Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
WACKER CHEM CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 5,786 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
-
3301 SUTTON RD
ADRIAN, MI 49221
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- LENAWEE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325212
- Inspections
- 5 · last Oct 15, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 25, 2005
- Registry ID
- 110056966699
How This Compares
#188
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#4,866
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
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
-23% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,714 | — |
| 2016 | 5,139 | -10% |
| 2017 | 5,786 | +13% |
| 2018 | 5,704 | -1% |
| 2019 | 251 | -96% |
| 2020 | 179 | -29% |
| 2021 | 5,427 | +2932% |
| 2022 | 5,087 | -6% |
| 2023 | 4,345 | -15% |
| 2024 | 4,373 | +1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | 7 | |
| Ammonia | 3,947 | 3,947 | — | — | 2,594 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 426 | 426 | — | — | 92 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 4,134 | 4,134 | — | — | 1,648 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 211 | 211 | — | — | 392 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 4,795 | 4,795 | — | — | 2,245 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 292 | 292 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 5,206 | 5,206 | — | — | 2,332 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 221 | 221 | — | — | 348 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 179 | 179 | — | — | 380 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 251 | 251 | — | — | 91 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 5,342 | 5,282 | 59 | — | 6,133 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 362 | 362 | — | — | 2,229 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 5,786 | 5,778 | 8 | — | 6,708 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 5,139 | 5,133 | 6 | — | 5,960 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 5,570 | 4,957 | 613 | — | 57,548 | |
| Toluene | 124 | 124 | — | — | 2,393 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 20 | 20 | — | — | 1,279 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | 7 | — | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 92 | — | — |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 2,594 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AEVITAS SPECIALTY SERVICES CORP
DETROIT, MI
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 2,594 |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Toluene | — | 7 | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 92 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 15, 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 15, 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 15, 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 17, 2022 | Mar 17, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 17, 2022 | Mar 17, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 17, 2022 | May 2, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 20, 2019 | Jan 30, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 20, 2019 | Jan 30, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 20, 2019 | Jan 30, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 20, 2019 | Jan 30, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Releases from Solid Waste Management Units | Jun 25, 2019 | Jun 25, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Dec 29, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Dec 1, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Nov 21, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 25, 2016 | Dec 5, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 25, 2016 | Dec 5, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 25, 2016 | Dec 5, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 25, 2016 | Sep 20, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 4, 2014 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 1, 2012 | Jan 14, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 1, 2012 | Jan 14, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 5, 2004 | Feb 25, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 5, 2004 | Feb 25, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Surface Impoundments | Mar 5, 2004 | Feb 25, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Mar 5, 2004 | Feb 25, 2005 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 2003 | Apr 10, 2003 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2003 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 10, 2002 | Sep 26, 2002 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2002 | — | Open |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Dec 8, 2001 | Mar 21, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 25, 1998 | Apr 1, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 25, 1998 | Apr 1, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 15, 1991 | Oct 28, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Mar 30, 1990 | Mar 30, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Mar 30, 1989 | Mar 31, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Sep 30, 1988 | Dec 7, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 21, 1988 | Dec 7, 1988 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloroform | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +40% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Chloroform | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +10% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 kg/d | 0.05 | +146% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.33 kg/d | 0.10 | +236% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 mg/L | 0.04 | +189% | Apr 2019 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.26 mg/L | 0.04 | +584% | Jan 2019 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.26 kg/d | 11.35 | +8% | Oct 2016 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.53 kg/d | 8.17 | +17% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +5% | Apr 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.
NOTICE OF VIOLATION LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID075400671-001 · Oct 29, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID075400671-006 · Feb 27, 1998
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1996-0381 · Nov 27, 1996
$8,600
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID075400671-005 · Aug 15, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID075400671-004 · Mar 30, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID075400671-003 · Mar 31, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID075400671-002 · Sep 30, 1988
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