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TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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QUALITY METAL FINISHING
Quick Summary
- •Released 59,372 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
-
421 N WALNUT ST
BYRON, IL 61010
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- OGLE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 5 · last Sep 12, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 21, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110041010526
How This Compares
#74
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#1,512
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
6
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)
+19361% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 240 | — |
| 2016 | 52,292 | +21688% |
| 2017 | 59,372 | +14% |
| 2018 | 49,945 | -16% |
| 2019 | 157 | -100% |
| 2020 | 55,453 | +35220% |
| 2021 | 59,160 | +7% |
| 2022 | 69,399 | +17% |
| 2023 | 55,427 | -20% |
| 2024 | 46,707 | -16% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bromopropane | 46,613 | 46,613 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | 94 | 90 | 4 | — | 168 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bromopropane | 55,314 | 55,314 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | 113 | 113 | — | — | 259 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bromopropane | 69,283 | 69,283 | — | — | 4,800 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | 116 | 116 | — | — | 279 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bromopropane | 59,043 | 59,043 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | 78 | 78 | — | — | 927 | |
| Nickel compounds | 39 | 21 | 18 | — | 3,234 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bromopropane | 55,314 | 55,314 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | 139 | 139 | — | — | 341 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | 157 | 157 | — | — | 354 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1-Bromopropane | 49,816 | 49,816 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | 129 | 129 | — | — | 541 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bromopropane | 59,187 | 59,187 | — | — | 1,600 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | 185 | 185 | — | — | 981 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bromopropane | 52,063 | 52,063 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyanide compounds | 229 | 229 | — | — | 413 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | 240 | 240 | — | — | 383 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | 1,312 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
STABLEX
BLAINVILLE
|
Cyanide compounds | 152 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | 2 |
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 Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 21, 2021 | Jan 21, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 23, 2020 | Jan 21, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Aug 6, 2020 | Jan 21, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 6, 2020 | Jan 21, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 3, 2003 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 1, 2000 | Sep 30, 2001 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 15, 2000 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 27, 2000 | Mar 30, 2000 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 1, 1998 | Apr 9, 1999 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 1998 | Apr 9, 1999 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 1, 1998 | Apr 9, 1999 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 1, 1997 | Apr 9, 1999 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 1997 | Apr 9, 1999 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 1997 | — | Open |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 21, 1989 | Jun 1, 1989 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 73.00 deg F | 63.00 | +16% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 65.00 deg F | 63.00 | +3% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.00 deg F | 63.00 | +2% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.05 | +180% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.94 mg/L | 0.20 | +370% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.77 mg/L | 0.10 | +675% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.05 | +180% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.76 mg/L | 2.00 | +38% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.05 | +20% | Aug 2024 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.05 | +20% | Aug 2024 | Resolved |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.10 | +42% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.50 mg/L | 0.20 | +1,150% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.10 mg/L | 0.10 | +997% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.20 mg/L | 0.20 | +1,000% | May 2024 | Open |
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.76 mg/L | 0.10 | +664% | May 2024 | Resolved |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.00 deg F | 63.00 | +14% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.00 deg F | 63.00 | +10% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.00 deg F | 63.00 | +8% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.00 deg F | 63.00 | +22% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.68 mg/L | 0.51 | +33% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.00 deg F | 63.00 | +6% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.00 deg F | 63.00 | +2% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.00 deg F | 63.00 | +2% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.00 deg F | 63.00 | +5% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.00 deg F | 63.00 | +5% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.00 deg F | 63.00 | +2% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.00 deg F | 63.00 | +5% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.00 deg F | 63.00 | +5% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.05 | +60% | Aug 2021 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.05 | +80% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.05 | +20% | Jul 2021 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.95 mg/L | 0.51 | +87% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.64 mg/L | 2.00 | +32% | May 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.64 mg/L | 0.51 | +26% | May 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +10% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.56 mg/L | 0.51 | +10% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.17 mg/L | 0.51 | +130% | Mar 2021 | Resolved |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.00 deg F | 63.00 | +8% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.53 mg/L | 0.50 | +6% | Mar 2021 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.64 mg/L | 0.51 | +26% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.00 deg F | 63.00 | +5% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.93 mg/L | 0.50 | +86% | Jan 2021 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.15 mg/L | 0.51 | +126% | Jan 2021 | Resolved |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.22 mg/L | 0.20 | +10% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.00 deg F | 63.00 | +5% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.02 mg/L | 0.50 | +105% | Dec 2020 | Resolved |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 70.00 deg F | 63.00 | +11% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.30 mg/L | 0.51 | +353% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +7% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.85 mg/L | 0.51 | +461% | Nov 2020 | 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
· Case 05-2025-0322 · Aug 6, 2025
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case IL-0003581 · Aug 30, 2021
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005215421-001 · Jan 21, 2021
$20,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2021-0121 · Jan 21, 2021
$20,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2004-0600 · Oct 17, 2003
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 05-2004-N011 · Oct 17, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD005215421-002 · Mar 2, 2000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case IL-N00005962 · Jan 5, 2000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case IL-N00005961 · Apr 9, 1999
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