Non-Compliance
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Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
GRANITE CITY WORKS OF UNITED STATES STEEL CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 612,063 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
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1951 STATE ST
GRANITE CITY, IL 62040
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- MADISON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 2 · last Sep 18, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 30, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110018406679
How This Compares
#16
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#320
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
0
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)
-92% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,274,259 | — |
| 2016 | 605,394 | -73% |
| 2017 | 612,063 | +1% |
| 2018 | 1,913,164 | +213% |
| 2019 | 1,264,165 | -34% |
| 2020 | 2,319,615 | +83% |
| 2021 | 1,676,254 | -28% |
| 2022 | 1,688,708 | +1% |
| 2023 | 1,299,979 | -23% |
| 2024 | 189,431 | -85% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 170,000 | — | 170,000 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 18,580 | 18,180 | 400 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 780 | 780 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 71 | 17 | 54 | 0 | 1,124 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 518,800 | 2,700 | 400 | 515,700 | 32,468 | |
| Manganese compounds | 424,240 | 3,240 | 1,400 | 419,600 | 43,800 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 200,000 | — | 200,000 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 48,078 | 478 | 100 | 47,500 | 7,310 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 46,142 | 70 | 32 | 46,040 | 2,000 | |
| Ammonia | 21,600 | 20,960 | 640 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 15,650 | 15,650 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 10,343 | 43 | — | 10,300 | 140 | |
| Copper compounds | 10,340 | 46 | 284 | 10,010 | 2,130 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 4,632 | 42 | 2,700 | 1,890 | 3,109 | |
| Mercury compounds | 114 | 110 | — | 4 | 1 | |
| Beryllium compounds | 39 | — | 19 | 20 | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 657,280 | 4,080 | 1,000 | 652,200 | 38,014 | |
| Manganese compounds | 611,670 | 3,970 | 2,600 | 605,100 | 50,039 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 220,000 | — | 220,000 | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 61,529 | 98 | 91 | 61,340 | 1,757 | |
| Lead compounds | 58,652 | 634 | 118 | 57,900 | 7,252 | |
| Ammonia | 24,680 | 23,480 | 1,200 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 17,670 | 17,670 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 15,957 | 57 | — | 15,900 | 180 | |
| Copper compounds | 15,509 | 66 | 143 | 15,300 | 2,530 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 5,579 | 49 | 2,300 | 3,230 | 3,808 | |
| Mercury compounds | 137 | 130 | — | 7 | 2 | |
| Beryllium compounds | 44 | 1 | 20 | 23 | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 641,730 | 4,630 | 600 | 636,500 | 41,964 | |
| Manganese compounds | 602,250 | 4,650 | 1,500 | 596,100 | 58,332 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 240,000 | — | 240,000 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 60,955 | 650 | 105 | 60,200 | 4,578 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 58,584 | 111 | 53 | 58,420 | 1,816 | |
| Ammonia | 28,150 | 26,550 | 1,600 | — | 16 | |
| Copper compounds | 19,613 | 74 | 179 | 19,360 | 2,933 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 13,564 | 64 | — | 13,500 | 200 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 6,366 | 56 | 2,500 | 3,810 | 4,311 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,840 | 4,840 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 154 | 146 | — | 8 | 2 | |
| Beryllium compounds | 47 | 1 | 22 | 24 | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lithium carbonate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 959,990 | 3,290 | 700 | 956,000 | 52,324 | |
| Manganese compounds | 838,140 | 7,240 | 2,600 | 828,300 | 75,718 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 260,000 | — | 260,000 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 88,362 | 655 | 207 | 87,500 | 2,793 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 86,712 | 92 | 50 | 86,570 | 3,865 | |
| Ammonia | 29,640 | 27,340 | 2,300 | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 22,570 | 66 | 24 | 22,480 | 3,787 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 20,257 | 57 | — | 20,200 | 230 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 7,749 | 79 | 3,200 | 4,470 | 4,818 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 5,930 | 5,930 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 178 | 169 | — | 9 | 3 | |
| Beryllium compounds | 60 | 1 | 24 | 35 | 14 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 23 | 23 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenanthrene | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 955,750 | 8,250 | 6,200 | 941,300 | 105,132 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 280,000 | — | 280,000 | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 22,299 | 67 | 132 | 22,100 | 2,070 | |
| Nickel | 6,086 | 26 | 360 | 5,700 | 11,135 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 30 | 30 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 710,870 | 1,270 | 1,000 | 708,600 | 39,795 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 690,000 | — | 690,000 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 365,960 | 1,760 | 2,200 | 362,000 | 18,003 | |
| Lead compounds | 71,330 | 241 | 383 | 70,707 | 35 | |
| Ammonia | 26,440 | 25,140 | 1,300 | — | 440 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 17,323 | 43 | 140 | 17,140 | 1,789 | |
| Copper | 11,255 | 25 | 120 | 11,110 | 393 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 8,777 | 37 | 140 | 8,600 | 310 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 6,793 | 53 | 3,600 | 3,140 | 61 | |
