Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
AGRIUM U.S. INC.DBA BORGER NITROGEN OPERATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,388,498 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 $360,626 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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9021 FM 1551
BORGER, TX 79007
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- HUTCHINSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325311
- Inspections
- 3 · last Aug 19, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $360,626 · last Nov 19, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110056955576
How This Compares
#9
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#46
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.
3
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
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)
+59% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,876,913 | — |
| 2016 | 862,131 | -54% |
| 2017 | 3,388,498 | +293% |
| 2018 | 2,750,899 | -19% |
| 2019 | 153,102 | -94% |
| 2020 | 1,924,222 | +1157% |
| 2021 | 2,629,673 | +37% |
| 2022 | 3,034,554 | +15% |
| 2023 | 1,178,742 | -61% |
| 2024 | 2,976,191 | +152% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 2,872,239 | 742,102 | 1,301 | 2,128,836 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 84,879 | — | 2,343 | 82,536 | — | |
| Methanol | 16,818 | 517 | — | 16,301 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,255 | 1,291 | — | 964 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,140,702 | 466,289 | 1,411 | 673,002 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 27,208 | — | 54 | 27,154 | — | |
| Methanol | 9,263 | 679 | — | 8,584 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,569 | 612 | — | 957 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 2,945,728 | 682,890 | 796 | 2,262,042 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 61,715 | — | 4 | 61,711 | — | |
| Methanol | 20,034 | 6,461 | — | 13,573 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 7,077 | 4,995 | — | 2,082 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 2,543,686 | 547,631 | 912 | 1,995,143 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 64,085 | — | 2,570 | 61,515 | — | |
| Methanol | 12,085 | 5,211 | — | 6,874 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 5,992 | 4,008 | — | 1,984 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 3,706 | — | 1 | 3,705 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 70 | — | — | 70 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 26 | — | — | 26 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 18 | — | — | 18 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1,846,248 | 748,500 | 1,748 | 1,096,000 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 58,336 | — | 1,062 | 57,274 | — | |
| Methanol | 11,367 | 9,181 | — | 2,186 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 8,262 | 7,180 | — | 1,082 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 132,811 | — | 171 | 132,640 | — | |
| Methanol | 13,800 | 6,876 | — | 6,924 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 6,487 | 5,400 | — | 1,087 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 2,658,114 | 944,707 | 5,615 | 1,707,792 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 79,020 | — | 3,529 | 75,491 | — | |
| Methanol | 7,356 | 432 | — | 6,924 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,468 | 3,660 | — | 808 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 1,940 | 1,940 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 3,290,276 | 471,790 | — | 2,818,486 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 61,007 | — | 264 | 60,744 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 18,960 | 18,960 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 12,173 | 7,094 | — | 5,079 | — | |
| Chlorine | 6,080 | 6,080 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | — | 0 | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | 9,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 785,396 | 52,309 | 627 | 732,460 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 53,759 | — | 32 | 53,727 | — | |
| Methanol | 15,107 | 7,127 | — | 7,980 | — | |
| Chlorine | 4,783 | 4,783 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,086 | 2,806 | — | 280 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | 29,160 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1,779,502 | 195,714 | 1,323 | 1,582,465 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 66,395 | — | 924 | 65,471 | — | |
| Methanol | 23,656 | 9,028 | — | 14,628 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 5,043 | 4,505 | — | 538 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 2,301 | 2,301 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 11 | — | 11 | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SOUTHWEST LANDFILL
CANYON, TX
|
Asbestos (friable) | 9,000 | — | — | — |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 27, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 10, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 8, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 10, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 11, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 19, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 2, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 28, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Jun 19, 2018 | Jul 31, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Oct 19, 2017 | Jul 16, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 19, 2017 | Jul 16, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 18, 2014 | Sep 18, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 8, 2007 | Nov 8, 2007 | 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.
Date Out of Range
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604384370
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604288065 · Nov 19, 2025
$25,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603805940 · Jul 23, 2024
$30,500
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602914111 · Dec 6, 2023
$50,938
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD081715302-14 · Mar 25, 2022
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD081715302-15 · Mar 25, 2022
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD081715302-13 · Mar 9, 2022
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD081715302-12 · Mar 9, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602318903 · Nov 29, 2021
$94,125
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602029463 · Apr 20, 2021
$160,063
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD081715302-11 · Apr 27, 2020
$109,650
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601509555 · Apr 27, 2020
$109,650
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601784426 · Mar 5, 2020
$7,875
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD081715302-10 · Sep 26, 2018
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD081715302-9 · Jun 28, 2018
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD081715302-8 · Jun 28, 2018
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD081715302-7 · Jun 21, 2018
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD081715302-6 · Jun 14, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD081715302-4 · Dec 15, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD081715302-5 · Dec 15, 2017
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