
Copper compounds	140	118	22	—	1,521
Vanadium compounds	97	97	—	—	980
Cadmium compounds	74	74	—	—	781	♦ Carcinogen
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7))	44	44	—	—	140
Diethanolamine	39	—	39	—	—
Mercury compounds	2	2	0	—	0
Polycyclic aromatic compounds	0	0	—	—	—	♦ Carcinogen
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene	0	0	—	—	—

2022

Chemical	Total (lbs)	Air	Water	Land	Off-Site
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)	—	—	—	—	—
Sodium nitrite	—	—	—	—	—
Zinc compounds	25,100	23,100	2,000	—	4,209,959
Ammonia	24,000	21,000	3,000	—	—
n-Hexane	12,000	12,000	—	—	—
Manganese compounds	4,100	4,100	—	—	651,672
Hydrogen sulfide	1,562	1,562	—	—	—
Phenol	1,000	—	1,000	—	—
Lead compounds	560	501	59	—	91,160
Cyanide compounds	310	—	310	—	—
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)	280	225	55	—	43,852
Copper compounds	127	113	14	—	21,328
Carbonyl sulfide	108	108	—	—	—
Vanadium compounds	93	93	—	—	14,054
Cadmium compounds	71	71	—	—	12,040	♦ Carcinogen
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7))	41	41	—	—	2,615
Nickel compounds	36	30	6	—	4,210	♦ Carcinogen
Mercury compounds	2	2	0	—	5
Polycyclic aromatic compounds	0	0	—	—	—	♦ Carcinogen
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene	0	0	—	—	—

2021

Chemical	Total (lbs)	Air	Water	Land	Off-Site
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)	—	—	—	—	—
Sodium nitrite	—	—	—	—	—
Zinc compounds	29,800	26,500	3,300	—	30,432
Ammonia	25,200	17,000	8,200	—	—
Hydrogen sulfide	11,200	11,200	—	—	—
n-Hexane	9,300	9,300	—	—	—
Manganese compounds	4,800	4,800	—	—	510,200
Carbonyl sulfide	4,500	4,500	—	—	—
Phenol	1,100	—	1,100	—	—
Lead compounds	695	596	99	—	14,679
Cyanide compounds	320	—	320	—	—
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)	298	269	29	—	32,105
Copper compounds	134	128	6	—	12,423
Vanadium compounds	104	104	—	—	100
Cadmium compounds	79	79	—	—	1,851	♦ Carcinogen
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7))	48	48	—	—	2,820
Nickel compounds	31	29	2	—	5,412	♦ Carcinogen
Antimony compounds	14	14	—	—	55
Aluminum (fume or dust)	5	5	—	—	—
Beryllium compounds	3	3	—	—	111	♦ Carcinogen
Mercury compounds	1	1	0	—	3
Polycyclic aromatic compounds	0	0	—	—	—	♦ Carcinogen
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene	0	0	—	—	—

2020

Chemical	Total (lbs)	Air	Water	Land	Off-Site
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)	—	—	—	—	—
Sodium nitrite	—	—	—	—	—
Zinc compounds	30,600	28,800	1,800	—	2,612,364
Ammonia	24,500	18,000	6,500	—	—
n-Hexane	10,000	10,000	—	—	—
Manganese compounds	6,400	6,400	—	—	770,980
Hydrogen sulfide	5,747	5,747	—	—	—
Cyanide compounds	1,800	—	1,800	—	—
Carbonyl sulfide	730	730	—	—	—
Lead compounds	726	646	80	—	68,030
Phenol	400	—	400	—	—
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)	338	293	45	—	49,706
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7))	187	187	—	—	3,730
Copper compounds	148	141	7	—	22,441
Vanadium compounds	121	121	—	—	8,971
Cadmium compounds	87	87	—	—	8,751	♦ Carcinogen
Nickel compounds	35	32	3	—	6,415	♦ Carcinogen
Antimony compounds	16	16	—	—	1,355
Beryllium compounds	8	8	—	—	371	♦ Carcinogen
Aluminum (fume or dust)	5	5	—	—	—
Mercury compounds	2	1	0	—	5
Polycyclic aromatic compounds	0	0	—	—	—	♦ Carcinogen
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene	0	0	—	—	—

