Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
PILGRIMS PRIDE CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 160 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
-
1129 OLD MIDDLETON RD
ELBERTON, GA 30635
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- ELBERT County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311615
- Inspections
- 10 · last Mar 5, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 6, 2010
- Registry ID
- 110005970734
How This Compares
#365
of 653 TRI reporters in GA
#9,359
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-97% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 21,962 | — |
| 2016 | 12,705 | -42% |
| 2017 | 160 | -99% |
| 2018 | 8,164 | +5019% |
| 2020 | 8,211 | — |
| 2021 | 14,528 | +77% |
| 2022 | 15,191 | +5% |
| 2023 | 509 | -97% |
| 2024 | 621 | +22% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | 501 | 501 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 120 | — | 120 | — | 356,992 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | 392 | 392 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 117 | — | 117 | — | 296,035 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 14,819 | 14,817 | 2 | — | 290 | |
| Peracetic acid | 275 | 275 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 97 | — | 97 | — | 223,419 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 14,106 | 14,104 | 2 | — | 184 | |
| Peracetic acid | 316 | 316 | — | — | 316 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 106 | — | 106 | — | 234,599 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 8,001 | 7,998 | 3 | — | 262 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 141 | — | 141 | — | 113,121 | |
| Peracetic acid | 69 | 69 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 7,997 | 7,986 | 11 | — | 317 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 167 | — | 167 | — | 1,010 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 160 | — | 160 | — | 878 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 12,676 | 12,674 | 2 | — | 251 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 29 | — | 29 | — | 1,618 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 17,152 | 17,138 | 14 | — | 59 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 4,810 | — | 4,810 | — | 1,306 |
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) | — | 44 | — | 28,556 |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 24,543 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DENALI WATER SOLUTIONS
RUSSELLVILLE, AR
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 44 | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | CITY OF ELBERTON, ELBERTON |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 356,948 | CITY OF ELBERTON, ELBERTON |
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 - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Nov 12, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Nov 12, 2019 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.32 MGD | 0.30 | +7% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 110.65 kg/d | 29.96 | +269% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.36 kg/d | 15.89 | +223% | Jul 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.16 mg/L | 14.00 | +258% | Jul 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 105.00 mg/L | 21.00 | +400% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 70.32 kg/d | 29.96 | +135% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.40 mg/L | 21.00 | +178% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.60 kg/d | 15.89 | +206% | Jun 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.36 mg/L | 14.00 | +210% | Jun 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.50 mg/L | 21.00 | +12% | May 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.00 mg/L | 14.00 | +7% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 258.00 mg/L | 250.00 | +3% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.80 mg/L | 21.00 | +56% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.30 mg/L | 21.00 | +30% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.31 MGD | 0.30 | +3% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 300.00 mg/L | 250.00 | +20% | May 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.70 mg/L | 21.00 | +65% | May 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.71 kg/d | 29.96 | +43% | May 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.16 mg/L | 14.00 | +15% | May 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 750.01 kg/d | 355.03 | +111% | May 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.75 kg/d | 15.89 | +18% | May 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 704.00 mg/L | 250.00 | +182% | May 2019 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.40 MGD | 0.38 | +7% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.92 kg/d | 29.96 | +77% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.90 mg/L | 21.00 | +95% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 395.00 mg/L | 250.00 | +58% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 511.07 kg/d | 355.03 | +44% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 300.00 mg/L | 250.00 | +20% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 267.00 mg/L | 250.00 | +7% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 358.21 kg/d | 355.03 | +1% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.07 kg/d | 29.96 | +14% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 353.00 mg/L | 250.00 | +41% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.40 mg/L | 21.00 | +30% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 263.00 mg/L | 250.00 | +5% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 479.00 mg/L | 250.00 | +92% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 511.43 kg/d | 355.03 | +44% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 316.00 mg/L | 250.00 | +26% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 307.00 mg/L | 250.00 | +23% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.20 mg/L | 21.00 | +15% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.40 MGD | 0.38 | +7% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.73 kg/d | 29.96 | +23% | Jul 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 04-2010-5022 · Oct 6, 2010
$500
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