VI-CHEM CORP
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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55 COTTAGE GROVE SW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507
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- KENT County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 3 · last Feb 26, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110003563910
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 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 16 | — |
| 2023 | 22 | +41% |
| 2024 | 18 | -18% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12 | 12 | — | — | 237 | |
| Antimony compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 608 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 608 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 6 | — | — | 626 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 608 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 150 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | 54 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 54 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | 608 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BATA PLASTICS
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
|
Antimony compounds | — | 608 | — | — |
|
BATA PLASTICS
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 237 | — | — | — |
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 develop, maintain, or get approval of an adequate SWPPP (industrial stormwater) | Feb 26, 2025 | Mar 19, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Discharge from an industrial stormwater outfall to waters of the U.S. without NPDES permit coverage | Feb 26, 2025 | Mar 19, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jul 17, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - No Licensed/Certified Operator | Jan 11, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | Jan 11, 2023 | — | 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.