NPDES IL0034592 · Clean Water Act
ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY, Argonne, IL: NPDES IL0034592 discharge permit, effluent exceedances, inspections, penalties
ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY, Argonne, Illinois: Individual permit IL0034592; Administratively continued; issued May 23, 2017, term to May 31, 2022; discharges to SEE PERMIT.
- Solids, total suspended: 6 limits, 55 violations of any kind, 45 effluent exceedances, latest May 31, 2026, largest 3,693% over the limit.
- Chloride [as Cl]: 1 limit, 36 violations of any kind, 35 effluent exceedances, latest March 31, 2026, largest 122% over the limit.
- Solids, total dissolved: 0 limits, 28 violations of any kind, 28 effluent exceedances, latest March 31, 2011, largest 227% over the limit.
- Mercury, total [as Hg]: 6 limits, 41 violations of any kind, 18 effluent exceedances, latest March 31, 2026, largest 542% over the limit.
- Copper, total [as Cu]: 6 limits, 23 violations of any kind, 18 effluent exceedances, latest February 28, 2015, largest 281% over the limit.
- Solids, total dissolved- 180 deg. C: 0 limits, 19 violations of any kind, 18 effluent exceedances, latest February 28, 2005, largest 39% over the limit.
- Oxygen, dissolved [DO]: 5 limits, 16 violations of any kind, 13 effluent exceedances, latest June 30, 2018, largest 13% over the limit.
- Chlorine, total residual: 1 limit, 14 violations of any kind, 12 effluent exceedances, latest September 30, 2007, largest 320% over the limit.
- Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N]: 8 limits, 13 violations of any kind, 10 effluent exceedances, latest March 31, 2014, largest 167% over the limit.
- BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C: 6 limits, 14 violations of any kind, 8 effluent exceedances, latest October 31, 2023, largest 99,999% over the limit.
- Temperature, water deg. centigrade: 2 limits, 9 violations of any kind, 4 effluent exceedances, latest March 31, 2018, largest 24% over the limit.
- Sulfate, total [as SO4]: 0 limits, 3 violations of any kind, 2 effluent exceedances, latest February 28, 2014, largest 50% over the limit.
- Iron, total [as Fe]: 4 limits, 7 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest May 31, 1996, largest 25% over the limit.
- Zinc, total [as Zn]: 6 limits, 4 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest October 31, 1996, largest 40% over the limit.
- Phenol: 4 limits, 2 violations of any kind, 1 effluent exceedance, latest October 31, 2006, largest 30% over the limit.
- Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant: 22 limits, 36 violations of any kind.
- pH: 8 limits, 25 violations of any kind.
- Oil & Grease: 6 limits, 5 violations of any kind.
- Tritium, total: 6 limits, 4 violations of any kind.
- Lead, total [as Pb]: 6 limits, 3 violations of any kind.
- Dichlorobromomethane: 4 limits, 3 violations of any kind.
- Bromoform: 4 limits, 3 violations of any kind.
- Chloroform: 4 limits, 3 violations of any kind.
- Toluene: 4 limits, 3 violations of any kind.
- Chlorodibromomethane: 4 limits, 3 violations of any kind.
- PCB-1260: 4 limits, 3 violations of any kind.
- Iron, dissolved [as Fe]: 2 limits, 3 violations of any kind.
- 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin: 0 limits, 3 violations of any kind.
- Cyanide, total [as CN]: 6 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Arsenic, total [as As]: 6 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Acenaphthylene: 4 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Acenaphthene: 4 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Diethyl phthalate: 4 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Fluorene: 4 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Hexachlorocyclopentadiene: 4 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Hexachloroethane: 4 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- N-Nitrosodimethylamine [NDMA]: 4 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Phenanthrene: 4 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Pyrene: 4 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- 1,1-Dichloroethane: 4 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Di-n-octyl phthalate: 4 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- 2,6-Dinitrotoluene: 4 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Naphthalene: 4 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Di[2-ethylhexyl] phthalate [DEHP]: 4 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Di-n-butyl phthalate: 4 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Endrin: 4 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Toxaphene: 4 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Hexachlorobenzene: 4 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Hexachlorobutadiene: 4 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr]: 2 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Oil and grease [soxhlet extr.] tot.: 0 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Asbestos: 0 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Chromium, trivalent [as Cr]: 0 limits, 2 violations of any kind.
- Cadmium, total [as Cd]: 6 limits, 1 violation of any kind.
- Chromium, total [as Cr]: 6 limits, 1 violation of any kind.
- Nickel, total [as Ni]: 6 limits, 1 violation of any kind.
- Silver, total [as Ag]: 6 limits, 1 violation of any kind.
- Selenium, total [as Se]: 6 limits, 1 violation of any kind.
- Beryllium, total [as Be]: 4 limits, 1 violation of any kind.
- Thallium, total [as Tl]: 4 limits, 1 violation of any kind.
- October 5, 2026: Other Response - No Further Action (EPA).
- April 8, 2026: Evaluation (E).
- April 8, 2026: Evaluation (E).
- April 8, 2026: Evaluation (E).
- April 8, 2026: Evaluation (E).
Other permits held by ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY
- U.S. DEPT OF ENERGY / ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY, Lemont: ILG870741, issued 2016-11-01
ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY among its neighbors
37 discharge permits are in the Spring Creek subwatershed (HUC 071200040602); IL0034592 is one. Its county: 204, 23 major; IL0034592 is major permit.
