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Clean Air Act
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CF INDUSTRIES - DONALDSONVILLE NITROGEN COMPLEX
Quick Summary
- •Released 10,915,419 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 $5,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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39139 HIGHWAY 18 W
DONALDSONVILLE, LA 70346
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- ASCENSION County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325311
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jun 24, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $5,000 · last Aug 31, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110014466372
How This Compares
#3
of 419 TRI reporters in LA
#13
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)
+8% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8,384,924 | — |
| 2016 | 10,932,193 | +30% |
| 2017 | 10,915,419 | -0% |
| 2018 | 11,009,258 | +1% |
| 2019 | 8,702,690 | -21% |
| 2020 | 10,262,803 | +18% |
| 2021 | 9,977,002 | -3% |
| 2022 | 10,138,792 | +2% |
| 2023 | 9,713,445 | -4% |
| 2024 | 9,032,933 | -7% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 7,184,956 | 7,083,924 | 101,032 | — | 374 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,224,744 | — | 1,224,744 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 433,054 | 433,054 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 172,244 | 150,338 | 21,906 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 15,779 | 15,779 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 1,732 | 1,732 | — | — | 254,037 | |
| Nickel compounds | 132 | 132 | — | — | 22,627 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 130 | 130 | — | — | 244,774 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 85 | 85 | — | — | 12,406 | |
| Chlorine | 70 | 70 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | 7 | 7 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 7,614,122 | 7,527,212 | 86,910 | — | 44 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,407,909 | — | 1,407,909 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 492,113 | 492,113 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 177,237 | 157,379 | 19,858 | — | 669 | |
| Formaldehyde | 16,152 | 16,152 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 2,440 | 2,440 | — | — | 390,825 | |
| Copper compounds | 1,349 | 1,349 | — | — | 371,831 | |
| Nickel compounds | 1,267 | 1,267 | — | — | 71,419 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 630 | 630 | — | — | 15,421 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 156 | 156 | — | — | 15,007 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 70 | 70 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 7,694,451 | 7,564,432 | 130,019 | — | 77 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,771,606 | — | 1,771,606 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 475,067 | 475,067 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 186,665 | 164,018 | 22,647 | — | 336 | |
| Formaldehyde | 9,068 | 9,068 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 1,670 | 1,670 | — | — | 43,282 | |
| Copper compounds | 211 | 211 | — | — | 90,418 | |
| Chlorine | 54 | 54 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 7,587,526 | 7,389,215 | 198,311 | — | 60 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,799,521 | — | 1,799,521 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 398,949 | 398,949 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 179,824 | 153,706 | 26,118 | — | 414 | |
| Formaldehyde | 8,709 | 8,709 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 1,563 | 1,563 | — | — | 39,844 | |
| Nickel compounds | 380 | 380 | — | — | 33,766 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 298 | 298 | — | — | 123,939 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 185 | 185 | — | — | 15,395 | |
| Chlorine | 47 | 47 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 8,263,125 | 8,065,017 | 198,108 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,355,296 | — | 1,355,296 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 442,738 | 442,738 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 190,738 | 167,535 | 23,203 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 8,936 | 8,936 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 1,673 | 1,673 | — | — | 181,863 | |
| Copper compounds | 126 | 126 | — | — | 169,227 | |
| Nickel compounds | 122 | 122 | — | — | 19,966 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 49 | 49 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 8,505,047 | 8,318,314 | 186,733 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 193,558 | 168,470 | 25,088 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,023 | 4,023 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 62 | 62 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 8,167,747 | 7,967,844 | 199,903 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,223,236 | — | 2,223,236 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 446,524 | 446,524 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 163,939 | 138,222 | 25,717 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,023 | 4,023 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 1,665 | 1,665 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,617 | 1,617 | — | — | 145,469 | |
| Copper compounds | 244 | 177 | 67 | — | 268,404 | |
| Nickel compounds | 170 | 170 | — | — | 72,905 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 93 | 88 | 5 | — | 31,233 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 8,116,624 | 7,931,268 | 185,356 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,154,478 | — | 2,154,478 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 456,706 | 456,706 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 173,872 | 149,147 | 24,725 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 8,131 | 8,131 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 2,613 | 2,613 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,556 | 1,612 | 944 | — | 105,931 | |
| Copper compounds | 225 | 77 | 148 | — | 61,549 | |
| Nickel compounds | 214 | 171 | 43 | — | 27,940 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 8,194,603 | 7,976,070 | 218,533 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,030,204 | — | 2,030,204 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 487,353 | 441,816 | 45,537 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 182,241 | 157,276 | 24,965 | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 25,300 | — | 25,300 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 7,678 | 7,678 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 2,657 | 2,657 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,980 | 1,410 | 570 | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 88 | 88 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 85 | 41 | 44 | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 6,725,243 | 6,596,237 | 129,006 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,399,827 | — | 1,399,827 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 190,075 | 163,500 | 26,575 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 58,533 | 58,533 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 5,824 | 5,824 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 2,825 | 1,235 | 1,590 | — | 15 | |
| Chlorine | 2,597 | 2,597 | — | — | — |
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 | — | 141,370 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 192,486 | — | — |
| Ammonia | — | — | 899,058 | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 1 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES COLONIAL LANDFILL
SORRENTO, LA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12,191 | — | — | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LAPORTE
LA PORTE, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 203 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE CRYSTAL CLEAN LLC
DENHAM SPRINGS, LA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 1 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 10 | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES COLONIAL LANDFILL
SORRENTO, LA
|
Ammonia | 314 | — | — | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Ammonia | — | — | 60 | — |
|
ALPHA OMEGA RECYCLING
LONGVIEW, TX
|
Copper compounds | — | 192,486 | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES COLONIAL LANDFILL
SORRENTO, LA
|
Copper compounds | 52,288 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE CRYSTAL CLEAN LLC
DENHAM SPRINGS, LA
|
Zinc compounds | — | 32 | — | — |
|
ALPHA OMEGA RECYCLING
LONGVIEW, TX
|
Zinc compounds | — | 141,338 | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES COLONIAL LANDFILL
SORRENTO, LA
|
Zinc compounds | 112,646 | — | — | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Zinc compounds | 21 | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES COLONIAL LANDFILL
SORRENTO, LA
|
Nickel compounds | 22,627 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 8, 2014 | Mar 26, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 8, 2014 | Mar 26, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 8, 2014 | Mar 26, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 12, 2009 | Jun 17, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 7, 2007 | Dec 17, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 31, 1992 | Jan 13, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 12, 1991 | Feb 10, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 13, 1984 | Jul 13, 1984 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 79.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +58% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, organic total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8,618.28 kg/d | 7,711.19 | +12% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +38% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +400% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +800% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,028.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +414% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,801.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +801% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 80.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +60% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, organic total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11,764.50 kg/d | 7,711.19 | +53% | Mar 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD056022387-169 · Mar 26, 2015
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-WEC1400643 · Nov 19, 2014
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD056022387-597 · Feb 4, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD056022387-435 · Jan 24, 2008
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD056022387-170 · Nov 17, 1992
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD056022387-179 · Aug 16, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD056022387-001 · Jul 13, 1984
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