Risk: Medium Refinery Operational

Bonewitz Chemicals Refinery - Burlington, Iowa Oil Infrastructure

BURLINGTON, Iowa, United States

Overview

Bonewitz Chemicals is a refinery located in Burlington, Iowa, United States. It operates under NAICS codes 324110 and 325611, indicating petroleum refining and soap manufacturing.

Bonewitz Chemicals is a refinery situated at 1731 North Roosevelt Avenue in Burlington, Iowa, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 324110 (Petroleum Refineries) and 325611 (Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing), suggesting a dual focus on refining and chemical production. As a refinery in the United States, Bonewitz Chemicals operates under the regulatory framework of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) standards and other federal environmental regulations. The environmental significance of Bonewitz Chemicals relates to its potential emissions and waste management practices typical of refineries. The facility's integration with soap manufacturing suggests a focus on downstream products, which may influence its environmental footprint and regulatory compliance requirements.

Environmental context

The refinery's location in Burlington, Iowa, along the Mississippi River, presents potential risks related to water discharge and spill containment. Refineries in this region must comply with the Clean Water Act and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations. The dual NAICS codes indicate a complex product mix that may involve hazardous chemicals, requiring rigorous management under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).

Frequently asked questions

Bonewitz Chemicals is located at 1731 North Roosevelt Avenue, Burlington, Iowa, United States.

Bonewitz Chemicals is a refinery that also produces soap and other detergents, as indicated by its NAICS codes 324110 and 325611.

Bonewitz Chemicals is currently operational.

As a US refinery, Bonewitz Chemicals must comply with EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards, Clean Water Act, and RCRA for hazardous waste management.

The NAICS codes 324110 and 325611 indicate that Bonewitz Chemicals engages in petroleum refining and soap manufacturing, suggesting a specialized operation that produces both fuels and chemical products.

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