Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
ELLSWORTH COOPERATIVE CREAMERY
Quick Summary
- •Released 77,745 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.
- Address
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232 N. WALLACE ST.
ELLSWORTH, WI 54011
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- PIERCE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311514
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jan 9, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110006625483
How This Compares
#44
of 713 TRI reporters in WI
#1,286
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.
9
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)
-28% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 96,725 | — |
| 2016 | 58,400 | -40% |
| 2017 | 77,745 | +33% |
| 2018 | 86,870 | +12% |
| 2019 | 82,855 | -5% |
| 2020 | 55,115 | -33% |
| 2021 | 106,580 | +93% |
| 2022 | 79,935 | -25% |
| 2023 | 85,775 | +7% |
| 2024 | 69,715 | -19% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 69,715 | — | 69,715 | — | 4,218 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 85,775 | — | 85,775 | — | 1,216 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 79,935 | — | 79,935 | — | 2,582 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 106,580 | — | 106,580 | — | 2,762 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 55,115 | — | 55,115 | — | 926 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 82,855 | — | 82,855 | — | 1,259 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 86,870 | — | 86,870 | — | 1,206 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 77,745 | — | 77,745 | — | 1,686 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 58,400 | — | 58,400 | — | 1,101 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 96,725 | — | 96,725 | — | 1,310 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 137,660 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 135,496 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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WDNR APPROVED SITE 80151
ELLSWORTH, WI
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Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,003 | — | — | — |
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WDNR APPROVED SITE
ELLSWORTH, WI
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 366 | — | — | — |
|
WDNR APPROVED SITE 80146
ELLSWORTH, WI
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Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 120 | — | — | — |
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WDNR APPROVED SITE 115984
ELLSWORTH, WI
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 498 | — | — | — |
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WDNR APPROVED SITE 99720
ELLSWORTH, WI
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 240 | — | — | — |
|
WDNR APPROVED SITE 80142
ELLSWORTH, WI
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 132 | — | — | — |
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WDNR APPROVED SITE 115981
ELLSWORTH, WI
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 288 | — | — | — |
|
WDNR APPROVED SITE 80147
ELLSWORTH, WI
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 198 | — | — | — |
|
WDNR APPROVED SITE 92345
ELLSWORTH, WI
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 276 | — | — | — |
|
WDNR APPROVED SITE 99718
ELLSWORTH, WI
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 408 | — | — | — |
|
WDNR APPROVED SITE 115983
ELLSWORTH, WI
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 378 | — | — | — |
|
WDNR APPROVED SITE 115982
ELLSWORTH, WI
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 308 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.15 mg/L | 1.00 | +15% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 90.00 deg F | 86.00 | +5% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +10% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 91.00 deg F | 86.00 | +6% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 95.00 deg F | 86.00 | +10% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 92.00 deg F | 86.00 | +7% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.20 mg/L | 4.00 | +45% | May 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 89.00 deg F | 86.00 | +3% | May 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.50 mg/L | 7.80 | +86% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 94.89 kg/d | 83.54 | +14% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +99,999% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.83 mg/L | 20.00 | +99% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 153.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +283% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.68 mg/L | 1.00 | +168% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.26 mg/L | 1.00 | +26% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.18 mg/L | 1.00 | +18% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 94.00 deg F | 86.00 | +9% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.80 mg/L | 4.00 | +55% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.21 mg/L | 1.00 | +21% | Sep 2023 | Resolved |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 88.00 deg F | 86.00 | +2% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.40 mg/L | 4.00 | +15% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 90.00 deg F | 86.00 | +5% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.28 mg/L | 1.00 | +128% | Jul 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 124.54 mg/L | 20.00 | +523% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 236.38 kg/d | 83.54 | +183% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 217.26 kg/d | 57.66 | +277% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 253.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +533% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.67 mg/L | 1.00 | +667% | Jun 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 316.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +690% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.30 mg/L | 4.00 | +93% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 95.00 deg F | 86.00 | +10% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 94.32 kg/d | 35.00 | +169% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.49 mg/L | 3.60 | +358% | Jun 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 106.92 mg/L | 20.00 | +435% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.50 mg/L | 11.00 | +159% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.75 mg/L | 9.10 | +161% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 112.73 kg/d | 24.24 | +365% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.03 mg/L | 3.60 | +40% | May 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.25 mg/L | 9.10 | +57% | May 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.30 mg/L | 11.00 | +30% | May 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 92.00 deg F | 86.00 | +7% | May 2023 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.75 mg/L | 1.00 | +75% | May 2023 | Resolved |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 87.00 deg F | 86.00 | +1% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.90 mg/L | 8.80 | +297% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.22 mg/L | 1.00 | +122% | Apr 2023 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.15 mg/L | 1.00 | +115% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 89.00 deg F | 86.00 | +3% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +15% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.85 mg/L | 1.00 | +585% | Jan 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +93% | Nov 2022 | Open |
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