Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
CATERPILLAR - EAST PEORIA PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 41,108 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
-
901 W WASHINGTON ST
EAST PEORIA, IL 61611
View on map ↗ - County
- TAZEWELL County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 333120
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jun 5, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 24, 2002
- Registry ID
- 110000500440
How This Compares
#85
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#1,876
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.
1
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)
-58% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 91,823 | — |
| 2016 | 78,771 | -14% |
| 2017 | 41,108 | -48% |
| 2018 | 49,723 | +21% |
| 2019 | 10,075 | -80% |
| 2020 | 18,644 | +85% |
| 2021 | 48,672 | +161% |
| 2022 | 65,493 | +35% |
| 2023 | 43,922 | -33% |
| 2024 | 38,524 | -12% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 34,264 | 34,264 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 4,171 | 3,852 | 319 | — | 126,312 | |
| Nickel | 67 | 12 | 55 | — | 11,156 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 22 | — | 22 | — | 34,764 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 39,131 | 39,131 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | 4,723 | 4,415 | 308 | — | 209,555 | |
| Nickel | 60 | 14 | 46 | — | 10,274 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 8 | — | 8 | — | 112,795 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 47,960 | 47,960 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 7,820 | 7,820 | — | — | 252 | |
| Manganese | 6,406 | 6,025 | 381 | — | 140,534 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,298 | 3,298 | — | — | 188 | |
| Chromium | 9 | — | 9 | — | 11,472 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 48,624 | 48,558 | 66 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 48 | 10 | 38 | — | 335 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 18,610 | 18,544 | 66 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 34 | — | 34 | — | 333 |
2019
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 49,683 | 49,546 | 137 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 40 | 10 | 30 | — | 683 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 30,463 | 30,326 | 137 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 7,875 | 7,875 | — | — | 1,580 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 2,734 | — | 2,734 | — | 1,053 | |
| Manganese compounds | 34 | 2 | 32 | — | 557 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 39,777 | 39,640 | 137 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 22,326 | 22,326 | — | — | 2,854 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 16,400 | — | 16,400 | — | 316 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 237 | 119 | 118 | — | 19 | |
| Manganese compounds | 31 | 1 | 30 | — | 2,484 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 48,754 | 48,585 | 169 | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 23,452 | — | 23,452 | — | 1,505 | |
| Methanol | 19,350 | 19,350 | — | — | 3,800 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 235 | 117 | 117 | — | 43 | |
| Manganese compounds | 33 | 1 | 32 | — | 2,796 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SHEFFIELD STEEL CORP
JOLIET, IL
|
Nickel | — | 11,156 | — | — |
|
SHEFFIELD STEEL CORP
JOLIET, IL
|
Chromium | — | 34,764 | — | — |
|
SHEFFIELD STEEL CORP
JOLIET, IL
|
Manganese | — | 126,312 | — | — |
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 | PR: Failure to submit noncompliance report - CSO, SSO, or Bypass [40 CFR 122.41(l)(6) & (m)(3)(ii)] | Feb 19, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Feb 13, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 27, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Jan 29, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Sep 16, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Oct 12, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 13, 1998 | May 20, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Sep 26, 1995 | Dec 14, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jan 15, 1993 | Apr 12, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 15, 1992 | Jun 27, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Waste Piles | Dec 15, 1992 | Mar 14, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 20, 1989 | Nov 15, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 20, 1989 | Jul 12, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 8, 1987 | Mar 8, 1988 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 53.84 kg/d | 47.22 | +14% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 147.67 kg/d | 94.89 | +56% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 90.80 deg F | 90.00 | +1% | Jul 2021 | 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
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604388171 · Apr 8, 2025
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604196530 · Aug 21, 2024
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case IL-N00002596 · May 2, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD052664604-PB1 · Feb 5, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD052664604-001 · May 11, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD052664604-002 · Apr 17, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD052664604-003 · Jan 13, 1988
Other facilities in TAZEWELL County, IL
PEKIN BOAT CLUB
, IL
VERSA PRESS INC
EAST PEORIA, IL
· Manufacturing
PRAIRIE VIEW WATER ASSOCIATION
WASHINGTON, IL
VILLAGE OF MACKINAW
MACKINAW, IL
KRIEGSMAN TRANSFER CO
PEKIN, IL