2019

Chemical	Total (lbs)	Air	Water	Land	Off-Site
Sodium nitrite	—	—	—	—	—
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)	—	—	—	—	—
Zinc compounds	36,400	33,300	3,100	—	51,868
Ammonia	29,000	17,000	12,000	—	—
Hydrogen sulfide	12,730	12,730	—	—	—
n-Hexane	9,400	9,400	—	—	—
Manganese compounds	8,700	8,700	—	—	676,600
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)	1,259	349	910	—	42,983
Lead compounds	869	769	100	—	19,964
Phenol	500	—	500	—	—
Cyanide compounds	430	—	430	—	—
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7))	335	335	—	—	3,765
Copper compounds	243	165	78	—	16,537
Vanadium compounds	147	147	—	—	178
Cadmium compounds	98	98	—	—	2,458	♦ Carcinogen
Nickel compounds	63	35	28	—	7,122	♦ Carcinogen
Antimony compounds	20	20	—	—	74
Beryllium compounds	13	13	—	—	151	♦ Carcinogen
Aluminum (fume or dust)	5	5	—	—	—
Mercury compounds	1	1	0	—	18
Polycyclic aromatic compounds	0	0	—	—	—	♦ Carcinogen
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene	0	0	—	—	—

2018

Chemical	Total (lbs)	Air	Water	Land	Off-Site
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)	—	—	—	—	—
Sodium nitrite	—	—	—	—	—
Zinc compounds	34,700	32,200	2,500	—	19,848
Ammonia	30,000	17,000	13,000	—	—
Hydrogen sulfide	12,500	12,500	—	—	—
n-Hexane	9,800	9,800	—	—	—
Manganese compounds	8,600	8,600	—	—	823,450
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)	908	348	560	—	53,908
Lead compounds	905	759	145	—	22,958
Phenol	510	—	510	—	—
Cyanide compounds	450	—	450	—	—
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7))	346	346	—	—	4,551
Copper compounds	245	164	81	—	20,485
Vanadium compounds	147	147	—	—	78
Cadmium compounds	96	96	—	—	2,854	♦ Carcinogen
Nickel compounds	64	34	30	—	8,719	♦ Carcinogen
Antimony compounds	20	20	—	—	59
Beryllium compounds	14	14	—	—	181	♦ Carcinogen
Aluminum (fume or dust)	5	5	—	—	—
Mercury compounds	2	1	0	—	5
Polycyclic aromatic compounds	0	0	—	—	—	♦ Carcinogen
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene	0	0	—	—	—

2017

Chemical	Total (lbs)	Air	Water	Land	Off-Site
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)	—	—	—	—	—
Sodium nitrite	—	—	—	—	—
Zinc compounds	36,200	32,200	4,000	—	35,420
Ammonia	30,000	18,000	12,000	—	—
Hydrogen sulfide	13,980	13,980	—	—	—
n-Hexane	10,000	10,000	—	—	—
Manganese compounds	8,800	8,800	—	—	935,860
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)	1,098	338	760	—	60,225
Lead compounds	930	753	177	—	27,399
Phenol	630	—	630	—	—
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7))	368	368	—	—	5,252
Cyanide compounds	290	—	290	—	—
Copper compounds	262	164	98	—	23,521
Vanadium compounds	148	148	—	—	84
Cadmium compounds	95	95	—	—	3,258	♦ Carcinogen
Nickel compounds	69	35	34	—	9,919	♦ Carcinogen
Antimony compounds	18	18	—	—	63
Beryllium compounds	14	14	—	—	211	♦ Carcinogen
Aluminum (fume or dust)	5	5	—	—	—
Mercury compounds	2	2	0	—	6
Polycyclic aromatic compounds	0	0	—	—	—	♦ Carcinogen
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene	0	0	—	—	—