Other permits in the Spring Creek subwatershed (HUC 071200040602)
- 16549 S. PARKER ROAD, Homer Glen: ILR10ZDFP, minor, term to 2028-08-31
- 17059 S. WINDSOR COURT - HOMER GLEN, IL, Homer Glen: ILR10ZDWI, minor, term to 2028-08-31
- 300 MAPLE STREET (#21238), Joliet: ILR10ZF08, minor, term to 2028-08-31
- ACCESS ROAD REHABILITATION MESSENGER WOODS NATURE PRESERVE, Homer Glen: ILR10ZGTP, minor, term to 2028-08-31
- BARNS 2 4 12 & 15 CNW BLDG & YARD 16, Union: ILR10BR05, minor, term to 2028-08-31
- BELL ROAD WATERMAIN AND SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS, Homer Glenn: ILR10ZBCT, minor, term to 2028-08-31
- COMMERCE PARK - CHICAGO, Chicago: ILR10AK22, minor, term to 2028-08-31
- ELGIN, JOLIET & EASTERN RAIL, Joliet: ILR003062, minor, term to 2008-06-01
- FOREST PARK PHASE 3 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS, Joliet: ILR10ZDQ5, minor, term to 2028-08-31
- FOREST PARK PHASE 4 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS, Joliet: ILR10ZGCC, minor, term to 2028-08-31
Identity
| Facility | ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY |
|---|---|
| Permittee | ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY |
| NPDES ID | IL0034592 |
| Status | Administratively continued |
| Type | Individual permit |
| Class | Major |
| Facility type | Federal facility |
| Issued | May 23, 2017 |
| Expires | May 31, 2022 |
| Address | Argonne, IL 60439 |
| Receiving water | SEE PERMIT |
| Receiving water impaired | 303(D) Listed |
| Subwatershed | Spring Creek (HUC 071200040602) |
| SIC | 8733 – Noncommercial Research Organizations |
| Other EPA IDs (FRS) | RCRA handler IL3890008946; ICIS-AIR source IL000043802AAA |
NPDES IL0034592: effluent limits and exceedances
ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY (NPDES IL0034592): 156 pollutants on file, 147 limited; 152 with a violation of any kind, 15 with an exceedance.
The 60 with the most exceedances of the 156 on file for NPDES IL0034592. How exceedances are counted.
| Pollutant | Limits | Violations | Exceedances | Latest | Largest, as filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | 6 | 55 | 45 | May 31, 2026 | 3,693% over the limit |
| Chloride [as Cl] | 1 | 36 | 35 | March 31, 2026 | 122% over the limit |
| Solids, total dissolved | 0 | 28 | 28 | March 31, 2011 | 227% over the limit |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | 6 | 41 | 18 | March 31, 2026 | 542% over the limit |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | 6 | 23 | 18 | February 28, 2015 | 281% over the limit |
| Solids, total dissolved- 180 deg. C | 0 | 19 | 18 | February 28, 2005 | 39% over the limit |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | 5 | 16 | 13 | June 30, 2018 | 13% over the limit |
| Chlorine, total residual | 1 | 14 | 12 | September 30, 2007 | 320% over the limit |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | 8 | 13 | 10 | March 31, 2014 | 167% over the limit |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | 6 | 14 | 8 | October 31, 2023 | 99,999% over the limit |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | 2 | 9 | 4 | March 31, 2018 | 24% over the limit |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | 0 | 3 | 2 | February 28, 2014 | 50% over the limit |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | 4 | 7 | 1 | May 31, 1996 | 25% over the limit |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | 6 | 4 | 1 | October 31, 1996 | 40% over the limit |
| Phenol | 4 | 2 | 1 | October 31, 2006 | 30% over the limit |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | 22 | 36 | 0 | ||
| pH | 8 | 25 | 0 | ||
| Oil & Grease | 6 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Tritium, total | 6 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Lead, total [as Pb] | 6 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Dichlorobromomethane | 4 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Bromoform | 4 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Chloroform | 4 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Toluene | 4 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Chlorodibromomethane | 4 | 3 | 0 | ||
| PCB-1260 | 4 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Iron, dissolved [as Fe] | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Cyanide, total [as CN] | 6 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Arsenic, total [as As] | 6 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Acenaphthylene | 4 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Acenaphthene | 4 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Diethyl phthalate | 4 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Fluorene | 4 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 4 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Hexachloroethane | 4 | 2 | 0 | ||
| N-Nitrosodimethylamine [NDMA] | 4 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Phenanthrene | 4 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Pyrene | 4 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 1,1-Dichloroethane | 4 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Di-n-octyl phthalate | 4 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2,6-Dinitrotoluene | 4 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Naphthalene | 4 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Di[2-ethylhexyl] phthalate [DEHP] | 4 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Di-n-butyl phthalate | 4 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Endrin | 4 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Toxaphene | 4 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Hexachlorobenzene | 4 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Hexachlorobutadiene | 4 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Oil and grease [soxhlet extr.] tot. | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Asbestos | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Chromium, trivalent [as Cr] | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | 6 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Chromium, total [as Cr] | 6 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | 6 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Silver, total [as Ag] | 6 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Selenium, total [as Se] | 6 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Beryllium, total [as Be] | 4 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Thallium, total [as Tl] | 4 | 1 | 0 |
NPDES IL0034592: inspections, violations and enforcement
NPDES IL0034592: 4 inspections
| Date | What EPA recorded | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| April 8, 2026 | Evaluation | E |
| April 8, 2026 | Evaluation | E |
| April 8, 2026 | Evaluation | E |
| April 8, 2026 | Evaluation | E |
NPDES IL0034592: 1 informal enforcement action
| Date | What EPA recorded | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| October 5, 2026 | Other Response - No Further Action | EPA |
NPDES IL0034592 (ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY): no single-event violation and formal enforcement action on file.
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Permits near NPDES IL0034592
NPDES IL0034592: 156 pollutant rows, 5 dated events; ICIS-NPDES download, loaded October 14, 2026.