TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
MUELLER CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,927 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1226 E GARFIELD AVE
DECATUR, IL 62526
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- MACON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331529
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 14, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110000439589
How This Compares
#311
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#5,780
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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)
-75% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,680 | — |
| 2016 | 3,790 | +41% |
| 2017 | 2,927 | -23% |
| 2018 | 2,988 | +2% |
| 2019 | 1,725 | -42% |
| 2020 | 2,722 | +58% |
| 2021 | 3,221 | +18% |
| 2022 | 2,179 | -32% |
| 2023 | 930 | -57% |
| 2024 | 659 | -29% |
2024
2023
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt | — | — | — | — | 4,055 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 1,446 | 1,446 | — | — | 1,441,029 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 618 | 618 | — | — | 26,265 | |
| Lead | 108 | 108 | — | — | 121,258 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 7 | 7 | — | — | 9,238 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt | — | — | — | — | 1,382 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 2,146 | 2,146 | — | — | 2,056,070 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 904 | 904 | — | — | 38,388 | |
| Lead | 160 | 160 | — | — | 158,849 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 11 | 11 | — | — | 11,061 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 1,852 | 1,852 | — | — | 677,210 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 725 | 725 | — | — | 30,381 | |
| Lead | 136 | 136 | — | — | 83,552 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 9 | 9 | — | — | 4,302 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt | — | — | — | — | 3,202 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 1,981 | 1,981 | — | — | 1,517,221 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 851 | 851 | — | — | 36,127 | |
| Lead | 147 | 147 | — | — | 113,933 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 9 | 9 | — | — | 8,672 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt | — | — | — | — | 2,496 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 1,999 | 1,999 | — | — | 1,264,498 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 772 | 772 | — | — | 32,849 | |
| Lead | 147 | 147 | — | — | 106,211 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 9 | 9 | — | — | 6,928 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt | — | — | — | — | 5,178 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 2,789 | 2,789 | — | — | 1,634,482 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 790 | 790 | — | — | 33,776 | |
| Lead | 198 | 198 | — | — | 126,127 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 13 | 13 | — | — | 9,289 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt | — | — | — | — | 4,386 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 1,850 | 1,850 | — | — | 1,713,579 | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 686 | 686 | — | — | 29,172 | |
| Lead | 135 | 135 | — | — | 116,969 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 9 | 9 | — | — | 8,938 | ♦ 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Cobalt | 20 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Cobalt | — | — | — | — |
|
RECOVERED ASSET MANAGEMENT INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Cobalt | — | 1,535 | — | — |
|
H KRAMER & CO
CHICAGO, IL
|
Cobalt | — | 2,144 | — | — |
|
SOL TICK & CO
DECATUR, IL
|
Cobalt | — | 989 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Cobalt | 2 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Copper | 203,930 | — | — | — |
|
H KRAMER & CO
CHICAGO, IL
|
Copper | — | 363,942 | — | — |
|
SOL TICK & CO
DECATUR, IL
|
Copper | — | 166,828 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Copper | 24,448 | — | — | — |
|
RECOVERED ASSET MANAGEMENT INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Copper | — | 826,144 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Copper | 1,884 | — | — | — |
|
CLINTON LANDFILL 3
CLINTON, IL
|
Lead | 2 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Lead | 77 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Lead | 18,429 | — | — | — |
|
SOL TICK & CO
DECATUR, IL
|
Lead | — | 10,427 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Lead | 997 | — | — | — |
|
H KRAMER & CO
CHICAGO, IL
|
Lead | — | 18,899 | — | — |
|
RECOVERED ASSET MANAGEMENT INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Lead | — | 49,382 | — | — |
|
SOL TICK & CO
DECATUR, IL
|
Nickel | — | 1,114 | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Nickel | 913 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Nickel | 8 | — | — | — |
|
RECOVERED ASSET MANAGEMENT INC
HARVEY, IL
|
Nickel | — | 5,507 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Nickel | 105 | — | — | — |
|
H KRAMER & CO
CHICAGO, IL
|
Nickel | — | 2,339 | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
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 | FRV | Jun 23, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 11, 2005 | Aug 11, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: General | Aug 11, 2005 | Aug 11, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jun 4, 2002 | Sep 21, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Jun 4, 2002 | Sep 21, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jun 4, 2002 | Sep 21, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 4, 2002 | Sep 21, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 4, 2002 | Sep 21, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 4, 2002 | Sep 21, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 20, 2002 | Sep 21, 2005 | Resolved |
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 3602048121 · Oct 31, 2019
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601919429 · Jul 9, 2019
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD981192552-PB1 · Apr 19, 2002
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