Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
SWISS VALLEY FARMS COOPERATIVE
Quick Summary
- •Released 343,982 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 $10,000 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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11744 EDGEWOOD AVE
LUANA, IA 52156
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- CLAYTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311513
- Inspections
- 2 · last Mar 8, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $10,000 · last Nov 3, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000414720
How This Compares
#19
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#506
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Water (CWA)
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)
+87% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 238,412 | — |
| 2016 | 431,798 | +81% |
| 2017 | 343,982 | -20% |
| 2018 | 393,600 | +14% |
| 2019 | 378,190 | -4% |
| 2020 | 251,142 | -34% |
| 2021 | 302,658 | +21% |
| 2022 | 319,224 | +5% |
| 2023 | 244,429 | -23% |
| 2024 | 446,101 | +83% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 222,784 | — | 222,784 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 219,285 | — | 219,285 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 3,942 | — | 3,942 | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 90 | — | 90 | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 241,826 | — | 241,826 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 2,376 | — | 2,376 | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 169 | — | 169 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 57 | — | 57 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 318,757 | — | 318,757 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 292 | — | 292 | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 135 | — | 135 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 40 | — | 40 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 302,036 | — | 302,036 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 465 | — | 465 | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 135 | — | 135 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 22 | — | 22 | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 249,978 | — | 249,978 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 1,147 | — | 1,147 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 18 | — | 18 | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 378,190 | — | 378,190 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 393,600 | — | 393,600 | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 343,982 | — | 343,982 | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 431,798 | — | 431,798 | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 238,412 | — | 238,412 | — | — |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Apr 6, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 1, 2017 | Aug 31, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 1, 2017 | Aug 31, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 1, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 1, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 1, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 30, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 30, 2015 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 696.00 mg/L | 629.00 | +11% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 427.56 mg/L | 389.00 | +10% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.22 mg/L | 3.40 | +24% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.62 mg/L | 2.50 | +165% | Dec 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.65 kg/d | 6.45 | +127% | Dec 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.23 kg/d | 6.08 | +19% | Nov 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.41 mg/L | 2.30 | +48% | Nov 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.93 mg/L | 1.60 | +145% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.86 kg/d | 4.09 | +92% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.95 kg/d | 2.77 | +115% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.93 mg/L | 1.10 | +166% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.45 kg/d | 2.50 | +78% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.12 mg/L | 1.00 | +112% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.57 mg/L | 3.60 | +27% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.44 kg/d | 2.63 | +106% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.44 mg/L | 1.00 | +244% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.60 kg/d | 3.40 | +94% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.05 mg/L | 1.30 | +135% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.27 mg/L | 1.70 | +92% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.32 mg/L | 21.80 | +34% | May 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.92 mg/L | 21.80 | +23% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.53 mg/L | 8.80 | +8% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.57 kg/d | 4.00 | +39% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.04 mg/L | 1.50 | +236% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.67 mg/L | 21.80 | +4% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.08 mg/L | 3.40 | +50% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.13 mg/L | 3.40 | +21% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 664.00 mg/L | 629.00 | +6% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.10 kg/d | 6.45 | +26% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 691.00 mg/L | 629.00 | +10% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.68 mg/L | 2.50 | +127% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.39 mg/L | 2.30 | +134% | Nov 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.28 mg/L | 21.80 | +7% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 347.00 MPN/100mL | 151.00 | +130% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.22 kg/d | 6.08 | +2% | Nov 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.01 mg/L | 1.60 | +151% | Oct 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.70 kg/d | 4.09 | +15% | Oct 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.20 mg/L | 1.10 | +191% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.78 kg/d | 2.77 | +73% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.51 mg/L | 1.00 | +251% | Aug 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.06 kg/d | 2.50 | +102% | Aug 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.80 mg/L | 3.60 | +283% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.59 kg/d | 9.40 | +109% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.99 kg/d | 2.63 | +203% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.20 mg/L | 3.30 | +270% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.97 mg/L | 21.80 | +33% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.88 kg/d | 8.63 | +142% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.24 mg/L | 1.00 | +524% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.92 mg/L | 4.40 | +125% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.64 kg/d | 11.49 | +1% | Jun 2024 | 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.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-N8680 · Nov 3, 2023
$10,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603560872 · Apr 5, 2023
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2019-0187 · Aug 27, 2019
$45,500
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2012-0133 · May 14, 2012
$33,880
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