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PILGRIMS PRIDE CORP NATCHITOCHES PROCESSING PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 293,809 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.
- Address
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7088 HIGHWAY 1 SOUTH BYPASS
NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457
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- NATCHITOCHES County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311615
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jul 26, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 1, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000450645
How This Compares
#61
of 419 TRI reporters in LA
#551
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
5
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)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 204,998 | — |
| 2016 | 259,424 | +27% |
| 2017 | 293,809 | +13% |
| 2018 | 288,329 | -2% |
| 2019 | 291,643 | +1% |
| 2020 | 7,071 | -98% |
| 2021 | 500 | -93% |
| 2022 | 1,010 | +102% |
| 2023 | 1,250 | +24% |
| 2024 | 0 | -100% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 750 | 750 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 500 | 500 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Mixture | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 500 | 500 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 6,561 | 6,561 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 280,436 | — | 280,436 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 5,744 | 5,744 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 5,463 | 5,463 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 275,716 | — | 275,716 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 7,390 | 6,640 | 750 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 5,223 | 5,223 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 280,436 | — | 280,436 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 7,629 | 6,879 | 750 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 5,744 | 5,744 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 250,575 | — | 250,575 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 5,463 | 4,680 | 783 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 3,386 | 3,386 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 195,414 | — | 195,414 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 4,939 | 4,939 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 4,645 | 4,300 | 345 | — | — |
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 |
|---|
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 | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 26, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 26, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | May 10, 2022 | Sep 26, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 1, 2021 | May 12, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 1, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 1, 2021 | Sep 26, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 1, 2021 | May 16, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 11, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 11, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 11, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 11, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 1, 2020 | Sep 26, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 1, 2020 | May 16, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 1, 2020 | May 12, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Sep 19, 2018 | Feb 1, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 13, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 12, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 12, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 12, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 12, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 12, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 12, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 12, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 12, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 1, 2015 | Feb 2, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 1, 2015 | Feb 2, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 1, 2015 | Feb 2, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 30, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 30, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 15, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 15, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 15, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 15, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Sep 15, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 15, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 15, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 15, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 15, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 15, 2014 | Feb 2, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 15, 2014 | — | Open |
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 | 38.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +27% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 kg/d | 0.09 | +31% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 124.21 kg/d | 121.22 | +2% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +35% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 224.11 kg/d | 181.60 | +23% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +37% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 kg/d | 0.09 | +2% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 kg/d | 0.09 | +29% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 kg/d | 0.09 | +15% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.00 % | 96.00 | +25% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.00 % | 96.00 | +25% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.00 % | 96.00 | +25% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.00 % | 96.00 | +25% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 % | 96.00 | +44% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 % | 96.00 | +44% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.00 % | 96.00 | +25% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.00 % | 96.00 | +25% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 % | 96.00 | +100% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 % | 96.00 | +100% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +11% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +150% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 88.50 mg/L | 50.00 | +77% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 % | 96.00 | +100% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - P. promelas | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.00 % | 96.00 | +25% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 % | 96.00 | +100% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - P. promelas | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.00 % | 96.00 | +25% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 % | 96.00 | +44% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 % | 96.00 | +44% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 % | 96.00 | +100% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 % | 96.00 | +100% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 % | 96.00 | +44% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 % | 96.00 | +44% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 % | 96.00 | +100% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 % | 96.00 | +100% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 % | 96.00 | +100% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.00 % | 96.00 | +100% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 % | 96.00 | +100% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.00 % | 96.00 | +100% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Ammonia [as N] + unionized ammonia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.42 kg/d | 24.06 | +10% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Ammonia [as N] + unionized ammonia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.60 mg/L | 8.00 | +383% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Ammonia [as N] + unionized ammonia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.50 mg/L | 4.00 | +238% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Ammonia [as N] + unionized ammonia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 125.30 kg/d | 48.58 | +158% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 % | 96.00 | +100% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 % | 96.00 | +100% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 235.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +370% | Sep 2020 | Resolved |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 % | 96.00 | +100% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 % | 96.00 | +100% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 318.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +536% | Jun 2020 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 70.60 mg/L | 15.00 | +371% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.00 % | 96.00 | +25% | Jun 2020 | 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.
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-WECN2300810 · Sep 26, 2024
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-SAWE200001 · Feb 1, 2021
$7,550
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-WECN1701161 · Feb 27, 2018
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-SAWE150060 · Feb 2, 2017
$51,840
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-WECN1201318 · Jul 2, 2013
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2012-3542 · Apr 25, 2012
$3,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00019154 · Aug 27, 2008
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1999-0032 · Oct 30, 1998
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1999-N075 · Oct 30, 1998
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1996-N075 · Jul 24, 1996
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1996-0512 · Jul 24, 1996
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1994-N209 · Aug 4, 1994
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1992-N299 · Sep 17, 1992
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N220 · Oct 18, 1990
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD086261591-001 · Sep 14, 1987
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1986-N113 · Aug 29, 1986
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