Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
IOWA FERTILIZER COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 478,170 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 $10,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
3550 180TH ST
WEVER, IA 52658
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- LEE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325311
- Inspections
- 10 · last Jun 8, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $10,000 · last Oct 31, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110055072424
How This Compares
#13
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#395
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.
10
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
6
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 (2016–2024)
+3821% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 28,039 | — |
| 2017 | 478,170 | +1605% |
| 2018 | 851,339 | +78% |
| 2019 | 557,424 | -35% |
| 2020 | 705,866 | +27% |
| 2021 | 698,758 | -1% |
| 2022 | 569,405 | -19% |
| 2023 | 742,021 | +30% |
| 2024 | 1,099,340 | +48% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 729,400 | 720,000 | 9,400 | — | 1,706 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 350,000 | — | 350,000 | — | 20 | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 14,000 | 14,000 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,570 | 4,520 | 50 | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,360 | 260 | 1,100 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 290 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 584,000 | 570,000 | 14,000 | — | 308 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 120,000 | — | 120,000 | — | 450 | |
| Methanol | 29,905 | 5,905 | 24,000 | — | 396 | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,449 | 4,400 | 49 | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 1,434 | 1,405 | 29 | — | 130,303 | |
| Nitric acid | 937 | 687 | 250 | — | 18 | |
| Nickel compounds | 896 | 840 | 56 | — | 25,354 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 400 | 180 | 220 | — | 180,366 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 414,000 | 400,000 | 14,000 | — | 472 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 140,000 | — | 140,000 | — | 4 | |
| Methanol | 10,605 | 4,605 | 6,000 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,228 | 4,200 | 28 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 250 | — | 250 | — | 291 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 250 | — | 250 | — | 2,817 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 72 | 12 | 60 | — | 1,304 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 595,500 | 590,000 | 5,500 | — | 266 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 97,000 | — | 97,000 | — | 17,160 | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,998 | 4,960 | 38 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 260 | 10 | 250 | — | 1,860 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 250 | — | 250 | — | 9,417 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 250 | — | 250 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 250 | — | 250 | — | 42,018 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 250 | — | 250 | — | 21 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 671,622 | 671,248 | 374 | — | 1,004 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 28,986 | — | 28,986 | — | 175,801 | |
| Formaldehyde | 5,008 | 4,886 | 122 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 250 | — | 250 | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 532,353 | 532,142 | 211 | — | 25,519 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 24,705 | — | 24,705 | — | 983,408 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 250 | — | 250 | — | 14,050 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 116 | — | 116 | — | 67,339 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 828,807 | 828,604 | 203 | — | 845 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 21,262 | 10 | 21,252 | — | 129,512 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,260 | 1,260 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 459,204 | 458,988 | 216 | — | 5,236 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 18,379 | 10 | 18,369 | — | 34,398 | |
| Formaldehyde | 577 | 577 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 28,039 | 28,039 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 3 |
| Ammonia | — | 1,400 | — | 2,600,180 |
| Methanol | — | 980,000 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS
LOAN MOUNTAIN/WAYNOKA, OK
|
Nitric acid | 110 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER TRAIL LLC
DEER TRAIL, CO
|
Nitric acid | 180 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 3 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS
LOAN MOUNTAIN/WAYNOKA, OK
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 20 | — | — | — |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Ammonia | — | 1,400 | — | — |
|
RUMPKE CONTAINER SERV INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Ammonia | 6 | — | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 300 | DALLAS CITY WATER DEPARTMENT, DALLAS CITY |
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 | HPV | Feb 22, 2024 | Mar 6, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jul 30, 2023 | Sep 20, 2023 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 1.00 | +100% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 1.00 | +100% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 170.66 kg/d | 162.99 | +5% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.00 pass=0;fail=1 | 1.00 | +100% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 183.07 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +41% | Oct 2023 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603895971 · Feb 22, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603720421 · Sep 20, 2023
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2019-0253 · Sep 18, 2019
$144,543
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2015-0381 · Sep 24, 2015
$80,689
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