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FOSTER FARMS FARMERVILLE PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,836 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 $29,500 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
6648 HIGHWAY 15 NORTH
FARMERVILLE, LA 71241
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- UNION County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311615
- Inspections
- 1 · last Dec 12, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $29,500 · last Oct 4, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000743474
How This Compares
#216
of 419 TRI reporters in LA
#5,093
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
8
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)
+19735% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,677 | — |
| 2016 | 5,457 | +17% |
| 2017 | 4,836 | -11% |
| 2018 | 2,906 | -40% |
| 2020 | 114,502 | — |
| 2021 | 376,451 | +229% |
| 2022 | 1,033,957 | +175% |
| 2023 | 1,085,152 | +5% |
| 2024 | 927,701 | -15% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 904,492 | — | 904,492 | — | 50 | |
| Ammonia | 20,264 | 16,085 | 4,179 | — | 2,848 | |
| Peracetic acid | 1,514 | 1,514 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,431 | 1,431 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,070,277 | — | 1,070,277 | — | 1,013 | |
| Ammonia | 12,357 | 11,028 | 1,329 | — | 3,112 | |
| Peracetic acid | 1,392 | 1,392 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,126 | 1,126 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,013,598 | — | 1,013,598 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 17,881 | 14,052 | 3,829 | — | 2,834 | |
| Peracetic acid | 2,478 | 1,763 | — | 715 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 368,145 | — | 368,145 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 6,434 | 6,402 | 32 | — | 567 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,049 | 1,049 | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 823 | 823 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 101,569 | — | — | 101,569 | — | |
| Ammonia | 8,334 | 7,833 | — | 501 | — | |
| Peracetic acid | 3,752 | 3,752 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 847 | — | — | 847 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,906 | 2,906 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 4,836 | 4,836 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5,457 | 5,457 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 4,677 | 4,677 | — | — | — |
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 | — | — | — | 302,852 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 3,878,574 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 1,304,472 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 16,459 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UNIVERSAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
JACKSON, LA
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 2,834 |
|
DENALI WATER SOLUTIONS, LLC
RUSSELLVILLE, AR
|
Ammonia | 14 | — | — | — |
|
DENALI WATER SOLUTIONS, LLC
RUSSELLVILLE, AR
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 50 | — | — | — |
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 | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 14, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 14, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 14, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 14, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Feb 28, 2014 | Oct 4, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Failed Toxicity Test | Dec 31, 2013 | Aug 23, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Failed Toxicity Test | Jun 30, 2010 | Aug 23, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Feb 28, 2010 | Oct 4, 2021 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.00 mg/L | 14.00 | +43% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.34 mg/L | 8.00 | +17% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 245.61 kg/d | 125.76 | +95% | May 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 80.00 mg/L | 23.00 | +248% | May 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 160.26 kg/d | 83.99 | +91% | May 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.39 mg/L | 10.00 | +64% | May 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 99.20 mg/L | 15.00 | +561% | May 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 792.68 kg/d | 192.95 | +311% | May 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 982.91 kg/d | 125.76 | +682% | May 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.02 mg/L | 15.00 | +67% | May 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 222.91 kg/d | 192.95 | +16% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +400% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 74.00 kg/d | 33.60 | +120% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.70 mg/L | 8.00 | +34% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.27 mg/L | 4.00 | +82% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 108.51 kg/d | 67.19 | +61% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 112,000.00 mg/L | 147.00 | +76,090% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27,481.60 mg/L | 103.00 | +26,581% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 131.21 kg/d | 33.60 | +291% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +13% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.30 mg/L | 8.00 | +304% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 201.12 kg/d | 192.95 | +4% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 157.54 kg/d | 125.76 | +25% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 202.03 kg/d | 67.19 | +201% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.09 mg/L | 4.00 | +277% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.20 mg/L | 8.00 | +228% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 222.01 kg/d | 67.19 | +230% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.67 mg/L | 4.00 | +167% | Nov 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 108.96 kg/d | 33.60 | +224% | Nov 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 79.40 kg/d | 67.19 | +18% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.30 mg/L | 10.00 | +83% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.30 mg/L | 15.00 | +89% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.96 mg/L | 4.00 | +49% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.16 mg/L | 8.00 | +65% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.65 mg/L | 15.00 | +4% | Aug 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 204.75 kg/d | 192.95 | +6% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.64 mg/L | 15.00 | +71% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 218.37 kg/d | 125.76 | +74% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.30 mg/L | 15.00 | +9% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 365.47 kg/d | 192.95 | +89% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.10 mg/L | 23.00 | +92% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.30 mg/L | 14.00 | +9% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +900% | May 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.30 mg/L | 8.00 | +4% | May 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 76.27 kg/d | 67.19 | +14% | May 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 251.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +26% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 161.62 kg/d | 125.76 | +29% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +150% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +400% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.54 kg/d | 67.19 | +17% | Mar 2024 | 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.
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-SAWE180066 · Oct 4, 2021
$29,500
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-WECN1400217 · Jun 10, 2014
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00019548 · May 6, 2009
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00019553 · May 6, 2009
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00001480 · Mar 5, 1999
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00001992 · Nov 14, 1996
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