Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
KOCH FOODS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,154,740 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
-
14075 HIGHWAY 116
PINE MOUNTAIN VALLEY, GA 31823
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311615
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jun 4, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 29, 2009
- Registry ID
- 110000906137
How This Compares
#13
of 653 TRI reporters in GA
#181
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
8
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)
-74% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,100,615 | — |
| 2016 | 2,106,672 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1,154,740 | -45% |
| 2018 | 1,129,037 | -2% |
| 2020 | 473,701 | — |
| 2021 | 608,280 | +28% |
| 2022 | 675,271 | +11% |
| 2023 | 997,897 | +48% |
| 2024 | 556,418 | -44% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 552,534 | — | 552,534 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 3,764 | 3,636 | 128 | — | 10 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 120 | 120 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 997,575 | — | 997,575 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 187 | 187 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 135 | — | 135 | — | 4 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 671,103 | — | 671,103 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 3,943 | 3,800 | 143 | — | 12 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 225 | 225 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 607,881 | — | 607,881 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 231 | — | 231 | — | 17 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 168 | 168 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 468,613 | — | 468,613 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 4,913 | 4,500 | 413 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 175 | 175 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 1,101,177 | 1,059,027 | — | 42,150 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 27,360 | 23,510 | — | 3,850 | — | |
| Ammonia | 500 | — | 250 | 250 | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 1,104,973 | 1,059,270 | — | 45,703 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 30,948 | 26,912 | — | 4,036 | — | |
| Ammonia | 18,819 | — | 18,814 | 5 | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | 2,010,973 | 1,059,270 | 906,000 | 45,703 | — | |
| Ammonia | 64,700 | — | 64,700 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 30,994 | 26,912 | 46 | 4,036 | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 5 | — | 5 | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | 2,009,394 | 1,059,270 | 904,421 | 45,703 | — | |
| Ammonia | 60,225 | — | 48,099 | 12,126 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 30,986 | 26,912 | 38 | 4,036 | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 10 | — | 5 | 5 | — |
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 | — | — | — | 48,475 |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 323,888 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 54,191 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 1,609,339 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DENALI WATER SOLUTIONS, LLC
RUSSELLVILLE, AR
|
Ammonia | 10 | — | — | — |
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 | Effluent Violations - Inspection sample above historic DMR range | Jun 4, 2025 | Jun 4, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Nov 9, 2021 | Nov 19, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Reported Fish Kill | Aug 2, 2017 | Aug 12, 2017 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.73 mg/L | 20.00 | +19% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +40% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.00 mg/L | 26.00 | +8% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 103.60 mg/L | 103.00 | +1% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 156.60 mg/L | 147.00 | +7% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +10% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +93% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.67 mg/L | 20.00 | +33% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 110.33 mg/L | 103.00 | +7% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 730.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +83% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.20 mg/L | 0.01 | +1,900% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.01 | +600% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 211.13 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +6% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,400.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +250% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +150% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +23% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 450.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +13% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +17% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 111.32 mg/L | 103.00 | +8% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +63% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 520.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +30% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.00 mg/L | 26.00 | +85% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.25 mg/L | 3.00 | +1,008% | Jul 2017 | Resolved |
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 468.66 kg/d | 316.89 | +48% | Jul 2017 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.00 mg/L | 8.00 | +513% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 mg/L | 8.00 | +100% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 3.00 | +300% | Jun 2017 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.76 mg/L | 3.00 | +259% | May 2017 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.00 mg/L | 8.00 | +150% | May 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.00 mg/L | 8.00 | +738% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,103.22 kg/d | 316.89 | +248% | Apr 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 79.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +163% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 882.12 kg/d | 633.78 | +39% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.25 mg/L | 20.00 | +76% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.75 mg/L | 3.00 | +1,158% | Apr 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +63% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.00 mg/L | 8.00 | +338% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.75 mg/L | 3.00 | +125% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.00 mg/L | 26.00 | +73% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 840.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +110% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 91.00 mg/L | 8.00 | +1,038% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 65.38 mg/L | 3.00 | +2,079% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.46 mg/L | 3.00 | +882% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.00 mg/L | 26.00 | +38% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.90 mg/L | 8.00 | +461% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 104.00 mg/L | 8.00 | +1,200% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 93.25 mg/L | 3.00 | +3,008% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 83.73 mg/L | 8.00 | +947% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.38 mg/L | 3.00 | +1,113% | Jun 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.
Collection Action
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-WQ 5090 pd
$1,500
Collection Action
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-11/24/2009 WQ5090
$3,000
Collection Action
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-5/3/2010 WQ 5090
$1,500
Collection Action
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-WQ 5090 11/24/09
$1,500
State Criminal Action
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-WQ 5090 12/16/09
$1,500
Collection Action
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-03/08/10-WQ 5090
$1,500
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-WQ 5090 · May 29, 2009
$27,240
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2007-9149 · Feb 28, 2008
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2005-2011 · Jan 11, 2005
$15,844
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2004-2038 · May 11, 2004
$5,000
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