Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
VALLEY PROTEINS INC-LINKWOOD FACILITY
Quick Summary
- •Released 263,694 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
-
5420 LINKWOOD DR
LINKWOOD, MD 21835
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- DORCHESTER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311613
- Inspections
- 49 · last Feb 3, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 30, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110000340685
How This Compares
#5
of 156 TRI reporters in MD
#595
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
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
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)
+387% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 331,010 | — |
| 2016 | 226,397 | -32% |
| 2017 | 263,694 | +16% |
| 2018 | 1,352,082 | +413% |
| 2019 | 1,677,198 | +24% |
| 2020 | 2,585,099 | +54% |
| 2021 | 1,811,443 | -30% |
| 2022 | 1,864,368 | +3% |
| 2023 | 1,146,823 | -38% |
| 2024 | 1,613,242 | +41% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,470,209 | — | — | 1,470,209 | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 63,082 | — | — | 63,082 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 47,519 | — | 47,519 | — | 36 | |
| Chlorine | 30,264 | — | — | 30,264 | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,168 | 2,120 | 48 | — | 25,903 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,074,176 | — | — | 1,074,176 | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 42,073 | — | — | 42,073 | — | |
| Chlorine | 28,572 | — | — | 28,572 | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,002 | 1,990 | 12 | — | 5,986 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,756,000 | — | — | 1,756,000 | — | |
| Chlorine | 75,000 | — | — | 75,000 | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 31,415 | — | — | 31,415 | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,953 | 1,923 | 30 | — | 1,560 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,737,000 | — | — | 1,737,000 | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 60,751 | — | — | 60,751 | — | |
| Chlorine | 11,633 | — | — | 11,633 | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,059 | 1,950 | 109 | — | 1,515 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,505,340 | — | — | 2,505,340 | — | |
| Chlorine | 43,092 | — | — | 43,092 | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 34,592 | — | — | 34,592 | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,075 | 2,017 | 58 | — | 233 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,506,476 | — | — | 1,506,476 | — | |
| Chlorine | 138,058 | — | — | 138,058 | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 30,716 | — | — | 30,716 | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,948 | 1,885 | 63 | — | 45 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,224,214 | — | — | 1,224,214 | — | |
| Chlorine | 93,695 | — | — | 93,695 | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 32,391 | — | — | 32,391 | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,782 | 1,620 | 162 | — | 67 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 228,914 | 228,914 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 20,978 | — | — | 20,978 | — | |
| Chlorine | 12,035 | — | — | 12,035 | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,767 | 1,680 | 87 | — | 36,212 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 192,717 | 192,717 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 16,364 | — | — | 16,364 | — | |
| Chlorine | 15,733 | — | — | 15,733 | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,583 | 1,570 | 13 | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 331,003 | 331,003 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 7 | — | 7 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 15,309 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 15,309 |
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
KEYMAR, MD
|
Ammonia | 23,271 | — | — | — |
|
WIN LLC
PAXINOS, PA
|
Ammonia | 2,632 | — | — | — |
|
DENALI
KEYMAR, MD
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 32 | — | — | — |
|
WIN LLC
PAXINOS, PA
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 4 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Sep 7, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 10, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jun 1, 2006 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.10 kg/d | 40.86 | +99,999% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 128.94 kg/d | 81.72 | +99,999% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 122.30 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +99,999% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 129.20 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +99,999% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.89 kg/d | 18.34 | +8% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.47 kg/d | 17.71 | +99,999% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.02 kg/d | 14.07 | +99,999% | Nov 2025 | Resolved |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.90 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +99,999% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 126.98 kg/d | 17.71 | +99,999% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.29 kg/d | 14.07 | +99,999% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.73 kg/d | 17.71 | +113% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.40 mg/L | 4.20 | +5% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 155.40 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +99,999% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.80 kg/d | 14.07 | +99,999% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.01 kg/d | 17.71 | +99,999% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.56 kg/d | 17.71 | +39% | May 2025 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +99,999% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 98.43 kg/d | 81.72 | +20% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.11 kg/d | 17.71 | +8% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.26 kg/d | 18.34 | +103% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.78 kg/d | 14.07 | +99,999% | Aug 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 93.57 kg/d | 17.71 | +99,999% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.73 kg/d | 18.34 | +24% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Monitor Only - Overdue | 25.74 kg/d | 17.71 | +45% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.74 kg/d | 17.71 | +45% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 195.12 kg/d | 18.61 | +948% | May 2024 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.24 kg/d | 1.86 | +504% | May 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.51 kg/d | 14.07 | +81% | May 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.74 kg/d | 17.71 | +254% | May 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 477.43 kg/d | 18.61 | +2,465% | Apr 2024 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 872.70 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +336% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.57 kg/d | 1.86 | +844% | Apr 2024 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.29 kg/d | 1.86 | +1,151% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 8.31 kg/d | 1.86 | +347% | Feb 2024 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.31 kg/d | 1.86 | +347% | Feb 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 97.25 kg/d | 81.72 | +19% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.85 kg/d | 1.86 | +483% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 10.85 kg/d | 1.86 | +483% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.03 kg/d | 1.86 | +815% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 17.03 kg/d | 1.86 | +815% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.67 kg/d | 14.07 | +225% | Nov 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 127.36 kg/d | 18.61 | +584% | Nov 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 127.36 kg/d | 18.61 | +584% | Nov 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 139.11 kg/d | 17.71 | +686% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 742.11 kg/d | 18.61 | +3,887% | Oct 2023 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 6.28 kg/d | 1.86 | +238% | Oct 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 742.11 kg/d | 18.61 | +3,887% | Oct 2023 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.28 kg/d | 1.86 | +238% | Oct 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 147.32 kg/d | 18.61 | +691% | Sep 2023 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.63 kg/d | 1.86 | +149% | Sep 2023 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602829341 · Sep 7, 2021
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-PS-19-2586 · Apr 30, 2019
$5,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601580002 · Sep 10, 2018
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-N00000697 · Jun 11, 2003
$666
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-N00000698 · Nov 8, 2002
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-N00000480 · Oct 17, 1997
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-N00000110 · Mar 18, 1992
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-N00000173 · Aug 15, 1988
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-N00000029 · Aug 15, 1988
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