CF INDUSTRIES NITROGEN LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,362,172 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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4608 HIGHWAY 49 EAST
YAZOO CITY, MS 39194
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- YAZOO County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325311
- Inspections
- 4 · last Sep 20, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 20, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110000741485
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,637,470 | — |
| 2016 | 1,605,975 | -2% |
| 2017 | 1,362,172 | -15% |
| 2018 | 1,485,732 | +9% |
| 2020 | 1,373,232 | — |
| 2021 | 1,232,078 | -10% |
| 2022 | 1,442,914 | +17% |
| 2023 | 1,132,735 | -21% |
| 2024 | 1,270,515 | +12% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 678,143 | 659,005 | 19,096 | 42 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 570,380 | — | 570,066 | 314 | — | |
| Methanol | 21,991 | 21,172 | 819 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 589,932 | 574,584 | 15,306 | 42 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 520,029 | — | 519,715 | 314 | — | |
| Methanol | 22,774 | 21,926 | 848 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 787,616 | 768,931 | 18,643 | 42 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 629,841 | — | 629,527 | 314 | — | |
| Methanol | 25,449 | 23,763 | 1,686 | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 14,617 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 629 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 770,401 | 755,258 | 15,101 | 42 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 433,169 | — | 432,855 | 314 | — | |
| Methanol | 28,464 | 20,231 | 8,233 | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 21 | 21 | — | — | 1,068 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 15 | 15 | — | — | 14,721 | |
| Nickel compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 747,705 | 732,121 | 15,160 | 424 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 591,643 | — | 591,329 | 314 | — | |
| Methanol | 33,884 | 23,295 | 10,589 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 773,647 | 754,315 | 18,909 | 424 | 500 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 686,492 | — | 686,178 | 314 | 250 | |
| Methanol | 25,593 | 25,488 | 105 | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 714,840 | 700,187 | 14,229 | 424 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 560,298 | — | 559,984 | 314 | 1,212 | |
| Methanol | 86,858 | 76,845 | 10,013 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 171 | 171 | — | — | 22,419 | |
| Copper | 5 | 5 | — | — | 35,970 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,111,842 | 1,090,976 | 20,469 | 397 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 415,841 | — | 415,545 | 296 | — | |
| Methanol | 78,099 | 69,121 | 8,978 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 168 | 168 | — | — | 6,680 | |
| Nickel | 12 | 12 | — | — | 3,316 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | 8 | 8 | — | — | 629 | |
| Copper | 5 | 5 | — | — | 17,784 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,076,511 | 1,057,608 | 18,507 | 396 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 472,462 | — | 472,162 | 300 | — | |
| Methanol | 88,487 | 78,270 | 10,217 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 11,354,932 | — | — |
| Ammonia | — | 311,345 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AMLON RESOURCES GROUP, LLC
NEW YORK, NY
|
Copper | — | 35,970 | — | — |
|
LITTLE DIXIE LANDFILL
RIDGELAND, MS
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,212 | — | — | — |
|
AMLON RESOURCES GROUP, LLC
NEW YORK, NY
|
Zinc compounds | — | 22,419 | — | — |
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 | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Sep 10, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Sep 10, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 9, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 26, 2012 | Sep 29, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 26, 2012 | Sep 29, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 26, 2012 | Sep 29, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Nov 26, 2012 | Sep 29, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 26, 2012 | Sep 29, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Treatment Standards | Nov 26, 2012 | Sep 29, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Nov 26, 2012 | Sep 29, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 26, 2012 | Sep 29, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 10, 1996 | May 8, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 10, 1996 | May 8, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Dec 10, 1996 | May 8, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 10, 1996 | May 8, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 10, 1996 | May 8, 1997 | 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 | 33.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +10% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, organic total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 369.69 kg/d | 330.56 | +12% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, organic total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 390.26 kg/d | 330.56 | +18% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, organic total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 586.66 kg/d | 330.56 | +77% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, organic total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 387.58 kg/d | 330.56 | +17% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Dec 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.