Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
POET BIOREFINING - JEWELL LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 14,631 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
-
2601 320 STREET
JEWELL, IA 50130
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- HAMILTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325193
- Inspections
- 6 · last Jan 15, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110031001305
How This Compares
#138
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#3,336
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.
3
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
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)
+16% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,386 | — |
| 2016 | 7,350 | +15% |
| 2017 | 14,631 | +99% |
| 2018 | 15,651 | +7% |
| 2019 | 5,137 | -67% |
| 2020 | 12,365 | +141% |
| 2021 | 3,737 | -70% |
| 2022 | 4,164 | +11% |
| 2023 | 64,270 | +1444% |
| 2024 | 7,437 | -88% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 3,648 | 3,648 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,339 | 1,339 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 950 | 950 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 40,000 | 40,000 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 11,340 | 11,340 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 7,280 | 7,280 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 5,650 | 5,650 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,796 | 3,796 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 367 | 367 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,375 | 1,375 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 871 | 871 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 866 | 866 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 581 | 581 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 45 | 45 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 4,074 | 4,074 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 2,620 | 2,620 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,510 | 2,510 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 1,770 | 1,770 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,300 | 1,300 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 91 | 91 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 3,857 | 3,857 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,280 | 1,280 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 3,967 | 3,967 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 3,864 | 3,864 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 2,730 | 2,730 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,340 | 2,340 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 1,800 | 1,800 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 860 | 860 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 90 | 90 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,964 | 3,964 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,390 | 3,390 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 2,945 | 2,945 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 1,800 | 1,800 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,670 | 1,670 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 770 | 770 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 92 | 92 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,859 | 3,859 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,400 | 3,400 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 91 | 91 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,634 | 3,634 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 2,752 | 2,752 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 35,000 |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 44,000 |
| Acrolein | — | — | — | 27,000 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 2,200 |
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 | FRV | Apr 7, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 30, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 20, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 28, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 28, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 1, 2021 | Mar 9, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 1, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 1, 2021 | Mar 9, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2020 | Feb 25, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 31, 2020 | Feb 25, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 14, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +82% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +5% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +5% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +82% | Jan 2023 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.05 | +126% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.05 | +126% | Sep 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604409743 · May 20, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604272067 · Jan 30, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604197638 · Nov 20, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603412043 · Oct 31, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602933779 · Dec 28, 2021
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601670328 · Sep 14, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601697050 · Jun 18, 2018
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