PERDUE CROMWELL PROCESSING PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,333,712 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.
- Address
-
5025 US HIGHWAY 231 S
BEAVER DAM, KY 42320
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- OHIO County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311615
- Inspections
- 2 · last Feb 10, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 18, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110000591351
How This Compares
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.
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,065,147 | — |
| 2016 | 1,936,337 | +82% |
| 2017 | 1,333,712 | -31% |
| 2018 | 1,376,730 | +3% |
| 2019 | 1,101 | -100% |
| 2020 | 1,906,217 | +173035% |
| 2021 | 1,611,571 | -15% |
| 2022 | 1,141,494 | -29% |
| 2023 | 939,064 | -18% |
| 2024 | 1,135,119 | +21% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,127,851 | — | 1,125,976 | 1,875 | 4,593 | |
| Ammonia | 5,347 | 4,032 | 1,078 | 237 | 581 | |
| Peracetic acid | 1,802 | 1,638 | 164 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 119 | 119 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 925,540 | — | 922,953 | 2,587 | 7,300 | |
| Ammonia | 10,853 | 9,614 | 1,096 | 144 | 406 | |
| Peracetic acid | 2,269 | 2,063 | 206 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 402 | 402 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,135,570 | — | 1,133,526 | 2,044 | 7,794 | |
| Ammonia | 5,453 | 4,175 | 1,198 | 80 | 307 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 363 | 363 | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 108 | — | 108 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,608,095 | — | 1,608,088 | 7 | 736 | |
| Ammonia | 2,970 | 1,825 | 1,145 | 0 | 84 | |
| Peracetic acid | 338 | — | 338 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 167 | 167 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,891,823 | — | 1,891,560 | 263 | — | |
| Ammonia | 13,234 | 11,911 | 1,324 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 987 | 987 | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 173 | — | 173 | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,101 | 1,101 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,375,802 | — | 1,375,802 | — | 218 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 912 | 912 | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 16 | — | 16 | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,333,324 | — | 1,331,830 | 1,494 | 4,754 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 382 | 382 | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 6 | — | 6 | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,936,270 | — | 1,917,599 | 18,671 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 60 | 60 | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 7 | — | 7 | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,065,070 | — | 1,058,200 | 6,870 | 19,150 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 70 | 70 | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 7 | — | 7 | — | — |
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 | — | — | — | 327,640 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 143,786 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 1,784,515 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 790,767 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MYER FARM
BEAVER DAM, KY
|
Ammonia | 581 | — | — | — |
|
MYER FARM
BEAVER DAM, KY
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 4,593 | — | — | — |
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 | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Jan 28, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jun 23, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Jun 23, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Jan 9, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Jan 9, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jan 9, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Oct 17, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Oct 17, 2017 | — | 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 | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 249.00 MPN/100mL | 240.00 | +4% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.20 mg/L | 30.00 | +27% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 164.00 mg/L | 147.00 | +12% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 147.50 mg/L | 103.00 | +43% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 112.50 mg/L | 103.00 | +9% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 198.00 mg/L | 147.00 | +35% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 126.00 mg/L | 103.00 | +22% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 687.00 MPN/100mL | 240.00 | +186% | May 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 138.00 mg/L | 134.00 | +3% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 248.00 MPN/100mL | 240.00 | +3% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 146.00 mg/L | 134.00 | +9% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 212.00 mg/L | 194.00 | +9% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 240.00 | +908% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 291.00 MPN/100mL | 240.00 | +21% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 291.00 MPN/100mL | 240.00 | +21% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.70 mg/L | 4.00 | +93% | Aug 2017 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.80 mg/L | 8.00 | +285% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 816.00 MPN/100mL | 240.00 | +240% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 141.65 kg/d | 139.83 | +1% | May 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 385.90 kg/d | 279.66 | +38% | May 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 592.92 kg/d | 279.66 | +112% | Apr 2017 | Resolved |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 240.00 | +908% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 185.69 kg/d | 139.83 | +33% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.00 mg/L | 4.00 | +375% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 90.00 mg/L | 8.00 | +1,025% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,014.85 kg/d | 167.98 | +1,099% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,193.11 kg/d | 279.66 | +327% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 240.00 | +908% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 308.72 kg/d | 139.83 | +121% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 728.67 kg/d | 83.99 | +768% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.70 mg/L | 8.00 | +259% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 28.70 mg/L | 8.00 | +259% | Feb 2017 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.90 mg/L | 4.00 | +98% | Feb 2017 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 7.90 mg/L | 4.00 | +98% | Feb 2017 | Resolved |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 486.20 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +274% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 240.00 | +908% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 142.50 mg/L | 134.00 | +6% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 241.35 kg/d | 139.83 | +73% | Oct 2016 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.29 mg/L | 4.00 | +7% | Oct 2016 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 518.17 kg/d | 279.66 | +85% | Oct 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.99 mg/L | 8.00 | +25% | Oct 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.40 mg/L | 8.00 | +30% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.23 mg/L | 4.00 | +31% | Aug 2016 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 221.00 mg/L | 194.00 | +14% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 177.25 mg/L | 134.00 | +32% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.90 mg/L | 8.00 | +99% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.14 mg/L | 4.00 | +4% | Jul 2016 | Resolved |
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.