Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
PERDUE AGRIBUSINESS INC, ZION CHURCH ROAD COMPLEX
Quick Summary
- •Released 232,730 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 $16,036,500 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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6906 ZION CHURCH RD
SALISBURY, MD 21804
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- WICOMICO County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311119
- Inspections
- 10 · last Mar 4, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $16,036,500 · last Feb 17, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110009684010
How This Compares
#6
of 156 TRI reporters in MD
#643
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
+20% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 222,769 | — |
| 2016 | 226,048 | +1% |
| 2017 | 232,730 | +3% |
| 2018 | 271,471 | +17% |
| 2019 | 321,712 | +19% |
| 2020 | 553,877 | +72% |
| 2021 | 539,507 | -3% |
| 2022 | 380,671 | -29% |
| 2023 | 294,148 | -23% |
| 2024 | 268,238 | -9% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 223,120 | 223,079 | 41 | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 45,118 | 45,110 | 8 | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 245,464 | 245,394 | 64 | 6 | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 48,684 | 48,670 | 13 | 1 | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 246,030 | 245,970 | 55 | 5 | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 134,641 | 134,629 | 11 | 1 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 349,727 | 349,652 | 68 | 8 | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 189,780 | 189,768 | 11 | 1 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selenium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 359,042 | 358,984 | 51 | 7 | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 194,835 | 194,825 | 9 | 1 | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selenium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 321,712 | 321,712 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selenium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 271,471 | 271,471 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 232,730 | 232,730 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 226,048 | 226,048 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 222,769 | 222,769 | — | — | — |
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 | — | 650,191,974 | — | 41 |
| Cyclohexane | — | 126,077,554 | — | 8 |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Sep 5, 2024 | Mar 31, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 23, 2024 | Apr 24, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 23, 2024 | Apr 24, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 23, 2024 | Apr 24, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Feb 8, 2024 | Mar 31, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Feb 23, 2022 | Sep 16, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jun 18, 2020 | Jun 21, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 1, 2017 | Aug 31, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 1, 2017 | Jul 31, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 10, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Nov 6, 2007 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 16, 1992 | Nov 5, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 16, 1992 | Oct 16, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 13, 1992 | Oct 15, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 13, 1992 | Nov 5, 1992 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen, Kjeldahl, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.71 kg/d | 14.16 | +4% | May 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.10 mg/L | 10.00 | +1% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.40 mg/L | 10.00 | +4% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.10 MPN/100mL | 2.00 | +105% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.80 MPN/100mL | 2.00 | +390% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 114.50 MPN/100mL | 2.00 | +5,625% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.10 MPN/100mL | 2.00 | +405% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.10 mg/L | 10.00 | +1% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.80 mg/L | 10.00 | +38% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.80 MPN/100mL | 2.00 | +490% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.40 mg/L | 10.00 | +24% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 528.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +6% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.90 mg/L | 10.00 | +19% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.80 mg/L | 10.00 | +28% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 650.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +30% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.30 mg/L | 10.00 | +3% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 632.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +26% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 630.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +26% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.70 MPN/100mL | 2.00 | +435% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 526.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +5% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.60 mg/L | 10.00 | +16% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.50 mg/L | 10.00 | +55% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 940.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +88% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.10 mg/L | 10.00 | +21% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 528.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +6% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.80 mg/L | 10.00 | +18% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.60 mg/L | 10.00 | +26% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.80 mg/L | 10.00 | +18% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 558.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +12% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.30 mg/L | 10.00 | +3% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 608.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +22% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 580.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +16% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 594.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +19% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.40 mg/L | 10.00 | +4% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 81.00 MPN/100mL | 2.00 | +3,950% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.60 MPN/100mL | 2.00 | +730% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 686.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +37% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 920.80 MPN/100mL | 2.00 | +45,940% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 2.00 | +120,880% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.30 MPN/100mL | 2.00 | +2,815% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 640.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +28% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.10 MPN/100mL | 2.00 | +55% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.00 MPN/100mL | 2.00 | +550% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 508.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +2% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.00 MPN/100mL | 2.00 | +100% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.00 MPN/100mL | 2.00 | +1,400% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 692.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +38% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.00 MPN/100mL | 2.00 | +1,050% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.00 MPN/100mL | 2.00 | +2,400% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.00 MPN/100mL | 2.00 | +1,400% | Mar 2016 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604284792 · Feb 17, 2025
$16,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604155090 · Sep 5, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603886683 · Feb 8, 2024
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603373074 · Aug 17, 2022
$8,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603039059 · Feb 23, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602757139 · May 18, 2021
$12,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602238047 · Jun 18, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600913365 · Nov 10, 2016
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-PS-13-1902 · Apr 12, 2013
$800
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-PS-12-1503 · Oct 31, 2011
$1,680
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-N00000275 · Nov 7, 1994
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-N00000276 · Nov 7, 1994
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MDD000820605-000 · Oct 16, 1992
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-N00000073 · Jan 5, 1988
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