TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SOLVAY UNIVERSITY PARK FACILITY
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,005 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
24601 GOVERNORS HIGHWAY
UNIVERSITY PARK, IL 60484
View on map ↗ - County
- WILL County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325613
- Inspections
- 1 · last May 5, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 4, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110000433175
How This Compares
#343
of 914 TRI reporters in IL
#6,210
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-70% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,647 | — |
| 2016 | 2,457 | -7% |
| 2017 | 2,005 | -18% |
| 2018 | 2,035 | +2% |
| 2019 | 89 | -96% |
| 2020 | 1,482 | +1569% |
| 2021 | 1,739 | +17% |
| 2022 | 1,778 | +2% |
| 2023 | 1,536 | -14% |
| 2024 | 804 | -48% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 741 | 741 | — | — | 103,453 | |
| Chloroacetic acid | 32 | 32 | — | — | — | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 31 | 31 | — | — | 48 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Hydroxyethylethylenediamine | 0 | 0 | — | — | 14,541 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,476 | 1,476 | — | — | 113,601 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 31 | 31 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroacetic acid | 29 | 29 | — | — | — | |
| N-Hydroxyethylethylenediamine | 0 | 0 | — | — | 15,069 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epichlorohydrin | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,759 | 1,759 | — | — | 357,453 | |
| Chloroacetic acid | 20 | 20 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chloroacetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,704 | 1,704 | — | — | 283,331 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 35 | 35 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,414 | 1,414 | — | — | 239,912 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 35 | 35 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroacetic acid | 33 | 33 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | 63 | 63 | — | — | 654 | |
| Chloroacetic acid | 26 | 26 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethyl sulfate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,817 | 1,817 | — | — | 346,645 | |
| Diethanolamine | 135 | 135 | — | — | 575 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 51 | 51 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroacetic acid | 32 | 32 | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diethyl sulfate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,740 | 1,740 | — | — | 235,453 | |
| Diethanolamine | 191 | 191 | — | — | 529 | |
| Chloroacetic acid | 38 | 38 | — | — | 2 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 36 | 36 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diethyl sulfate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Epichlorohydrin | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,158 | 2,158 | — | — | 338,911 | |
| Diethanolamine | 260 | 260 | — | — | 1,452 | |
| Chloroacetic acid | 38 | 38 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethyl sulfate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,131 | 2,131 | — | — | 363,337 | |
| Diethanolamine | 432 | 432 | — | — | 835 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 42 | 42 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroacetic acid | 42 | 42 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epichlorohydrin | — | — | — | 48 |
| Methanol | — | — | 69,844 | 33,609 |
| N-Hydroxyethylethylenediamine | — | — | 4,729 | 9,812 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
REWORLD WATER LLC
DOLTON, IL
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 32,428 |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Methanol | — | — | 69,649 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 48 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS REIDSVILLE, LLC
REIDSVILLE, NC
|
Methanol | — | — | 195 | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 1,133 |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
N-Hydroxyethylethylenediamine | — | — | 4,729 | — |
|
REWORLD WATER LLC
DOLTON, IL
|
N-Hydroxyethylethylenediamine | — | — | — | 9,812 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Epichlorohydrin | — | — | — | 48 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 9,718 | KANKAKEE RIVER METROPOLITAN AGENCY - KRMA, KANKAKEE |
| Diethanolamine | 67 | KANKAKEE RIVER METROPOLITAN AGENCY - KRMA, KANKAKEE |
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 | Nov 25, 2014 | Mar 15, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 25, 2014 | Mar 15, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 25, 2014 | Mar 15, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 25, 2014 | Mar 15, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 25, 2014 | Mar 15, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Apr 29, 2014 | Mar 4, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 29, 2014 | Mar 4, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 29, 1999 | Jan 22, 2003 | 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.
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD981000995-002 · Mar 4, 2016
$200,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2016-9905 · Mar 4, 2016
$200,000
NOTICE OF INTENT TO PURSUE LEGAL ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD981000995-DV1 · Sep 12, 2014
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2012-8006 · May 14, 2012
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2004-5020 · May 27, 2004
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2000-0364 · Dec 26, 2000
$36,867
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ILD981000995-001 · Dec 26, 2000
$19,427
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2000-0751 · May 1, 2000
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