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Clean Air Act
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STERLING STEEL COMPANY LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 7,810 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.
- Address
-
101 AVENUE K
STERLING, IL 61081
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- WHITESIDE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 2 · last Apr 25, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 29, 2007
- Registry ID
- 110013297823
How This Compares
#229
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#4,440
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
-58% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 9,358 | — |
| 2016 | 7,972 | -15% |
| 2017 | 7,810 | -2% |
| 2018 | 7,830 | 0% |
| 2019 | 850 | -89% |
| 2020 | 8,285 | +875% |
| 2021 | 4,712 | -43% |
| 2022 | 4,006 | -15% |
| 2023 | 3,661 | -9% |
| 2024 | 3,897 | +6% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 3,000 | 3,000 | — | — | 3,475,000 | |
| Manganese compounds | 760 | 670 | 90 | — | 785,100 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 70 | 60 | 10 | — | 65,460 | |
| Lead compounds | 67 | 51 | 16 | — | 68,940 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 22 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,900 | 2,900 | — | — | 3,828,000 | |
| Manganese compounds | 645 | 565 | 80 | — | 795,600 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 59 | 49 | 10 | — | 67,120 | |
| Lead compounds | 57 | 44 | 13 | — | 70,731 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 24 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 3,200 | 3,200 | — | — | 4,294,000 | |
| Manganese compounds | 690 | 580 | 110 | — | 802,000 | |
| Lead compounds | 59 | 50 | 9 | — | 71,100 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 57 | 45 | 12 | — | 64,100 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 33 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 3,700 | 3,700 | — | — | 4,211,000 | |
| Manganese compounds | 650 | 560 | 90 | — | 1,040,000 | |
| Lead compounds | 296 | 282 | 14 | — | 96,840 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 66 | 57 | 9 | — | 60,935 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 29 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 3,870 | 3,690 | 180 | — | 3,493,700 | |
| Lead compounds | 3,548 | 3,534 | 14 | — | 84,020 | |
| Manganese compounds | 800 | 700 | 100 | — | 848,000 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 67 | 59 | 8 | — | 66,808 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 36 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 850 | 750 | 100 | — | 1,230,000 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 4,170 | 4,170 | — | — | 5,232,000 | |
| Lead compounds | 2,745 | 2,730 | 15 | — | 110,890 | |
| Manganese compounds | 850 | 750 | 100 | — | 1,040,000 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 65 | 57 | 8 | — | 59,000 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 38 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 4,365 | 4,365 | — | — | 4,737,922 | |
| Lead compounds | 2,631 | 2,626 | 5 | — | 94,393 | |
| Manganese compounds | 765 | 730 | 35 | — | 958,205 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 49 | 47 | 2 | — | 54,580 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 33 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 4,360 | 4,360 | — | — | 5,631,000 | |
| Lead compounds | 2,744 | 2,723 | 21 | — | 106,340 | |
| Manganese compounds | 812 | 780 | 32 | — | 776,900 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 56 | 51 | 5 | — | 51,510 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 36 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 5,727 | 5,727 | — | — | 4,333,320 | |
| Lead compounds | 2,638 | 2,615 | 23 | — | 86,731 | |
| Manganese compounds | 925 | 880 | 45 | — | 877,000 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 68 | 62 | 6 | — | 68,500 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 32 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | 3,200,000 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 390,000 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 64,000 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 29,000 | — | — |
| Mercury compounds | — | 11 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 29,000 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 460 | — | — | — |
|
LEE COUNTY LANDFILL
DIXON, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 36,000 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Manganese compounds | — | 390,000 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Manganese compounds | 5,100 | — | — | — |
|
LEE COUNTY LANDFILL
DIXON, IL
|
Manganese compounds | 390,000 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Mercury compounds | — | 11 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
LEE COUNTY LANDFILL
DIXON, IL
|
Mercury compounds | 11 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 3,200,000 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Zinc compounds | 35,000 | — | — | — |
|
LEE COUNTY LANDFILL
DIXON, IL
|
Zinc compounds | 240,000 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Lead compounds | — | 64,000 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Lead compounds | 640 | — | — | — |
|
LEE COUNTY LANDFILL
DIXON, IL
|
Lead compounds | 4,300 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 31, 2023 | Jul 21, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 31, 2023 | Jul 21, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 31, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 31, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 31, 2022 | Jul 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 31, 2022 | Jul 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 31, 2021 | Jul 15, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 31, 2021 | Jul 15, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 31, 2020 | Jul 20, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 31, 2020 | Jul 20, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Sep 30, 2011 | Mar 4, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 30, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 2011 | Mar 4, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 30, 2011 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +60% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.24 kg/d | 3.27 | +60% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.30 mg/L | 4.00 | +8% | Feb 2016 | 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 05-2006-0162 · Mar 29, 2007
$2,750
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