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CARUS CORP LASALLE SITE
Quick Summary
- •Released 11,488 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.
- Address
-
1500 EIGHTH STREET
LA SALLE, IL 61301
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- LA SALLE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325180
- Inspections
- 1 · last Nov 10, 2021
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000437616
How This Compares
#192
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#3,734
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
-37% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10,526 | — |
| 2016 | 10,473 | -1% |
| 2017 | 11,488 | +10% |
| 2018 | 13,857 | +21% |
| 2019 | 256 | -98% |
| 2020 | 7,259 | +2740% |
| 2021 | 8,568 | +18% |
| 2022 | 7,445 | -13% |
| 2023 | 9,957 | +34% |
| 2024 | 6,601 | -34% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 2,064 | |
| Manganese compounds | 4,603 | 3,744 | 663 | 196 | 703,856 | |
| Copper compounds | 971 | 852 | 119 | — | 34,823 | |
| Barium | 389 | 2 | 387 | — | 25,345 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 319 | — | 319 | — | 5,245 | |
| Zinc compounds | 300 | 2 | 298 | — | 8,347 | |
| Lead compounds | 19 | — | 19 | — | 736 | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | 32 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 477 | |
| Manganese compounds | 8,221 | 7,412 | 124 | 685 | 901,314 | |
| Copper compounds | 944 | 852 | 92 | — | 18,367 | |
| Barium | 353 | 9 | 344 | — | 19,963 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 298 | — | 298 | — | 4,573 | |
| Zinc compounds | 140 | 2 | 138 | — | 6,607 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 562 | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | 30 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 10,010 | |
| Manganese compounds | 5,370 | 4,402 | 168 | 800 | 1,019,403 | |
| Copper compounds | 1,025 | 827 | 198 | — | 40,231 | |
| Barium | 485 | 9 | 476 | — | 59,423 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 404 | — | 404 | — | 5,091 | |
| Zinc compounds | 82 | 3 | 79 | — | 14,092 | |
| Lead compounds | 80 | 0 | 79 | — | 1,370 | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 62 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 84 | |
| Manganese compounds | 5,549 | 4,502 | 797 | 250 | 662,633 | |
| Copper compounds | 1,428 | 995 | 433 | — | 28,017 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 530 | — | 530 | — | 5,406 | |
| Barium | 516 | 11 | 505 | — | 60,880 | |
| Zinc compounds | 400 | 3 | 397 | — | 10,368 | |
| Lead compounds | 145 | 0 | 144 | — | 1,071 | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | 543 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 4,548 | 3,743 | 565 | 240 | 632,321 | |
| Copper compounds | 1,335 | 1,074 | 261 | — | 33,327 | |
| Barium | 501 | 11 | 490 | — | 56,320 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 447 | — | 447 | — | 97 | |
| Zinc compounds | 263 | 2 | 261 | — | 9,414 | |
| Lead compounds | 164 | 0 | 163 | — | 1,072 | |
| Nitric acid | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | 60 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 256 | 4 | 252 | — | 9,005 | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | 25 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 9,894 | 8,838 | 570 | 486 | 697,818 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,748 | — | 1,748 | — | 13,388 | |
| Copper compounds | 1,318 | 1,016 | 302 | — | 34,315 | |
| Barium | 624 | 21 | 603 | — | 70,846 | |
| Zinc compounds | 137 | 3 | 134 | — | 10,101 | |
| Lead compounds | 134 | 0 | 134 | — | 1,400 | |
| Nitric acid | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | 17 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 9,499 | 8,479 | 515 | 504 | 1,077,274 | |
| Copper compounds | 863 | 691 | 172 | — | 107,975 | |
| Barium | 589 | 39 | 550 | — | 104,498 | |
| Zinc compounds | 313 | 4 | 309 | — | 6,587 | |
| Lead compounds | 138 | 1 | 137 | — | 1,440 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 87 | — | 87 | — | 29,891 | |
| Mercury | 0 | 0 | — | — | 20 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 9,359 | 8,142 | 1,086 | 131 | 894,111 | |
| Copper compounds | 595 | 5 | 590 | — | 93,214 | |
| Zinc compounds | 213 | 16 | 197 | — | 5,869 | |
| Lead compounds | 197 | 0 | 197 | — | 1,001 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 109 | — | 109 | — | 54,105 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
| Manganese compounds | 9,620 | 8,132 | 1,038 | 450 | 902,381 | |
| Copper compounds | 428 | 5 | 423 | — | 149,375 | |
| Lead compounds | 188 | 0 | 188 | — | 1,429 | |
| Zinc compounds | 157 | 16 | 141 | — | 4,943 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 133 | — | 133 | — | 54,217 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 4,721 |
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
|
Nitric acid | 2,064 | — | — | — |
|
CARUS DISPOSAL AREA 3
OTTAWA, IL
|
Zinc compounds | 8,340 | — | — | — |
|
DLD ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
PLAINWELL, MI
|
Mercury | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CARUS DISPOSAL AREA 3
OTTAWA, IL
|
Mercury | 31 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CARUS DISPOSAL AREA 3
OTTAWA, IL
|
Lead compounds | 731 | — | — | — |
|
CARUS DISPOSAL AREA 3
OTTAWA, IL
|
Copper compounds | 33,689 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Copper compounds | 1,119 | — | — | — |
|
CARUS DISPOSAL AREA 3
OTTAWA, IL
|
Barium | 25,338 | — | — | — |
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Manganese compounds | 523 | — | — | — |
|
CARUS DISPOSAL AREA 3
OTTAWA, IL
|
Manganese compounds | 701,993 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Manganese compounds | 1,314 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Barium | 7 | CITY OF LASALLE WWTP, LASALLE |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5,245 | CITY OF LASALLE WWTP, LASALLE |
| Manganese compounds | 26 | CITY OF LASALLE WWTP, LASALLE |
| Mercury | 0 | CITY OF LASALLE WWTP, LASALLE |
| Lead compounds | 4 | CITY OF LASALLE WWTP, LASALLE |
| Copper compounds | 15 | CITY OF LASALLE WWTP, LASALLE |
| Zinc compounds | 7 | CITY OF LASALLE WWTP, LASALLE |
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 | Oct 13, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 16, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Aug 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2001 | Feb 24, 2002 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2001 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2001 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 1, 2001 | Feb 24, 2002 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 1, 2000 | Feb 24, 2002 | 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 | 66.74 kg/d | 61.74 | +8% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +13% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.92 kg/d | 61.74 | +13% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 65.00 deg F | 63.00 | +3% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.00 deg F | 63.00 | +6% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 65.00 deg F | 63.00 | +3% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.45 kg/d | 2.81 | +58% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 65.00 deg F | 63.00 | +3% | Mar 2016 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602343079 · Nov 12, 2020
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602699866 · Apr 21, 2020
$0
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602098585 · Jan 13, 2020
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601985461 · Sep 19, 2019
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