Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
POET BIOREFINING - CORNING
Quick Summary
- •Released 17,988 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
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1680 BROOKS ROAD
CORNING, IA 50841
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- ADAMS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325193
- Inspections
- 2 · last Oct 24, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110030439835
How This Compares
#122
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#2,988
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
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)
+254% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7,341 | — |
| 2016 | 15,413 | +110% |
| 2017 | 17,988 | +17% |
| 2018 | 19,552 | +9% |
| 2019 | 123 | -99% |
| 2020 | 10,107 | +8117% |
| 2021 | 12,315 | +22% |
| 2022 | 12,224 | -1% |
| 2023 | 12,726 | +4% |
| 2024 | 25,973 | +104% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 11,700 | 11,700 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 7,800 | 7,800 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,113 | 3,113 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,800 | 2,800 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 560 | 560 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 4,100 | 4,100 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 3,200 | 3,200 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 3,137 | 3,137 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,200 | 2,200 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 89 | 89 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 4,100 | 4,100 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 3,200 | 3,200 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 2,736 | 2,736 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,100 | 2,100 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 88 | 88 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 7,170 | 7,170 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,600 | 2,600 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,810 | 1,810 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 643 | 643 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 47 | 47 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 45 | 45 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,940 | 3,940 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,730 | 3,730 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,340 | 1,340 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 980 | 980 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 66 | 66 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 51 | 51 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 5,770 | 5,770 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 4,329 | 4,329 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 3,180 | 3,180 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 2,500 | 2,500 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 2,310 | 2,310 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,340 | 1,340 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 69 | 69 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 54 | 54 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 5,070 | 5,070 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 4,129 | 4,129 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,470 | 2,470 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 2,400 | 2,400 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 2,330 | 2,330 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,470 | 1,470 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 66 | 66 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 53 | 53 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 5,500 | 5,500 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 3,932 | 3,932 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,250 | 3,250 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,360 | 1,360 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 1,250 | 1,250 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 67 | 67 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 54 | 54 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,791 | 3,791 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,952 | 1,952 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 896 | 896 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 702 | 702 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 | — | — | — | 25,000 |
| Acrolein | — | — | — | 240,000 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 960 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 27,000 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 55,000 |
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 | Jul 30, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 15, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 16, 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 | 1.08 mg/L | 1.00 | +8% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.28 mg/L | 1.00 | +28% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.75 kg/d | 0.61 | +23% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.36 kg/d | 0.61 | +124% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.34 mg/L | 1.00 | +134% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.90 kg/d | 17.71 | +29% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.92 kg/d | 0.61 | +52% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.00 mg/L | 1.00 | +100% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.29 mg/L | 1.00 | +29% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.37 kg/d | 0.61 | +125% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.68 kg/d | 0.61 | +11% | May 2023 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.01 mg/L | 1.00 | +1% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.79 kg/d | 0.02 | +4,846% | Dec 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.09 kg/d | 0.03 | +11,064% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.93 mg/L | 0.02 | +9,563% | Dec 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.65 mg/L | 0.04 | +21,757% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.03 kg/d | 0.61 | +69% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.50 mg/L | 1.00 | +50% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.87 mg/L | 0.04 | +5,243% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.50 mg/L | 0.02 | +2,400% | Nov 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.31 kg/d | 0.02 | +1,820% | Nov 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.15 kg/d | 0.03 | +4,042% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.71 kg/d | 0.61 | +16% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 kg/d | 0.02 | +190% | Oct 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.30 mg/L | 0.04 | +757% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 kg/d | 0.03 | +487% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.31 mg/L | 1.00 | +31% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.02 | +363% | Oct 2022 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.66 kg/d | 0.61 | +8% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.01 mg/L | 1.00 | +1% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 91.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +203% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.80 kg/d | 0.61 | +31% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.57 kg/d | 17.71 | +231% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.66 mg/L | 1.00 | +66% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 91.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +102% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.57 kg/d | 26.79 | +119% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.49 kg/d | 0.61 | +144% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.31 mg/L | 1.00 | +131% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.14 mg/L | 1.00 | +14% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.82 kg/d | 0.61 | +35% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.93 mg/L | 1.00 | +93% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.73 kg/d | 0.61 | +20% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.06 mg/L | 1.00 | +6% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.04 | +186% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +20% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 kg/d | 0.03 | +64% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.90 mg/L | 10.50 | +4% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.15 mg/L | 1.00 | +15% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.42 mg/L | 3.80 | +69% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.71 kg/d | 0.61 | +16% | Mar 2017 | 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 3604426741 · Jun 3, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604080462 · Jul 30, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601696915 · Sep 4, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601213345 · Oct 16, 2017
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