Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
GREEN PLAINS LAKOTA, LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 35,278 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
-
1660 428TH ST
LAKOTA, IA 50451
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- KOSSUTH County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325193
- Inspections
- 4 · last Aug 13, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 13, 2007
- Registry ID
- 110006529729
How This Compares
#76
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#2,057
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.
6
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
7
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)
-35% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 44,119 | — |
| 2016 | 46,356 | +5% |
| 2017 | 35,278 | -24% |
| 2018 | 30,569 | -13% |
| 2019 | 1,458 | -95% |
| 2020 | 8,148 | +459% |
| 2021 | 12,030 | +48% |
| 2022 | 11,751 | -2% |
| 2023 | 7,433 | -37% |
| 2024 | 28,840 | +288% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 14,053 | 14,052 | 1 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 6,000 | 6,000 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 4,548 | 4,548 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,181 | 2,181 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,058 | 2,058 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | 3,100 | 3,100 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,631 | 1,630 | 1 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 1,128 | 1,128 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 906 | 906 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 668 | 668 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | 4,300 | 4,300 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 2,629 | 2,629 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,425 | 2,425 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,432 | 1,431 | 1 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 965 | 965 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | 4,400 | 4,400 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 2,845 | 2,845 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,626 | 2,626 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,148 | 1,147 | 1 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,011 | 1,011 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | 2,000 | 2,000 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,916 | 1,916 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,552 | 1,552 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 919 | 919 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 882 | 882 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 842 | 842 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 28 | 28 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 9 | 9 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,405 | — | 1,400 | 5 | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 53 | 53 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 11,605 | 9,600 | 2,000 | 5 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 5,912 | 5,912 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 4,900 | 4,900 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,914 | 2,914 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 2,909 | 2,909 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,909 | 1,909 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 380 | 380 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 21 | 21 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 10,026 | 10,026 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 8,403 | 8,400 | — | 3 | — | |
| n-Hexane | 6,700 | 6,700 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 4,011 | 4,011 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,712 | 2,712 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,895 | 1,895 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 494 | 494 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 480 | 480 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 310 | 310 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 247 | 247 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 13,130 | 13,130 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 13,120 | 13,120 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 9,503 | 9,500 | — | 3 | — | |
| Acrolein | 4,911 | 4,911 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 2,867 | 2,867 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,710 | 1,710 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 471 | 471 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 437 | 437 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 207 | 207 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 13,110 | 13,110 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 12,120 | 12,120 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 8,703 | 8,700 | — | 3 | — | |
| Acrolein | 5,011 | 5,011 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 2,427 | 2,427 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,910 | 1,910 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 378 | 378 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 347 | 347 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 113 | 113 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrolein | — | — | — | 14,000 |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 47,000 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 14,000 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 21,000 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 110,000 |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 6, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 25, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 19, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 8, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 12, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 28, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 27, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 3, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 29, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 15, 2016 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 12, 2016 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 19, 2016 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.03 | +316% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,640.00 mg/L | 1,520.00 | +8% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,640.00 mg/L | 1,520.00 | +8% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.40 mg/L | 1.00 | +40% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.66 mg/L | 1.00 | +66% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.89 kg/d | 3.36 | +254% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.50 mg/L | 1.00 | +2,050% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.50 mg/L | 1.00 | +2,050% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.89 kg/d | 3.36 | +254% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,610.00 mg/L | 1,520.00 | +6% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.36 mg/L | 1.00 | +36% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,610.00 mg/L | 1,520.00 | +6% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.36 mg/L | 1.00 | +36% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.29 mg/L | 1.00 | +29% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.29 mg/L | 1.00 | +29% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.08 mg/L | 1.00 | +8% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.08 mg/L | 1.00 | +8% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,620.00 mg/L | 1,520.00 | +7% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,620.00 mg/L | 1,520.00 | +7% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.03 | +136% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.25 mg/L | 1.00 | +25% | Jan 2018 | 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 3604606052 · Sep 15, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604454833 · Jun 25, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604314519 · Mar 3, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604316142 · Feb 19, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604158563 · Oct 8, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603861475 · Feb 12, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602843904 · Sep 28, 2021
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601670107 · Aug 27, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601326919 · Feb 1, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601293477 · Nov 3, 2017
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600991014 · Mar 29, 2017
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600886383 · Dec 15, 2016
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600884908 · Dec 12, 2016
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600806987 · Sep 19, 2016
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