KEMIRA WATER SOLUTIONS, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 0 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 $12,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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3761 CANAL STREET
EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
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- LAKE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325180
- Inspections
- 2 · last Dec 12, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $12,000 · last Jun 11, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110035800871
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 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 0 | 0% |
| 2019 | 500 | +199900% |
| 2020 | 10 | -98% |
| 2021 | 5 | -48% |
| 2022 | 5 | -5% |
| 2023 | 10 | +100% |
| 2024 | 250 | +2400% |
2024
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2019
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 |
|---|
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 | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Dec 12, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 12, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 12, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 12, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 18, 1991 | Dec 29, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 18, 1991 | Dec 29, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 18, 1991 | Dec 29, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 18, 1991 | Jun 22, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 1, 1987 | Nov 16, 1998 | 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.