KOLB-LENA CHEESE CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 25,756 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
3990 N SUNNYSIDE RD
LENA, IL 61048
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- STEPHENSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311513
- Inspections
- 2 · last Feb 22, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000436608
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 | 24,125 | — |
| 2016 | 27,155 | +13% |
| 2017 | 25,756 | -5% |
| 2018 | 29,315 | +14% |
| 2019 | 31,070 | +6% |
| 2020 | 37,488 | +21% |
| 2021 | 39,120 | +4% |
| 2022 | 1,275 | -97% |
| 2023 | 1,326 | +4% |
| 2024 | 1,346 | +2% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,346 | — | — | 1,346 | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,326 | — | — | 1,326 | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,275 | — | — | 1,275 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 37,410 | 10 | — | 37,400 | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 1,710 | 10 | — | 1,700 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 35,655 | 20 | — | 35,635 | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 1,833 | 10 | — | 1,823 | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 31,070 | 15 | — | 31,055 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 27,315 | 15 | — | 27,300 | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 1,580 | 10 | — | 1,570 | — | |
| Ammonia | 420 | 420 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 21,915 | 15 | — | 21,900 | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,400 | 2,400 | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 1,441 | 10 | — | 1,431 | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 23,215 | 15 | — | 23,200 | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,300 | 2,300 | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 1,640 | 10 | — | 1,630 | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 21,365 | 15 | — | 21,350 | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 1,640 | 10 | — | 1,630 | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,120 | 1,120 | — | — | — |
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 | — | — | — | 26,135 |
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 | Failure to properly install, initiate, or fully implement industrial stormwater controls | Jan 30, 2024 | Jan 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Other noncompliance related to industrial stormwater discharges | Jan 30, 2024 | Jan 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Failure to properly operate or maintain industrial stormwater controls | Jan 30, 2024 | Jan 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Jan 30, 2024 | Apr 4, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Jan 30, 2024 | Apr 4, 2024 | Resolved |
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.