ALTON STEEL INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,735 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
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#5 CUT ST.
ALTON, IL 62002
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- MADISON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 5 · last Aug 7, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 28, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110000438679
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 | 3,509 | — |
| 2016 | 3,756 | +7% |
| 2017 | 3,735 | -1% |
| 2018 | 7,245 | +94% |
| 2019 | 8,488 | +17% |
| 2020 | 7,978 | -6% |
| 2021 | 6,533 | -18% |
| 2022 | 3,346 | -49% |
| 2023 | 3,155 | -6% |
| 2024 | 3,146 | -0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,933 | 1,904 | 29 | — | 1,086,790 | |
| Manganese compounds | 792 | 517 | 275 | — | 191,111 | |
| Lead compounds | 329 | 319 | 10 | — | 43,678 | |
| Mercury compounds | 42 | 42 | 0 | — | 41 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 38 | 22 | 16 | — | 12,344 | |
| Nickel compounds | 12 | 2 | 10 | — | 962 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,870 | 1,827 | 43 | — | 1,127,301 | |
| Manganese compounds | 805 | 493 | 312 | — | 176,085 | |
| Lead compounds | 394 | 351 | 43 | — | 53,477 | |
| Mercury compounds | 46 | 46 | 0 | — | 40 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 28 | 22 | 6 | — | 12,952 | |
| Nickel compounds | 12 | 2 | 10 | — | 736 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,051 | 1,986 | 65 | — | 1,057,783 | |
| Manganese compounds | 810 | 518 | 292 | — | 165,880 | |
| Lead compounds | 395 | 351 | 44 | — | 50,191 | |
| Mercury compounds | 46 | 46 | — | — | 37 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 29 | 23 | 6 | — | 12,157 | |
| Nickel compounds | 15 | 2 | 13 | — | 690 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 4,817 | 4,715 | 102 | — | 1,101,928 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,148 | 952 | 196 | — | 198,441 | |
| Lead compounds | 436 | 380 | 56 | — | 47,919 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 60 | 54 | 6 | — | 12,483 | |
| Mercury compounds | 50 | 50 | — | — | 41 | |
| Nickel compounds | 22 | 5 | 17 | — | 1,084 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 6,162 | 6,020 | 142 | — | 1,442,775 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,294 | 977 | 317 | — | 213,105 | |
| Lead compounds | 384 | 372 | 12 | — | 62,383 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 62 | 55 | 7 | — | 13,040 | |
| Mercury compounds | 49 | 49 | — | — | 42 | |
| Nickel compounds | 27 | 5 | 22 | — | 1,297 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 6,801 | 6,669 | 132 | — | 1,563,601 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,530 | 1,061 | 469 | — | 234,246 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 79 | 61 | 18 | — | 14,150 | |
| Mercury compounds | 54 | 54 | 0 | — | 45 | |
| Nickel compounds | 24 | 6 | 18 | — | 1,406 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 5,414 | 5,286 | 128 | — | 1,730,993 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,212 | 883 | 329 | — | 251,455 | |
| Lead compounds | 475 | 420 | 55 | — | 74,761 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 62 | 48 | 14 | — | 15,620 | |
| Mercury compounds | 56 | 56 | 0 | — | 50 | |
| Nickel compounds | 26 | 5 | 21 | — | 1,554 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,184 | 2,100 | 84 | — | 784,752 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,027 | 701 | 326 | — | 205,328 | |
| Lead compounds | 419 | 379 | 40 | — | 224,062 | |
| Mercury compounds | 50 | 50 | 0 | — | 6 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 37 | 25 | 12 | — | 8,982 | |
| Nickel compounds | 18 | 1 | 17 | — | 426 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,224 | 2,092 | 132 | — | 876,388 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,031 | 699 | 332 | — | 225,215 | |
| Lead compounds | 390 | 350 | 40 | — | 250,360 | |
| Mercury compounds | 46 | 46 | 0 | — | 6 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 45 | 25 | 20 | — | 10,101 | |
| Nickel compounds | 20 | 1 | 19 | — | 537 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 1,963 | 1,795 | 168 | — | 737,900 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,036 | 551 | 485 | — | 192,000 | |
| Lead compounds | 398 | 357 | 41 | — | 211,668 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 46 | 19 | 27 | — | 8,503 | |
| Mercury compounds | 46 | 46 | — | — | 45 | |
| Nickel compounds | 20 | 1 | 19 | — | 464 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | 43,418 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 1,084,451 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 182,795 | — | — |
| Mercury compounds | — | 41 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 957 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 12,277 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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BEFESA ZINC U.S. INC.
