Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
FORT MORGAN BEEF PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 837,716 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 $35,875 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1505 E BURLINGTON AVE
FORT MORGAN, CO 80701
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- MORGAN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311611
- Inspections
- 6 · last Aug 19, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $35,875 · last Sep 20, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000467637
How This Compares
#10
of 246 TRI reporters in CO
#239
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)
-45% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 660,419 | — |
| 2016 | 342,587 | -48% |
| 2017 | 837,716 | +145% |
| 2018 | 49,665 | -94% |
| 2019 | 386,828 | +679% |
| 2020 | 596,657 | +54% |
| 2021 | 407,239 | -32% |
| 2022 | 442,546 | +9% |
| 2023 | 531,823 | +20% |
| 2024 | 361,751 | -32% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 339,417 | — | 339,417 | — | 2 | |
| Ammonia | 22,064 | 21,504 | 560 | — | 145 | |
| Peracetic acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 519,601 | — | 519,601 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 11,967 | 11,394 | 573 | — | 11,641 | |
| Peracetic acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 430,223 | — | 430,223 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 12,053 | 11,542 | 511 | — | 94 | |
| Peracetic acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 395,116 | — | 395,116 | — | 5 | |
| Ammonia | 11,858 | 11,328 | 530 | — | 250 | |
| Peracetic acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 576,537 | 220 | 576,317 | — | 4 | |
| Ammonia | 20,111 | 19,471 | 640 | — | 21,112 | |
| Nitric acid | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 361,354 | — | 361,354 | — | 7 | |
| Ammonia | 25,338 | 24,738 | 600 | — | 11,903 | |
| Peracetic acid | 121 | 121 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 33,118 | — | 33,118 | — | 324 | |
| Ammonia | 16,277 | 15,369 | 908 | — | 117 | |
| Peracetic acid | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 826,600 | — | 826,600 | — | 5,461 | |
| Ammonia | 11,111 | 10,385 | 726 | — | 40,012 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 339,332 | 5 | 339,327 | — | 821,729 | |
| Ammonia | 3,255 | 2,537 | 718 | — | 117,475 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Epichlorohydrin | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 639,924 | — | 639,924 | — | 589,513 | |
| Ammonia | 19,710 | 19,122 | 588 | — | 58,059 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 785 | 785 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 147,482 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 30,369 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 718,867 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 1,658,247 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
A1 ORGANICS- RATTLER RIDGE
KEENESBURG, CO
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2 | — | — | — |
|
A1 ORGANICS- RATTLER RIDGE
KEENESBURG, CO
|
Ammonia | 145 | — | — | — |
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 | FRV | Dec 8, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 24, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Toxicity Requirements | Jul 1, 2018 | Sep 30, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2010 | Jul 1, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 1, 2010 | Jul 1, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2009 | Aug 16, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 1, 2009 | Aug 16, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 1, 2009 | Apr 2, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 1, 2008 | Apr 27, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2008 | Apr 27, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 1, 2003 | Mar 3, 2003 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 544.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +36% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 mg/L | 0.21 | +14% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.22 MGD | 2.20 | +1% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,050% | May 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 8.00 | +50% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.73 mg/L | 0.21 | +248% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,405.16 kg/d | 1,475.50 | +199% | Dec 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 08-1992-0103
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602917029 · Sep 20, 2021
$35,875
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602481155 · Apr 6, 2021
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601912636 · Jul 17, 2019
$3,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601759143 · Feb 27, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2000-3043 · Sep 25, 2000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 08-1999-0015 · Dec 21, 1998
$6,702
Judicial
· Case 08-1993-0141 · Jul 18, 1995
$450,000
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