SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE
Quick Summary
- •Released 80 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
-
701 HANGAR ROAD
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, IL 62225
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- SAINT CLAIR County
- Industry
- Public Administration
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 928110
- Inspections
- 12 · last Sep 18, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 29, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110000438964
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 185 | — |
| 2016 | 161 | -13% |
| 2017 | 80 | -50% |
| 2018 | 72 | -10% |
| 2020 | 103 | — |
| 2021 | 77 | -25% |
| 2022 | 135 | +75% |
| 2023 | 111 | -18% |
| 2024 | 223 | +101% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 109 | 109 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 57 | 57 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 29 | 29 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 28 | 28 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 52 | 52 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 32 | 32 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 61 | 61 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 42 | 42 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 16 | 16 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 41 | 41 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 63 | 63 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 40 | 40 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 36 | 36 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 36 | 36 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | 40 | 40 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 40 | 40 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 81 | 81 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 40 | 40 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 40 | 40 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 121 | 121 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 32 | 32 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 32 | 32 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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 | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Jan 13, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 18, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 18, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 18, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 31, 2024 | Jan 3, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 31, 2024 | Jan 3, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 3, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 30, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 30, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 3, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 31, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 31, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 1, 2015 | Jul 17, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 1, 2015 | Jul 17, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Sep 30, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Aug 31, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Jul 31, 2009 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 21, 2009 | Jan 12, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 21, 2009 | Jan 12, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 21, 2009 | Jan 12, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 21, 2009 | Jan 12, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Jul 21, 2009 | Jan 12, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Jun 30, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | May 31, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 1, 2009 | Nov 19, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2009 | Nov 19, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 30, 2008 | Sep 30, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 29, 2004 | Sep 30, 2004 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 29, 2004 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.13 mg/L | 10.00 | +51% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.60 mg/L | 3.60 | +28% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.80 mg/L | 7.20 | +22% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +40% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.47 mg/L | 3.00 | +82% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.78 mg/L | 1.50 | +19% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8,200.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,950% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.60 mg/L | 10.00 | +16% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 276.72 kg/d | 227.00 | +22% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +155% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +25% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 mg/L | 7.20 | +94% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.42 mg/L | 3.00 | +214% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.39 mg/L | 1.50 | +59% | Oct 2023 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,100.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +675% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.40 mg/L | 3.00 | +113% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.42 mg/L | 1.50 | +61% | Sep 2023 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +4,900% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.02 mg/L | 1.50 | +35% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.31 mg/L | 3.00 | +44% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +10% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,900.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,625% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 24.00 | +33% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.40 mg/L | 45.00 | +1% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.00 mg/L | 24.00 | +8% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.00 mg/L | 12.00 | +25% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.00 mg/L | 24.00 | +71% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.78 mg/L | 12.00 | +48% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 490.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +23% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.00 mg/L | 24.00 | +29% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 470.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +18% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 470.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +18% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.56 mg/L | 3.00 | +85% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.63 mg/L | 1.50 | +9% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +4,900% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,300.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,475% | May 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7,400.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,750% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7,400.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,750% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 344.03 kg/d | 113.50 | +203% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 574.31 kg/d | 227.00 | +153% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +50% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +30% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 658.83 kg/d | 227.00 | +190% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 115.77 kg/d | 113.50 | +2% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 174.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +770% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.75 mg/L | 10.00 | +178% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.10 mg/L | 7.20 | +68% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.63 mg/L | 3.60 | +56% | Feb 2018 | 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.