Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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RCRA
POET BIOREFINING - ASHTON LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 13,242 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
-
4970 260TH STREET
ASHTON, IA 51232
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- OSCEOLA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325193
- Inspections
- 5 · last Dec 10, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110015723029
How This Compares
#143
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#3,496
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.
2
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
5
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)
-60% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8,949 | — |
| 2016 | 12,701 | +42% |
| 2017 | 13,242 | +4% |
| 2018 | 17,335 | +31% |
| 2019 | 1,900 | -89% |
| 2020 | 6,562 | +245% |
| 2021 | 7,189 | +10% |
| 2022 | 4,052 | -44% |
| 2023 | 4,248 | +5% |
| 2024 | 3,595 | -15% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 2,683 | 2,683 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 912 | 912 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 2,848 | 2,848 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 1,400 | 1,400 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 2,752 | 2,752 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 1,300 | 1,300 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,800 | 2,800 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 2,100 | 2,100 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,161 | 1,161 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,128 | 1,128 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 2,558 | 2,558 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,080 | 2,080 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,118 | 1,118 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 806 | 806 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 1,900 | 1,900 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 5,127 | 5,127 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,565 | 3,565 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,913 | 2,913 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,350 | 2,350 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 2,000 | 2,000 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 1,380 | 1,380 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 5,426 | 5,426 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,964 | 3,964 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,612 | 2,612 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 1,240 | 1,240 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 5,727 | 5,727 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,771 | 3,771 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,113 | 2,113 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 1,090 | 1,090 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 4,285 | 4,285 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,762 | 3,762 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 902 | 902 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 34,000 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 740 |
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 | Jun 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 22, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 13, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 8, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.37 kg/d | 0.25 | +52% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.37 kg/d | 0.25 | +52% | Dec 2025 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.54 kg/d | 0.25 | +118% | Nov 2025 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.54 kg/d | 0.25 | +118% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +5% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 mg/L | 0.10 | +10% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 MGD | 0.02 | +51% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +163% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.45 mg/L | 0.10 | +350% | Apr 2022 | 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.
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604426730 · Jun 3, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604201597 · Dec 17, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601700337 · Nov 20, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601135025 · Aug 8, 2017
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