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SOUTH BEND ETHANOL, LLC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 14,460 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 $196,700 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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3201 W CALVERT ST
SOUTH BEND, IN 46613
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- ST. JOSEPH County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325193
- Inspections
- 9 · last Sep 11, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $196,700 · last Jul 23, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000399970
How This Compares
#204
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#3,353
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
10
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)
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 14,460 | — |
| 2018 | 14,460 | 0% |
| 2020 | 4,282 | — |
| 2021 | 4,427 | +3% |
| 2022 | 4,792 | +8% |
| 2023 | 2,913 | -39% |
| 2024 | 23,550 | +708% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrolein | 10,665 | 10,665 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 5,084 | 5,084 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 4,470 | 4,470 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 3,292 | 3,292 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 1,712 | 1,712 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,201 | 1,201 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 3,223 | 3,223 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,569 | 1,569 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 2,969 | 2,969 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,458 | 1,458 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 2,870 | 2,870 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,413 | 1,413 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 14,460 | 14,460 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 14,460 | 14,460 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | 72,104 |
| Acrolein | — | — | — | 26,007 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 225,494 |
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 | Jan 26, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Sep 11, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Sep 11, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 30, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 28, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 30, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 30, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Aug 23, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Aug 23, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Aug 23, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Aug 23, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 21, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Aug 7, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jul 10, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Jul 10, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Jul 10, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Jul 10, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Jul 10, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Jul 10, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jan 17, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jun 28, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 30, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 25, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 10, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Nov 9, 2020 | Nov 4, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 30, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Oct 30, 2018 | Nov 4, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jul 11, 2016 | Aug 18, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 27, 2009 | Jan 6, 2010 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 87.04 deg F | 68.00 | +28% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 87.96 deg F | 67.00 | +31% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 87.97 deg F | 73.00 | +21% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 84.82 deg F | 81.00 | +5% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 84.86 deg F | 83.00 | +2% | May 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 79.71 deg F | 77.00 | +4% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 80.08 deg F | 71.00 | +13% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.15 deg F | 69.00 | +13% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 82.63 deg F | 68.00 | +22% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.02 deg F | 67.00 | +16% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 83.25 deg F | 73.00 | +14% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 82.45 deg F | 81.00 | +2% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.40 mg/L | 5.00 | +188% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.88 mg/L | 5.00 | +18% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.75 mg/L | 5.00 | +15% | May 2024 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.50 mg/L | 5.00 | +10% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 75.76 deg F | 71.00 | +7% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.06 | +17% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 83.23 deg F | 69.00 | +21% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 84.02 deg F | 68.00 | +24% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 79.28 deg F | 67.00 | +18% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 82.51 deg F | 73.00 | +13% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 81.21 deg F | 77.00 | +5% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 79.99 deg F | 71.00 | +13% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 79.01 deg F | 69.00 | +15% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 81.96 deg F | 68.00 | +21% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 85.44 deg F | 67.00 | +28% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 87.86 deg F | 73.00 | +20% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 85.35 deg F | 81.00 | +5% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 83.08 deg F | 77.00 | +8% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 85.05 deg F | 71.00 | +20% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 86.17 deg F | 69.00 | +25% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 86.88 deg F | 68.00 | +28% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 85.37 deg F | 67.00 | +27% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 84.51 deg F | 73.00 | +16% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 84.49 deg F | 81.00 | +4% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.70 mg/L | 5.00 | +14% | May 2019 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1991-0168
$0
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1991-0267
$0
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IN-2023-29724-W · Jul 23, 2024
$23,500
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603921476 · Feb 22, 2024
$78,100
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603921475 · Jan 11, 2024
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602851883 · Oct 5, 2021
$71,600
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602851881 · May 3, 2021
Judicial
· Case 05-2013-5008 · Jul 28, 2017
$37,425
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601078968 · Jun 21, 2017
$55,200
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600985950 · Mar 16, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND105767008-001 · Sep 21, 2009
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-1998-5504 · Jan 19, 1999
$6,000
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