Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
BIOKYOWA
Quick Summary
- •Released 349,004 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
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5469 NASH ROAD
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63701
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- CAPE GIRARDEAU County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311119
- Inspections
- 1 · last Aug 3, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 23, 2000
- Registry ID
- 110018003649
How This Compares
#19
of 454 TRI reporters in MO
#504
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.
5
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)
-23% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 409,525 | — |
| 2016 | 299,063 | -27% |
| 2017 | 349,004 | +17% |
| 2018 | 909,886 | +161% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 1,171,277 | — |
| 2021 | 675,301 | -42% |
| 2022 | 534,728 | -21% |
| 2023 | 347,407 | -35% |
| 2024 | 316,574 | -9% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 277,329 | — | 277,329 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 39,245 | 500 | 38,745 | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 245,328 | — | 245,328 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 102,079 | 500 | 101,579 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 27,319 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 146,892 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 4,287 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 388,017 | — | 388,017 | — | 242 | |
| Ammonia | 146,711 | 500 | 146,211 | — | 1,540 | |
| Nickel | 0 | 0 | — | — | 127,343 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 580,529 | — | 580,529 | — | 118 | |
| Ammonia | 94,772 | 500 | 94,272 | — | 738 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 2,384 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | 10,485 | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 72,875 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,061,364 | — | 1,061,364 | — | 482 | |
| Ammonia | 109,913 | 500 | 109,413 | — | 37,349 | |
| Nickel | 0 | 0 | — | — | 64,591 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 781,615 | — | 781,615 | — | 340 | |
| Ammonia | 128,271 | 500 | 127,771 | — | 37,604 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 69,696 | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 1,151 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 202,282 | — | 202,282 | — | 1,441 | |
| Ammonia | 146,722 | 500 | 146,222 | — | 94,992 | |
| Nickel | 0 | 0 | — | — | 55,541 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 153,886 | 500 | 153,386 | — | 27,869 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 145,177 | — | 145,177 | — | 2,423 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 251,000 | — | 251,000 | — | 473 | |
| Ammonia | 158,525 | 1,000 | 157,525 | — | 18,571 |
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 | — | 38,103 | — | 12,189 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC
DEXTER, MO
|
Ammonia | 71,688 | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC
DEXTER, MO
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,095 | — | — | — |
|
MIDWEST ORGANICS
SIKESTON, MO
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 235 | — | — |
|
BIOKYOWA FARM
CHARLESTON, MO
|
Ammonia | 2,118 | — | — | — |
|
MIDWEST ORGANICS
SIKESTON, MO
|
Ammonia | — | 21,186 | — | — |
|
BIOKYOWA FARM
CHARLESTON, MO
|
Chromium | 3 | — | — | — |
|
DALE'S RECYCLING
MILAN, TN
|
Chromium | — | 69,693 | — | — |
|
DALE'S RECYCLING
JACKSON, TN
|
Lead | — | 1,150 | — | — |
|
BIOKYOWA FARM
CHARLESTON, MO
|
Lead | 1 | — | — | — |
|
BIOKYOWA FARM
CHARLESTON, MO
|
Nickel | 3 | — | — | — |
|
DALE'S RECYCLING
JACKSON, TN
|
Nickel | — | 55,538 | — | — |
|
BIOKYOWA FARM
CHARLESTON, MO
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 111 | — | — | — |
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 | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Aug 15, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 28, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 28, 2014 | May 7, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 28, 2014 | May 7, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 28, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 29, 2013 | Jul 26, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 29, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 29, 2013 | Jul 26, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 29, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 28, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 28, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 31, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2006 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 1,030.00 | +135% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 1,030.00 | +135% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 1,030.00 | +135% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +174% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.03 | +73% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 1,030.00 | +135% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 367.74 kg/d | 99.41 | +270% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 1,030.00 | +135% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Carbonaceous oxygen demand, % removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.00 % | 50.00 | +60% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.00 % | 70.00 | +20% | Sep 2017 | 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 07-2001-0003 · Oct 23, 2000
$5,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2000-0003 · Aug 18, 2000
$11,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MO-N00000207 · Apr 13, 1987
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