Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
CHEM-PLATE INDUSTRIES INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,004 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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1990 EAST DEVON AVENUE
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
View on map ↗ - County
- COOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332813
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jan 21, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 24, 2003
- Registry ID
- 110000428733
How This Compares
#403
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#7,097
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.
1
Air (CAA)
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)
+55% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 932 | — |
| 2016 | 958 | +3% |
| 2017 | 1,004 | +5% |
| 2018 | 946 | -6% |
| 2019 | 301 | -68% |
| 2020 | 860 | +186% |
| 2021 | 841 | -2% |
| 2022 | 874 | +4% |
| 2023 | 753 | -14% |
| 2024 | 1,444 | +92% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 31 | |
| Ammonia | 594 | 594 | — | — | 88 | |
| Zinc compounds | 552 | 552 | — | — | 41,319 | |
| Nitric acid | 244 | 244 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 49 | 49 | — | — | 38,941 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 4,391 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 33 | |
| Ammonia | 360 | 360 | — | — | 93 | |
| Zinc compounds | 163 | 158 | 5 | — | 33,240 | |
| Nitric acid | 139 | 139 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 90 | 90 | — | — | 39,050 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4,167 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 25 | |
| Ammonia | 313 | 313 | — | — | 255 | |
| Zinc compounds | 309 | 304 | 5 | — | 73,222 | |
| Nitric acid | 143 | 143 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 108 | 108 | — | — | 44,540 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6,020 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 22 | |
| Ammonia | 330 | 330 | — | — | 389 | |
| Zinc compounds | 283 | 278 | 5 | — | 67,618 | |
| Nitric acid | 137 | 137 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 90 | 90 | — | — | 55,605 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5,479 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 19 | |
| Ammonia | 369 | 369 | — | — | 224 | |
| Zinc compounds | 301 | 296 | 5 | — | 55,791 | |
| Nitric acid | 127 | 127 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 62 | 62 | — | — | 44,061 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4,539 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 301 | 301 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 40 | |
| Zinc compounds | 378 | 378 | — | — | 58,933 | |
| Ammonia | 310 | 310 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 154 | 154 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 103 | 103 | — | — | 74,642 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 9,569 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 31 | |
| Zinc compounds | 421 | 421 | — | — | 50,602 | |
| Ammonia | 332 | 332 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 147 | 147 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 103 | 103 | — | — | 79,394 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 8,233 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 36 | |
| Zinc compounds | 422 | 422 | — | — | 58,505 | |
| Ammonia | 311 | 311 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 142 | 142 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 82 | 82 | — | — | 65,914 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 9,504 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 33 | |
| Zinc compounds | 399 | 399 | — | — | 56,169 | |
| Ammonia | 327 | 327 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 142 | 142 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 63 | 63 | — | — | 66,685 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 9,131 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 35,047 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 35,922 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 53 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WATER INTEGRATED TREATMENT SYSTEMS LLC
DOLTON, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2 | — | — | — |
|
ZION SITE 1 PHASE B LANDFILL
ZION, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 4,364 | — | — | — |
|
WATER INTEGRATED TREATMENT SYSTEMS LLC
DOLTON, IL
|
Lead compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
|
ZION SITE 1 PHASE B LANDFILL
ZION, IL
|
Lead compounds | 26 | — | — | — |
|
WATER INTEGRATED TREATMENT SYSTEMS LLC
DOLTON, IL
|
Zinc compounds | 20 | — | — | — |
|
ZION SITE 1 PHASE B LANDFILL
ZION, IL
|
Zinc compounds | 41,161 | — | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 88 | MWRD KIRIE WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, DES PLAINES |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 38,941 | MWRD KIRIE WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, DES PLAINES |
| Zinc compounds | 139 | MWRD KIRIE WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, DES PLAINES |
| Lead compounds | 3 | MWRD KIRIE WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, DES PLAINES |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 25 | MWRD KIRIE WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, DES PLAINES |
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 | Apr 27, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 30, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 15, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 12, 2000 | Feb 24, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 22, 2000 | Feb 24, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 20, 1991 | Mar 27, 1996 | Resolved |
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 3603607424 · May 15, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603445205 · Dec 6, 2022
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603360829 · Sep 20, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602343066 · Nov 12, 2020
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602245967 · Jul 15, 2020
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2008-0131 · Aug 21, 2008
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2001-0562 · Feb 14, 2003
$31,000
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD980680177-001 · Jun 22, 2000
FINAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR IMMINENT AND SUBSTANTIAL ENDANGERMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD980680177-JR1 · May 7, 1992
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