Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY - SEBEWAING FACTORY
Quick Summary
- •Released 5,972 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
-
763 N BECK ST
SEBEWAING, MI 48759
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- HURON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311313
- Inspections
- 4 · last Sep 25, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Nov 2, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110003609024
How This Compares
#184
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#4,818
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
11
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)
-31% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 20,473 | — |
| 2016 | 5,389 | -74% |
| 2017 | 5,972 | +11% |
| 2018 | 4,593 | -23% |
| 2019 | 2 | -100% |
| 2020 | 6,656 | +332700% |
| 2021 | 6,209 | -7% |
| 2022 | 41,023 | +561% |
| 2023 | 11,073 | -73% |
| 2024 | 14,142 | +28% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 14,100 | 7,100 | 7,000 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 42 | 42 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 11,031 | 6,354 | 4,677 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 43 | 43 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 40,889 | 7,076 | 1,250 | 32,563 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 134 | 134 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 6,079 | 5,735 | 343 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 131 | 131 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 6,513 | 6,145 | 368 | — | — | |
| Lead | 140 | 140 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 350 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 4,496 | 4,242 | 254 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 97 | 97 | — | — | 320 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 5,844 | 5,514 | 330 | — | — | |
| Lead | 126 | 126 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 331 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 5,276 | 4,978 | 298 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 113 | 113 | — | — | 88 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 18,966 | 18,800 | 166 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,125 | 1,125 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 382 | 382 | — | — | 120 |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HURON LANDFILL
BAD AXE, MI
|
Lead compounds | 331 | — | — | — |
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 | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Sep 25, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Discharge from an industrial stormwater outfall to waters of the U.S. without NPDES permit coverage | Sep 25, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Discharge from an industrial stormwater outfall to waters of the U.S. without NPDES permit coverage | Sep 20, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Discharge from an industrial stormwater outfall to waters of the U.S. without NPDES permit coverage | Aug 30, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Discharge from an industrial stormwater outfall to waters of the U.S. without NPDES permit coverage | Aug 24, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Discharge from an industrial stormwater outfall to waters of the U.S. without NPDES permit coverage | Jul 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Discharge from an industrial stormwater outfall to waters of the U.S. without NPDES permit coverage | Jul 19, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Discharge from an industrial stormwater outfall to waters of the U.S. without NPDES permit coverage | Apr 25, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Discharge from an industrial stormwater outfall to waters of the U.S. without NPDES permit coverage | Mar 22, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Mar 8, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Feb 21, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 31, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 14, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Discharge from an industrial stormwater outfall to waters of the U.S. without NPDES permit coverage | Jan 27, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Discharge from an industrial stormwater outfall to waters of the U.S. without NPDES permit coverage | Jan 13, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | Feb 10, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Dec 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | May 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Apr 7, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 10, 2020 | Jan 9, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 10, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 10, 2020 | Jan 9, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | May 21, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 4, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Mar 21, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 15, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | Feb 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Feb 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Feb 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Feb 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Jan 28, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Nov 21, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 25, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Jul 21, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Feb 21, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Jan 21, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Dec 21, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Non-Toxicity Requirements | Nov 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Chemical Handling | Nov 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Sep 22, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 26, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Oct 8, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Jan 14, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Jan 13, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | Dec 31, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Aug 20, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Aug 19, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Dec 7, 2012 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 105.78 kg/d | 68.10 | +55% | May 2022 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603794769 · Oct 31, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603592498 · Mar 14, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601850883 · Apr 4, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601799180 · Mar 15, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601603705 · Sep 25, 2018
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601092184 · Nov 2, 2017
$5,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601065931 · May 26, 2017
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601065930 · May 10, 2017
Judicial
· Case 05-2005-0151 · Oct 16, 2008
$210,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID985626795-001 · Sep 24, 1993
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