Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
MMPA-CONSTANTINE PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 2 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 $72,141 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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125 DEPOT ST
CONSTANTINE, MI 49042
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- ST. JOSEPH County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311512
- Inspections
- 3 · last May 24, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $72,141 · last Apr 18, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110006741222
How This Compares
#603
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#13,765
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.
12
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)
+767% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | — |
| 2016 | 2 | +33% |
| 2017 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 | 6 | +200% |
| 2020 | 3 | -55% |
| 2021 | 5 | +96% |
| 2022 | 8 | +51% |
| 2023 | 7 | -13% |
| 2024 | 13 | +86% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 204,120 | |
| Nitric acid | 13 | 13 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 107,879 | |
| Nitric acid | 7 | 7 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 107,543 | |
| Nitric acid | 8 | 8 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 74,117 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 37,966 | |
| Nitric acid | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 84,714 | |
| Nitric acid | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 34,625 | |
| Nitric acid | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 31,064 | |
| Nitric acid | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 28,726 | |
| Nitric acid | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 207,412 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 183,708 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 197,142 | THREE RIVERS WWTP, THREE RIVERS |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 6,978 | ALLEGAN WWTP, ALLEGAN |
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 | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Nov 21, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Oct 21, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Sep 21, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Aug 21, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Jul 21, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Jun 21, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Oct 21, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Sep 21, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | Jun 20, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Jun 12, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Sep 21, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Aug 21, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Jul 21, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Apr 21, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 10, 2022 | Feb 10, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Dec 21, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Jun 21, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | May 21, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Apr 21, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Feb 21, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Dec 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Oct 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Jul 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Apr 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Oct 21, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Jul 18, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Feb 21, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Jan 21, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Oct 21, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Sep 21, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Aug 21, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Jul 21, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Jun 21, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | May 21, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Apr 21, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Mar 21, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Feb 21, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Jan 21, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Dec 21, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Nov 21, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Oct 21, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Sep 21, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Aug 21, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Jul 21, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | May 21, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Mar 21, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Feb 21, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Jan 21, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Nov 21, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Sep 21, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 663.00 mg/L | 640.00 | +4% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.05 mg/L | 1.00 | +5% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 mg/L | 26.00 | +31% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.00 mg/L | 42.00 | +12% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 73.00 mg/L | 52.00 | +40% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.60 mg/L | 26.00 | +22% | Dec 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 117.00 mg/L | 52.00 | +125% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.00 mg/L | 42.00 | +69% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 211.00 mg/L | 52.00 | +306% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 217.87 kg/d | 158.90 | +37% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.20 mg/L | 26.00 | +12% | Nov 2025 | Resolved |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.40 mg/L | 3.00 | +87% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.20 mg/L | 26.00 | +66% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.00 mg/L | 42.00 | +40% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 126.00 mg/L | 52.00 | +142% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 80.00 mg/L | 52.00 | +54% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.00 mg/L | 42.00 | +43% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 262.14 kg/d | 158.90 | +65% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 202.00 mg/L | 52.00 | +288% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.17 mg/L | 1.00 | +17% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.00 mg/L | 26.00 | +15% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 164.00 mg/L | 52.00 | +215% | Jul 2025 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2023-7797 · Apr 18, 2023
$72,141
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2011-0018 · Nov 9, 2010
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