MOSAIC FERTILIZER LLC, PLANT CITY FACILITY
Quick Summary
- •Released 27,370,171 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $17,230 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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660 EAST COUNTY LINE ROAD
PLANT CITY, FL 33565
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- HILLSBOROUGH County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325312
- Inspections
- 11 · last Jan 9, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $17,230 · last Feb 10, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110064790267
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,929,510 | — |
| 2016 | 1,620,980 | -16% |
| 2017 | 27,370,171 | +1588% |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | 26,120,730 | 120,730 | — | 26,000,000 | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,118,501 | 1,105,500 | 1 | 13,000 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 65,600 | 65,600 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 52,019 | 0 | 0 | 52,019 | 0 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 7,900 | 7,900 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 5,090 | 0 | — | 5,090 | 5,757 | |
| Mercury compounds | 330 | 0 | — | 330 | 0 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,318,500 | 1,305,500 | — | 13,000 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 121,350 | 121,350 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 75,900 | 75,900 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 56,419 | 0 | — | 56,419 | 4 | |
| Chromium | 34,250 | 8 | — | 34,242 | 140 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 8,600 | 8,600 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 5,601 | 1 | — | 5,600 | 2,400 | |
| Mercury compounds | 360 | 0 | — | 360 | 0 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,619,354 | 1,605,700 | 54 | 13,600 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 121,419 | 121,419 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 76,600 | 76,600 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 59,146 | 0 | — | 59,146 | 2 | |
| Chromium | 36,811 | 11 | — | 36,800 | 62 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 9,300 | 9,300 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 6,500 | 0 | — | 6,500 | 1,780 | |
| Mercury compounds | 380 | 0 | — | 380 | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 1,200,000 |
| Vanadium compounds | — | 5,700 | — | — |
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
TAMPA, FL
|
Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
EQ FLORIDA INC
TAMPA, FL
|
Vanadium compounds | — | 5,700 | — | — |
|
CEDAR TRAIL LANDFILL
BARTOW, FL
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY
TAMPA, FL
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CEDAR TRAIL LANDFILL
BARTOW, FL
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CEDAR TRAIL LANDFILL
BARTOW, FL
|
Vanadium compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY
TAMPA, FL
|
Vanadium compounds | 57 | — | — | — |
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 |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 25, 2022 | Oct 27, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 7, 2022 | Aug 19, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 15, 2021 | Jun 8, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 16, 2021 | Oct 5, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 30, 2021 | Apr 20, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 27, 2020 | Nov 19, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 20, 2017 | Jun 23, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 20, 2017 | Jun 23, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 23, 2016 | Oct 11, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 6, 2011 | Nov 17, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 6, 2011 | Nov 17, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 6, 2011 | Nov 17, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 6, 2011 | Nov 17, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Apr 6, 2011 | Nov 17, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Dec 14, 2004 | Sep 29, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 21, 2003 | May 14, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Burners Who Burn Off-Specification Used Oil for Energy Recovery | Mar 20, 2003 | Mar 20, 2003 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 23, 1999 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 24, 1999 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 10, 1998 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Feb 20, 1998 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 27, 1997 | — | Open |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 16, 1995 | Dec 19, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 16, 1995 | Dec 19, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 16, 1995 | Dec 19, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 16, 1995 | Dec 19, 1995 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC25 Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 82.10 % | 100.00 | +18% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Ammonia, unionized | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +50% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Ammonia, unionized | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +35% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +20% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Phosphorous, in total orthophosphate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.80 mg/L | 10.00 | +58% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved percent saturation | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.80 % | 38.00 | +74% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved percent saturation | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.60 % | 38.00 | +83% | Aug 2015 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved percent saturation | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.50 % | 38.00 | +78% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved percent saturation | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.70 % | 38.00 | +77% | Feb 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.