Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
THE ANDERSONS DENISON ETHANOL, LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 15,241 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 $209,241 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2404 W HWY 30
DENISON, IA 51442
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- CRAWFORD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325193
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jul 18, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $209,241 · last Aug 11, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110025317146
How This Compares
#133
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#3,264
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
6
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)
-9% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 17,460 | — |
| 2016 | 22,287 | +28% |
| 2017 | 15,241 | -32% |
| 2018 | 19,284 | +27% |
| 2019 | 6,444 | -67% |
| 2020 | 12,661 | +96% |
| 2021 | 14,610 | +15% |
| 2022 | 9,760 | -33% |
| 2023 | 19,360 | +98% |
| 2024 | 15,860 | -18% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 8,250 | 8,250 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,500 | 3,500 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 2,705 | 2,705 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,405 | 1,405 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 9,050 | 9,050 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,500 | 3,500 | — | — | 250 | |
| Acrolein | 3,405 | 3,405 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 3,405 | 3,405 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,650 | 3,650 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,400 | 3,400 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,405 | 1,405 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 1,305 | 1,305 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 4,505 | 4,505 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 3,800 | 3,800 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 2,950 | 2,950 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,850 | 1,850 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 1,505 | 1,505 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 5,411 | 5,411 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 2,465 | 2,465 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,675 | 1,675 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,647 | 1,647 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 1,463 | 1,463 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | 3,529 | 3,529 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 2,886 | 2,886 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 8,928 | 8,928 | — | 0 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 2,890 | 2,890 | — | — | 5 | |
| Formic acid | 2,849 | 2,849 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,189 | 2,189 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| Acrolein | 2,153 | 2,153 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 260 | 255 | — | 5 | 5 | |
| Benzene | 15 | 10 | — | 5 | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 5,181 | 5,181 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 2,883 | 2,883 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 2,529 | 2,529 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 2,357 | 2,357 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,020 | 2,020 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 9,590 | 9,590 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 5,387 | 5,387 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 2,850 | 2,850 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 2,107 | 2,107 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 2,082 | 2,082 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
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 | — | — | — | 24,000 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 360 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 20,000 |
| Acrolein | — | — | — | 35,000 |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 11, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 22, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 15, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 18, 2018 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.31 kg/d | 14.07 | +2% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.26 kg/d | 0.20 | +27% | May 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.25 kg/d | 0.20 | +21% | May 2025 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.20 mg/L | 1.20 | +83% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.20 mg/L | 1.20 | +83% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.02 kg/d | 1.37 | +47% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.02 kg/d | 1.37 | +47% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.99 kg/d | 14.07 | +14% | Oct 2018 | 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 3603380459 · Oct 3, 2022
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2022-0083 · Aug 11, 2022
$209,241
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603289934 · Jul 11, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602837457 · Sep 22, 2021
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601749013 · Feb 15, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601319443 · Jan 18, 2018
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