Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
HUMBOLDT CREAMERY ASSOCIATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 32,287 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
-
572 HIGHWAY 1
FORTUNA, CA 95540
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- HUMBOLDT County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311511
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 17, 2008
- Registry ID
- 110000601297
How This Compares
#58
of 996 TRI reporters in CA
#2,161
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.
12
Water (CWA)
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)
-2% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 71,485 | — |
| 2016 | 98,070 | +37% |
| 2017 | 32,287 | -67% |
| 2018 | 47,339 | +47% |
| 2020 | 88,140 | — |
| 2021 | 119,680 | +36% |
| 2022 | 115,860 | -3% |
| 2023 | 146,068 | +26% |
| 2024 | 70,296 | -52% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 70,296 | — | — | 70,296 | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 146,068 | — | — | 146,068 | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 115,860 | — | — | 115,860 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 119,680 | — | — | 119,680 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 88,140 | — | — | 88,140 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 47,339 | — | — | 47,339 | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 32,287 | — | — | 32,287 | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 98,070 | — | — | 98,070 | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 71,485 | — | — | 71,485 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 52,107 |
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 | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 8, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 6, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 11, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 10, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 8, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 10, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 6, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 2, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 18, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 7, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 9, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 5, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 13, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 5, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 7, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 5, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 8, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 9, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 12, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 7, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 17, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 6, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 8, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 11, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 6, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 9, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 13, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 7, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 11, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 12, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 8, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 8, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 4, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 7, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 4, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 5, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 14, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 17, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 21, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 8, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 11, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 6, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 9, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 8, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 11, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 6, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 9, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 4, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 7, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 9, 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 09-2008-3502 · Jan 17, 2008
$1,200
Administrative - Formal
· Case 09-2003-0087 · Jul 11, 2003
$5,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 09-2000-0359 · Aug 9, 2000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case CA-N00001007 · Jun 24, 1993
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