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KOCH FERTILIZER BEATRICE LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 591,251 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
-
21178 SW 89TH RD
BEATRICE, NE 68310
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- GAGE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325311
- Inspections
- 7 · last Jun 12, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 23, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110000596846
How This Compares
#7
of 154 TRI reporters in NE
#330
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
2
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)
-11% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 455,084 | — |
| 2016 | 434,372 | -5% |
| 2017 | 591,251 | +36% |
| 2018 | 571,715 | -3% |
| 2019 | 581,000 | +2% |
| 2020 | 626,615 | +8% |
| 2021 | 660,119 | +5% |
| 2022 | 780,457 | +18% |
| 2023 | 518,045 | -34% |
| 2024 | 406,330 | -22% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 361,900 | 360,000 | 1,900 | — | 2 | |
| Methanol | 30,215 | 30,005 | 210 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 14,100 | 12,000 | 2,100 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 105 | 75 | 30 | — | 18,002 | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 473,600 | 470,000 | 3,600 | — | 10,110 | |
| Methanol | 30,235 | 30,005 | 230 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 14,200 | 12,000 | 2,200 | — | 160 | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 713,300 | 710,000 | 3,300 | — | 50,131 | |
| Methanol | 52,245 | 52,005 | 240 | — | 0 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 14,700 | 12,000 | 2,700 | — | 113 | |
| Zinc compounds | 185 | 85 | 100 | — | 24,003 | |
| Copper compounds | 17 | 7 | 10 | — | 24,006 | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 30 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 581,700 | 580,000 | 1,700 | — | 4,038 | |
| Methanol | 61,235 | 61,005 | 230 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 17,000 | — | 17,000 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 157 | 75 | 82 | — | 27,000 | |
| Copper compounds | 17 | 7 | 10 | — | 50,000 | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 561,700 | 560,000 | 1,700 | — | 710 | |
| Methanol | 64,235 | 64,005 | 230 | — | 1 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 670 | — | 670 | — | 480 | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 581,000 | 580,000 | 1,000 | — | 23 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 501,400 | 500,000 | 1,400 | — | 556 | |
| Methanol | 69,920 | 58,920 | 11,000 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 390 | — | 390 | — | 2,800,140 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 511,300 | 510,000 | 1,300 | — | 9,477 | |
| Methanol | 78,920 | 71,220 | 7,700 | — | 1 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 770 | — | 770 | — | 590,111 | |
| Zinc compounds | 239 | 99 | 140 | — | 25,011 | |
| Copper compounds | 17 | 8 | 9 | — | 34,029 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 401,300 | 400,000 | 1,300 | — | 20 | |
| Methanol | 32,300 | 20,300 | 12,000 | — | 1 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 580 | — | 580 | — | 9 | |
| Zinc compounds | 160 | 115 | 45 | — | 7,100 | |
| Copper compounds | 22 | 13 | 9 | — | 9,100 | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 410,800 | 410,000 | 800 | — | 11 | |
| Methanol | 25,120 | 20,520 | 4,600 | — | 1 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 19,000 | — | 19,000 | — | 719 | |
| Nickel compounds | 95 | 85 | 10 | — | 5,818 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 59 | 9 | 50 | — | 335 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | 18,000 | — | — |
| Methanol | — | 160,000 | — | — |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 230,000 | — | — |
| Ammonia | — | 2,800,000 | 70 | 464,317 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
US ECOLOGY TULSA, INC
TULSA, OK
|
Ammonia | 2 | — | — | — |
|
CALCORP RESOURCES INC
HOUSTON, TX
|
Zinc compounds | — | 18,000 | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
KANSAS CITY, MO
|
Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TULSA, INC
TULSA, OK
|
Zinc compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
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 | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Sep 8, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Mar 21, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 17, 2024 | Mar 17, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 20, 2023 | Jan 25, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 20, 2023 | Jan 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., that may endanger health or the environment | Oct 29, 2021 | Nov 4, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather unanticipated bypass to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Feb 16, 2021 | Feb 23, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 28, 2012 | Mar 5, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 28, 2012 | May 3, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 28, 2012 | May 3, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 26, 2004 | Sep 23, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 14, 1990 | Mar 18, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 14, 1990 | Mar 18, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 3, 1986 | Apr 24, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 19, 1985 | Jun 21, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 8, 1984 | Mar 19, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Mar 8, 1984 | Mar 19, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 8, 1984 | Mar 19, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Mar 8, 1984 | Mar 19, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 8, 1984 | Mar 19, 1985 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +10% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 81.91 kg/d | 77.09 | +6% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 547.50 MPN/100mL | 410.00 | +34% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| E. coli, MTEC-MF | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 195.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +55% | May 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 07-2015-0202 · Apr 23, 2015
$3,600
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2007-0134 · Apr 16, 2007
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED000325167-000 · Feb 15, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED000325167-004 · Mar 31, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED000325167-002 · Jun 3, 1985
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED000325167-003 · Mar 20, 1985
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NED000325167-001 · Jun 29, 1984
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