STEEL DYNAMICS STRUCTURAL
Quick Summary
- •Released 16,826 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 $14,949 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2601 CR 700 EAST
COLUMBIA CITY, IN 46725
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- WHITLEY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 8 · last Feb 18, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $14,949 · last Jan 3, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110009569216
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 | 15,270 | — |
| 2016 | 16,263 | +7% |
| 2017 | 16,826 | +3% |
| 2018 | 23,592 | +40% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 21,669 | — |
| 2021 | 24,185 | +12% |
| 2022 | 15,582 | -36% |
| 2023 | 16,162 | +4% |
| 2024 | 15,365 | -5% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 10,444 | 10,331 | 113 | — | 11,204,976 | |
| Manganese compounds | 3,819 | 2,540 | 1,279 | — | 1,612,137 | |
| Lead compounds | 846 | 796 | 50 | — | 476,354 | |
| Mercury compounds | 100 | 99 | 0 | — | 42 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 58 | 6 | 52 | — | 174,168 | |
| Nickel compounds | 54 | 8 | 46 | — | 9,989 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 45 | 3 | 42 | — | 291,334 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 11,726 | 11,612 | 114 | — | 13,123,594 | |
| Manganese compounds | 3,954 | 2,836 | 1,118 | — | 1,862,796 | |
| Lead compounds | 271 | 223 | 48 | — | 505,390 | |
| Mercury compounds | 74 | 73 | 0 | — | 51 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 52 | 6 | 46 | — | 204,023 | |
| Nickel compounds | 47 | 8 | 39 | — | 4,919 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 39 | 3 | 36 | — | 456,890 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 12,106 | 12,041 | 65 | — | 14,582,165 | |
| Manganese compounds | 3,184 | 2,898 | 286 | — | 2,128,604 | |
| Lead compounds | 230 | 228 | 3 | — | 642,575 | |
| Nickel compounds | 24 | 8 | 16 | — | 14,417 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 14 | 3 | 11 | — | 178,999 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 14 | 6 | 8 | — | 237,077 | |
| Mercury compounds | 10 | 9 | 0 | — | 61 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 18,414 | 17,967 | 447 | — | 14,172,350 | |
| Manganese compounds | 5,502 | 2,963 | 2,539 | — | 1,942,000 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 95 | 7 | 88 | — | 211,218 | |
| Mercury compounds | 82 | 81 | 0 | — | 54 | |
| Copper compounds | 50 | 3 | 47 | — | 221,870 | |
| Nickel compounds | 25 | 8 | 17 | — | 14,877 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 18 | 7 | 11 | — | 769,319 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 17,899 | 17,603 | 296 | — | 11,780,071 | |
| Manganese compounds | 3,274 | 2,575 | 699 | — | 1,630,993 | |
| Lead compounds | 419 | 409 | 10 | — | 571,877 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 27 | 6 | 21 | — | 169,590 | |
| Copper compounds | 23 | 3 | 20 | — | 197,688 | |
| Nickel compounds | 18 | 8 | 10 | — | 11,793 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 9 | 8 | 0 | — | 71 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 18,733 | 18,613 | 120 | — | 12,324,152 | |
| Manganese compounds | 3,752 | 2,564 | 1,188 | — | 1,692,758 | |
| Lead compounds | 892 | 883 | 9 | — | 494,644 | |
| Mercury compounds | 93 | 92 | 0 | — | 74 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 55 | 6 | 49 | — | 164,258 | |
| Copper compounds | 47 | 3 | 44 | — | 202,441 | |
| Nickel compounds | 20 | 8 | 12 | — | 13,896 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 13,237 | 13,162 | 75 | — | 9,298,765 | |
| Manganese compounds | 3,011 | 2,122 | 889 | — | 1,264,178 | |
| Mercury compounds | 370 | 370 | 0 | — | 49 | |
| Lead compounds | 97 | 48 | 49 | — | 468,100 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 46 | 6 | 40 | — | 175,538 | |
| Copper compounds | 39 | 3 | 36 | — | 172,967 | |
| Nickel compounds | 25 | 7 | 18 | — | 15,904 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 13,865 | 13,865 | — | — | 10,045,203 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,076 | 2,076 | — | — | 1,322,501 | |
| Mercury compounds | 230 | 230 | — | — | 47 | |
| Lead compounds | 77 | 77 | — | — | 363,333 | |
| Nickel compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 11,381 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 153,488 | |
| Copper compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 160,473 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 12,999 | 12,999 | — | — | 8,724,981 | |
| Manganese compounds | 1,817 | 1,817 | — | — | 1,126,353 | |
| Lead compounds | 417 | 417 | — | — | 354,615 | |
| Mercury compounds | 24 | 24 | — | — | 47 | |
| Nickel compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 12,001 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 4 | 4 | — | — | 124,370 | |
| Copper compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 129,663 |
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 | — | 474,112 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 173,815 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 8,504 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 11,193,868 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 1,610,672 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 289,839 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
CHICAGO, IL
|
Nickel compounds | — | 5,886 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
PALMERTON, PA
|
Nickel compounds | — | 1,634 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Nickel compounds | 7 | — | — | — |
|
NATIONAL SERV ALL LANDFILL
FT WAYNE, IN
|
Nickel compounds | 1,390 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INCORPORATION
FORT WAYNE, IN
|
Nickel compounds | — | 984 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
CHICAGO, IL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 6,686,254 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
PALMERTON, PA
|
Zinc compounds | — | 4,506,630 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Zinc compounds | 9,673 | — | — | — |
|
NATIONAL SERV ALL LANDFILL
FT WAYNE, IN
|
Zinc compounds | 1,369 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INCORPORATION
FORT WAYNE, IN
|
Zinc compounds | — | 984 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
CHICAGO, IL
|
Copper compounds | — | 71,711 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
PALMERTON, PA
|
Copper compounds | — | 43,039 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Copper compounds | 100 | — | — | — |
|
NATIONAL SERV ALL LANDFILL
FT WAYNE, IN
|
Copper compounds | 1,365 | — | — | — |
|
OMNISOURCE PLANT 2
FT WAYNE, IN
|
Copper compounds | — | 149,565 | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INCORPORATION
FORT WAYNE, IN
