Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
CARGILL TEXTURIZING SOLUTIONS
Quick Summary
- •Released 87,290 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 $42,038 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1100 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD
HAMMOND, IN 46320
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- LAKE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311221
- Inspections
- 7 · last Dec 3, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $42,038 · last Dec 22, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000397963
How This Compares
#80
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#1,202
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
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)
+113% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 87,441 | — |
| 2016 | 95,892 | +10% |
| 2017 | 87,290 | -9% |
| 2018 | 85,963 | -2% |
| 2019 | 2,463 | -97% |
| 2020 | 24,719 | +904% |
| 2021 | 24,268 | -2% |
| 2022 | 180,210 | +643% |
| 2023 | 188,258 | +4% |
| 2024 | 185,933 | -1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 185,850 | — | 185,850 | — | 21,907 | |
| Propylene oxide | 46 | 46 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 37 | 0 | 37 | — | 123 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 187,078 | — | 187,078 | — | 24,102 | |
| Ammonia | 1,097 | 784 | 313 | — | 688 | |
| Propylene oxide | 46 | 46 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 37 | 0 | 37 | — | 128 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 180,128 | — | 180,128 | — | 21,213 | |
| Propylene oxide | 46 | 46 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 36 | 0 | 36 | — | 15 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 24,246 | — | 24,246 | — | 3,224 | |
| Lead compounds | 20 | 0 | 19 | — | 3 | |
| Propylene oxide | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 24,696 | — | 24,696 | — | 2,009 | |
| Lead compounds | 20 | 0 | 20 | — | 13 | |
| Propylene oxide | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 2,463 | 2,463 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 74,403 | — | 74,403 | — | 385 | |
| Ammonia | 4,660 | 4,511 | 148 | — | 807 | |
| Propylene oxide | 3,955 | 3,955 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 2,262 | 2,262 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 683 | 683 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 43 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 75,930 | — | 75,930 | — | 347 | |
| Ammonia | 4,618 | 4,560 | 58 | — | 198 | |
| Propylene oxide | 3,762 | 3,762 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 2,303 | 2,303 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 677 | 677 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 14 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 85,366 | — | 85,366 | — | 455 | |
| Ammonia | 4,833 | 4,720 | 113 | — | 395 | |
| Propylene oxide | 3,146 | 3,146 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,887 | 1,887 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 660 | 660 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 18 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 76,326 | — | 76,326 | — | 426 | |
| Ammonia | 4,824 | 4,734 | 90 | — | 332 | |
| Propylene oxide | 3,731 | 3,731 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,894 | 1,894 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 666 | 666 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 17 |
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) | — | — | — | 19,716 |
| Propylene oxide | — | — | — | 45,907 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 21,907 | SANIATRY DISTRICT OF HAMMOND, HAMMOND |
| Lead compounds | 123 | SANIATRY DISTRICT OF HAMMOND, HAMMOND |
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 | Jul 19, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Oct 24, 2021 | Jan 3, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jul 25, 2021 | Jan 3, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Mar 5, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 19, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 20, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 30, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 28, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 15, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 16, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Jul 22, 2019 | Feb 23, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jun 26, 2018 | Jun 26, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jun 26, 2018 | Jun 26, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 30, 2017 | Dec 21, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 30, 2017 | Dec 21, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 30, 2017 | Dec 21, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Aug 30, 2017 | Dec 21, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Nov 28, 2016 | Jun 25, 2019 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 128.94 kg/d | 1,205.37 | +99,999% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.45 kg/d | 3.51 | +112% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +25% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.35 mg/L | 0.06 | +483% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +275% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.79 mg/L | 0.06 | +1,217% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,207.22 kg/d | 3,472.19 | +21% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.74 kg/d | 58.11 | +10% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.26 mg/L | 0.99 | +27% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.33 mg/L | 0.99 | +135% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 565.00 mg/L | 411.00 | +37% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +88% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.27 kg/d | 3.51 | +21% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.41 mg/L | 0.06 | +583% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 595.00 mg/L | 411.00 | +45% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 70.32 kg/d | 64.47 | +9% | May 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.42 mg/L | 1.10 | +29% | May 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.88 mg/L | 0.06 | +1,367% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +150% | Feb 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 3603835143 · Dec 22, 2023
$19,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603804940 · Nov 16, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603609950 · May 11, 2023
$19,600
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603586612 · Apr 3, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602989807 · Feb 8, 2022
$1,250
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602989811 · Feb 8, 2022
$2,188
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602989806 · Nov 10, 2021
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602893279 · Nov 9, 2021
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005460753-002 · Oct 18, 2018
$10,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND005460753-001 · Aug 3, 2018
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601088243 · Jun 26, 2017
$24,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601015938 · Apr 12, 2017
Judicial
· Case 05-2004-0706 · Feb 27, 2006
$307,690
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2003-6800 · Jul 30, 2003
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-1997-0466 · Dec 2, 1997
$5,100
Judicial
· Case 05-1992-0291 · Feb 19, 1997
$200,000
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