Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
WESTFARM FOODS SEATTLE
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $99,000 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
4058 RAINIER AVE S
SEATTLE, WA 98118
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- KING County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311511
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jan 18, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $99,000 · last Sep 4, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000489622
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
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | 129 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 39,619 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 34,107 | |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | 176 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | 172 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 27,478 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 1 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 33,491 | |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | 234 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 31,067 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 47,978 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 7 | |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | 153 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 15 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 25,610 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 31 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 33,787 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 28,721 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 58 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 706 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 29,527 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 29,368 |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 12,867 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 35,657 |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 1 | WEST POINT WWTP, SEATTLE |
| Peracetic acid | 129 | WEST POINT WWTP, SEATTLE |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 39,619 | WEST POINT WWTP, SEATTLE |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 4, 2024 | Jan 3, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 3, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 3, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2019 | Jun 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 28, 2019 | Jun 27, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to properly install/implement BMPs | May 10, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2011 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 301.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +903% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Nitrite + Nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.71 mg/L | 0.68 | +4% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Nitrite + Nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.83 mg/L | 0.68 | +23% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Nitrite + Nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.35 mg/L | 0.68 | +99% | Sep 2018 | Resolved |
| Nitrite + Nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.38 mg/L | 0.68 | +250% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| Nitrite + Nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.76 mg/L | 0.68 | +159% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Nitrite + Nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.85 mg/L | 0.68 | +25% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Nitrite + Nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.02 mg/L | 0.68 | +50% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Nitrite + Nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.99 mg/L | 0.68 | +193% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Nitrite + Nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.99 mg/L | 0.68 | +46% | Sep 2015 | 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
· Case 10-2024-0237 · Sep 12, 2024
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2024-0170 · Sep 4, 2024
$99,000
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