COMPASS MINERALS AMERICA
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,327 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
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1662 ANENUE NORTH
LYONS, KS 67554
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- RICE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311942
- Inspections
- 6 · last Feb 10, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 6, 2004
- Registry ID
- 110022447066
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 | 711 | — |
| 2016 | 713 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1,327 | +86% |
| 2018 | 647 | -51% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 647 | 338 | — | 309 | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 828 | 433 | — | 395 | 0 | |
| Zinc compounds | 499 | 126 | — | 373 | 111 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 713 | 463 | — | 250 | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 711 | 461 | — | 250 | — |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ENVIRONMENTAL ENERGY, INC.
TOPEKA, KS
|
Manganese compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Zinc compounds | 111 | — | — | — |
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 Used Oil: Generators | Jun 12, 2019 | Jun 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 22, 2000 | Sep 21, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 22, 2000 | Oct 23, 2000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloride | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 650.26 kg/d | 535.27 | +21% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 438.00 mg/L | 400.00 | +10% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,427.00 mg/L | 400.00 | +757% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,985.00 mg/L | 400.00 | +396% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 774.00 mg/L | 400.00 | +94% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,767.00 mg/L | 400.00 | +342% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,168.00 mg/L | 400.00 | +692% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 496.00 mg/L | 400.00 | +24% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 407.00 mg/L | 400.00 | +2% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 569.00 mg/L | 400.00 | +42% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,442.00 mg/L | 900.00 | +60% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 457.00 mg/L | 400.00 | +14% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 929.00 mg/L | 400.00 | +132% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,281.00 mg/L | 400.00 | +1,220% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,662.00 mg/L | 400.00 | +1,316% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 493.00 mg/L | 400.00 | +23% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 632.00 mg/L | 400.00 | +58% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 821.00 mg/L | 400.00 | +105% | 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.