ILLINOIS CORN PROCESSING
Quick Summary
- •Released 23,884 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 $193,516 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1301 SOUTH FRON TSTREET
PEKIN, IL 61555
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- TAZEWELL County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 312140
- Inspections
- 1 · last Mar 15, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $193,516 · last Sep 20, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000561945
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 | 23,560 | — |
| 2016 | 23,884 | +1% |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 14,141 | 14,141 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 5,798 | 5,798 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 1,872 | 1,872 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,056 | 1,056 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,017 | 1,017 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 14,000 | 14,000 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 5,631 | 5,631 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 1,854 | 1,854 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,064 | 1,064 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,011 | 1,011 | — | — | — |
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 | — | — | — | 6,571 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 98,385 |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 24,579 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 12,793 |
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 17, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 7, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 4, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 18, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Feb 4, 2020 | Aug 27, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Aug 12, 2019 | Nov 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 30, 2019 | Feb 25, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 30, 2019 | Feb 25, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Apr 7, 2019 | Oct 31, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 30, 2018 | Feb 25, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 30, 2018 | Feb 25, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Jan 28, 2018 | Dec 6, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 5, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 5, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 5, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 5, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 5, 2007 | Jan 8, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 5, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 5, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 5, 2007 | Jan 8, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 1, 2001 | Nov 1, 2001 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2001 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.50 mg/L | 50.00 | +1% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +45% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 85.40 mg/L | 20.00 | +327% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,409.27 kg/d | 962.93 | +254% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 836.72 kg/d | 481.24 | +74% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 390.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +875% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.05 | +40% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.05 | +200% | Aug 2024 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.05 | +150% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 65.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +225% | May 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 633.12 kg/d | 481.24 | +32% | May 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 370.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +825% | May 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,569.42 kg/d | 962.93 | +271% | May 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 283.80 kg/d | 280.57 | +1% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +30% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 625.51 kg/d | 280.57 | +123% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 421.53 kg/d | 280.57 | +50% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.14 mg/L | 0.05 | +2,180% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +50% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 345.69 kg/d | 280.57 | +23% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 290.61 kg/d | 280.57 | +4% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.05 | +16% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 349.67 kg/d | 280.57 | +25% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +7% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 152.06 kg/d | 140.29 | +8% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 323.13 kg/d | 280.57 | +15% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.05 | +20% | Jun 2021 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.05 | +40% | May 2021 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.05 | +20% | Apr 2021 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.47 mg/L | 0.05 | +840% | Mar 2021 | Resolved |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.00 deg F | 63.00 | +24% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 76.00 deg F | 63.00 | +21% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.05 | +60% | Jan 2021 | Resolved |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.50 deg F | 63.00 | +25% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.00 deg F | 63.00 | +24% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.19 mg/L | 0.05 | +280% | Dec 2020 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.05 | +40% | Oct 2020 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.05 | +20% | Sep 2020 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.05 | +20% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 325.95 kg/d | 280.57 | +16% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 210.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +320% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 75.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +200% | Jun 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,172.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +2,244% | May 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,226.79 kg/d | 280.57 | +694% | May 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 422.94 kg/d | 140.29 | +201% | May 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 138.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +176% | May 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +78% | May 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,609.23 kg/d | 1,204.01 | +34% | May 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 201.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +704% | May 2020 | Resolved |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 117.60 deg F | 93.00 | +26% | Apr 2020 | 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.