2016

Chemical	Total (lbs)	Air	Water	Land	Off-Site
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)	—	—	—	—	—
Sodium nitrite	—	—	—	—	—
Ammonia	30,000	18,000	12,000	—	—
Zinc compounds	18,700	16,100	2,600	—	63,162
Hydrogen sulfide	10,290	10,290	—	—	—
n-Hexane	10,000	10,000	—	—	—
Manganese compounds	5,080	5,080	—	—	709,120
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)	763	183	580	—	44,934
Lead compounds	495	374	121	—	24,654
Phenol	370	—	370	—	—
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7))	276	276	—	—	4,172
Cyanide compounds	160	—	160	—	—
Vanadium compounds	81	81	—	—	59
Copper compounds	81	81	—	—	17,392
Nickel compounds	67	23	44	—	7,419	♦ Carcinogen
Cadmium compounds	50	50	—	—	2,538	♦ Carcinogen
Antimony compounds	10	10	—	—	42
Beryllium compounds	10	10	—	—	181	♦ Carcinogen
Aluminum (fume or dust)	5	5	—	—	—
Mercury compounds	2	2	0	—	5
Polycyclic aromatic compounds	0	0	—	—	—	♦ Carcinogen
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene	0	0	—	—	—

2015

Chemical	Total (lbs)	Air	Water	Land	Off-Site
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)	—	—	—	—	—
Sodium nitrite	—	—	—	—	—
Ammonia	34,300	27,000	7,300	—	—
Zinc compounds	21,700	19,700	2,000	—	872,462
n-Hexane	15,000	15,000	—	—	—
Diethanolamine	11,000	—	11,000	—	—
Hydrogen sulfide	9,040	9,040	—	—	—
Manganese compounds	5,400	5,400	—	—	890,560
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)	772	212	560	—	51,592
Cyanide compounds	610	—	610	—	—
Lead compounds	540	446	94	—	74,350
Phenol	270	—	270	—	—
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7))	258	258	—	—	5,880
Copper compounds	100	100	—	—	22,509
Vanadium compounds	97	97	—	—	1,480
Nickel compounds	64	31	33	—	7,322	♦ Carcinogen
Cadmium compounds	62	62	—	—	4,650	♦ Carcinogen
Antimony compounds	11	11	—	—	256
Beryllium compounds	9	9	—	—	411	♦ Carcinogen
Aluminum (fume or dust)	5	5	—	—	—
Mercury compounds	2	2	0	—	9
Polycyclic aromatic compounds	0	0	—	—	—	♦ Carcinogen
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene	0	0	—	—	—

