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DAKOTA PRAIRIE REFINING LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 17,843 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.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
3815 116TH AVE SW
DICKINSON, ND 58601
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- STARK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 16 · last Aug 27, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110059678353
How This Compares
#31
of 91 TRI reporters in ND
#3,009
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
5
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-4% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 16,801 | — |
| 2016 | 13,113 | -22% |
| 2017 | 17,843 | +36% |
| 2018 | 14,939 | -16% |
| 2019 | 488 | -97% |
| 2020 | 25,803 | +5190% |
| 2021 | 4,638 | -82% |
| 2022 | 5,916 | +28% |
| 2023 | 5,418 | -8% |
| 2024 | 16,152 | +198% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 9,840 | 9,840 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 6,238 | 6,238 | — | — | 1 | |
| Zinc compounds | 68 | 68 | — | — | 131,234 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 5,358 | 5,358 | — | — | 90 | |
| Zinc compounds | 54 | 54 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 3 | 3 | — | — | 22 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 5,403 | 5,403 | — | — | 895 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 452 | 452 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 54 | 54 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 4 | 4 | — | — | 31 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 3 | 3 | — | — | 46 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 4,251 | 4,251 | — | — | 76 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 359 | 359 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 4 | 4 | — | — | 22 | |
| Nickel compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 8,169 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 1 | 1 | — | — | 17 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 7,175 | 7,175 | — | — | 595 | |
| Methanol | 6,636 | 6,636 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 6,367 | 6,367 | — | — | 279 | |
| Ethylene | 1,802 | 1,802 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 1,096 | 1,096 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 992 | 992 | — | — | 2,267 | |
| Benzene | 486 | 486 | — | — | 1,318 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 469 | 469 | — | — | 376 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 282 | 282 | — | — | 565 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 187 | 187 | — | — | 2,427 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 135 | 135 | — | — | 132 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 111 | 111 | — | — | 43,571 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 32 | 32 | — | — | 22 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 24 | 24 | — | — | 151 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 8 | 8 | — | — | 131 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 1 | 1 | — | — | 138,227 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 474 | 474 | — | — | 1,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 140 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 4,147 | 4,147 | — | — | 404 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 3,467 | 3,467 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,680 | 1,680 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 1,604 | 1,604 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 1,529 | 1,529 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 965 | 965 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 593 | 593 | — | — | 1,976 | |
| Benzene | 459 | 459 | — | — | 1,201 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 171 | 171 | — | — | 70 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 89 | 89 | — | — | 121 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 80 | 80 | — | — | 502 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 66 | 66 | — | — | 4,686 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 63 | 63 | — | — | 121 | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 2 | 2 | — | — | 40 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 5,745 | 5,745 | — | — | 404 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 3,818 | 3,818 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 2,004 | 2,004 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 1,878 | 1,878 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,313 | 1,313 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,206 | 1,206 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 746 | 746 | — | — | 1,976 | |
| Benzene | 493 | 493 | — | — | 1,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 210 | 210 | — | — | 70 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 156 | 156 | — | — | 121 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 110 | 110 | — | — | 502 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 77 | 77 | — | — | 121 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 68 | 68 | — | — | 121 | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 4,026 | 4,026 | — | — | 446 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 2,729 | 2,729 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 2,033 | 2,033 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 1,818 | 1,818 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,203 | 1,203 | — | — | 2,185 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 405 | 405 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 345 | 345 | — | — | 1,327 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 188 | 188 | — | — | 555 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 148 | 148 | — | — | 138 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 86 | 86 | — | — | 134 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 50 | 50 | — | — | 145 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 47 | 47 | — | — | 134 | |
| Carbonyl sulfide | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 5,077 | 5,077 | — | — | 422 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 3,428 | 3,428 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 2,902 | 2,902 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 2,566 | 2,566 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,179 | 1,179 | — | — | 2,158 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 704 | 704 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 378 | 378 | — | — | 1,253 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 188 | 188 | — | — | 525 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 154 | 154 | — | — | 73 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 123 | 123 | — | — | 126 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 53 | 53 | — | — | 132 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 46 | 46 | — | — | 126 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 175,325 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | — |
|
SAWYER DISPOSAL SERVICES, LLC
SAWYER, ND
|
Zinc compounds | 131,234 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 1 | DICKINSON WWTP, DICKINSON |
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 28, 2022 | Jun 28, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 31, 2021 | Sep 23, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 31, 2021 | Sep 23, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 19, 2021 | Jun 17, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 19, 2021 | Jun 17, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 16, 2020 | Oct 19, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 18, 2018 | Oct 23, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 1, 2017 | Nov 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 4, 2016 | Aug 29, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 4, 2016 | Aug 29, 2016 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 501.00 mg/L | 450.00 | +11% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 266.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +166% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.06 | +110% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 kg/d | 0.04 | +68% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.67 kg/d | 43.13 | +11% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.20 mg/L | 56.50 | +3% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 130.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +30% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 155.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +55% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 580.00 mg/L | 490.00 | +18% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 628.34 kg/d | 372.28 | +69% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 409.05 kg/d | 398.61 | +3% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.95 kg/d | 43.13 | +4% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,176.72 kg/d | 398.61 | +195% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.80 mg/L | 25.50 | +25% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 65.38 kg/d | 43.13 | +52% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.50 mg/L | 56.50 | +37% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 438.11 kg/d | 398.61 | +10% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 73.09 kg/d | 68.10 | +7% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.50 mg/L | 38.00 | +7% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 57.20 kg/d | 43.13 | +33% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 607.45 kg/d | 398.61 | +52% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.70 mg/L | 56.50 | +22% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 424.94 kg/d | 398.61 | +7% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 563.00 mg/L | 522.00 | +8% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 409.05 kg/d | 398.61 | +3% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 794.00 mg/L | 522.00 | +52% | May 2019 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 424.04 kg/d | 398.61 | +6% | May 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 311.30 mg/L | 100.00 | +211% | May 2019 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 807.00 mg/L | 522.00 | +55% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 184.70 mg/L | 100.00 | +85% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 457.18 kg/d | 398.61 | +15% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 591.00 mg/L | 522.00 | +13% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Phenolic compounds, unchlorinated | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.42 kg/d | 0.27 | +55% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Phenolic compounds, unchlorinated | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.38 kg/d | 0.27 | +38% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 107.10 deg F | 104.00 | +3% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 182.10 mg/L | 100.00 | +82% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 567.00 mg/L | 522.00 | +9% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 472.16 kg/d | 398.61 | +18% | May 2018 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 665.00 mg/L | 522.00 | +27% | May 2018 | Open |
| Phenolic compounds, unchlorinated | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.31 kg/d | 0.27 | +13% | May 2018 | Open |
| Phenolic compounds, unchlorinated | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.29 kg/d | 0.27 | +5% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 534.00 mg/L | 522.00 | +2% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 602.00 mg/L | 522.00 | +15% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 424.49 kg/d | 398.61 | +6% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Phenolic compounds, unchlorinated | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.32 kg/d | 0.27 | +17% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 606.54 kg/d | 398.61 | +52% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 720.00 mg/L | 522.00 | +38% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 657.00 mg/L | 522.00 | +26% | May 2017 | Open |
| Phenolic compounds, unchlorinated | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.27 kg/d | 0.27 | +367% | May 2017 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 110.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +10% | May 2017 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NDR000011817-001 · Sep 24, 2018
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