Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
VALERO BLUFFTON PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 28,703 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 $20,975 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1441 S. ADAMS STREET
BLUFFTON, IN 46714
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- WELLS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325193
- Inspections
- 4 · last Sep 5, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $20,975 · last May 29, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110058503132
How This Compares
#143
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#2,307
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
4
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)
-3% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 30,398 | — |
| 2016 | 27,162 | -11% |
| 2017 | 28,703 | +6% |
| 2018 | 30,248 | +5% |
| 2019 | 1,010 | -97% |
| 2020 | 8,694 | +761% |
| 2021 | 21,238 | +144% |
| 2022 | 25,459 | +20% |
| 2023 | 26,066 | +2% |
| 2024 | 29,551 | +13% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 8,917 | 8,917 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 7,033 | 7,033 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 5,700 | 5,700 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 4,711 | 4,711 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,210 | 2,210 | — | — | 206 | |
| Formaldehyde | 921 | 921 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 9,217 | 9,217 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 6,330 | 6,330 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 5,700 | 5,700 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 2,811 | 2,811 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,134 | 1,134 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 809 | 809 | — | — | 458 | |
| Cyclohexane | 25 | 25 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 21 | 21 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 19 | 19 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 9,217 | 9,217 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 5,827 | 5,827 | — | — | 65 | |
| Formic acid | 5,700 | 5,700 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 2,810 | 2,810 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,034 | 1,034 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 808 | 808 | — | — | 315 | |
| Cyclohexane | 23 | 23 | — | — | 33 | |
| Benzene | 22 | 22 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 18 | 18 | — | — | 12 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 7,711 | 7,711 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 4,820 | 4,820 | — | — | 355 | |
| Formic acid | 4,800 | 4,800 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 2,307 | 2,307 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 873 | 873 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 676 | 676 | — | — | 315 | |
| Cyclohexane | 21 | 21 | — | — | 33 | |
| Benzene | 16 | 16 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 14 | 14 | — | — | 12 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 3,507 | 3,507 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 2,200 | 2,200 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 1,707 | 1,707 | — | — | 100 | |
| Acrolein | 632 | 632 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 329 | 329 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 281 | 281 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 18 | 18 | — | — | 9 | |
| Benzene | 13 | 13 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 7 | 7 | — | — | 3 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrolein | 975 | 975 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 12,019 | 12,019 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 8,400 | 8,400 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 5,654 | 5,654 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 1,615 | 1,615 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,509 | 1,509 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 953 | 953 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 55 | 55 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 23 | 23 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 20 | 20 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 8,500 | 8,500 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 7,250 | 7,250 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 5,600 | 5,600 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,607 | 3,607 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 1,504 | 1,504 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,403 | 1,403 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 820 | 820 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 19 | 19 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 9,800 | 9,800 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 7,962 | 7,962 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 4,456 | 4,456 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 1,706 | 1,706 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,605 | 1,605 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 706 | 706 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 389 | 389 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 359 | 359 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 129 | 129 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 50 | 50 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 10,439 | 10,439 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 8,241 | 8,241 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 7,253 | 7,253 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,633 | 1,633 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,142 | 1,142 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 794 | 794 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 380 | 380 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 352 | 352 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 122 | 122 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 42 | 42 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | 94,206 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 17,000 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 110,000 |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 280,000 |
| Acrolein | — | — | — | 190,000 |
| Toluene | — | — | — | 9 |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 30 |
| Benzene | — | — | — | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 206 |
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 | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2025 | Apr 6, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 1, 2025 | Apr 6, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 1, 2024 | May 27, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2024 | May 27, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 1, 2023 | Nov 10, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2023 | Nov 10, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 30, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 30, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 10, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 30, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 20, 2018 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,400.00 mg/L | 378.00 | +270% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 350.00 mg/L | 218.00 | +61% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.06 | +117% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,700.00 mg/L | 1,643.00 | +64% | Jan 2018 | 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 3604416999 · May 29, 2025
$20,475
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604376530 · Apr 21, 2025
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603258409 · May 18, 2022
$500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603159728 · Apr 12, 2022
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2012-5021 · May 3, 2012
$60,000
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