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
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC HARVEY, IL	Vanadium compounds	72	—	—	—
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC INDIANAPOLIS, IN	Vanadium compounds	2	—	—	—
WINNEBAGO LANDFILL ROCKFORD, IL	Vanadium compounds	3,200	—	—	—
NEWTON COUNTY LANDFILL BROOK, IN	Zinc compounds	17	—	—	—
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC INDIANAPOLIS, IN	Zinc compounds	390	—	—	—
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC HARVEY, IL	Zinc compounds	13,000	—	—	—
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC MENOMONEE FALLS, WI	Zinc compounds	8	—	—	—
WINNEBAGO LANDFILL ROCKFORD, IL	Zinc compounds	34,000	—	—	—
WINNEBAGO LANDFILL ROCKFORD, IL	Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds	—	—	—	—
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC HARVEY, IL	Cadmium compounds	52	—	—	—
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC INDIANAPOLIS, IN	Cadmium compounds	2	—	—	—
WINNEBAGO LANDFILL ROCKFORD, IL	Cadmium compounds	2,500	—	—	—
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC HARVEY, IL	Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7))	20	—	—	—
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC INDIANAPOLIS, IN	Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7))	1	—	—	—
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC MENOMONEE FALLS, WI	Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7))	1	—	—	—
WINNEBAGO LANDFILL ROCKFORD, IL	Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7))	430	—	—	—
WINNEBAGO LANDFILL ROCKFORD, IL	Lead compounds	3,435	—	—	—
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC HARVEY, IL	Lead compounds	782	—	—	—
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC INDIANAPOLIS, IN	Lead compounds	24	—	—	—
NEWTON COUNTY LANDFILL BROOK, IN	Lead compounds	0	—	—	—
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC MENOMONEE FALLS, WI	Lead compounds	0	—	—	—
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC HARVEY, IL	Copper compounds	430	—	—	—
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC INDIANAPOLIS, IN	Copper compounds	13	—	—	—
NEWTON COUNTY LANDFILL BROOK, IN	Copper compounds	1	—	—	—
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC MENOMONEE FALLS, WI	Copper compounds	2	—	—	—
WINNEBAGO LANDFILL ROCKFORD, IL	Copper compounds	3,900	—	—	—
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC HARVEY, IL	Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)	390	—	—	—
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC INDIANAPOLIS, IN	Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)	12	—	—	—
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC MENOMONEE FALLS, WI	Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)	78	—	—	—
WINNEBAGO LANDFILL ROCKFORD, IL	Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)	7,900	—	—	—
WINNEBAGO LANDFILL ROCKFORD, IL	Manganese compounds	150,000	—	—	—
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC HARVEY, IL	Manganese compounds	42,000	—	—	—
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC INDIANAPOLIS, IN	Manganese compounds	1,300	—	—	—
NEWTON COUNTY LANDFILL BROOK, IN	Manganese compounds	20	—	—	—
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC MENOMONEE FALLS, WI	Manganese compounds	15	—	—	—
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC HARVEY, IL	Mercury compounds	0	—	—	—
WINNEBAGO LANDFILL ROCKFORD, IL	Mercury compounds	1	—	—	—

