GROWERS FERTILIZER CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 16,172 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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312 N. BUENA VISTA DR.
LAKE ALFRED, FL 33850
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- POLK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325314
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000365079
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 17,371 | — |
| 2016 | 18,557 | +7% |
| 2017 | 16,171 | -13% |
| 2018 | 16,547 | +2% |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 8,588 | 85 | — | 8,503 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 4,328 | 43 | — | 4,284 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,825 | 18 | — | 1,807 | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,807 | 36 | — | 1,771 | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 8,008 | 80 | — | 7,928 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 5,092 | 51 | — | 5,041 | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,880 | 38 | — | 1,843 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,192 | 12 | — | 1,180 | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 10,259 | 103 | — | 10,157 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 5,031 | 50 | — | 4,981 | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,343 | 47 | — | 2,297 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 923 | 9 | — | 914 | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 8,294 | 83 | — | 8,211 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 5,443 | 54 | — | 5,389 | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,558 | 51 | — | 2,507 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,077 | 11 | — | 1,066 | — |
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 |
|---|
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 | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Maintain Records | Nov 29, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | Nov 29, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Conduct Inspections | Nov 29, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | Nov 29, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to properly operate and maintain BMPs | Nov 29, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Monitor | Nov 29, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to properly install/implement BMPs | Nov 29, 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.