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AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR - CROOKSTON
Quick Summary
- •Released 442,138 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 $21,780 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1201 HWY 75 SOUTH
CROOKSTON, MN 56716
View on map ↗ - County
- POLK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311313
- Inspections
- 4 · last Feb 24, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $21,780 · last Dec 16, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000594919
How This Compares
#8
of 421 TRI reporters in MN
#413
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
1
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)
+12% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 375,340 | — |
| 2016 | 413,935 | +10% |
| 2017 | 442,138 | +7% |
| 2018 | 468,859 | +6% |
| 2019 | 343,367 | -27% |
| 2020 | 269,423 | -22% |
| 2021 | 273,698 | +2% |
| 2022 | 459,900 | +68% |
| 2023 | 396,404 | -14% |
| 2024 | 418,924 | +6% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 149,305 | 149,305 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 121,990 | 85,450 | 17,141 | 19,399 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 78,770 | 78,770 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 68,847 | 68,847 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 135,847 | 135,847 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 126,566 | 87,915 | 15,117 | 23,534 | 399 | |
| Formaldehyde | 71,292 | 71,292 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 62,688 | 62,688 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 228,422 | 168,404 | 29,343 | 30,675 | — | |
| Methanol | 116,083 | 116,083 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 61,939 | 61,939 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 53,443 | 53,443 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 100,793 | 100,793 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 72,775 | 57,621 | — | 15,154 | 9,535 | |
| Formaldehyde | 53,719 | 53,719 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 46,411 | 46,411 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 90,098 | 90,098 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 90,057 | 74,881 | 5,417 | 9,759 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 47,748 | 47,748 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 41,520 | 41,520 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 120,455 | 79,700 | 23,492 | 17,263 | 349 | |
| Methanol | 111,972 | 111,972 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 59,340 | 59,340 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 51,600 | 51,600 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 195,143 | 117,705 | 20,401 | 57,037 | 481 | |
| Methanol | 137,491 | 137,491 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 72,864 | 72,864 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 63,360 | 63,360 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 155,982 | 139,622 | 11,643 | 4,717 | 720 | |
| Methanol | 143,740 | 143,740 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 76,176 | 76,176 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 66,240 | 66,240 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 142,276 | 125,968 | 11,643 | 4,665 | 956 | |
| Methanol | 136,450 | 136,450 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 72,312 | 72,312 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 62,880 | 62,880 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 129,679 | 129,679 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 117,157 | 105,770 | 10,359 | 1,028 | 589 | |
| Formaldehyde | 68,724 | 68,724 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 59,760 | 59,760 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MINAKWA GOLF COURSE
CROOKSTON, MN
|
Ammonia | 593 | — | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 127 | CROOKSTON WASTEWATER FACILITY, CROOKSTON |
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 |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Feb 29, 2024 | Feb 12, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Jul 15, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | Jul 11, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Jun 15, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | May 11, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | May 5, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Apr 25, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Feb 23, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jan 16, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Oct 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Non-Toxicity Requirements | Oct 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Sep 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Jun 9, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Oct 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Apr 22, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - No Licensed/Certified Operator | Apr 1, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Frequency of Sampling Violation | Sep 28, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Sep 28, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Conduct Inspections | Sep 28, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Sep 28, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Sep 28, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 9, 2018 | Mar 28, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Nov 8, 2017 | Jul 10, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Jul 22, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jun 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 14, 2004 | Sep 8, 2004 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.70 mg/L | 25.00 | +23% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MPN + membrane ftl 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,414.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +254% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 676.80 kg/d | 567.00 | +19% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +27% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 92.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +53% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,637.00 kg/d | 1,134.00 | +44% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.30 mg/L | 60.00 | +6% | May 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.30 mg/L | 30.00 | +24% | May 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 625.90 kg/d | 567.00 | +10% | May 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 609.50 kg/d | 567.00 | +7% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.60 mg/L | 30.00 | +12% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MPN + membrane ftl 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 921.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +130% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MPN + membrane ftl 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 687.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +72% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MPN + membrane ftl 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 517.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +29% | May 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MPN + membrane ftl 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 770.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +93% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +20% | Jul 2019 | Resolved |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +44% | Jun 2019 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 972.00 kg/d | 945.00 | +3% | May 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 727.20 kg/d | 472.00 | +54% | May 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.80 mg/L | 60.00 | +6% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MPN + membrane ftl 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9,800.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +2,350% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +23% | Apr 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.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MN-00N002381PEN20241 · Dec 16, 2024
$6,300
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MN-APO01262023 · Jan 26, 2023
$15,480
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MN-APO03252021 · Mar 25, 2021
$7,439
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MN-NOV11202018 · Nov 20, 2018
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601502125 · May 30, 2018
$9,950
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MN-NOV10172017 · Oct 17, 2017
Letter of Warning (LOW)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND006174742-001 · Jun 14, 2004
Judicial
· Case 05-1974-0001 · Jul 10, 1975
$7,000
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