Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
FOSTER FARMS KELSO
Quick Summary
- •Released 605 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1700 S 13TH AVE
KELSO, WA 98626
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- COWLITZ County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311615
- Inspections
- 2 · last Sep 15, 2021
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 16, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110000490834
How This Compares
#147
of 292 TRI reporters in WA
#7,700
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
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)
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 605 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 780 | — |
| 2021 | 873 | +12% |
| 2022 | 994 | +14% |
| 2023 | 1,373 | +38% |
| 2024 | 885 | -36% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | 885 | 885 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | 1,373 | 1,373 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | 994 | 994 | — | — | 715 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | 873 | 873 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | 780 | 780 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 605 | 605 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 177,032 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | THREE RIVERS REGIONAL WWTP, LONGVIEW |
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 | 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 | 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 | Jul 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2014 | Oct 22, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 1, 2014 | Oct 22, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 15, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 15, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.22 mg/L | 0.12 | +91% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.01 | +297% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Nitrite + Nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.50 mg/L | 0.68 | +121% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.01 | +153% | Dec 2021 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.01 | +364% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.30 mg/L | 2.00 | +365% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.12 | +11% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.01 | +864% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Nitrite + Nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.01 mg/L | 0.68 | +49% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.28 mg/L | 0.12 | +139% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.01 | +864% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.28 mg/L | 0.12 | +139% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.01 | +564% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.27 mg/L | 0.12 | +131% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.30 mg/L | 2.00 | +15% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Nitrite + Nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.60 mg/L | 0.68 | +1,165% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.27 mg/L | 0.12 | +131% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.01 | +564% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +7% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +7% | Mar 2017 | 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 10-2018-0252 · Mar 16, 2018
$45,752
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case WA-741018 · Aug 24, 2015
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case WA-741019 · Aug 24, 2015
$44,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2015-0056 · Feb 18, 2015
$112,500
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