Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
WAYNE FARMS - DOBSON POULTRY
Quick Summary
- •Released 242,961 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
-
1018 EAST ATKINS STREET
DOBSON, NC 27017
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- SURRY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311615
- Inspections
- 2 · last Dec 11, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 14, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110000345109
How This Compares
#27
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#624
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
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)
-50% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 461,095 | — |
| 2016 | 308,915 | -33% |
| 2017 | 242,961 | -21% |
| 2018 | 225,834 | -7% |
| 2020 | 213,665 | — |
| 2021 | 228,912 | +7% |
| 2022 | 121,612 | -47% |
| 2023 | 144,647 | +19% |
| 2024 | 228,719 | +58% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 220,798 | — | 220,798 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 4,808 | 4,808 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 3,113 | 3,090 | 23 | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 143,248 | — | 143,248 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,379 | 1,379 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 20 | — | 20 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 119,265 | — | 119,265 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 1,627 | 1,377 | 250 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 720 | 250 | 26 | 444 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 225,565 | — | 225,565 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 2,988 | 2,973 | 15 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 359 | 231 | 129 | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 211,533 | — | 211,533 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 2,132 | 2,121 | 11 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 225,823 | — | 225,823 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 11 | — | 11 | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 242,955 | — | 242,955 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 6 | — | 6 | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 308,659 | — | 308,659 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 251 | 250 | 1 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 5 | — | 5 | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 460,839 | — | 460,839 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 251 | 250 | 1 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 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 | — | — | — | 30,177 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 23,380 |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 193,432 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 1,343,045 |
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 MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 510.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +28% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.71 MGD | 0.70 | +2% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.72 MGD | 0.70 | +3% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.03 | +79% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +23% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.03 | +79% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 530.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +33% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.03 | +79% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 440.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +10% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.30 mg/L | 8.00 | +41% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.74 MGD | 0.70 | +5% | May 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 450.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +13% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 520.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +30% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.80 mg/L | 26.00 | +53% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.80 mg/L | 26.00 | +53% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 74.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +147% | Jan 2017 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.00 mg/L | 8.00 | +13% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.31 mg/L | 20.00 | +12% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +80% | Sep 2016 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +27% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.00 mg/L | 26.00 | +15% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.00 mg/L | 14.00 | +36% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.70 mg/L | 14.00 | +26% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 104.65 mg/L | 103.00 | +2% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 104.00 mg/L | 103.00 | +1% | Nov 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 110.93 mg/L | 103.00 | +8% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 111.25 mg/L | 103.00 | +8% | Aug 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.09 mg/L | 16.00 | +19% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7,800.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,850% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.08 mg/L | 8.00 | +1% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +2,900% | May 2015 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,246.75 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +523% | May 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 150.00 mg/L | 147.00 | +2% | Apr 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.60 mg/L | 8.00 | +45% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.30 mg/L | 30.00 | +24% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.60 mg/L | 26.00 | +45% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 108.18 mg/L | 103.00 | +5% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 152.00 mg/L | 147.00 | +3% | Feb 2015 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,081.58 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +441% | Jan 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 148.00 mg/L | 147.00 | +1% | Jan 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.08 mg/L | 4.00 | +52% | Jan 2015 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +2,900% | Jan 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 110.68 mg/L | 103.00 | +7% | Jan 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.60 mg/L | 8.00 | +270% | Jan 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.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2015-0195 · Sep 14, 2015
$758
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2015-0197 · Sep 14, 2015
$558
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2015-0156 · Sep 2, 2015
$2,108
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00009792 · May 8, 2008
$7,705
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00007127 · Jul 17, 2006
$844
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00007191 · May 3, 2006
$10,444
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00008072 · Apr 6, 2006
$694
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00003266 · Sep 26, 2002
$326
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00003595 · Sep 16, 2002
$326
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00003265 · Mar 19, 2002
$1,049
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00003990 · Dec 18, 2001
$1,049
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00001984 · Nov 5, 1998
$2,532
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00001946 · Oct 25, 1993
$500
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