MORTON SALT
Quick Summary
- •Released 541 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.
- Address
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180 SIXTH STREET
MANISTEE, MI 49660
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- MANISTEE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311942
- Inspections
- 23 · last Dec 10, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Nov 22, 2005
- Registry ID
- 110000733047
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 36,481 | — |
| 2016 | 585 | -98% |
| 2017 | 541 | -8% |
| 2018 | 598 | +11% |
| 2019 | 616 | +3% |
| 2020 | 608 | -1% |
| 2021 | 599 | -1% |
| 2022 | 22 | -96% |
| 2023 | 23 | +2% |
| 2024 | 23 | +2% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 4 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 593 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 587 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 580 | 580 | — | — | 360 | |
| Mercury | 19 | 19 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 589 | 589 | — | — | 289 | |
| Mercury | 19 | 19 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 597 | 597 | — | — | 58 | |
| Mercury | 19 | 19 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 580 | 580 | — | — | 64 | |
| Mercury | 18 | 18 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 524 | 524 | — | — | 69 | |
| Mercury | 17 | 17 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 567 | 567 | — | — | 79 | |
| Mercury | 18 | 18 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 35,800 | 35,800 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 660 | 660 | — | — | 72 | |
| Mercury | 21 | 21 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | 4 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LAFARGE MIDWEST INC
ALPENA, MI
|
Lead compounds | — | 4 | — | — |
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 | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Jan 21, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Dec 21, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Sep 21, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Aug 21, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Dec 21, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Sep 27, 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Sep 21, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Aug 21, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Apr 21, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Oct 21, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - No Licensed/Certified Operator | Jun 29, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 10, 2010 | Oct 22, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 28, 1999 | Jul 12, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 28, 1999 | Jul 12, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 28, 1999 | Jul 12, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 28, 1999 | Jul 12, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 26, 1993 | Sep 30, 1993 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.40 mg/L | 4.00 | +15% | Jul 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.