Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
POET BIOREFINING-CLOVERDALE, LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 22,593 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 $4,400 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2265 EAST COUNTY ROAD 800 SOUTH
CLOVERDALE, IN 46120
View on map ↗ - County
- PUTNAM County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325193
- Inspections
- 11 · last Dec 17, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $4,400 · last Aug 25, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110033219167
How This Compares
#162
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#2,653
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.
9
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
9
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)
+1% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 17,729 | — |
| 2016 | 24,033 | +36% |
| 2017 | 22,593 | -6% |
| 2018 | 16,980 | -25% |
| 2019 | 3,280 | -81% |
| 2023 | 3,195 | — |
| 2024 | 17,947 | +462% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 7,277 | 7,277 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 4,910 | 4,910 | — | — | 9,190 | |
| Formic acid | 3,200 | 3,200 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,586 | 1,586 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 974 | 974 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 2,415 | 2,415 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 780 | 780 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 2,500 | 2,500 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 780 | 780 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 6,619 | 6,619 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 6,260 | 6,260 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 2,200 | 2,200 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 1,901 | 1,901 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 10,029 | 10,029 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 6,060 | 6,060 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,213 | 3,213 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 1,401 | 1,401 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 1,221 | 1,221 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 669 | 669 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 11,022 | 11,022 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 5,860 | 5,860 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,021 | 4,021 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 1,201 | 1,201 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 1,200 | 1,200 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 729 | 729 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 6,348 | 6,348 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 4,608 | 4,608 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,863 | 3,863 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,821 | 1,821 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 1,089 | 1,089 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 7,400 |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 160,000 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 42,000 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 24,000 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 39,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LIQUID WASTE REMOVAL INCORPORATED
GREENWOOD, IN
|
n-Hexane | 9,190 | — | — | — |
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 | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Dec 17, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Mar 31, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Mar 31, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 8, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Apr 23, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 1, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jan 30, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 9, 2022 | Sep 27, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 9, 2022 | Sep 27, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 9, 2022 | Sep 27, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 27, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Jan 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | Jan 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jan 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 11, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 17, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Aug 7, 2017 | May 18, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 17, 2017 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.06 | +150% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.18 mg/L | 0.06 | +200% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.06 | +50% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.70 mg/L | 5.00 | +294% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.06 | +17% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.50 mg/L | 5.00 | +50% | May 2025 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.60 mg/L | 5.00 | +12% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.38 mg/L | 0.06 | +533% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.38 mg/L | 0.06 | +533% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.06 | +67% | Aug 2024 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.06 | +67% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 mg/L | 0.06 | +83% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.18 mg/L | 0.06 | +200% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.30 mg/L | 5.00 | +6% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.06 | +50% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.06 | +50% | Oct 2023 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.06 | +167% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.06 | +33% | Jul 2023 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.06 | +167% | May 2023 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.22 mg/L | 0.06 | +267% | May 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.06 | +117% | Apr 2023 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.19 mg/L | 0.06 | +217% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Toxicity [chronic], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.59 toxic | 1.00 | +59% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.06 | +67% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.06 | +17% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.06 | +33% | Sep 2019 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.06 | +50% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.06 | +67% | Aug 2019 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.06 | +50% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.06 | +50% | May 2019 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.06 | +167% | Apr 2019 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.06 | +100% | Mar 2019 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.06 | +8% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.06 | +50% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 mg/L | 0.06 | +83% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.06 | +8% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Toxicity [chronic], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.10 toxic | 1.00 | +3,310% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.26 mg/L | 0.06 | +333% | May 2017 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.26 mg/L | 0.06 | +333% | May 2017 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.00 mg/L | 5.00 | +40% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.06 | +17% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.06 | +17% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.06 | +133% | Oct 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.06 | +133% | Oct 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.14 mg/L | 0.06 | +133% | Oct 2016 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.14 mg/L | 0.06 | +133% | Oct 2016 | Resolved |
| Toxicity [chronic], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.33 toxic | 1.00 | +1,733% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.46 toxic | 1.00 | +446% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 30.00 mg/L | 5.00 | +500% | Jun 2016 | Resolved |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.00 mg/L | 5.00 | +500% | Jun 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604740926 · Feb 20, 2026
$53,400
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604711530 · Jan 30, 2026
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000123794-004 · Aug 25, 2022
$4,400
PROPOSED AGREED ORDER (PAO) SENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000123794-003 · Aug 3, 2022
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-INR000123794-002 · Aug 2, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601803690 · Apr 11, 2019
$7,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601786500 · Mar 15, 2019
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601480184 · Jun 22, 2018
$8,750
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601471783 · Jun 5, 2018
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601313417 · Dec 20, 2017
$53,750
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601313412 · Oct 3, 2017
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2016-5048 · Sep 13, 2016
$181,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IN-18372 · Mar 9, 2009
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