Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
TYSON FARMS, INC., DBA RIVER VALLEY INGREDIENTS
Quick Summary
- •Released 358,737 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 $22,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
11634 HIGHWAY 80 WEST
FOREST, MS 39074
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- SCOTT County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311119
- Inspections
- 4 · last Mar 27, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $22,500 · last Nov 4, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110002324191
How This Compares
#19
of 306 TRI reporters in MS
#497
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
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)
+44% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 428,072 | — |
| 2016 | 334,797 | -22% |
| 2017 | 358,737 | +7% |
| 2018 | 422,912 | +18% |
| 2019 | 454,139 | +7% |
| 2020 | 558,825 | +23% |
| 2021 | 521,952 | -7% |
| 2022 | 428,634 | -18% |
| 2023 | 499,196 | +16% |
| 2024 | 617,070 | +24% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 600,000 | — | 600,000 | — | 2,700 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 12,020 | 12,020 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 5,050 | 5,000 | 50 | — | 1,000 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 481,778 | — | 481,778 | — | 24,905 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 12,362 | 12,362 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 5,056 | 5,027 | 29 | — | 896 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 409,955 | — | 409,955 | — | 9,834 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 13,361 | 13,361 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 5,318 | 5,284 | 34 | — | 2,719 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 505,757 | — | 505,757 | — | 2,062 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 11,633 | 11,632 | 1 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 4,562 | 4,535 | 27 | — | 7,864 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 543,220 | — | 543,220 | — | 632 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 11,209 | 11,209 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 4,396 | 4,358 | 38 | — | 1,441 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 440,000 | — | 440,000 | — | 19,000 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 10,000 | 10,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 4,139 | 4,100 | 39 | — | 1,200 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 408,440 | — | 408,440 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 10,194 | 10,194 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 4,278 | 4,240 | 38 | — | 989 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 342,742 | — | 342,742 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 11,798 | 11,796 | 2 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 4,197 | 4,156 | 41 | — | 12 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 330,609 | — | 330,609 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 4,188 | 4,158 | 30 | — | 730 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 421,880 | — | 421,880 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 6,192 | 6,163 | 29 | — | 666 |
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 | — | 1,000 | — | 71,000 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 2,700 | — | 7,900,000 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 25,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DENALI
RUSSELLVILLE, AR
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 2,700 | — | — |
|
DENALI
RUSSELLVILLE, AR
|
Ammonia | — | 1,000 | — | — |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 18, 2023 | — | 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, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +40% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +7% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.70 mg/L | 10.00 | +27% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.20 mg/L | 10.00 | +2% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +20% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| IC25 Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 96.10 % | 100.00 | +4% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +20% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| IC25 Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.24 % | 100.00 | +37% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.50 mg/L | 10.00 | +5% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +10% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +7% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| IC25 Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.98 % | 100.00 | +28% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.80 mg/L | 10.00 | +8% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| IC25 Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.22 % | 100.00 | +79% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +30% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +7% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +13% | Aug 2015 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +50% | Aug 2015 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 661.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +231% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,990.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +398% | Jul 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
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604169576 · Nov 4, 2024
$22,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604074045 · Jul 1, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603792583 · Oct 18, 2023
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2010-8001 · Jun 4, 2010
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MS-N00000099 · May 26, 1992
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MS-N00000098 · May 8, 1991
$37,500
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