Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
POET BIOREFINING- IOWA FALLS, LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 8,058 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 $10,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
21050 140TH ST
IOWA FALLS, IA 50126
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- HARDIN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325193
- Inspections
- 5 · last Oct 31, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $10,000 · last May 8, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110017648982
How This Compares
#176
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#4,393
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.
5
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
-52% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 24,982 | — |
| 2016 | 16,202 | -35% |
| 2017 | 8,058 | -50% |
| 2018 | 10,487 | +30% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 11,967 | — |
| 2021 | 7,307 | -39% |
| 2022 | 9,915 | +36% |
| 2023 | 9,747 | -2% |
| 2024 | 11,877 | +22% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 4,807 | 4,807 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,513 | 3,513 | — | — | 1 | |
| Methanol | 1,902 | 1,902 | — | — | 0 | |
| Formaldehyde | 905 | 905 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 750 | 750 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 3,906 | 3,906 | — | — | 2 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 2,830 | 2,830 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,911 | 1,911 | — | — | 10 | |
| Formic acid | 1,100 | 1,100 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,507 | 3,507 | — | — | 4 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 2,903 | 2,903 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,400 | 1,400 | — | — | 18 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,105 | 1,105 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 4,850 | 4,850 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,330 | 1,330 | — | — | 15 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,127 | 1,127 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 4,702 | 4,702 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 4,548 | 4,548 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,411 | 1,411 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,060 | 1,060 | — | — | 256 | |
| n-Hexane | 246 | 246 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 4,600 | 4,600 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 2,627 | 2,627 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,634 | 1,634 | — | — | 2 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,420 | 1,420 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 206 | 206 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 4,627 | 4,627 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,831 | 1,831 | — | — | 15 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,317 | 1,317 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 283 | 283 | — | — | 4 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 10,010 | 10,010 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 4,118 | 4,118 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,044 | 1,044 | — | — | 2 | |
| Formaldehyde | 805 | 805 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 225 | 225 | — | — | 4 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 9,460 | 9,460 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 8,005 | 8,000 | — | 5 | — | |
| Formic acid | 5,819 | 5,819 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 834 | 834 | — | — | 460 | |
| Formaldehyde | 631 | 631 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 233 | 233 | — | — | 75 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 35,000 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 70,000 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 280,000 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 1,201 |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 57,000 |
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 | — | — | — | 0 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 1 |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 28, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 21, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 27, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 24, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Jul 8, 2022 | Dec 20, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Apr 19, 2022 | Dec 20, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Dec 13, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 13, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 18, 2018 | Jul 24, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 20, 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604509532 · Aug 28, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604409720 · May 20, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603729051 · Sep 27, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603437701 · May 8, 2023
$10,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603523421 · Feb 24, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603289948 · Jul 8, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603011450 · Feb 28, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602931781 · Dec 13, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAR000519470-001 · Oct 16, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601671640 · Sep 13, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600838743 · Oct 20, 2016
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-8175 · Sep 22, 2009
$10,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-N00000985 · Sep 22, 2009
$10,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-N8175 · Sep 22, 2009
$10,000
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