TATE & LYLE INGREDIENTS AMERICAS LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,818 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 $240,919 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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48 MORNINGSTAR RD
HOULTON, ME 04730
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- AROOSTOOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311221
- Inspections
- 8 · last Sep 20, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $240,919 · last Sep 20, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000314650
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 | 3,700 | — |
| 2016 | 2,818 | -24% |
| 2017 | 2,818 | 0% |
| 2018 | 3,234 | +15% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 2,548 | — |
| 2021 | 2,769 | +9% |
| 2022 | 3,357 | +21% |
| 2023 | 2,401 | -28% |
| 2024 | 1,666 | -31% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 1,666 | 1,666 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 2,401 | 2,401 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 3,357 | 3,357 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 2,769 | 2,769 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 2,548 | 2,548 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 3,234 | 3,234 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 2,818 | 2,818 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propylene oxide | 2,818 | 2,818 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propylene oxide | 3,700 | 3,700 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene oxide | — | — | — | 59 |
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 achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2004 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application rate, daily spray irrigation. | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20,517.00 gal/acr | 20,362.00 | +1% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Application rate, daily spray irrigation. | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20,754.00 gal/acr | 20,362.00 | +2% | Oct 2017 | Open |
| Application rate, daily spray irrigation. | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41,736.00 gal/acr | 20,362.00 | +105% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Application rate, weekly spray irrigation. | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41,736.00 gal/acr | 40,728.00 | +2% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.58 mg/L | 0.50 | +16% | Aug 2015 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.10 mg/L | 0.50 | +120% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 mg/L | 0.50 | +100% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 kg/d | 0.08 | +35% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 291.00 mg/L | 284.00 | +2% | Feb 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.69 kg/d | 28.60 | +14% | Feb 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.86 kg/d | 34.05 | +20% | Feb 2015 | 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.