Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
PILGRIM'S PRIDE - MAYFIELD POULTRY PROCESSING
Quick Summary
- •Released 367,293 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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2653 STATE ROUTE 1241
HICKORY, KY 42051
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- GRAVES County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311615
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jul 24, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 18, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110000564853
How This Compares
#30
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#485
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.
1
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)
+296% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 102,795 | — |
| 2016 | 373,875 | +264% |
| 2017 | 367,293 | -2% |
| 2018 | 427,778 | +16% |
| 2019 | 330,640 | -23% |
| 2020 | 381,453 | +15% |
| 2021 | 433,175 | +14% |
| 2022 | 453,522 | +5% |
| 2023 | 346,626 | -24% |
| 2024 | 407,320 | +18% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 397,699 | — | 397,699 | — | 1,044 | |
| Peracetic acid | 7,393 | 7,393 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,228 | — | 2,228 | — | 1,673 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 341,130 | — | 341,130 | — | 1,515 | |
| Peracetic acid | 5,230 | 5,230 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 266 | — | 266 | — | 2,576 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 445,597 | — | 445,597 | — | 909 | |
| Peracetic acid | 5,361 | 5,361 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,564 | — | 2,564 | — | 1,515 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 425,385 | — | 425,385 | — | 1,614 | |
| Peracetic acid | 4,937 | 4,937 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,854 | — | 2,854 | — | 2,184 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 376,241 | — | 376,241 | — | 1,062 | |
| Ammonia | 5,212 | 3,000 | 2,212 | — | 1,430 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 323,463 | — | 323,463 | — | 1,563 | |
| Ammonia | 7,177 | 5,000 | 2,177 | — | 5,176 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 422,974 | — | 422,974 | — | 1,005 | |
| Ammonia | 4,804 | 4,400 | 404 | — | 3,844 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 363,929 | — | 363,929 | — | 1,500 | |
| Ammonia | 3,364 | 3,000 | 364 | — | 500 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 373,125 | — | 373,125 | — | 601 | |
| Ammonia | 750 | — | 750 | — | 1,000 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 102,045 | — | 102,045 | — | 25 | |
| Ammonia | 750 | — | 750 | — | 2,219 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | 20 | — | 35,980 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 1,044 | — | 831,963 |
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
RUSSELVILLE, AR
|
Ammonia | 1,653 | — | — | — |
|
DAR PRO
UNION CITY, TN
|
Ammonia | — | 20 | — | — |
|
DAR PRO
UNION CITY, TN
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 37 | — | — |
|
DENALI WATER
RUSSELVILLE, AR
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 1,006 | — | — |
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 | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | May 22, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | May 22, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 22, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Jul 5, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jul 5, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Jul 5, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 24, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Feb 25, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Aug 16, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Dec 16, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Dec 16, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Dec 16, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Aug 20, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Aug 20, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Aug 20, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.46 mg/L | 8.00 | +6% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 548.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +37% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 548.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +37% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 548.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +37% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 435.00 MPN/100mL | 240.00 | +81% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.18 mg/L | 4.50 | +37% | May 2016 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.00 mg/L | 8.00 | +13% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.00 mg/L | 14.00 | +57% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.90 mg/L | 8.00 | +149% | Feb 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 141.48 kg/d | 90.80 | +56% | Feb 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.56 mg/L | 4.00 | +139% | Feb 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 73.46 kg/d | 45.40 | +62% | Feb 2016 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +93% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.05 mg/L | 4.50 | +34% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.95 mg/L | 7.00 | +1% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 816.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +104% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 575.00 MPN/100mL | 240.00 | +140% | Jan 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.30 mg/L | 8.00 | +41% | Jan 2015 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.19 mg/L | 4.00 | +5% | Jan 2015 | Resolved |
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 Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-DOW 140240 · May 18, 2015
$8,500
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00002180 · Mar 25, 2004
$5,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00000762 · Jul 6, 1992
$10,000
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