Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
US ARMY IOWA ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 93,445 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 $78,622 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
17571 HWY 79
MIDDLETOWN, IA 52638
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- DES MOINES County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332994
- Inspections
- 12 · last Jun 24, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $78,622 · last Sep 27, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110041994973
How This Compares
#47
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#1,146
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
7
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
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)
-96% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 129,064 | — |
| 2016 | 166,799 | +29% |
| 2017 | 93,445 | -44% |
| 2018 | 184,506 | +97% |
| 2019 | 100,789 | -45% |
| 2020 | 114,824 | +14% |
| 2021 | 6,034 | -95% |
| 2022 | 5,593 | -7% |
| 2023 | 5,576 | -0% |
| 2024 | 5,502 | -1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | 5,056 | 5,056 | — | — | — | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | 446 | 446 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | 5,166 | 5,166 | — | — | — | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | 410 | 410 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | 5,319 | 5,319 | — | — | — | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | 274 | 274 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | 5,009 | 5,009 | — | — | 2,189 | |
| 2,4-Dinitrotoluene | 704 | 704 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dibutyl phthalate | 321 | 321 | — | — | 15 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | 114,824 | 114,824 | — | — | 2,557 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | 57,612 | 57,612 | — | — | 536 | |
| 2,4-Dinitrotoluene | 34,343 | 34,343 | — | — | 13,047 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dibutyl phthalate | 8,834 | 8,834 | — | — | 3,394 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | 121,621 | 121,621 | — | — | 1,501 | |
| 2,4-Dinitrotoluene | 50,225 | 50,225 | — | — | 63,469 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dibutyl phthalate | 12,660 | 12,660 | — | — | 23,397 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,4-Dinitrotoluene | 69,087 | 69,087 | — | — | 7,130 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dibutyl phthalate | 17,343 | 17,343 | — | — | 1,783 | |
| Nitroglycerin | 7,015 | 7,015 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | 100,691 | 100,691 | — | — | — | |
| 2,4-Dinitrotoluene | 40,053 | 40,053 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dibutyl phthalate | 26,055 | 26,055 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | 57,322 | 57,322 | — | — | — | |
| 2,4-Dinitrotoluene | 50,733 | 50,733 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dibutyl phthalate | 21,009 | 21,009 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ATK LAUNCH SYSTEMS INC.
CORINNE, UT
|
2,4-Dinitrotoluene | — | — | — | 3,467 |
|
GD-OTS MUNITION SERVICES
CARTHAGE, MO
|
2,4-Dinitrotoluene | — | — | — | 1,800 |
|
ATK LAUNCH SYSTEMS INC.
CORINNE, UT
|
Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | 867 |
|
GD-OTS MUNITION SERVICES
CARTHAGE, MO
|
Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | 466 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 24, 2025 | Jun 24, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 24, 2025 | Jun 24, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 24, 2025 | Jun 24, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Sep 20, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 14, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Mar 15, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 14, 2021 | Oct 20, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 14, 2021 | Oct 20, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 13, 2021 | Oct 20, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 8, 2020 | Dec 22, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 19, 2019 | Nov 14, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 11, 2017 | Jul 18, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 11, 2017 | Jul 18, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Dec 12, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 14, 2015 | Sep 22, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 12, 2014 | Aug 25, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 11, 2014 | Aug 25, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 11, 2014 | Aug 25, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 31, 2014 | Aug 15, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 17, 2013 | Jul 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 13, 2012 | Sep 13, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 15, 2010 | Jul 21, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 9, 2009 | Jul 22, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 9, 2009 | Jul 22, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jul 9, 2009 | Oct 20, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 5, 2008 | Aug 14, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 5, 2008 | Aug 14, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Nov 5, 2007 | Dec 6, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Sep 24, 2007 | Dec 28, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 5, 2006 | May 24, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jul 1, 2005 | Feb 13, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 17, 2003 | Dec 18, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 26, 2000 | Sep 26, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 12, 1997 | Aug 28, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 12, 1997 | Aug 20, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 12, 1997 | Aug 28, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 12, 1997 | Aug 28, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 12, 1997 | Aug 28, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 7, 1996 | Aug 22, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Incinerators | Aug 7, 1996 | Aug 22, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 7, 1996 | Aug 22, 1996 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.00 kg/d | 6.36 | +341% | Feb 2026 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.00 kg/d | 10.31 | +172% | Feb 2026 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.80 mg/L | 2.60 | +8% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,897.13 MPN/100mL | 223.00 | +2,993% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.62 mg/L | 1.20 | +35% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.10 mg/L | 1.20 | +158% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8,602.18 MPN/100mL | 223.00 | +3,757% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 834.14 MPN/100mL | 630.00 | +32% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13,330.44 MPN/100mL | 223.00 | +5,878% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,106.41 MPN/100mL | 630.00 | +234% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Silver, total [as Ag] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +95% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.46 mg/L | 3.60 | +52% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8,140.88 MPN/100mL | 223.00 | +3,551% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,286.26 MPN/100mL | 630.00 | +739% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7,181.42 MPN/100mL | 223.00 | +3,120% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.09 | +2% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 714.09 MPN/100mL | 630.00 | +13% | May 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,230.91 MPN/100mL | 223.00 | +2,246% | May 2024 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.18 mg/L | 0.09 | +110% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.31 mg/L | 0.09 | +261% | May 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 53.78 mg/L | 30.00 | +79% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 79.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +76% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 kg/d | 0.02 | +277% | Apr 2023 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.75 mg/L | 0.75 | +267% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.52 mg/L | 0.09 | +1,647% | Apr 2023 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 79.90 kg/d | 22.97 | +248% | Jan 2023 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 114.67 kg/d | 89.44 | +28% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 114.67 kg/d | 89.44 | +28% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.01 | +16% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 79.90 kg/d | 37.14 | +115% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 501.00 mg/L | 389.00 | +29% | Jan 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.70 mg/L | 45.00 | +4% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +60% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +7% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +30% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.09 | +76% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.02 mg/L | 1.00 | +802% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.76 mg/L | 4.60 | +112% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 mg/L | 0.09 | +31% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,149.50 mg/L | 389.00 | +196% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,330.00 mg/L | 629.00 | +111% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 358.96 kg/d | 37.14 | +867% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 175.63 kg/d | 89.44 | +96% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 183.26 kg/d | 89.44 | +105% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 342.93 kg/d | 22.97 | +1,393% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 542.24 kg/d | 22.97 | +2,260% | Jan 2022 | Resolved |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 kg/d | 0.01 | +206% | Jan 2022 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 542.24 kg/d | 37.14 | +1,360% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 326.59 kg/d | 89.44 | +265% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 326.59 kg/d | 89.44 | +265% | Jan 2022 | 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
· Case 07-1990-0232
$0
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-1986-0192
$0
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2024-0092 · Sep 27, 2024
$39,311
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2023-9999 · Sep 14, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603653473 · Jun 14, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600884835 · Dec 12, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAR000005876-001 · Mar 16, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IA7213820445-001 · Nov 6, 2008
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2001-0114 · Mar 12, 2001
Federal Facility Agreements
Clean Water Act
· Case 07-2001-N002 · Feb 28, 2001
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 07-1999-N020 · Aug 31, 1999
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-1992-0262 · Mar 8, 1994
$75,704
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IA7213820445-003 · Mar 8, 1994
$75,704
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IA7213820445-000 · Mar 22, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IA7213820445-010 · May 23, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IA7213820445-009 · May 10, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IA7213820445-007 · Jan 17, 1989
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-2352 · Sep 2, 1988
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-N00001356 · Sep 2, 1988
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-N2352 · Sep 2, 1988
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