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TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
JBS SOUDERTON INC/FRANCONIA TWP
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,000,276 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 $109,707 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
741 SOUDER RD
SOUDERTON, PA 18964
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- MONTGOMERY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311613
- Inspections
- 9 · last Dec 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $109,707 · last May 20, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000335851
How This Compares
#9
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#209
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.
6
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
11
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)
+83% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 459,653 | — |
| 2016 | 1,114,711 | +143% |
| 2017 | 1,000,276 | -10% |
| 2018 | 1,723,480 | +72% |
| 2019 | 156,557 | -91% |
| 2020 | 1,241,385 | +693% |
| 2021 | 601,617 | -52% |
| 2022 | 649,708 | +8% |
| 2023 | 338,969 | -48% |
| 2024 | 841,137 | +148% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 840,440 | — | 840,440 | — | 2,825 | |
| Ammonia | 697 | 679 | 18 | — | 851 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 337,871 | — | 337,871 | — | 2,535 | |
| Ammonia | 1,098 | 1,069 | 29 | — | 1,449 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 648,303 | — | 648,303 | — | 853 | |
| Ammonia | 1,405 | 1,365 | 40 | — | 1,776 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 600,075 | — | 600,075 | — | 18,607 | |
| Ammonia | 1,542 | 1,489 | 53 | — | 524 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,237,747 | — | 1,237,747 | — | 1,184 | |
| Ammonia | 3,638 | 1,661 | 1,977 | — | 3,689 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 156,557 | — | 156,557 | — | 5,558 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,721,170 | — | 1,721,170 | — | 262 | |
| Ammonia | 2,310 | 2,263 | 47 | — | 8,080 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 998,537 | — | 998,537 | — | 78 | |
| Ammonia | 1,739 | 1,698 | 41 | — | 6,202 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,113,071 | — | 1,113,071 | — | 66 | |
| Ammonia | 1,640 | 1,612 | 29 | — | 7,272 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 457,934 | — | 457,934 | — | 75 | |
| Ammonia | 1,719 | 1,576 | 142 | — | 4,648 |
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 | — | — | — | 62,710 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 1,479,384 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WHITEFORD ENTERPRISES
WHITEFORD, MD
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,825 | — | — | — |
|
WHITEFORD ENTERPRISES
WHITEFORD, MD
|
Ammonia | 851 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Mar 5, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 20, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 19, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Nov 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Nov 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 24, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Oct 24, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Oct 24, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Jun 11, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 11, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Jun 11, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Mar 11, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 11, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 30, 2025 | Jan 30, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 30, 2025 | Jan 30, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 10, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Sep 3, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 3, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Failure to comply with a requirement regarding Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping | Sep 3, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Jul 18, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 18, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Jul 18, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 19, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 13, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 8, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 5, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Feb 12, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Feb 12, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Feb 12, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 12, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Jan 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Jan 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 26, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 21, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Failure to comply with a requirement regarding Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping | Oct 30, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Oct 30, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 30, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 21, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Mar 13, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Oct 18, 2022 | Oct 18, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Apr 5, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Jan 24, 2022 | Mar 23, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 12, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Oct 9, 2021 | Oct 18, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 28, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 12, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Jul 12, 2021 | Feb 16, 2023 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osmotic pressure, total, unf whl wtr | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 73.22 mOsm/kg | 72.00 | +2% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 644.98 kg/d | 507.57 | +27% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 789.41 kg/d | 734.57 | +7% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 952.36 kg/d | 734.57 | +30% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 139.88 mg/L | 134.00 | +4% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 797.80 kg/d | 507.57 | +57% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.21 mg/L | 2.68 | +20% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.15 kg/d | 9.99 | +122% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.24 kg/d | 4.99 | +45% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Osmotic pressure, total, unf whl wtr | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.50 mOsm/kg | 72.00 | +9% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.86 kg/d | 4.99 | +17% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 897.05 kg/d | 734.57 | +22% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.54 kg/d | 2.50 | +2% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.04 mg/L | 6.00 | +33% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.55 mg/L | 1.34 | +16% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.97 kg/d | 4.99 | +80% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.23 kg/d | 2.50 | +29% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.80 mg/L | 6.00 | +20% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Osmotic pressure, total, unf whl wtr | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 82.25 mOsm/kg | 72.00 | +14% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15,700.00 MPN/100mL | 1,000.00 | +1,470% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 247.66 kg/d | 227.00 | +9% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Osmotic pressure, total, unf whl wtr | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 73.64 mOsm/kg | 72.00 | +2% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Osmotic pressure, total, unf whl wtr | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 80.50 mOsm/kg | 72.00 | +12% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 791.12 kg/d | 734.57 | +8% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 656.32 kg/d | 507.57 | +29% | Aug 2024 | Resolved |
| Osmotic pressure, total, unf whl wtr | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.89 mOsm/kg | 72.00 | +8% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Osmotic pressure, total, unf whl wtr | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 76.67 mOsm/kg | 72.00 | +6% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 714.10 kg/d | 507.57 | +41% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 872.84 kg/d | 734.57 | +19% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 949.88 kg/d | 734.57 | +29% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Osmotic pressure, total, unf whl wtr | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 81.75 mOsm/kg | 72.00 | +14% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 746.57 kg/d | 507.57 | +47% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Osmotic pressure, total, unf whl wtr | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.25 mOsm/kg | 72.00 | +7% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.88 kg/d | 4.99 | +18% | Nov 2023 | Resolved |
| Osmotic pressure, total, unf whl wtr | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 73.88 mOsm/kg | 72.00 | +3% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.24 kg/d | 2.50 | +30% | Oct 2023 | Resolved |
| Osmotic pressure, total, unf whl wtr | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 79.88 mOsm/kg | 72.00 | +11% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.64 kg/d | 4.99 | +53% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.66 kg/d | 2.50 | +87% | Sep 2023 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.80 mg/L | 0.67 | +19% | Sep 2023 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.79 kg/d | 2.50 | +12% | Aug 2023 | Resolved |
| Osmotic pressure, total, unf whl wtr | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 108.00 mOsm/kg | 95.00 | +14% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.05 kg/d | 2.50 | +22% | Jul 2023 | Resolved |
| Osmotic pressure, total, unf whl wtr | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 85.88 mOsm/kg | 72.00 | +19% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.65 kg/d | 4.99 | +33% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Osmotic pressure, total, unf whl wtr | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 85.00 mOsm/kg | 72.00 | +18% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.78 mg/L | 0.67 | +16% | Jun 2023 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.02 kg/d | 2.50 | +61% | Jun 2023 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.77 kg/d | 4.99 | +36% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Osmotic pressure, total, unf whl wtr | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 98.00 mOsm/kg | 95.00 | +3% | Jun 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 Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0035769_07092021 · Jul 9, 2021
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0035769_08302016 · Aug 30, 2016
$2,903
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0035769_12292015 · Dec 29, 2015
$14,486
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0035769_02282014 · Feb 28, 2014
$6,882
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0035769_09272012 · Sep 27, 2012
$7,500
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0035769_01172012 · Jan 17, 2012
$3,832
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0035769_01212011 · Jan 21, 2011
$10,232
Judicial
· Case 03-2008-7011 · Sep 17, 2010
$1,900,000
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0035769_09132010 · Sep 13, 2010
$950,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0035769_04132005 · Apr 13, 2005
$5,248
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0035769_09162003 · Sep 16, 2003
$54,018
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0035769_07122001 · Jul 12, 2001
$591
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0035769_07282000 · Jul 28, 2000
$3,082
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