TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
KOPPERS INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 7,422 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
-
1291 RTE 41 S
GALESBURG, IL 61401
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- KNOX County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 321114
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 22, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110041986287
How This Compares
#233
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#4,512
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
+8% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,220 | — |
| 2016 | 7,715 | +24% |
| 2017 | 7,422 | -4% |
| 2018 | 4,911 | -34% |
| 2020 | 5,110 | — |
| 2021 | 6,012 | +18% |
| 2022 | 6,513 | +8% |
| 2023 | 7,916 | +22% |
| 2024 | 6,713 | -15% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
| Creosote | 6,700 | 6,700 | — | — | 8,283 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | 1,073 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 10 | |
| Creosote | 7,900 | 7,900 | — | — | 23,846 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 3,091 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Creosote | 6,500 | 6,500 | — | — | 2,418 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | 313 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Creosote | 6,000 | 6,000 | — | — | 2,585 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 335 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
| Creosote | 5,100 | 5,100 | — | — | 12,668 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,642 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 7 | |
| Creosote | 4,910 | 4,900 | 10 | — | 17,101 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2,221 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Creosote | 7,406 | 7,400 | 6 | — | 3,001 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 16 | 15 | 1 | — | 394 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 7 | |
| Creosote | 7,700 | 7,700 | — | — | 18,211 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 2,300 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
| Creosote | 6,208 | 6,200 | 8 | — | 6,201 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 12 | 11 | 1 | — | 803 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creosote | — | 1,088,000 | 272 | 8,130 |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 141,047 | 35 | 1,054 |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 435 | 0 | 19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 3 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 1 |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | 0 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Creosote | — | — | — | 1,586 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Creosote | — | — | — | 6,424 |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Creosote | — | — | 272 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 206 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 833 |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 35 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Creosote | 1 | GALESBURG SANITARY DISTRICT, GALESBURG |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | GALESBURG SANITARY DISTRICT, GALESBURG |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | GALESBURG SANITARY DISTRICT, GALESBURG |
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 | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 30, 2014 | Apr 11, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 30, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Nov 30, 2014 | Apr 11, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 30, 2014 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 14, 2005 | Jun 29, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 26, 2000 | Jan 27, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 17, 1996 | Sep 17, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 17, 1996 | Sep 17, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Dec 19, 1995 | Dec 13, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Surface Impoundments | Dec 19, 1995 | Sep 17, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Feb 26, 1993 | Apr 5, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jan 28, 1993 | Apr 5, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 22, 1992 | Apr 9, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 22, 1992 | Apr 9, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 22, 1992 | Apr 9, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 1, 1992 | Dec 6, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Oct 28, 1991 | Dec 27, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 26, 1990 | Dec 6, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 26, 1990 | Dec 6, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 2, 1989 | Oct 30, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 2, 1989 | Dec 6, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 2, 1989 | Dec 6, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Aug 2, 1989 | Dec 6, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Apr 22, 1988 | Jul 21, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 30, 1988 | Dec 6, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Mar 30, 1988 | Dec 6, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 16, 1987 | Oct 23, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 16, 1987 | Dec 6, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 16, 1987 | Dec 6, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 16, 1987 | Dec 6, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 16, 1987 | Dec 6, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Sep 16, 1987 | Dec 6, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Sep 16, 1987 | Nov 12, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Sep 16, 1987 | Nov 12, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Surface Impoundments | Sep 16, 1987 | Nov 12, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Waste Piles | Sep 16, 1987 | Nov 12, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Jun 29, 1987 | Dec 6, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Apr 2, 1987 | Dec 6, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 1, 1985 | Sep 17, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 1, 1985 | Dec 6, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 1, 1985 | Dec 6, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Aug 1, 1985 | Jan 5, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Aug 1, 1985 | Dec 6, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 1, 1985 | Nov 12, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 1, 1985 | Jan 5, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 1, 1985 | Nov 12, 1998 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.54 mg/L | 0.32 | +69% | Sep 2018 | 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 05-2014-7231 · Oct 22, 2013
$9,740
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD990817991-DP1 · Apr 22, 2005
Judicial
· Case 05-1998-6721 · Apr 7, 2003
$293,890
IPCB FINAL ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD990817991-LR1 · Feb 17, 2000
$173,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD990817991-023 · Nov 5, 1991
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD990817991-PB1 · Apr 11, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD990817991-002 · Nov 1, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD990817991-004 · Jan 12, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD990817991-008 · Apr 17, 1987
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD990817991-JR1 · Jan 28, 1985
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