POET BIOREFINING - LEIPSIC
Quick Summary
- •Released 14,463 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 $42,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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3875 STATE ROUTE 65
LEIPSIC, OH 45856
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- PUTNAM County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325193
- Inspections
- 4 · last Sep 25, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $42,000 · last Jul 15, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110033213902
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
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 | 7,410 | — |
| 2016 | 12,754 | +72% |
| 2017 | 14,463 | +13% |
| 2018 | 13,453 | -7% |
| 2019 | 1,113 | -92% |
| 2020 | 15,662 | +1307% |
| 2021 | 15,401 | -2% |
| 2022 | 13,277 | -14% |
| 2023 | 14,671 | +10% |
| 2024 | 12,467 | -15% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 6,335 | 6,335 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 3,232 | 3,232 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 2,900 | 2,900 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 7,045 | 7,045 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 4,000 | 4,000 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 3,626 | 3,626 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 5,842 | 5,842 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 3,800 | 3,800 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 3,635 | 3,635 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 5,727 | 5,727 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 3,800 | 3,800 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 2,990 | 2,990 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,010 | 1,010 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 1,001 | 1,001 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 873 | 873 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 5,240 | 5,240 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 4,310 | 4,310 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 4,200 | 4,200 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 733 | 733 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 592 | 592 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 587 | 587 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,113 | 1,113 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 5,280 | 5,280 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 3,545 | 3,545 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,311 | 2,311 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 707 | 707 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 610 | 610 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 5,800 | 5,800 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 4,240 | 4,240 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,214 | 2,214 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 667 | 667 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 542 | 542 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 4,937 | 4,937 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 4,890 | 4,890 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,412 | 2,412 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 515 | 515 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 4,457 | 4,457 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,232 | 2,232 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 721 | 721 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 240,000 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | 2 | 80,000 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 3,600 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Acetaldehyde | — | — | 1 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Acetaldehyde | — | — | 1 | — |
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 | Nov 24, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 16, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 3, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 15, 2017 | — | 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.