WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,201 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
-
2800 220TH TRL
MIDDLE AMANA, IA 52307
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- IOWA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 335222
- Inspections
- 4 · last Oct 18, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000414766
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 | 259 | — |
| 2016 | 1,243 | +380% |
| 2017 | 1,201 | -3% |
| 2018 | 57,723 | +4706% |
| 2019 | 255 | -100% |
| 2020 | 23,000 | +8920% |
| 2021 | 23,002 | 0% |
| 2022 | 27,750 | +21% |
| 2023 | 22,000 | -21% |
| 2024 | 19,000 | -14% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 3,300 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 18,000 | — | 18,000 | — | 2 | |
| Chromium | 250 | 250 | — | — | 520,023 | |
| Manganese | 250 | 250 | — | — | 400,008 | |
| Nickel | 250 | 250 | — | — | 210,019 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 250 | 250 | — | — | 57,726 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 9,610 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 21,000 | — | 21,000 | — | — | |
| Manganese | 250 | 250 | — | — | 440,000 | |
| Copper | 250 | 250 | — | — | 35,400 | |
| Chromium | 250 | 250 | — | — | 570,006 | |
| Nickel | 250 | 250 | — | — | 240,006 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 7,560 | |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 58,120 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 27,000 | — | 27,000 | — | — | |
| Manganese | 250 | 250 | — | — | 450,000 | |
| Chromium | 250 | 250 | — | — | 580,009 | |
| Nickel | 250 | 250 | — | — | 240,009 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 4,880 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 22,000 | — | 22,000 | — | 140 | |
| Nickel | 251 | 250 | 1 | — | 280,071 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 251 | 250 | 1 | — | 494,100 | |
| Chromium | 250 | 250 | — | — | 682,800 | |
| Copper | 250 | 250 | — | — | 99,120 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 11,000 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 22,000 | — | 22,000 | — | — | |
| Chromium | 250 | 250 | — | — | 580,160 | |
| Nickel | 250 | 250 | — | — | 290,004 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 250 | 250 | — | — | 150,007 | |
| Manganese | 250 | 250 | — | — | 430,240 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 255 | 250 | 5 | — | 610,027 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 53,000 | — | 53,000 | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 3,600 | — | 3,600 | — | — | |
| Manganese | 252 | 250 | 2 | — | 802,700 | |
| Nickel | 252 | 250 | 2 | — | 630,030 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 251 | 250 | 1 | — | 1,001,005 | |
| Copper | 251 | 250 | 1 | — | 290,044 | |
| Zinc compounds | 116 | 6 | 110 | — | 7,604 | |
| Diisocyanates | 1 | 1 | — | — | 7,900 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 264 | 250 | 14 | — | 200,007 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 259 | 250 | 9 | — | 460,004 | |
| Copper | 256 | 250 | 6 | — | 180,200 | |
| Chromium | 256 | 250 | 6 | — | 360,015 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 140 | — | 140 | — | 270 | |
| Zinc compounds | 25 | — | 25 | — | 44,250 | |
| Diisocyanates | 1 | 1 | — | — | 42,000 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 269 | 250 | 19 | — | 120,010 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 261 | 250 | 11 | — | 280,006 | |
| Chromium | 257 | 250 | 7 | — | 190,021 | |
| Copper | 257 | 250 | 7 | — | 100,280 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 180 | — | 180 | — | 390 | |
| Zinc compounds | 18 | — | 18 | — | 36,360 | |
| Diisocyanates | 1 | 1 | — | — | 58,000 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 52 | 50 | 2 | — | 180,002 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | 52 | 50 | 2 | — | 400,002 | |
| Copper | 51 | 50 | 1 | — | 160,050 | |
| Chromium | 51 | 50 | 1 | — | 320,004 | |
| Zinc compounds | 32 | — | 32 | — | 6,100 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 20 | — | 20 | — | 1,200 | |
| Diisocyanates | 1 | 1 | — | — | 11,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | 2,300 | 1,000 |
| Nickel | — | 210,000 | — | — |
| Chromium | — | 520,000 | — | — |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 29,000 |
| Copper | — | 57,000 | — | — |
| Manganese | — | 400,000 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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ALTER SCRAP PROCESSING
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
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Chromium | — | 520,000 | — | — |
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REWORLD SOLUTIONS LLC
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
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Chromium | 13 | — | — | — |
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IOWA COUNTY LANDFILL
HOMESTEAD, IA
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Chromium | 10 | — | — | — |
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ALTER SCRAP PROCESSING
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
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Nickel | — | 210,000 | — | — |
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REWORLD SOLUTIONS LLC
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
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Nickel | 8 | — | — | — |
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IOWA COUNTY LANDFILL
HOMESTEAD, IA
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Nickel | 11 | — | — | — |
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ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
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Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 1,000 |
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EMCO CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS INC
KENOSHA, WI
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Diisocyanates | — | — | 2,300 | — |
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REWORLD SOLUTIONS LLC
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
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Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2 | — | — | — |
