Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
VIPER MINE
Quick Summary
- •Released 206,396 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.
- Address
-
781 600TH ST
ELKHART, IL 62634
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- LOGAN County
- Industry
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 212115
- Inspections
- 1 · last Oct 24, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110037973574
How This Compares
#42
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#85
of 555 TRI reporters in Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
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
12
Water (CWA)
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)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 191,699 | — |
| 2016 | 105,748 | -45% |
| 2017 | 206,396 | +95% |
| 2018 | 252,043 | +22% |
| 2019 | 372,141 | +48% |
| 2020 | 77,189 | -79% |
| 2021 | 61,357 | -21% |
| 2022 | 43,194 | -30% |
| 2023 | 14,792 | -66% |
| 2024 | 627 | -96% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 627 | 36 | — | 591 | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 14,468 | 1,521 | — | 12,947 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 324 | 34 | — | 290 | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 21,956 | 1,228 | — | 20,728 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 21,007 | 1,175 | — | 19,832 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 210 | 12 | — | 198 | — | |
| Mercury | 21 | 1 | — | 20 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 49,686 | 2,170 | — | 47,516 | — | |
| Manganese | 11,123 | 486 | — | 10,637 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 497 | 22 | — | 475 | — | |
| Mercury | 51 | 2 | — | 49 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 46,514 | 1,552 | — | 44,962 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 16,621 | 555 | — | 16,066 | — | |
| Manganese | 13,500 | 451 | — | 13,049 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 499 | 17 | — | 482 | — | |
| Mercury | 55 | 2 | — | 53 | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 208,109 | 8,708 | — | 199,401 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 61,177 | 2,560 | — | 58,617 | — | |
| Manganese | 55,319 | 2,315 | — | 53,004 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 40,469 | 1,693 | — | 38,776 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 6,989 | 292 | — | 6,697 | — | |
| Mercury | 78 | 3 | — | 75 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 129,792 | 82 | — | 129,710 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 100,663 | 64 | — | 100,599 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 21,448 | 14 | — | 21,434 | — | |
| Mercury | 140 | — | — | 140 | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 95,333 | 7,771 | — | 87,562 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 94,650 | 7,715 | — | 86,935 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 15,363 | 1,252 | — | 14,111 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 954 | 78 | — | 876 | — | |
| Mercury | 96 | 8 | — | 88 | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 53,066 | 7,814 | — | 45,252 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 52,098 | 7,672 | — | 44,426 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 531 | 78 | — | 453 | — | |
| Mercury | 53 | 8 | — | 45 | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 84,571 | 5,484 | — | 79,087 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 76,767 | 4,978 | — | 71,789 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 29,167 | 1,891 | — | 27,276 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,111 | 72 | — | 1,039 | — | |
| Mercury | 83 | 5 | — | 78 | — |
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 |
|---|
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 | Permit Violations - Unapproved Operation | Aug 30, 2022 | Sep 7, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 15, 2021 | Dec 16, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 15, 2021 | Sep 15, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2021 | Jun 15, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 15, 2021 | Mar 18, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 15, 2020 | Dec 16, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2020 | Jun 15, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 15, 2020 | Mar 17, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 15, 2019 | Dec 16, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 15, 2019 | Sep 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2019 | Jun 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 15, 2019 | Mar 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 15, 2018 | Dec 16, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 15, 2018 | Sep 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 15, 2018 | Mar 18, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 15, 2017 | Dec 16, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 15, 2017 | Sep 15, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Apr 30, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,700.00 mg/L | 3,400.00 | +9% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,000.00 mg/L | 3,400.00 | +18% | Jun 2021 | 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.
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case IL-61956 · Dec 7, 2022
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