Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
EPSILYTE LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 6,736 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
-
501 BRUNNER ST
PERU, IL 61354
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- LA SALLE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 4 · last Aug 13, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 12, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110000749637
How This Compares
#239
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#4,639
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.
3
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-53% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 21,501 | — |
| 2016 | 6,423 | -70% |
| 2017 | 6,736 | +5% |
| 2018 | 7,143 | +6% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 8,447 | — |
| 2021 | 10,164 | +20% |
| 2022 | 10,591 | +4% |
| 2023 | 11,966 | +13% |
| 2024 | 10,188 | -15% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzoyl peroxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 10,188 | 10,187 | 1 | — | 671 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzoyl peroxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 11,966 | 11,966 | 0 | — | 897 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzoyl peroxide | — | — | — | — | 513 | |
| Styrene | 10,591 | 10,590 | 1 | — | 31,260 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzoyl peroxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 10,164 | 10,162 | 1 | — | 2,035 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzoyl peroxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 8,447 | 8,446 | 1 | — | 2,520 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzoyl peroxide | — | — | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzoyl peroxide | — | — | — | — | 2,205 | |
| Styrene | 7,143 | 7,142 | 1 | — | 3,079 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzoyl peroxide | — | — | — | — | 516 | |
| Styrene | 6,736 | 6,735 | 1 | — | 151,866 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzoyl peroxide | — | — | — | — | 2,455 | |
| Styrene | 6,423 | 6,422 | 1 | — | 74,671 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzoyl peroxide | — | — | — | — | 990 | |
| Styrene | 21,501 | 21,500 | 1 | — | 5,646 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | — | — | — | 168 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LANDCOMP LANDFILL
OTTAWA, IL
|
Styrene | 1 | — | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Styrene | 642 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 28 | PERU WWTP, PERU |
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 | FRV | Nov 11, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 24, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 13, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 14, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 7, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Numeric Effluent Violation | May 6, 2015 | Jun 11, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to properly operate and maintain BMPs | May 6, 2015 | Jun 11, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 30, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 30, 2008 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 17, 2002 | Feb 8, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 11, 2002 | Feb 8, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 11, 2002 | Feb 8, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 11, 2002 | Feb 8, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 10, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 15, 1992 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 19, 1986 | Mar 31, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 8, 1985 | Nov 7, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 22, 1985 | Jul 2, 1985 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604616544 · Sep 30, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604186920 · Oct 29, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603596435 · May 2, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603360818 · Sep 20, 2022
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603186243 · May 11, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602343069 · Nov 12, 2020
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602205689 · May 21, 2020
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2019-9925 · Sep 6, 2019
FINAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR IMMINENT AND SUBSTANTIAL ENDANGERMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD087154555-MB1 · Oct 26, 2004
$18,000
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD087154555-PG1 · Sep 5, 2002
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 05-1993-N027 · Jun 24, 1994
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1994-0182 · Jun 15, 1994
$55,000
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 05-1992-N006 · Jun 30, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD087154555-006 · May 4, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD087154555-005 · Feb 9, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD087154555-001 · Apr 10, 1985
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