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VALLEY PROTEINS INC - TERRE HILL PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 35,952 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 $32,841 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
693 WIDE HOLLOW RD
EAST EARL, PA 17519
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- LANCASTER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311225
- Inspections
- 5 · last Sep 10, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $32,841 · last May 23, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000986906
How This Compares
#92
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#2,034
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
12
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 (2015–2023)
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 21,494 | — |
| 2017 | 35,952 | +67% |
| 2018 | 42,656 | +19% |
| 2019 | 27,548 | -35% |
| 2020 | 34,250 | +24% |
| 2021 | 62,500 | +82% |
| 2022 | 35,700 | -43% |
| 2023 | 0 | -100% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | 18,700 | — | — | 18,700 | — | |
| Chlorine | 17,000 | — | — | 17,000 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 50,000 | — | — | 50,000 | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 12,500 | — | — | 12,500 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | 34,250 | — | — | 34,250 | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | 27,548 | — | — | 27,548 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | 21,340 | — | — | 21,340 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 20,693 | — | 6,876 | 13,817 | 8,677 | |
| Ammonia | 623 | 244 | 126 | 253 | 159 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | 35,622 | — | — | 35,622 | — | |
| Ammonia | 330 | 240 | 66 | 24 | 1 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | 21,494 | — | — | 21,494 | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | — | — |
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 | — | — | — | 35,157 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
YIPPIE FARMS
MOUNT JOY, PA
|
Ammonia | 0 | — | — | — |
|
TERRE GRO
PEACH BOTTOM, PA
|
Ammonia | 0 | — | — | — |
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 | Sep 7, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Sep 7, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Mar 15, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Mar 15, 2023 | Mar 17, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Mar 5, 2021 | May 13, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jan 13, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Sep 17, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 15, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 17, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 21, 2019 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 470.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +18% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,200.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +450% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.80 mg/L | 4.50 | +29% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.20 mg/L | 9.00 | +36% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 673.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +68% | May 2024 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.40 mg/L | 4.00 | +10% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.80 mg/L | 4.00 | +45% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.10 mg/L | 2.00 | +5% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +99,999% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.30 mg/L | 50.00 | +27% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.90 mg/L | 4.50 | +53% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,500.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,025% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.80 mg/L | 2.00 | +90% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.80 mg/L | 4.00 | +95% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.32 kg/d | 1.91 | +21% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.04 kg/d | 0.95 | +10% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.98 kg/d | 14.07 | +6% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.60 mg/L | 4.00 | +15% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.40 mg/L | 30.00 | +101% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 212.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +253% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.46 kg/d | 28.60 | +143% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.20 mg/L | 1.60 | +38% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +8% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 220.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +99,999% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.90 mg/L | 4.50 | +9% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9,800.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +2,350% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 700.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +75% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 75.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +25% | May 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 327.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +445% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,370.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +243% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 53.12 kg/d | 28.60 | +86% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.71 kg/d | 14.07 | +26% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 108.30 mg/L | 30.00 | +261% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.40 mg/L | 4.50 | +42% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 590.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +48% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 460.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +15% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.30 mg/L | 27.00 | +23% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 618.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +55% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 500.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +25% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.30 mg/L | 5.00 | +94% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.70 mg/L | 20.00 | +9% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,700.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,325% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 860.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +330% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,200.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,450% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.10 mg/L | 50.00 | +20% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,100.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,425% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 101.70 mg/L | 100.00 | +2% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +400% | Dec 2019 | 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 PA-0082066_05232023 · May 23, 2023
$1,150
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0082066_12072021 · Dec 7, 2021
$31,691
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602507560 · Mar 5, 2021
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0082066_05092019 · May 9, 2019
$30,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0082066_04252017 · Apr 25, 2017
$6,925
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