AMERICAN STEEL FOUNDRIES - GRANITE CITY
Quick Summary
- •Released 18,318 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
-
1700 WALNUT STREET
GRANITE CITY, IL 62040
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- MADISON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331513
- Inspections
- 3 · last May 6, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 19, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110000438731
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
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 | 39,891 | — |
| 2016 | 22,605 | -43% |
| 2017 | 18,318 | -19% |
| 2018 | 30,143 | +65% |
| 2019 | 20,797 | -31% |
| 2020 | 8,048 | -61% |
| 2021 | 6,552 | -19% |
| 2022 | 7,875 | +20% |
| 2023 | 7,096 | -10% |
| 2024 | 4,139 | -42% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 3,054 | 750 | — | 2,304 | 8,212 | |
| Zinc compounds | 772 | 772 | — | — | 12,289 | |
| Naphthalene | 162 | 162 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 96 | 96 | — | — | 2 | |
| Lead compounds | 47 | 47 | — | — | 760 | |
| Diisocyanates | 8 | 8 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 5,260 | 1,455 | — | 3,805 | 14,472 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,453 | 1,453 | — | — | 23,078 | |
| Naphthalene | 180 | 180 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 108 | 108 | — | — | 2 | |
| Lead compounds | 87 | 87 | — | — | 1,407 | |
| Diisocyanates | 8 | 8 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 6,112 | 1,414 | — | 4,698 | 12,929 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,241 | 1,241 | — | — | 19,744 | |
| Naphthalene | 270 | 270 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 165 | 165 | — | — | 4 | |
| Lead compounds | 74 | 74 | — | — | 1,216 | |
| Diisocyanates | 13 | 13 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 4,647 | 1,370 | — | 3,277 | 14,838 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,538 | 1,538 | — | — | 24,392 | |
| Naphthalene | 165 | 165 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 101 | 101 | — | — | 6 | |
| Lead compounds | 92 | 92 | — | — | 1,479 | |
| Diisocyanates | 9 | 9 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 6,191 | 1,047 | — | 5,144 | 15,698 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,475 | 1,475 | — | — | 23,498 | |
| Naphthalene | 175 | 175 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 111 | 111 | — | — | 2 | |
| Lead compounds | 88 | 88 | — | — | 1,454 | |
| Diisocyanates | 8 | 8 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 13,051 | 4,272 | — | 8,779 | 63,631 | |
| Zinc compounds | 6,338 | 6,338 | — | — | 100,664 | |
| Naphthalene | 571 | 571 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 435 | 435 | — | — | 5 | |
| Lead compounds | 379 | 379 | — | — | 6,153 | |
| Diisocyanates | 23 | 23 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 23,100 | 4,363 | — | 18,737 | 52,050 | |
| Zinc compounds | 5,277 | 5,277 | — | — | 83,767 | |
| Naphthalene | 820 | 820 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 597 | 597 | — | — | 4 | |
| Lead compounds | 316 | 316 | — | — | 5,101 | |
| Diisocyanates | 33 | 33 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 14,093 | 3,045 | — | 11,048 | 36,357 | |
| Zinc compounds | 3,181 | 3,181 | — | — | 50,851 | |
| Naphthalene | 480 | 480 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 355 | 355 | — | — | 3 | |
| Lead compounds | 190 | 190 | — | — | 3,201 | |
| Diisocyanates | 19 | 19 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 16,034 | 4,904 | — | 11,130 | 55,510 | |
| Zinc compounds | 5,186 | 5,186 | — | — | 82,594 | |
| Naphthalene | 601 | 601 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 447 | 447 | — | — | 23 | |
| Lead compounds | 311 | 311 | — | — | 5,121 | |
| Diisocyanates | 26 | 26 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 29,494 | 6,288 | — | 23,206 | 84,975 | |
| Zinc compounds | 7,894 | 7,894 | — | — | 125,763 | |
| Naphthalene | 1,087 | 1,087 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 897 | 897 | — | — | 30 | |
| Lead compounds | 473 | 473 | — | — | 7,808 | |
| Diisocyanates | 46 | 46 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Lead compounds | 727 | — | — | — |
|
MILAM RECYCLING & DISPOSAL
EAST ST LOUIS, IL
|
Lead compounds | 33 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Manganese compounds | 6,880 | — | — | — |
|
MILAM RECYCLING & DISPOSAL
EAST ST LOUIS, IL
|
Manganese compounds | 1,324 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Zinc compounds | 12,187 | — | — | — |
|
MILAM RECYCLING & DISPOSAL
EAST ST LOUIS, IL
|
Zinc compounds | 93 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 2 | GRANITE CITY WWTP, CITY OF, GRANITE CITY |
| Manganese compounds | 8 | GRANITE CITY WWTP, CITY OF, GRANITE CITY |
| Lead compounds | — | GRANITE CITY WWTP, CITY OF, GRANITE CITY |
| Zinc compounds | 9 | GRANITE CITY WWTP, CITY OF, GRANITE CITY |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 8, 2024 | Aug 8, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Aug 8, 2024 | Aug 8, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 8, 2024 | Aug 8, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 1, 2010 | Aug 31, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 1, 2010 | Aug 17, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 1, 2010 | Aug 31, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 30, 2005 | Aug 30, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 6, 2002 | Aug 16, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 6, 2000 | Aug 18, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 6, 2000 | Aug 18, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 31, 1996 | Oct 6, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Oct 31, 1996 | Oct 3, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 31, 1996 | Oct 3, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Oct 31, 1996 | Oct 3, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 31, 1996 | Apr 9, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Oct 31, 1996 | Oct 3, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Oct 31, 1996 | Oct 3, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jul 14, 1994 | Nov 18, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 14, 1994 | Dec 31, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 14, 1994 | Nov 18, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jul 14, 1994 | Nov 7, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 14, 1994 | Nov 18, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 14, 1994 | Nov 18, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Jul 14, 1994 | Oct 14, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 14, 1994 | Nov 18, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 14, 1994 | Nov 18, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 14, 1994 | Nov 7, 1994 | 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.