DANISCO USA INCORPORATED
Quick Summary
- •Released 510 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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3322 AGRICULTURE DR
MADISON, WI 53715
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- DANE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311999
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jun 11, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000420312
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
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 | 510 | — |
| 2016 | 510 | 0% |
| 2017 | 510 | 0% |
| 2018 | 510 | 0% |
| 2019 | 161 | -68% |
| 2020 | 150 | -7% |
| 2021 | 163 | +9% |
| 2022 | 154 | -6% |
| 2023 | 147 | -4% |
| 2024 | 164 | +11% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 60,303 | |
| Ammonia | 147 | 147 | — | — | 52,069 | |
| Nitric acid | 17 | 17 | — | — | 23 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 55,381 | |
| Ammonia | 130 | 130 | — | — | 41,531 | |
| Nitric acid | 17 | 17 | — | — | 677 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 59,557 | |
| Ammonia | 137 | 137 | — | — | 45,666 | |
| Nitric acid | 17 | 17 | — | — | 4 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 55,516 | |
| Ammonia | 146 | 146 | — | — | 51,363 | |
| Nitric acid | 17 | 17 | — | — | 11 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 133 | 133 | — | — | 42,987 | |
| Nitric acid | 17 | 17 | — | — | 55,236 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 144 | 144 | — | — | 49,508 | |
| Nitric acid | 17 | 17 | — | — | 64,803 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 500 | 500 | — | — | 52,578 | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 67,533 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 500 | 500 | — | — | 44,077 | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 49,691 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 500 | 500 | — | — | 42,248 | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 35,247 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 500 | 500 | — | — | 27,125 | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 26,378 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 51,027 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 23 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 54,273 |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 23 | MADISON METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE DISTRICT LAGOONS, MADISON |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 60,303 | MADISON METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE DISTRICT LAGOONS, MADISON |
| Ammonia | 52,069 | MADISON METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE DISTRICT LAGOONS, MADISON |
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 Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 11, 2024 | Jul 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 11, 2024 | Jun 11, 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.