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Clean Air Act
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RENTECH ENERGY MIDWEST CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,153,765 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
-
16675 HIGHWAY 20 WEST
EAST DUBUQUE, IL 61025
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- JO DAVIESS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325311
- Inspections
- 1 · last Aug 16, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 10, 2012
- Registry ID
- 110000606158
How This Compares
#9
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#182
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
6
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)
+84% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 892,611 | — |
| 2016 | 905,735 | +1% |
| 2017 | 1,153,765 | +27% |
| 2018 | 1,337,718 | +16% |
| 2019 | 39,705 | -97% |
| 2020 | 1,314,053 | +3210% |
| 2021 | 1,450,679 | +10% |
| 2022 | 1,302,078 | -10% |
| 2023 | 1,538,054 | +18% |
| 2024 | 1,646,162 | +7% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,254,582 | 1,247,469 | 7,113 | — | 28 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 281,998 | — | 281,998 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 98,732 | 98,732 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 9,802 | 9,802 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 630 | 147 | 483 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 250 | 250 | — | — | 23 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 141 | 141 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,196,367 | 1,191,518 | 4,849 | — | 25 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 272,992 | — | 272,992 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 58,247 | 58,247 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 9,604 | 9,604 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 435 | 107 | 328 | — | 360 | |
| Nitric acid | 250 | 250 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 139 | 139 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 660 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,135,502 | 1,127,817 | 7,685 | — | 30 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 111,053 | — | 111,053 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 46,993 | 46,993 | — | — | 4 | |
| Formaldehyde | 7,866 | 7,866 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 293 | — | 293 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 250 | 250 | — | — | 12 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 112 | 112 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 16,158 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 | |
| Copper compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanadium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,285,761 | 1,276,073 | 9,688 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 99,743 | — | 99,743 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 54,754 | 54,754 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 9,445 | 9,445 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 506 | — | 506 | — | 55,737 | |
| Nitric acid | 300 | 300 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 161 | 161 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 62 | |
| Copper compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 30,240 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,160,816 | 1,149,160 | 11,656 | — | 46 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 83,732 | — | 83,732 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 58,801 | 58,801 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 10,054 | 10,054 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 300 | 300 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 178 | 178 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 163 | — | 163 | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 1,121 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 98 | |
| Copper compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 39,705 | — | 39,705 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,238,810 | 1,222,156 | 16,654 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 55,062 | 55,062 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 34,218 | — | 34,218 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 9,212 | 9,212 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 300 | 300 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 106 | — | 106 | — | 6 | |
| Nickel compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 13,315 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,045,696 | 1,032,505 | 13,191 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 53,183 | 53,183 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 45,343 | — | 45,343 | — | 1,196 | |
| Formaldehyde | 9,067 | 9,067 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 300 | 300 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 135 | 5 | 130 | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 26 | 26 | — | — | 16,799 | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5,038 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 779,310 | 764,328 | 14,982 | — | 116 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 61,487 | — | 61,487 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 50,438 | 50,438 | — | — | 6,126 | |
| Formaldehyde | 14,009 | 14,009 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 300 | 300 | — | — | 0 | |
| Zinc compounds | 148 | 5 | 143 | — | 32,394 | |
| Copper compounds | 21 | 0 | 21 | — | 53,187 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12 | 12 | — | — | 9 | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 763,824 | 752,867 | 10,957 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 62,424 | — | 62,424 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 50,974 | 50,974 | — | — | 5 | |
| Formaldehyde | 14,788 | 14,788 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 300 | 300 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 256 | 5 | 251 | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 25 | 5 | 20 | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 0 | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 23 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 3,040 |
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
DAVENPORT, IA
|
Ammonia | 28 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DAVENPORT, IA
|
Lead compounds | 3 | — | — | — |
|
QUAD CITIES LANDFILL
MILAN, IL
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — |
|
QUAD CITIES LANDFILL
MILAN, IL
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 5 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 18 |
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 | Oct 17, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 31, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 31, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Apr 28, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW CSO - Unauthorized CSO Discharge to Waters/Wet Weather | Apr 28, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2009 | — | 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 | 39.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +30% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 308.72 kg/d | 292.83 | +5% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +33% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +47% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.20 mg/L | 0.05 | +300% | May 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.05 | +100% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.05 | +80% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.05 | +80% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.00 mg/L | 2.80 | +757% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 304.77 kg/d | 292.83 | +4% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 425.34 kg/d | 292.83 | +45% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 311.94 kg/d | 292.83 | +7% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.05 | +100% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.05 | +100% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 302.82 kg/d | 292.83 | +3% | Feb 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 339.14 kg/d | 292.83 | +16% | Jan 2016 | 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
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602186046 · Mar 24, 2020
$0
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602048126 · Nov 18, 2019
Judicial
· Case 05-2009-6637 · Feb 10, 2012
$108,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2009-6630 · Sep 9, 2009
$79,701
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2009-6628 · Sep 3, 2009
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case IL-0003930 · Jul 30, 2009
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2009-6722 · Dec 18, 2008
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