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	Monitoring Violations - Frequency of Sampling Violation	Dec 1, 2025	—	Open
caa	FRV	Apr 29, 2025	—	Open
cwa	Schedule Event achieved late but reported	Feb 1, 2025	—	Open
cwa	Schedule Event unachieved but reported	Feb 1, 2025	May 7, 2025	Resolved
cwa	Schedule Event reported late	Feb 1, 2025	—	Open
cwa	Schedule Event unachieved and not reported	Feb 1, 2025	May 7, 2025	Resolved
caa	FRV	Jan 30, 2025	—	Open
rcra	Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators	Dec 18, 2024	Jul 23, 2025	Resolved
rcra	Violation of a Federal or State Statute	Dec 18, 2024	Jul 23, 2025	Resolved
rcra	Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators	Dec 18, 2024	Jul 23, 2025	Resolved
caa	FRV	Jul 30, 2024	—	Open
cwa	Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance	Apr 1, 2024	—	Open
cwa	Monitoring Violations - Frequency of Sampling Violation	Apr 1, 2024	—	Open
caa	FRV	Jan 30, 2024	—	Open
cwa	Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment	Dec 7, 2023	—	Open
caa	FRV	Oct 30, 2023	—	Open
caa	FRV	Jul 28, 2023	—	Open
caa	FRV	May 1, 2023	—	Open
caa	FRV	May 1, 2023	—	Open
caa	FRV	Apr 19, 2023	—	Open
cwa	Schedule Event achieved late but reported	Dec 7, 2022	—	Open
caa	FRV	Oct 31, 2022	—	Open
caa	FRV	Aug 2, 2022	—	Open
cwa	Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance	Jun 27, 2022	—	Open
cwa	Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample	Jun 27, 2022	—	Open
caa	FRV	May 11, 2022	—	Open
cwa	Management Practice Violations - Failure to Develop/Enforce Standards	Apr 25, 2022	—	Open
caa	FRV	Jan 31, 2022	—	Open
cwa	Schedule Event achieved late but reported	Aug 31, 2021	—	Open
cwa	Schedule Event reported late	Aug 31, 2021	—	Open
cwa	Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance	Aug 3, 2021	—	Open
cwa	Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample	Aug 3, 2021	—	Open
cwa	Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass	Jun 13, 2021	—	Open
rcra	Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators	Jun 2, 2021	Jun 22, 2021	Resolved
cwa	Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass	May 1, 2021	—	Open
caa	FRV	Apr 30, 2021	—	Open
cwa	Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance	Mar 29, 2021	—	Open
caa	FRV	Feb 1, 2021	—	Open
cwa	Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit	Dec 21, 2020	—	Open
cwa	Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance	Dec 21, 2020	—	Open
cwa	Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation	Oct 29, 2020	—	Open
cwa	Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass	Aug 11, 2020	—	Open
caa	FRV	Apr 30, 2020	—	Open
caa	HPV	Apr 30, 2020	Sep 15, 2025	Resolved
cwa	Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass	Feb 1, 2020	—	Open
caa	HPV	Jan 30, 2020	Sep 15, 2025	Resolved
cwa	Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation	Dec 4, 2019	—	Open
cwa	Schedule Event reported late	Dec 1, 2019	—	Open
cwa	Schedule Event unachieved but reported	Dec 1, 2019	Jan 1, 2020	Resolved
cwa	Schedule Event unachieved and not reported	Dec 1, 2019	Feb 27, 2020	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
Mercury, total recoverable	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	0.00 mg/L	0.00	+138%	Aug 2023	Open
Chlorine, total residual	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	0.02 mg/L	0.01	+67%	Jul 2023	Open
Zinc, total recoverable	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	0.73 kg/d	0.52	+39%	Jul 2022	Open
Mercury, total recoverable	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	0.00 mg/L	0.00	+38%	Jun 2022	Open
Mercury, total recoverable	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	0.00 mg/L	0.00	+238%	Jun 2022	Open
Mercury, total recoverable	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	0.00 mg/L	0.00	+215%	Oct 2020	Open
Mercury, total recoverable	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	0.00 mg/L	0.00	+172%	Oct 2020	Open
Toxicity [acute], Pimephales promelas [Fathead Minnow]	DMR, Limited - Overdue	2.00 toxic	1.00	+100%	Sep 2020	Resolved
Toxicity [chronic], Pimephales promelas [Fathead Minnow]	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	15.20 toxic	7.60	+100%	Sep 2020	Open
Toxicity [chronic], Pimephales promelas [Fathead Minnow]	DMR, Limited - Overdue	15.20 toxic	7.60	+100%	Sep 2020	Resolved
Toxicity [acute], Pimephales promelas [Fathead Minnow]	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	2.00 toxic	1.00	+100%	Sep 2020	Open
Toxicity [chronic], Ceriodaphnia dubia	DMR, Limited - Overdue	30.30 toxic	7.60	+299%	Aug 2020	Resolved
Toxicity [chronic], Ceriodaphnia dubia	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	30.30 toxic	7.60	+299%	Aug 2020	Open
Toxicity [acute], Pimephales promelas [Fathead Minnow]	DMR, Limited - Overdue	4.60 toxic	1.00	+360%	Aug 2020	Resolved
Toxicity [acute], Pimephales promelas [Fathead Minnow]	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	4.60 toxic	1.00	+360%	Aug 2020	Open
Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia	DMR, Limited - Overdue	1.95 toxic	1.00	+95%	Aug 2020	Resolved
Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	1.95 toxic	1.00	+95%	Aug 2020	Open
Toxicity [chronic], Pimephales promelas [Fathead Minnow]	DMR, Limited - Overdue	30.30 toxic	7.60	+299%	Aug 2020	Resolved
Toxicity [chronic], Pimephales promelas [Fathead Minnow]	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	30.30 toxic	7.60	+299%	Aug 2020	Open
Mercury, total recoverable	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	0.00 mg/L	0.00	+31%	Apr 2020	Open
Oil and grease, hexane extr method	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	73.35 mg/L	15.00	+389%	Aug 2019	Open
Oil and grease, hexane extr method	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	75.05 mg/L	15.00	+400%	Jul 2019	Open
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	227.91 kg/d	192.95	+18%	Feb 2019	Open
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	233.36 kg/d	192.95	+21%	Jan 2019	Open
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	215.65 kg/d	136.20	+58%	Jan 2018	Open
Mercury, total recoverable	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	0.00 kg/d	0.00	+7%	Jun 2017	Open
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	216.10 kg/d	192.95	+12%	Feb 2017	Open
Zinc, total recoverable	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	0.18 kg/d	0.17	+5%	Sep 2016	Open
Mercury, total recoverable	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	0.00 kg/d	0.00	+35%	Jun 2016	Open
Mercury, total recoverable	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	0.00 mg/L	0.00	+28%	Jun 2016	Open
Mercury, total recoverable	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	0.00 mg/L	0.00	+23%	Jun 2016	Open
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	233.81 kg/d	192.95	+21%	May 2016	Open
Oil and grease, hexane extr method	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	513.47 kg/d	475.79	+8%	Mar 2016	Open
Oil and grease, hexane extr method	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	1,877.74 kg/d	1,402.41	+34%	Mar 2016	Open
Oil and grease, hexane extr method	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	4,367.48 kg/d	1,402.41	+211%	Dec 2015	Open
Cyanide, total recoverable	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	34.40 kg/d	27.06	+27%	Nov 2015	Open
Oil and grease, hexane extr method	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	1,460.06 kg/d	1,402.41	+4%	Aug 2015	Open
Solids, total suspended	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	10,289.46 kg/d	5,159.71	+99%	Jun 2015	Open
Solids, total suspended	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	2,850.67 kg/d	1,988.97	+43%	Jun 2015	Open
Oil and grease, hexane extr method	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	5,151.08 kg/d	1,402.41	+267%	Jun 2015	Open
Oil and grease, hexane extr method	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	1,003.79 kg/d	475.79	+111%	Jun 2015	Resolved
Oil and grease, hexane extr method	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	1,530.89 kg/d	1,402.41	+9%	May 2015	Open
Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	210.20 kg/d	192.95	+9%	Feb 2015	Open
Oil and grease, hexane extr method	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	6,194.83 kg/d	1,402.41	+342%	Jan 2015	Open
Solids, total suspended	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	2,287.25 kg/d	1,988.97	+15%	Jan 2015	Open
Oil and grease, hexane extr method	DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation	1,275.29 kg/d	475.79	+168%	Jan 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.