ROCKWOOD, TN
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Mercury compounds | — | 38 | — | — |
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BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
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Mercury compounds | — | 3 | — | — |
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ROXANA LANDFILL INC
EDWARDSVILLE, IL
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Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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BEFESA ZINC U.S. INC.
ROCKWOOD, TN
|
Nickel compounds | — | 888 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
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Nickel compounds | — | 69 | — | — |
|
ROXANA LANDFILL INC
EDWARDSVILLE, IL
|
Nickel compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC U.S. INC.
ROCKWOOD, TN
|
Lead compounds | — | 41,441 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Lead compounds | — | 1,977 | — | — |
|
ROXANA LANDFILL INC
EDWARDSVILLE, IL
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Lead compounds | 260 | — | — | — |
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BEFESA ZINC U.S. INC.
ROCKWOOD, TN
|
Zinc compounds | — | 1,045,126 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 39,325 | — | — |
|
ROXANA LANDFILL INC
EDWARDSVILLE, IL
|
Zinc compounds | 2,339 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC U.S. INC.
ROCKWOOD, TN
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Manganese compounds | — | 173,331 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Manganese compounds | — | 9,464 | — | — |
|
ROXANA LANDFILL INC
EDWARDSVILLE, IL
|
Manganese compounds | 8,316 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
CHICAGO, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 597 | — | — |
|
ROXANA LANDFILL INC
EDWARDSVILLE, IL
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 67 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC U.S. INC.
ROCKWOOD, TN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 11,680 | — | — |
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 | Jun 30, 2023 | Sep 28, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 30, 2023 | Sep 28, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 14, 2023 | Jun 6, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Jun 14, 2023 | Jun 6, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 14, 2023 | Jun 6, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 14, 2023 | Jun 6, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 14, 2023 | Jun 6, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 6, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 30, 2022 | Nov 1, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 30, 2022 | Nov 1, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 3, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 27, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 30, 2021 | Oct 29, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 30, 2021 | Oct 29, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 5, 2021 | Mar 24, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 5, 2021 | Mar 24, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 5, 2021 | Mar 24, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 23, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Aug 28, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Narrative effluent violation | Aug 28, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Sep 30, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Jul 31, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Jun 30, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | May 31, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Feb 28, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Nov 30, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 30, 2008 | Aug 26, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 30, 2008 | Aug 26, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | May 31, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Mar 31, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 2008 | Aug 26, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 31, 2008 | Aug 26, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 31, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 31, 2007 | Aug 26, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2007 | Aug 26, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2007 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Apr 30, 2002 | Nov 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 30, 2002 | Nov 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Apr 30, 2002 | Nov 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 10, 2001 | Aug 13, 2003 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 125.27 kg/d | 82.63 | +52% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Lead, total [as Pb] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.46 kg/d | 0.39 | +19% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.05 | +200% | Jun 2023 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.05 | +60% | May 2023 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 mg/L | 0.05 | +220% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.05 | +60% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 103.12 kg/d | 82.63 | +25% | May 2022 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.36 kg/d | 10.90 | +32% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.05 | +75% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Lead, total [as Pb] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.48 kg/d | 0.39 | +23% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 96.55 kg/d | 82.63 | +17% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.59 mg/L | 0.31 | +87% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Lead, total [as Pb] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.51 kg/d | 0.39 | +31% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Lead, total [as Pb] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.42 kg/d | 0.39 | +8% | May 2020 | Open |
| Lead, total [as Pb] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.42 kg/d | 0.39 | +7% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.66 kg/d | 41.31 | +20% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 179.04 kg/d | 82.63 | +117% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 94.25 kg/d | 82.63 | +14% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 94.25 kg/d | 59.93 | +57% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.36 kg/d | 2.32 | +2% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.55 kg/d | 59.93 | +1% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 98.07 kg/d | 82.63 | +19% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 81.72 kg/d | 59.93 | +36% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 98.89 kg/d | 82.63 | +20% | May 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 83.16 kg/d | 82.63 | +1% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 134.97 kg/d | 82.63 | +63% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.98 kg/d | 10.90 | +10% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 88.41 kg/d | 82.63 | +7% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 104.34 kg/d | 82.63 | +26% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 99.08 kg/d | 82.63 | +20% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 86.56 kg/d | 82.63 | +5% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 93.16 kg/d | 82.63 | +13% | Nov 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 119.04 kg/d | 82.63 | +44% | Aug 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 96.35 kg/d | 82.63 | +17% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 163.49 kg/d | 82.63 | +98% | Apr 2015 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.02 kg/d | 10.90 | +47% | Apr 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.