TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SANDERSON FARMS
Quick Summary
- •Released 858,071 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
13111 HWY 190 W
HAMMOND, LA 70401
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- TANGIPAHOA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311615
- Inspections
- 2 · last Nov 13, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 15, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110008380000
How This Compares
#35
of 419 TRI reporters in LA
#236
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
+432% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 141,588 | — |
| 2016 | 151,583 | +7% |
| 2017 | 858,071 | +466% |
| 2018 | 912,461 | +6% |
| 2019 | 734,783 | -19% |
| 2020 | 827,111 | +13% |
| 2021 | 381,894 | -54% |
| 2022 | 756,277 | +98% |
| 2023 | 824,911 | +9% |
| 2024 | 753,911 | -9% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 751,513 | — | 751,513 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 2,244 | 2,244 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 154 | — | 154 | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 814,006 | — | 814,006 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 8,140 | 8,000 | 140 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 2,765 | 2,765 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 744,512 | — | 744,512 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 8,230 | 8,003 | 227 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 3,535 | 3,535 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 372,874 | — | 372,874 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 8,362 | 8,005 | 357 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 658 | 658 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 825,534 | — | 825,534 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,439 | 1,439 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 138 | — | 138 | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 733,658 | — | 733,658 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 910 | 910 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 215 | — | 215 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 911,538 | — | 911,538 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 780 | 780 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 143 | — | 143 | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 840,398 | — | 840,398 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 16,732 | 16,500 | 232 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 941 | 941 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 150,758 | — | 150,758 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 825 | 825 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 126,750 | — | 126,750 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 13,781 | 13,540 | 241 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,057 | 1,057 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 250,613 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 25,893 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.00 mg/L | 23.00 | +4% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.60 mg/L | 8.00 | +45% | May 2021 | Open |
| Oil and grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.00 mg/L | 14.00 | +100% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.60 mg/L | 5.00 | +12% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,670.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +318% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +5% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.00 mg/L | 23.00 | +9% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +400% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.75 mg/L | 15.00 | +5% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 106.00 mg/L | 103.00 | +3% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +300% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 520.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +30% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.00 mg/L | 23.00 | +4% | Jun 2016 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2013-3508 · Jan 15, 2013
$1,500
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