ALTO PEKIN LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 51,099 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 $308,374 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1300 SOUTH SECOND STREET
PEKIN, IL 61555
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- TAZEWELL County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325193
- Inspections
- 4 · last Apr 30, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $308,374 · last Sep 15, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110070242131
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 | 1,304,660 | — |
| 2016 | 1,443,880 | +11% |
| 2017 | 51,099 | -96% |
| 2018 | 52,940 | +4% |
| 2019 | 137 | -100% |
| 2020 | 106,100 | +77345% |
| 2021 | 136,823 | +29% |
| 2022 | 391,632 | +186% |
| 2023 | 162,246 | -59% |
| 2024 | 70,828 | -56% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 41,302 | 41,302 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 11,665 | 11,665 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 8,882 | — | 8,882 | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 4,288 | 4,288 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 1,577 | 1,577 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,280 | 1,280 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,248 | 1,248 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 543 | — | 543 | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 43 | 43 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 81,049 | — | 81,049 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 35,715 | 35,715 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 31,946 | 31,946 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 5,928 | 5,928 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 4,113 | 4,113 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 2,640 | 2,640 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 472 | 472 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 340 | — | 340 | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 43 | 43 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 281,172 | 281,172 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 86,460 | — | 86,460 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 10,831 | 10,831 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 9,403 | 9,403 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 1,905 | 1,905 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,032 | 1,032 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 364 | — | 364 | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 244 | 244 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 66 | 66 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 63 | 63 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 43 | 43 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 30 | 30 | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 101,113 | 101,113 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 10,812 | 10,812 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 8,609 | — | 8,609 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 8,202 | 8,202 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 4,011 | 4,011 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 1,962 | 1,962 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 1,582 | 1,582 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 328 | — | 328 | — | — | |
| Benzene | 59 | 59 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 58 | 58 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 43 | 43 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 26 | 26 | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 72,436 | — | 72,436 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 14,187 | 14,187 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 10,761 | 10,761 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 5,676 | 5,676 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 1,442 | 1,442 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,018 | 1,018 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 256 | — | 256 | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 248 | 248 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 66 | 66 | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 137 | — | 137 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 14,258 | 14,258 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 13,886 | — | 13,886 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 10,348 | 10,348 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 5,407 | 5,407 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 5,020 | 5,020 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 2,333 | 2,333 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 1,510 | 1,510 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 178 | — | 178 | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 16,773 | — | 16,773 | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 14,270 | 14,270 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 9,375 | 9,375 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 5,265 | 5,265 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 2,848 | 2,848 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 1,890 | 1,890 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 505 | — | 505 | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 173 | 173 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
2015
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 357 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 113,984 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 3,687 |
| Acrolein | — | — | — | 795 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 81,688 |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 7,653 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 96 |
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 | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 30, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 12, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 15, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 31, 2018 | Mar 23, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 31, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 31, 2018 | Mar 23, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 31, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Feb 25, 2018 | Aug 20, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 31, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 31, 2017 | Sep 22, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 31, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 31, 2017 | Sep 22, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 31, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 31, 2015 | Dec 9, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 31, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 31, 2015 | Dec 9, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 15, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 31, 2014 | Mar 11, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Aug 31, 2014 | Mar 11, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 31, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 31, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Feb 3, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Jan 25, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Sep 30, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - No Licensed/Certified Operator | Sep 23, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Jul 31, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 2008 | Sep 22, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 1, 2008 | Sep 22, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Feb 29, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Jan 31, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Dec 31, 2007 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 22, 2001 | Jul 11, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Definitions | Feb 22, 2001 | Jul 11, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: General | Feb 22, 2001 | Jul 11, 2001 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature Increase Deg. F | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.80 deg F | 5.00 | +76% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Temperature, length of excursion | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.34 d/mo | 0.30 | +998% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Temperature Increase Deg. F | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.90 deg F | 5.00 | +98% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, length of excursion | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.34 d/mo | 0.30 | +998% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Temperature Increase Deg. F | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.40 deg F | 5.00 | +188% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, length of excursion | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.34 d/mo | 0.30 | +998% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Temperature Increase Deg. F | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.50 deg F | 5.00 | +130% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, length of excursion | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.34 d/mo | 0.30 | +998% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, length of excursion | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.34 d/mo | 0.30 | +998% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Temperature Increase Deg. F | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.70 deg F | 5.00 | +94% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 95.00 deg F | 93.00 | +2% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, length of excursion | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.34 d/mo | 0.30 | +998% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Temperature Increase Deg. F | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.70 deg F | 5.00 | +94% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, length of excursion | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.42 d/mo | 0.30 | +695% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Temperature Increase Deg. F | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.70 deg F | 5.00 | +74% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 95.00 deg F | 93.00 | +2% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 94.00 deg F | 93.00 | +1% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, length of excursion | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.53 d/mo | 0.30 | +76% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.05 | +40% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 96.00 deg F | 93.00 | +3% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 94.00 deg F | 93.00 | +1% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 94.00 deg F | 93.00 | +1% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 95.00 deg F | 93.00 | +2% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 96.00 deg F | 93.00 | +3% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 73.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +46% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.68 mg/L | 1.00 | +68% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.54 kg/d | 3.30 | +38% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 94.00 deg F | 93.00 | +1% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.50 mg/L | 50.00 | +1% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 94.00 deg F | 93.00 | +1% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 94.00 deg F | 93.00 | +1% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 96.00 deg F | 93.00 | +3% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.70 mg/L | 6.00 | +12% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.05 | +80% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 95.00 deg F | 93.00 | +2% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 96.00 deg F | 93.00 | +3% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 94.00 deg F | 93.00 | +1% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.38 mg/L | 6.00 | +140% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.06 kg/d | 3.30 | +357% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.98 mg/L | 1.00 | +398% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.17 mg/L | 1.00 | +17% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.47 kg/d | 3.30 | +5% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.94 mg/L | 6.00 | +49% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.27 mg/L | 1.00 | +27% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.05 | +60% | Feb 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.59 mg/L | 3.00 | +20% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.21 mg/L | 6.00 | +337% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.68 mg/L | 6.00 | +45% | Jun 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.