Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
AGRI STAR MEAT AND POULTRY LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 441,510 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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220 N WEST STREET
POSTVILLE, IA 52162
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- ALLAMAKEE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311611
- Inspections
- 3 · last Feb 27, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Nov 15, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110022411291
How This Compares
#15
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#415
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
11
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)
+106% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 267,873 | — |
| 2016 | 352,310 | +32% |
| 2017 | 441,510 | +25% |
| 2018 | 500,510 | +13% |
| 2019 | 537,583 | +7% |
| 2020 | 509,114 | -5% |
| 2021 | 474,399 | -7% |
| 2022 | 420,415 | -11% |
| 2023 | 577,268 | +37% |
| 2024 | 552,945 | -4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 551,945 | — | 551,945 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 500 | 500 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 577,258 | — | 577,258 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 419,905 | — | 419,905 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 473,889 | — | 473,889 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 508,604 | — | 508,604 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 537,073 | — | 537,073 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 500,000 | — | 500,000 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 441,000 | — | 441,000 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 351,800 | — | 351,800 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 267,363 | — | 267,363 | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 31,566 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 9,533 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 508.33 mg/L | 471.00 | +8% | Nov 2025 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 523.63 mg/L | 471.00 | +11% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 670.89 mg/L | 471.00 | +42% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 778.00 mg/L | 762.00 | +2% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 840.00 mg/L | 762.00 | +10% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 676.56 mg/L | 471.00 | +44% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 730.25 mg/L | 471.00 | +55% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 904.00 mg/L | 762.00 | +19% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 641.80 mg/L | 471.00 | +36% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 903.00 mg/L | 762.00 | +19% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 719.00 mg/L | 471.00 | +53% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 839.00 mg/L | 762.00 | +10% | May 2025 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 498.13 mg/L | 471.00 | +6% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 880.00 mg/L | 762.00 | +15% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 667.70 mg/L | 471.00 | +42% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 649.00 mg/L | 471.00 | +38% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 872.13 mg/L | 471.00 | +85% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.86 mg/L | 3.40 | +1,278% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 160.45 kg/d | 43.90 | +265% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.03 | +18% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 53.60 mg/L | 8.00 | +570% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 902.00 mg/L | 762.00 | +18% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +28% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 83.78 kg/d | 21.97 | +281% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 982.00 mg/L | 762.00 | +29% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 925.50 mg/L | 471.00 | +96% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.12 mg/L | 2.50 | +145% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.80 mg/L | 8.00 | +348% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.03 | +6% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 926.00 mg/L | 762.00 | +22% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 888.63 mg/L | 471.00 | +89% | Nov 2024 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 840.00 mg/L | 471.00 | +78% | Oct 2024 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 954.00 mg/L | 762.00 | +25% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 867.89 mg/L | 471.00 | +84% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 957.00 mg/L | 762.00 | +26% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 767.75 mg/L | 471.00 | +63% | Aug 2024 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 878.00 mg/L | 762.00 | +15% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 65.32 kg/d | 31.78 | +106% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 65.32 kg/d | 63.11 | +4% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 257.75 kg/d | 133.02 | +94% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 168.68 kg/d | 133.02 | +27% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.03 | +80% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.50 mg/L | 8.00 | +94% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.14 mg/L | 1.00 | +214% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +35% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.33 kg/d | 43.90 | +35% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +8% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.80 mg/L | 5.00 | +4% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.03 | +6% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 161.11 kg/d | 133.02 | +21% | Dec 2022 | 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 07-2017-0016 · Nov 15, 2016
$43,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2016-0290 · Aug 24, 2016
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2016-0207 · Jun 20, 2016
$4,800
Judicial
· Case 07-2003-0186 · Nov 29, 2006
$590,756
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