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TYSON FRESH MEATS INC - STORM LAKE
Quick Summary
- •Released 20,306 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
-
1009 RICHLAND DR
STORM LAKE, IA 50588
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- BUENA VISTA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311612
- Inspections
- 2 · last Sep 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 1, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110000605792
How This Compares
#113
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#2,809
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
6
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)
+279% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 16,124 | — |
| 2016 | 16,777 | +4% |
| 2017 | 20,306 | +21% |
| 2018 | 32,093 | +58% |
| 2019 | 14,100 | -56% |
| 2020 | 26,690 | +89% |
| 2021 | 38,303 | +44% |
| 2022 | 37,557 | -2% |
| 2023 | 47,116 | +25% |
| 2024 | 61,182 | +30% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 60,742 | 60,742 | — | — | 5,827 | |
| Peracetic acid | 440 | 440 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 46,676 | 46,676 | — | — | 7,680 | |
| Peracetic acid | 440 | 440 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 37,117 | 37,117 | — | — | 45,730 | |
| Peracetic acid | 440 | 440 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 37,863 | 37,863 | — | — | 53,521 | |
| Peracetic acid | 440 | 440 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 26,690 | 26,690 | — | — | 50,830 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 14,100 | 14,100 | — | — | 49,073 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 32,093 | 32,093 | — | — | 45,442 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 20,051 | 20,051 | — | — | 54,486 | |
| Peracetic acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | 13,102 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 16,522 | 16,522 | — | — | 62,727 | |
| Peracetic acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | 20,594 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 15,869 | 15,869 | — | — | 78,868 | |
| Peracetic acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | 17,448 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 8,397 |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 3,174 |
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC.-WWTP
STORM LAKE, IA
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 5,827 |
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 but reported | Sep 1, 2018 | Oct 2, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 1, 2018 | Apr 1, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Sep 1, 2017 | Oct 2, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 1, 2017 | Feb 1, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 1, 2017 | Dec 30, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 18, 2016 | Nov 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 18, 2016 | Nov 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 18, 2016 | Nov 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Sep 1, 2016 | Dec 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 1, 2016 | Apr 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 1, 2016 | Mar 3, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 1, 2015 | May 3, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 13, 1987 | Aug 17, 1988 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.37 kg/d | 0.19 | +101% | May 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.06 | +37% | May 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.03 | +56% | May 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.73 kg/d | 0.40 | +82% | May 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.00 mg/L | 6.30 | +75% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.89 kg/d | 51.30 | +42% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 1.00 | +100% | Mar 2018 | 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.
Judicial
· Case 07-1999-0051
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-N8481 · May 1, 2017
$8,500
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-8481 · May 1, 2017
$8,500
Judicial
· Case 07-2011-0207 · Jun 14, 2013
$3,950,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-5235 · Aug 21, 2003
$2,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-N5235 · Aug 21, 2003
$2,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-N00001871 · Aug 21, 2003
$2,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD981119415-001 · Aug 31, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD981119415-004 · Aug 13, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD981119415-003 · Jun 5, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD981119415-002 · Apr 15, 1988
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-N2284 · May 28, 1987
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-N00001815 · May 28, 1987
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-2284 · May 28, 1987
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