Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR - MOORHEAD
Quick Summary
- •Released 223,087 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 $46,885 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2500 NORTH 11TH STREET
MOORHEAD, MN 56560
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- CLAY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311313
- Inspections
- 5 · last Mar 18, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $46,885 · last May 30, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000427440
How This Compares
#20
of 421 TRI reporters in MN
#665
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.
4
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)
+14% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 250,710 | — |
| 2016 | 205,611 | -18% |
| 2017 | 223,087 | +8% |
| 2018 | 291,225 | +31% |
| 2019 | 213,033 | -27% |
| 2020 | 121,925 | -43% |
| 2021 | 281,433 | +131% |
| 2022 | 315,787 | +12% |
| 2023 | 250,615 | -21% |
| 2024 | 284,621 | +14% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 139,525 | 127,783 | 4,831 | 6,911 | — | |
| Methanol | 70,653 | 70,653 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 37,944 | 37,944 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 34,018 | 34,018 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 2,470 | 2,470 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 105,677 | 94,972 | 5,895 | 4,810 | 2,257 | |
| Methanol | 71,798 | 71,798 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 38,558 | 38,558 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 34,570 | 34,570 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 176,606 | 170,169 | 1,078 | 5,359 | 32 | |
| Methanol | 68,947 | 68,947 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 37,027 | 37,027 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 33,197 | 33,197 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 170,035 | 166,671 | 225 | 3,139 | 40 | |
| Methanol | 55,188 | 55,188 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 29,638 | 29,638 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 26,572 | 26,572 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 49,507 | 49,507 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 45,830 | 36,351 | 2,463 | 7,016 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 26,587 | 26,587 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 81,710 | 73,113 | 5,175 | 3,422 | — | |
| Methanol | 65,059 | 65,059 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 34,939 | 34,939 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 31,325 | 31,325 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 146,822 | 143,544 | 489 | 2,789 | — | |
| Methanol | 71,539 | 71,539 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 38,419 | 38,419 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 34,445 | 34,445 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 80,690 | 68,749 | 4,866 | 7,075 | — | |
| Methanol | 70,546 | 70,546 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 37,885 | 37,885 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 33,966 | 33,966 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 69,395 | 64,762 | 2,191 | 2,442 | — | |
| Methanol | 67,478 | 67,478 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 36,238 | 36,238 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 32,490 | 32,490 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 125,133 | 101,174 | 1,354 | 22,605 | — | |
| Methanol | 62,208 | 62,208 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 33,408 | 33,408 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 29,952 | 29,952 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 | — | — | 6,959 | 16,877 |
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 |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Apr 10, 2025 | Apr 10, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Feb 27, 2024 | Feb 27, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Nov 29, 2023 | Aug 1, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Sep 7, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Sep 7, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Sep 7, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Sep 7, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Sep 7, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Sep 7, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Sep 7, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Sep 21, 2021 | Mar 16, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Dec 3, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Dec 3, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Dec 3, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Dec 3, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Failure to Submit Timely Permit Renewal Application | Dec 3, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Jan 9, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Jan 9, 2018 | Oct 23, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Feb 4, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Feb 4, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Jun 30, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Nov 30, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Oct 30, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Nov 30, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Nov 30, 2007 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 18, 2003 | Jun 18, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 18, 2003 | Jun 18, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 13, 1991 | May 19, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 13, 1991 | May 19, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 8, 1986 | May 20, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 25, 1985 | May 20, 1986 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.50 mg/L | 25.00 | +30% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,111.50 kg/d | 472.00 | +135% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,142.00 kg/d | 945.00 | +21% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.30 mg/L | 50.00 | +1% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,038.00 kg/d | 945.00 | +10% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.60 mg/L | 25.00 | +50% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 562.60 kg/d | 472.00 | +19% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 146.60 mg/L | 50.00 | +193% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.30 mg/L | 25.00 | +45% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MPN + membrane ftl 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 548.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +37% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,432.50 kg/d | 567.00 | +153% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.80 mg/L | 25.00 | +23% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MPN + membrane ftl 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 816.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +104% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,764.00 kg/d | 1,134.00 | +144% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,762.00 kg/d | 1,134.00 | +144% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 166.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +453% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 287.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +378% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.70 mg/L | 50.00 | +27% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.10 mg/L | 25.00 | +44% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MPN + membrane ftl 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 980.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +145% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.50 mg/L | 25.00 | +14% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,910.00 kg/d | 1,134.00 | +68% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.40 mg/L | 30.00 | +21% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 150.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +150% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 53.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +77% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MPN + membrane ftl 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 866.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +117% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MPN + membrane ftl 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,972.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +893% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 70.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +17% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +4% | Jun 2016 | 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
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604062297 · May 30, 2024
$12,315
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603552881 · Jan 24, 2023
$9,670
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MN-STIP09072022 · Sep 7, 2022
$24,900
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MN-NOV12032019 · Dec 3, 2019
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601622205 · Aug 29, 2018
$5,100
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MN-APO05252018 · May 25, 2018
$1,350
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MN-NV08052014 · Aug 5, 2014
Letter of Warning (LOW)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND076516970-003 · Mar 18, 2003
Notice of Violation (NOV)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND076516970-002 · Feb 25, 1992
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MN-N00000202 · Jul 15, 1987
Letter of Warning (LOW)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MND076516970-001 · Oct 21, 1985
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