Administrative - Formal

Clean Air Act · Case 3604665748 · Dec 9, 2025

$5,000

Notice of Violation

Clean Air Act · Case 3604625565 · Oct 30, 2025

Administrative - Formal

Clean Air Act · Case 3604397792 · Apr 25, 2025

$17,000

Notice of Violation

Clean Air Act · Case 3604376283 · Apr 21, 2025

Administrative - Formal

Clean Air Act · Case 3604243275 · Dec 23, 2024

$10,000

Notice of Violation

Clean Air Act · Case 3604180016 · Nov 12, 2024

Administrative - Formal

Clean Air Act · Case 3604140912 · Sep 12, 2024

State CWA Penalty AO

Clean Water Act · Case IN-2024-29927-W · Jun 3, 2024

$10,000

Administrative - Formal

Clean Air Act · Case 3603804967 · Nov 27, 2023

$22,000

Notice of Violation

Clean Air Act · Case 3603747642 · Sep 20, 2023

Notice of Violation

Clean Air Act · Case 3603622821 · May 30, 2023

State CWA Penalty AO

Clean Water Act · Case IN-2020-27619-W · Nov 22, 2021

$87,500

Administrative - Formal

Clean Air Act · Case 3602778073 · Jun 24, 2021

$6,200

WRITTEN INFORMAL

RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-IND005462601-029 · Jun 8, 2021

Notice of Violation

Clean Air Act · Case 3602778071 · Jun 1, 2021

Judicial

· Case 05-2008-6613 · Apr 1, 2020

$5,002,158

FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER

RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-IND005462601-028 · Mar 21, 2018

State CWA Non Penalty AO

Clean Water Act · Case IN-24585 · Feb 9, 2018

PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT

RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-IND005462601-027 · Nov 6, 2017

WRITTEN INFORMAL

RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-IND005462601-026 · Jun 14, 2017

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