| Nickel | 2,749 | 19 | 230 | 2,500 | 261 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,530 | 1,530 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 92 | 88 | 0 | 4 | 1 | |
| Beryllium compounds | 45 | 1 | 14 | 30 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 610,000 | — | 610,000 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,180 | 1,180 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 742 | 370 | 360 | 12 | 37,603 | |
| Lead compounds | 141 | 30 | 87 | 24 | 19 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 600,000 | — | 600,000 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 3,628 | 4 | 104 | 3,520 | 160 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,050 | 1,050 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 716 | 95 | 360 | 261 | 50,982 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthracene | — | — | — | — | 14,011 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 918,840 | 2,030 | 810 | 916,000 | 39,030 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 670,000 | — | 670,000 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 478,070 | 3,070 | 1,300 | 473,700 | 9,286 | |
| Lead compounds | 92,056 | 323 | 220 | 91,514 | 267 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 22,349 | 59 | 40 | 22,250 | 815 | |
| Ammonia | 20,450 | 19,490 | 960 | — | 2,810 | |
| Copper compounds | 14,367 | 37 | 120 | 14,210 | 203 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 12,171 | 41 | 130 | 12,000 | — | |
| Methanol | 11,000 | 11,000 | — | — | 1,400 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 8,453 | 53 | 4,100 | 4,300 | 72 | |
| Ethylene | 7,550 | 7,550 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 4,700 | 4,700 | — | — | 3,011 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,220 | 4,220 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 3,458 | 18 | 340 | 3,100 | 111 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,530 | 1,530 | — | — | 9,485 | |
| Propylene | 1,460 | 1,460 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 1,019 | 1,019 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1,016 | 1,016 | — | — | 145,767 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 990 | 990 | — | — | 3,915 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 222 | 222 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 123 | 112 | 5 | 5 | 70 | |
| Carbon disulfide | 62 | 62 | — | — | 1,860 | |
| Beryllium compounds | 52 | 1 | 13 | 38 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 47 | 47 | — | — | — | |
| Phenanthrene | 27 | 27 | — | — | 48,056 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 106,826 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dibenzofuran | 6 | 6 | — | — | 12,020 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 6 | 6 | — | — | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 180,000 |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | 1,516,000 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 1,190,000 |
| Lead compounds | — | 414 | — | — |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 40,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RITCHIE METALS
CANONSBURG, PA
|
Lead compounds | — | 13 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Lead compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
PVS STEEL SERVICES INCORPORATED
PORTAGE, IN
|
Lead compounds | — | 11 | — | — |
|
TMS INTERNATIONAL
GLASSPORT, PA
|
Lead compounds | — | 390 | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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 | Feb 8, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Oct 29, 2017 | May 9, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Jul 31, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Mar 31, 2010 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 18, 2000 | Sep 18, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 28, 1999 | Aug 17, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 14, 1986 | Jun 25, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 2, 1986 | May 27, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 2, 1985 | Apr 16, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 11, 1984 | Apr 16, 1985 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.80 mg/L | 4.00 | +120% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Fluoride, total [as F] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 490.47 kg/d | 378.64 | +30% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.70 mg/L | 20.00 | +19% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +10% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.10 mg/L | 2.00 | +5% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| Cyanide, weak acid, dissociable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +10% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Benzo[a]pyrene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 kg/d | 0.02 | +140% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +10% | Jan 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1987-0191
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603596433 · May 9, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601428965 · Apr 9, 2018
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601306293 · Dec 13, 2017
Judicial
· Case 05-2008-6620 · Mar 30, 2017
$2,200,000
Judicial
· Case 05-2003-0257 · Aug 27, 2003
$1
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case IL-N00006974 · Aug 8, 2003
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2000-0661 · Nov 2, 2001
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case IL-N00005941 · May 31, 2001
VIOLATION NOTICE (VN)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD008873937-DV1 · Jul 26, 1999
Judicial
· Case 05-1996-0440 · Aug 26, 1998
$546,700
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IL-N00003022 · Apr 8, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD008873937-005 · May 30, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD008873937-004 · Apr 16, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD008873937-001 · Apr 8, 1985
Judicial
· Case 05-1982-0053 · Nov 1, 1984
$400,000
Judicial
· Case 05-1978-0086 · May 18, 1981
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