Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
PECO FOODS, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 159,953 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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4114 HIGHWAY 67 SOUTH
POCAHONTAS, AR 72455
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- RANDOLPH County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311615
- Inspections
- 2 · last Apr 10, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 26, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110067415899
How This Compares
#37
of 316 TRI reporters in AR
#808
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
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)
+235% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 36,539 | — |
| 2017 | 159,953 | +338% |
| 2018 | 161,137 | +1% |
| 2020 | 147,550 | — |
| 2021 | 493,163 | +234% |
| 2022 | 157,473 | -68% |
| 2023 | 82,602 | -48% |
| 2024 | 122,365 | +48% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 103,738 | — | 103,738 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 14,740 | 14,740 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 3,832 | 3,278 | 554 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 50 | — | 50 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | — | 5 | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 62,145 | — | 62,145 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 16,333 | 16,333 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 4,069 | 3,693 | 376 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 50 | — | 50 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | — | 5 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 135,005 | — | 135,005 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 17,161 | 17,161 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 4,782 | 4,017 | 765 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 525 | — | 525 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 476,604 | — | 476,604 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 16,324 | 16,324 | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 235 | — | 235 | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 130,953 | — | 130,953 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 15,950 | 15,950 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 435 | — | 435 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 212 | — | 212 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 145,248 | — | 145,248 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 13,288 | 13,288 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,351 | 1,783 | 568 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 250 | — | 250 | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 147,718 | — | 147,718 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 11,136 | 11,136 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 913 | 877 | 36 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 186 | — | 186 | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 33,568 | — | 33,568 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 2,930 | 2,930 | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 41 | — | 41 | — | — |
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 | — | — | — | 121,206 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 13,855 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 3,244,750 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 91,814 |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 508,871 |
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 | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 15, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 15, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Sep 15, 2020 | May 7, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 15, 2020 | May 7, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 15, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 15, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 15, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 15, 2020 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 412.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +3% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +5% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.20 mg/L | 4.00 | +30% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.50 mg/L | 8.00 | +44% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 524.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +31% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +400% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,018.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +155% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 446.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +12% | May 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.83 kg/d | 28.15 | +95% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 205.60 kg/d | 56.34 | +265% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 240.50 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +20% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 534.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +34% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.73 mg/L | 4.00 | +143% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.20 mg/L | 8.00 | +353% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 266.94 kg/d | 188.55 | +42% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +57% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 257.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +29% | May 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 556.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +39% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 246.40 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +23% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 553.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +38% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 710.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +78% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 423.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +6% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.75 mg/L | 20.00 | +29% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +63% | Dec 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 135.17 kg/d | 125.71 | +8% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 278.30 kg/d | 188.55 | +48% | Dec 2019 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 448.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +12% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +97% | Sep 2019 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 558.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +179% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 379.77 kg/d | 188.55 | +101% | Sep 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 155.33 kg/d | 125.71 | +24% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.75 mg/L | 20.00 | +29% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 848.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +112% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 966.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +383% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,275.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +219% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +20% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 218.09 kg/d | 188.55 | +16% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,017.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +904% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,538.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +669% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 225.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +13% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 781.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +95% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 73.26 kg/d | 50.30 | +46% | May 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.90 mg/L | 8.00 | +61% | May 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,738.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +2,269% | May 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.20 mg/L | 4.00 | +55% | May 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.69 kg/d | 25.15 | +46% | May 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,418.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +255% | May 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 660.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +65% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.10 mg/L | 20.00 | +1% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +45% | Nov 2018 | 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.
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-9796-CAO · May 26, 2020
$2,100
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