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ALTER SCRAP PROCESSING
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
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Copper | — | 57,000 | — | — |
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REWORLD SOLUTIONS LLC
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
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Copper | 6 | — | — | — |
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IOWA COUNTY LANDFILL
HOMESTEAD, IA
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Copper | 720 | — | — | — |
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ALTER SCRAP PROCESSING
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
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Manganese | — | 400,000 | — | — |
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REWORLD SOLUTIONS LLC
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
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Manganese | 8 | — | — | — |
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 | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 11, 2017 | Apr 21, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 11, 2017 | Apr 13, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 11, 2017 | May 15, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 23, 2004 | Mar 24, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 23, 2004 | Mar 24, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 23, 2004 | Mar 24, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 13, 1997 | Nov 20, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 13, 1997 | Nov 20, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 13, 1997 | Nov 20, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 13, 1997 | Nov 20, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 13, 1997 | Nov 20, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 13, 1997 | Nov 20, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 4, 1989 | Sep 11, 1990 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 424.50 mg/L | 389.00 | +9% | Feb 2026 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.32 mg/L | 0.22 | +50% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.23 mg/L | 0.22 | +7% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.45 mg/L | 0.22 | +109% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.35 mg/L | 5.00 | +93% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.49 mg/L | 0.22 | +591% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.41 mg/L | 0.22 | +88% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.36 mg/L | 0.22 | +68% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +2% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.38 mg/L | 0.22 | +77% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.03 | +257% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.62 mg/L | 0.22 | +651% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Pimephales promelas [Fathead Minnow] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 1.00 | +100% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.58 mg/L | 0.22 | +169% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.97 mg/L | 0.22 | +350% | May 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 mg/L | 0.22 | +11% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Toxicity [acute], Pimephales promelas [Fathead Minnow] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 1.00 | +100% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +18% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.03 | +257% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 196.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +336% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.08 mg/L | 30.00 | +67% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Pimephales promelas [Fathead Minnow] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 1.00 | +100% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 416.00 mg/L | 389.00 | +7% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 400.92 mg/L | 389.00 | +3% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Pimephales promelas [Fathead Minnow] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 1.00 | +100% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +21% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.03 | +257% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +36% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 728.00 mg/L | 629.00 | +16% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 474.75 mg/L | 389.00 | +22% | May 2024 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 649.00 mg/L | 629.00 | +3% | May 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +174% | Apr 2024 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.20 mg/L | 0.03 | +614% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 412.77 mg/L | 389.00 | +6% | Apr 2024 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 405.17 mg/L | 389.00 | +4% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 425.38 mg/L | 389.00 | +9% | Feb 2024 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 469.57 mg/L | 389.00 | +21% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 416.50 mg/L | 389.00 | +7% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 417.69 mg/L | 389.00 | +7% | Nov 2023 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 634.00 mg/L | 629.00 | +1% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.23 mg/L | 0.22 | +7% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 426.83 mg/L | 389.00 | +10% | Sep 2023 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 433.93 mg/L | 389.00 | +12% | Aug 2023 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 425.83 mg/L | 389.00 | +9% | Jul 2023 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 408.50 mg/L | 389.00 | +5% | May 2023 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 892.00 mg/L | 629.00 | +42% | May 2023 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 403.50 mg/L | 389.00 | +4% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.89 mg/L | 0.22 | +314% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.48 mg/L | 0.22 | +122% | Apr 2023 | Resolved |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.23 mg/L | 5.00 | +55% | Dec 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.