Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SANDERSON FARMS, LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,246,090 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
-
2000 SHILOH DRIVE
BRYAN, TX 77803
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- BRAZOS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311615
- Inspections
- 2 · last Dec 14, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 28, 2008
- Registry ID
- 110000464275
How This Compares
#35
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#164
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.
2
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)
+720% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 219,290 | — |
| 2016 | 210,802 | -4% |
| 2017 | 1,246,090 | +491% |
| 2018 | 1,453,767 | +17% |
| 2019 | 1,241,235 | -15% |
| 2020 | 1,269,736 | +2% |
| 2021 | 1,117,342 | -12% |
| 2022 | 1,160,276 | +4% |
| 2023 | 1,712,682 | +48% |
| 2024 | 1,798,708 | +5% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,785,358 | — | 1,785,358 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 12,641 | 12,310 | 331 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 709 | 709 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,706,609 | — | 1,706,609 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 6,073 | 5,998 | 75 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,141,221 | — | 1,141,221 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 19,007 | 18,920 | 87 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 48 | 48 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,108,135 | — | 1,108,135 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 9,045 | 8,900 | 145 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 162 | 162 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,259,635 | — | 1,259,635 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 9,608 | 9,500 | 108 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 493 | 493 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,228,735 | — | 1,228,735 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 11,779 | 11,525 | 254 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 721 | 721 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,445,062 | — | 1,445,062 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 8,169 | 7,960 | 209 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 536 | 536 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,245,631 | — | 1,245,631 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 459 | 459 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 210,265 | — | 210,265 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 537 | 537 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 218,800 | — | 218,800 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 490 | 490 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 52,785 |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 708,293 |
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 | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 24, 2023 | Dec 11, 2023 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 131.61 kg/d | 127.12 | +4% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 788.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +97% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.23 kg/d | 38.14 | +21% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.80 mg/L | 3.00 | +27% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 139.38 kg/d | 127.12 | +10% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 209.29 kg/d | 127.12 | +65% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 588.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +47% | Apr 2015 | 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 06-2008-3502 · Jan 28, 2008
$525
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