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MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC. - EASTON, ME FACILITY
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,393,341 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
-
319 RICHARDSON RD
EASTON, ME 04740
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- AROOSTOOK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311411
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jun 12, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 17, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110000546749
How This Compares
#2
of 80 TRI reporters in ME
#77
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
4
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)
-7% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,023,445 | — |
| 2016 | 1,827,292 | -10% |
| 2017 | 2,393,341 | +31% |
| 2018 | 2,515,539 | +5% |
| 2019 | 2,259,710 | -10% |
| 2020 | 2,035,877 | -10% |
| 2021 | 1,671,488 | -18% |
| 2022 | 1,771,728 | +6% |
| 2023 | 1,661,761 | -6% |
| 2024 | 1,876,789 | +13% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 2,084 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 2,142 | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 4,085 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,861,768 | — | 1,861,768 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 15,021 | 14,507 | 514 | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 2,768 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 1,730 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 2,006 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,649,269 | — | 1,649,269 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 12,492 | 12,192 | 300 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 2,302 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 2,887 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 3,528 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,770,901 | — | 1,770,901 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 827 | 263 | 564 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 2,977 | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 3,554 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 2,271 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,671,305 | — | 1,671,305 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 183 | — | 183 | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 17,250 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 9,455 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 7,997 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,030,980 | — | 2,030,980 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 4,897 | 4,800 | 97 | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 3,485 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 6,084 | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 3,331 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,257,284 | — | 2,257,284 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,426 | 2,254 | 172 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | 17,884 | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | 30,508 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 61,316 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,514,241 | — | 2,514,241 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,298 | 1,050 | 248 | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,385,842 | — | 2,385,842 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 7,499 | 7,350 | 149 | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,825,916 | — | 1,825,916 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,376 | 1,050 | 326 | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,021,444 | — | 2,021,444 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,001 | 1,700 | 301 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | 2,142 | — | — |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 72,517 |
| Nickel | — | 2,084 | — | — |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 782,962 |
| Manganese | — | 4,085 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AIM METAL RECYCLING
CARIBOU, ME
|
Chromium | — | 2,142 | — | — |
|
AIM METAL RECYCLING
CARIBOU, ME
|
Manganese | — | 4,085 | — | — |
|
AIM METAL RECYCLING
CARIBOU, ME
|
Nickel | — | 2,084 | — | — |
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 | Oct 7, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 31, 2018 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli, thermotol, MF, MTEC | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 949.00 | +155% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| E. coli, thermotol, MF, MTEC | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 949.00 | +99,999% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.50 mg/L | 0.30 | +67% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.33 kg/d | 30.87 | +1% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| E. coli, thermotol, MF, MTEC | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 157.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +25% | May 2022 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.96 kg/d | 28.60 | +5% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 461.72 kg/d | 451.28 | +2% | Jan 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 01-2018-1008 · Aug 17, 2018
$225,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2007-9026 · Mar 20, 2007
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