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MINN DAK FARMERS COOPERATIVE
Quick Summary
- •Released 72,692 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.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
7525 RED RIVER RD
WAHPETON, ND 58075
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- RICHLAND County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311313
- Inspections
- 13 · last Oct 8, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 20, 1976
- Registry ID
- 110022356831
How This Compares
#21
of 91 TRI reporters in ND
#1,346
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
10
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
+123% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 105,765 | — |
| 2016 | 73,420 | -31% |
| 2017 | 72,692 | -1% |
| 2018 | 151,890 | +109% |
| 2019 | 31,700 | -79% |
| 2020 | 188,348 | +494% |
| 2021 | 153,508 | -18% |
| 2022 | 385,474 | +151% |
| 2023 | 381,831 | -1% |
| 2024 | 236,177 | -38% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 140,000 | 140,000 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 60,000 | — | 57,000 | 3,000 | — | |
| Ammonia | 27,030 | 19,600 | 630 | 6,800 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 8,560 | 8,560 | — | — | 3 | |
| Lead compounds | 577 | 172 | — | 405 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 9 | 9 | — | 1 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 290,000 | 290,000 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 58,693 | — | 56,769 | 1,924 | — | |
| Ammonia | 24,995 | 19,609 | 958 | 4,428 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 7,700 | 7,700 | — | — | 5 | |
| Lead compounds | 434 | 170 | — | 264 | 1 | |
| Mercury compounds | 9 | 8 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 330,000 | 330,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 32,008 | 25,031 | 634 | 6,343 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 13,393 | — | 12,746 | 647 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 9,444 | 9,444 | — | — | 5 | |
| Lead compounds | 609 | 159 | — | 450 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 19 | 11 | — | 8 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 64,733 | — | 64,094 | 639 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 50,000 | 50,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 30,581 | 23,984 | 336 | 6,261 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 7,591 | 7,591 | — | — | 4 | |
| Lead compounds | 587 | 143 | — | 444 | 0 | |
| Mercury compounds | 16 | 8 | — | 8 | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 100,000 | 100,000 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 48,290 | — | 47,698 | 592 | — | |
| Ammonia | 29,415 | 22,682 | 932 | 5,801 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 10,023 | 10,023 | — | — | 6 | |
| Lead compounds | 602 | 190 | — | 412 | 6 | |
| Mercury compounds | 18 | 11 | — | 8 | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 22,689 | — | 21,945 | 744 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 8,307 | 8,307 | — | — | 2 | |
| Lead compounds | 683 | 165 | — | 518 | 0 | |
| Mercury compounds | 20 | 10 | — | 10 | 0 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 105,147 | — | 93,879 | 11,268 | — | |
| Ammonia | 36,867 | 27,461 | 1,184 | 8,222 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 8,717 | 8,717 | — | — | 1 | |
| Lead compounds | 1,130 | 163 | — | 967 | 91 | |
| Mercury compounds | 29 | 8 | — | 20 | 1 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 65,879 | — | 52,178 | 13,701 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 5,495 | 5,495 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 833 | 832 | — | 1 | 2 | |
| Lead compounds | 464 | 30 | — | 434 | 132 | |
| Mercury compounds | 21 | 10 | — | 11 | 2 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 44,472 | — | 36,062 | 8,410 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 25,848 | 25,780 | 68 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 2,644 | 2,641 | — | 3 | 7 | |
| Lead compounds | 438 | 136 | — | 302 | 100 | |
| Mercury compounds | 19 | 10 | — | 9 | 2 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 39,924 | — | 33,641 | 6,283 | — | |
| Ammonia | 30,771 | 25,897 | 350 | 4,524 | 23 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 25,712 | 25,651 | 61 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 8,678 | 8,678 | — | — | 2 | |
| Lead compounds | 658 | 172 | — | 486 | 118 | |
| Mercury compounds | 22 | 8 | — | 14 | 2 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 | — | — | — | 500,000 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 230,000 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | 20,000 | 140,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF NORTH DAKOTA INC - GWINNER
GWINNER, ND
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF NORTH DAKOTA INC - GWINNER
GWINNER, ND
|
Lead compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF NORTH DAKOTA INC - GWINNER
GWINNER, ND
|
Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 19, 2023 | Sep 14, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 19, 2023 | Sep 14, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 19, 2023 | Sep 14, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 16, 2020 | Apr 24, 2020 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.80 mg/L | 25.00 | +3% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| TU Static Renewal 96Hr Acute Pimphales promelas | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.39 toxic | 1.00 | +39% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 114.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +153% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Toxic Units Static Renewal 48Hr Acute Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.27 toxic | 1.00 | +27% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| TU Static Renewal 7-Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.62 toxic | 5.31 | +81% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| TU Static Renewal 7-Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.62 toxic | 5.31 | +81% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 114.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +280% | Dec 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 83.60 mg/L | 45.00 | +86% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.80 mg/L | 30.00 | +159% | Nov 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 126.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +180% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,131.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,433% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 126.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +320% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.20 mg/L | 25.00 | +21% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.10 mg/L | 30.00 | +7% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| TU Static Renewal 96Hr Acute Pimphales promelas | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.68 toxic | 1.00 | +68% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8,664.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +2,066% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Toxic Units Static Renewal 48Hr Acute Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.25 toxic | 1.00 | +25% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Toxic Units Static Renewal 48Hr Acute Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.57 toxic | 1.00 | +57% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| TU Static Renewal 7-Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.90 toxic | 5.31 | +425% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| TU Static Renewal 7-Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.98 toxic | 5.31 | +220% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 371.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +1,137% | Aug 2024 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24,196.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +5,949% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.70 mg/L | 25.00 | +171% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.70 mg/L | 45.00 | +50% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 371.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +724% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7,270.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,718% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 161.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +258% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 74.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +148% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| TU Static Renewal 96Hr Acute Pimphales promelas | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.43 toxic | 1.00 | +43% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| TU Static Renewal 7-Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.45 toxic | 5.31 | +21% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Toxic Units Static Renewal 48Hr Acute Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.54 toxic | 1.00 | +54% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| TU Static Renewal 7-Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.45 toxic | 5.31 | +21% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.20 mg/L | 25.00 | +21% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 798.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +100% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 97.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +223% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 157.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +249% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +27% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Toxic Units Static Renewal 48Hr Acute Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.78 toxic | 1.00 | +78% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| TU Static Renewal 7-Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 91.70 toxic | 5.31 | +1,627% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| TU Static Renewal 7-Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 91.70 toxic | 5.31 | +1,627% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| TU Static Renewal 96Hr Acute Pimphales promelas | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.80 toxic | 1.00 | +180% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,793.40 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +1,323% | May 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 355.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +689% | May 2023 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 409.00 | +492% | May 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 241.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +703% | May 2023 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | May 2023 | Open |
| TU Static Renewal 7-Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 80.60 toxic | 5.31 | +1,418% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Toxic Units Static Renewal 48Hr Acute Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.59 toxic | 1.00 | +159% | Mar 2023 | 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 Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MN-NOV05052022 · May 5, 2022
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case ND-19-103 · Oct 14, 2020
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NDD066532086-001 · Apr 3, 2020
Judicial
· Case 08-1976-0008 · Jan 20, 1976
$5,000
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