Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
CONAGRA FOODS LAMB WESTON RICHLAND
Quick Summary
- •Released 612,438 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 $2,000 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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2013 SAINT ST
RICHLAND, WA 99352
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- BENTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311411
- Inspections
- 3 · last Oct 28, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $2,000 · last Sep 13, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000491682
How This Compares
#8
of 292 TRI reporters in WA
#319
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
12
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)
+2445% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 130,246 | — |
| 2016 | 290,906 | +123% |
| 2017 | 612,438 | +111% |
| 2018 | 1,534,085 | +150% |
| 2019 | 1,947,721 | +27% |
| 2020 | 1,684,174 | -14% |
| 2021 | 3,752,601 | +123% |
| 2022 | 2,888,327 | -23% |
| 2023 | 2,813,762 | -3% |
| 2024 | 3,314,985 | +18% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,299,337 | — | 2,848,076 | 451,261 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 15,648 | 15,648 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,783,446 | — | 2,350,191 | 433,255 | — | |
| Ammonia | 16,521 | 12,946 | 323 | 3,252 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 13,795 | 13,795 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,859,761 | — | 2,549,687 | 310,074 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 15,645 | 15,645 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 12,921 | 9,683 | 85 | 3,153 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,745,995 | — | 3,151,982 | 594,013 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 6,606 | 6,606 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,662,899 | — | 1,510,658 | 152,241 | — | |
| Ammonia | 13,544 | 13,521 | 2 | 21 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 7,731 | 7,731 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,947,721 | — | 1,434,010 | 513,711 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,534,085 | — | 1,238,583 | 295,502 | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 612,390 | — | 429,026 | 183,364 | — | |
| Ammonia | 48 | — | 24 | 24 | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 280,171 | — | 134,561 | 145,610 | — | |
| Ammonia | 10,735 | 10,297 | 240 | 198 | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 130,246 | — | 49,835 | 80,411 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 62,590 |
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 | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 20, 2026 | Mar 23, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 2018 | Apr 1, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 30, 2016 | Jun 21, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 30, 2016 | Jun 21, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 30, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 30, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 30, 2016 | Jun 21, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 30, 2016 | Jun 21, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 30, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 30, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 30, 2016 | Jun 21, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 30, 2016 | Jun 21, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 30, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 30, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 7, 2005 | Oct 18, 2005 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.00 mg/L | 17.80 | +1% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 101.33 kg/d | 91.25 | +11% | Feb 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 95.02 kg/d | 91.25 | +4% | Jan 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 96.46 kg/d | 91.25 | +6% | Dec 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 142.23 kg/d | 136.20 | +4% | Dec 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 162.66 kg/d | 136.20 | +19% | Sep 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 101.80 kg/d | 91.25 | +12% | Aug 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 174.05 kg/d | 136.20 | +28% | Aug 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.00 mg/L | 17.80 | +52% | Dec 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 258.96 kg/d | 136.20 | +90% | Dec 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 128.47 kg/d | 91.25 | +41% | Dec 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 226.29 kg/d | 136.20 | +66% | Nov 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 104.81 kg/d | 91.25 | +15% | Nov 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.00 mg/L | 17.80 | +35% | Nov 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 173.47 kg/d | 136.20 | +27% | Oct 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.00 mg/L | 17.80 | +12% | Oct 2021 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.50 mg/L | 11.70 | +58% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.00 mg/L | 18.30 | +42% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 182.37 kg/d | 136.20 | +34% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.00 mg/L | 17.80 | +46% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 140.69 kg/d | 136.20 | +3% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 80.02 kg/d | 76.27 | +5% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.00 mg/L | 17.80 | +7% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 153.13 kg/d | 136.20 | +12% | Dec 2017 | 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 10-2022-0239 · Sep 13, 2022
$2,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WAD091745026-001 · Oct 12, 2005
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