LINDE - WHITING, IN 5&6
Quick Summary
- •Released 41,883 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 $4,400 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2551 DICKEY ROAD
EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
View on map ↗ - County
- LAKE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325120
- Inspections
- 6 · last Jul 31, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $4,400 · last Nov 30, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110002321381
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 | 12,419 | — |
| 2016 | 21,832 | +76% |
| 2017 | 41,883 | +92% |
| 2018 | 80,207 | +92% |
| 2019 | 86,150 | +7% |
| 2020 | 66,615 | -23% |
| 2021 | 87,305 | +31% |
| 2022 | 71,407 | -18% |
| 2023 | 79,688 | +12% |
| 2024 | 75,442 | -5% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 75,418 | 75,418 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | 158,227 | |
| Nickel compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 154,059 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 79,671 | 79,671 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | 93,312 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 71,387 | 71,387 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 86,090 | |
| Nickel compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 22,931 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 87,305 | 87,305 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 66,596 | 66,596 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 19 | 19 | — | — | 102,533 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 86,134 | 86,134 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 99,833 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 80,207 | 80,207 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 41,883 | 41,883 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 21,825 | 21,825 | — | — | 7,694 | |
| Zinc compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 24,717 | |
| Nickel compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 14,878 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 12,415 | 12,415 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 20,044 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | 154,059 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 158,227 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CRONIMET SPECIALTY METALS USA INC
GREENVILLE, PA
|
Zinc compounds | — | 158,227 | — | — |
|
CRONIMET SPECIALTY METALS USA INC
GREENVILLE, PA
|
Nickel compounds | — | 154,059 | — | — |
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 | Nov 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 30, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Nov 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Nov 1, 2023 | Jan 23, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 1, 2023 | Jan 23, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Oct 31, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 15, 2022 | Feb 14, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 15, 2022 | Feb 14, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 15, 2022 | Feb 14, 2023 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.06 | +33% | May 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +60% | May 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 kg/d | 0.09 | +22% | May 2025 | 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.