Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
POET BIOREFINING - GOWRIE, LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 21,422 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
-
1562 320TH ST
GOWRIE, IA 50543
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- WEBSTER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325193
- Inspections
- 4 · last Dec 18, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 8, 2008
- Registry ID
- 110031018565
How This Compares
#106
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#2,727
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
0
Water (CWA)
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)
+16% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10,972 | — |
| 2016 | 23,577 | +115% |
| 2017 | 21,422 | -9% |
| 2018 | 21,623 | +1% |
| 2019 | 1,901 | -91% |
| 2020 | 9,929 | +422% |
| 2021 | 19,710 | +99% |
| 2022 | 13,815 | -30% |
| 2023 | 13,592 | -2% |
| 2024 | 12,684 | -7% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 7,560 | 7,560 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,014 | 3,014 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 2,110 | 2,110 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 7,440 | 7,440 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 3,130 | 3,130 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,022 | 3,022 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 8,060 | 8,060 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 2,940 | 2,940 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 2,728 | 2,728 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 87 | 87 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 10,791 | 10,791 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 3,942 | 3,942 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 3,099 | 3,099 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,489 | 1,489 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 389 | 389 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 4,014 | 4,014 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 2,907 | 2,907 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 1,800 | 1,800 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,208 | 1,208 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 1,901 | 1,901 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 12,000 | 12,000 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 4,213 | 4,213 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 2,507 | 2,507 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 1,601 | 1,601 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,302 | 1,302 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 13,000 | 13,000 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 4,313 | 4,313 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,008 | 3,008 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 1,101 | 1,101 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 13,000 | 13,000 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 4,014 | 4,014 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,508 | 3,508 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,212 | 1,212 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 981 | 981 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 862 | 862 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 4,189 | 4,189 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,516 | 3,516 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 1,349 | 1,349 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,143 | 1,143 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 775 | 775 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrolein | — | — | — | 29,000 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 20,000 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 2,300 |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 11, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 6, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 2, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 23, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 16, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 14, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 21, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 7, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 29, 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604679061 · Dec 11, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604411786 · May 6, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604222786 · Jan 2, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604129679 · Aug 23, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603770908 · Oct 16, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603538737 · Mar 13, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602843890 · Sep 21, 2021
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601293495 · Dec 7, 2017
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601317361 · Nov 29, 2017
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