June 12, 2025 (press release) –
CHICAGO (June 12, 2025) -- Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement with Eakas Corp. for alleged Clean Air Act emissions violations at the company’s facility in Peru, Illinois. The company will pay $520,200 in penalties.
"Today’s settlement is consistent with EPA’s first pillar: Clean Air, Land, and Water for Every American through the reduction of hazardous air pollution," said EPA Region 5 Administrator Anne Vogel. "The settlement will also resolve years of violations and will ensure the company implements monitoring and repair best practices."
Eakas produces various plastic and metal parts for the automotive industry. EPA alleges that the facility exceeded volatile organic compound emission limits from the paint lines used to coat materials for protective or decorative purposes. EPA also alleges Eakas failed to comply with recordkeeping requirements. In addition to the monetary penalty, the company will install a new VOC emission control device and repair an existing VOC emission control device to reduce emissions.
When VOCs evaporate in the atmosphere, they can combine with other gasses to create ground-level ozone. Exposure to ground-level ozone can lead to respiratory problems and can aggravate conditions such as asthma or cause reduced lung function.
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