|
Copper compounds | — | 984 | — | — |
|
OMNISOURCE PLANT 2 NONFERROUS
FORT WAYNE, IN
|
Copper compounds | — | 24,540 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
CHICAGO, IL
|
Lead compounds | — | 308,912 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Lead compounds | 1,000 | — | — | — |
|
NATIONAL SERV ALL LANDFILL
FT WAYNE, IN
|
Lead compounds | 1,239 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INCORPORATION
FORT WAYNE, IN
|
Lead compounds | — | 984 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
PALMERTON, PA
|
Lead compounds | — | 164,216 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
CHICAGO, IL
|
Manganese compounds | — | 978,627 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
PALMERTON, PA
|
Manganese compounds | — | 632,045 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Manganese compounds | 1,465 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 153 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
PALMERTON, PA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 65,872 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC
CHICAGO, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 106,959 | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INCORPORATION
FORT WAYNE, IN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 984 | — | — |
|
NATIONAL SERV ALL LANDFILL
FT WAYNE, IN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 196 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
NATIONAL SERV ALL LANDFILL
FT WAYNE, IN
|
Mercury compounds | 42 | — | — | — |
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.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 3 | CITY OF COLUMBIA WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY, COLUMBIA CITY |
| Manganese compounds | — | CITY OF COLUMBIA WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY, COLUMBIA CITY |
| Zinc compounds | 66 | CITY OF COLUMBIA WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY, COLUMBIA CITY |
| Copper compounds | 30 | CITY OF COLUMBIA WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY, COLUMBIA CITY |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | CITY OF COLUMBIA WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY, COLUMBIA CITY |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 4 | CITY OF COLUMBIA WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY, COLUMBIA CITY |
| Nickel compounds | 88 | CITY OF COLUMBIA WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY, COLUMBIA CITY |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | May 17, 2023 | Mar 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 17, 2023 | Mar 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 17, 2023 | Mar 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 17, 2023 | Mar 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 22, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 29, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 2, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 30, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 24, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 31, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 7, 2017 | Jun 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 4, 2016 | May 4, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 10, 2014 | May 27, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 22, 2012 | Dec 17, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 7, 2010 | Jan 24, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 21, 2010 | Apr 27, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 21, 2010 | Apr 27, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 11, 2007 | Nov 8, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 11, 2007 | Nov 8, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 19, 2004 | Apr 4, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 19, 2004 | Apr 4, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 19, 2004 | Apr 4, 2013 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.71 mg/L | 0.53 | +35% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.85 mg/L | 0.53 | +61% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.74 mg/L | 0.53 | +40% | May 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.25 mg/L | 0.17 | +46% | May 2023 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.49 MGD | 0.45 | +10% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 mg/L | 0.19 | +24% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.87 mg/L | 0.57 | +52% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.21 mg/L | 0.19 | +9% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.31 mg/L | 0.19 | +64% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 125.60 mg/L | 110.00 | +14% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.68 mg/L | 0.57 | +19% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.52 mg/L | 0.19 | +173% | Apr 2020 | Resolved |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.98 mg/L | 0.57 | +247% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.47 mg/L | 0.57 | +158% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.73 mg/L | 0.19 | +285% | Mar 2020 | Resolved |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.46 MGD | 0.45 | +1% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.76 mg/L | 0.57 | +33% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.40 MGD | 0.35 | +13% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.79 mg/L | 0.74 | +7% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.28 MGD | 0.28 | +1% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.29 MGD | 0.28 | +4% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.30 MGD | 0.28 | +7% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.28 MGD | 0.28 | +1% | May 2017 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.30 MGD | 0.28 | +6% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.30 MGD | 0.28 | +7% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.31 MGD | 0.28 | +9% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.35 MGD | 0.28 | +25% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.36 MGD | 0.28 | +29% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.30 MGD | 0.28 | +7% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.30 MGD | 0.28 | +7% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.29 MGD | 0.28 | +4% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.31 MGD | 0.28 | +11% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.31 MGD | 0.28 | +11% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.29 MGD | 0.28 | +4% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.12 kg/d | 0.82 | +280% | Apr 2015 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.49 kg/d | 0.27 | +81% | 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.