Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
OK FOODS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 771,785 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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4201 REED LN
FORT SMITH, AR 72904
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- SEBASTIAN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311615
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jul 26, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 10, 1995
- Registry ID
- 110064123470
How This Compares
#12
of 316 TRI reporters in AR
#262
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.
3
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)
-42% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 649,266 | — |
| 2016 | 815,393 | +26% |
| 2017 | 771,785 | -5% |
| 2018 | 639,420 | -17% |
| 2019 | 674,069 | +5% |
| 2020 | 771,654 | +14% |
| 2021 | 404,064 | -48% |
| 2022 | 398,335 | -1% |
| 2023 | 273,844 | -31% |
| 2024 | 376,310 | +37% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 349,536 | — | 349,536 | — | 821 | |
| Ammonia | 24,158 | 23,328 | 830 | — | 58,845 | |
| Peracetic acid | 2,396 | 2,396 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 220 | 220 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 252,404 | — | 252,404 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 18,439 | 17,756 | 683 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 2,611 | 2,611 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 390 | 195 | 195 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 384,916 | — | 384,916 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 11,776 | — | 11,776 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 1,464 | 1,464 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 179 | 179 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 388,283 | — | 388,283 | — | 883 | |
| Ammonia | 14,147 | 14,056 | 91 | — | 9,737 | |
| Peracetic acid | 1,384 | 1,384 | — | — | 250 | |
| Chlorine | 250 | 250 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 758,670 | — | 758,670 | — | 1,639 | |
| Ammonia | 11,757 | 10,739 | 1,018 | — | 16,935 | |
| Peracetic acid | 1,125 | 1,125 | — | — | 113 | |
| Chlorine | 102 | 102 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 665,837 | — | 665,837 | — | 2,055 | |
| Ammonia | 6,767 | 5,743 | 1,024 | — | 22,819 | |
| Peracetic acid | 1,215 | 1,215 | — | — | 250 | |
| Chlorine | 250 | 250 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 629,896 | — | 629,896 | — | 1,239 | |
| Ammonia | 8,238 | 7,488 | 750 | — | 27,494 | |
| Peracetic acid | 1,184 | 1,184 | — | — | 500 | |
| Chlorine | 102 | 102 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 764,081 | — | 764,081 | — | 750 | |
| Ammonia | 6,298 | 5,548 | 750 | — | 5,920 | |
| Peracetic acid | 1,295 | 1,295 | — | — | 129 | |
| Chlorine | 111 | 111 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 806,656 | — | 806,656 | — | 766 | |
| Ammonia | 8,018 | 5,492 | 2,526 | — | 16,800 | |
| Peracetic acid | 611 | 611 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 108 | 108 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 635,868 | — | 635,868 | — | 5,200 | |
| Ammonia | 12,823 | 11,498 | 1,325 | — | 14,258 | |
| Peracetic acid | 464 | 464 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 111 | 111 | — | — | — |
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) | — | — | — | 2,185,870 |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 22,000 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 688,965 |
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
RUSSELVILLE, AR
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 821 | — | — | — |
|
DENALI WATER SOLUTIONS
RUSSELVILLE, AR
|
Ammonia | 58,845 | — | — | — |
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 | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jul 26, 1999 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Feb 23, 1999 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Nov 18, 1998 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Aug 4, 1997 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.39 kg/d | 50.76 | +1% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 249.43 kg/d | 165.07 | +51% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 205.98 kg/d | 190.09 | +8% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.80 mg/L | 13.40 | +3% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.00 mg/L | 21.80 | +1% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 140.56 kg/d | 101.47 | +39% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 138.88 kg/d | 127.21 | +9% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 127.57 kg/d | 101.47 | +26% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 211.11 kg/d | 190.09 | +11% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 134.38 kg/d | 127.21 | +6% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 175.70 kg/d | 165.07 | +6% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 mg/L | 13.40 | +4% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 65.38 kg/d | 50.76 | +29% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 127.12 kg/d | 88.62 | +43% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 mg/L | 11.70 | +20% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.30 mg/L | 6.70 | +9% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 mg/L | 25.10 | +35% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 294.65 kg/d | 190.09 | +55% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 242.30 mg/L | 123.00 | +97% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,312.68 kg/d | 931.43 | +148% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 774.07 kg/d | 653.53 | +18% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.10 mg/L | 6.70 | +36% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.30 kg/d | 37.73 | +36% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.30 mg/L | 3.40 | +56% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 87.62 kg/d | 74.46 | +18% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.97 mg/L | 3.40 | +105% | Feb 2022 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 129.39 kg/d | 74.46 | +74% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.01 kg/d | 37.73 | +83% | Feb 2022 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.00 mg/L | 6.70 | +94% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.00 mg/L | 16.80 | +25% | May 2020 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.00 mg/L | 12.00 | +8% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.00 mg/L | 13.70 | +31% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.43 mg/L | 3.40 | +677% | Dec 2016 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 22.30 | +43% | Dec 2016 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.26 mg/L | 6.90 | +397% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 317.35 kg/d | 90.80 | +250% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.00 mg/L | 6.90 | +30% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 248.79 kg/d | 45.40 | +448% | Dec 2016 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.00 mg/L | 22.30 | +61% | Nov 2016 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 mg/L | 13.70 | +2% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 217.01 kg/d | 90.80 | +139% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.13 mg/L | 6.90 | +148% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 455.82 kg/d | 295.10 | +54% | Nov 2016 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 74.46 kg/d | 45.40 | +64% | Nov 2016 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.95 mg/L | 3.40 | +75% | Nov 2016 | Resolved |
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 06-2015-0623 · Jul 2, 2015
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-N00004658 · May 10, 1995
$5,000
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