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TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
PILGRIM'S PRIDE - SANFORD PROCESSING PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 777,197 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
-
484 ZIMMERMAN ROAD
SANFORD, NC 27331
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- LEE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311615
- Inspections
- 1 · last Feb 21, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 1, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110000551493
How This Compares
#14
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#258
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
5
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)
+261% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 87,227 | — |
| 2016 | 817,439 | +837% |
| 2017 | 777,197 | -5% |
| 2018 | 784,510 | +1% |
| 2019 | 593,085 | -24% |
| 2020 | 712,436 | +20% |
| 2021 | 613,966 | -14% |
| 2022 | 491,151 | -20% |
| 2023 | 483,660 | -2% |
| 2024 | 314,475 | -35% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 296,722 | — | 239,978 | 56,744 | 28,400 | |
| Ammonia | 10,331 | 9,182 | 142 | 1,007 | 18 | |
| Peracetic acid | 6,952 | 6,952 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 470 | 470 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 471,042 | — | 435,376 | 35,666 | 5,785 | |
| Ammonia | 6,652 | 6,252 | 142 | 258 | 14,236 | |
| Peracetic acid | 5,507 | 5,507 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 459 | 459 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 481,996 | — | 463,005 | 18,991 | 1,312 | |
| Peracetic acid | 6,635 | 6,635 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,996 | 1,438 | 122 | 436 | 9,747 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 524 | 524 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 601,453 | — | 587,904 | 13,549 | 711 | |
| Ammonia | 6,890 | 6,509 | 156 | 225 | 3,242 | |
| Peracetic acid | 4,674 | 4,674 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 544 | 544 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 405 | 405 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 703,913 | — | 695,974 | 7,939 | 643 | |
| Ammonia | 7,462 | 6,167 | 224 | 1,071 | 2,420 | |
| Chlorine | 585 | 585 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 475 | 475 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 583,307 | — | 572,483 | 10,824 | 911 | |
| Ammonia | 8,476 | 7,706 | 163 | 607 | 3,119 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,302 | 1,302 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 780,277 | — | 764,354 | 15,923 | 1,377 | |
| Ammonia | 2,688 | 2,262 | 360 | 66 | 4,819 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,545 | 1,545 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 772,389 | — | 734,474 | 37,915 | 792 | |
| Ammonia | 3,505 | 2,782 | 211 | 512 | 345 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,303 | 1,303 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 807,359 | — | 791,988 | 15,371 | 84 | |
| Ammonia | 8,943 | 8,412 | 247 | 285 | 5 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 1,137 | 1,137 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 76,351 | — | 29,528 | 46,823 | — | |
| Ammonia | 10,069 | 9,828 | 9 | 232 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 807 | 807 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 602,382 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 72,295 |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 347,600 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 24,343 |
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
RUSSELLVILLE, AR
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 27,966 | — | — | — |
|
MCGILL ENV SYS OF NC INC
NEW HILL, NC
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 435 | — | — | — |
|
MCGILL ENV SYS OF NC INC
NEW HILL, NC
|
Ammonia | 12 | — | — | — |
|
DENALI
RUSSELLVILLE, AR
|
Ammonia | 6 | — | — | — |
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 | Water Quality (Handled By Judge) | Mar 31, 1993 | — | 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 | 15.50 mg/L | 10.00 | +55% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,200.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +200% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 159.00 mg/L | 103.00 | +54% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 159.00 mg/L | 147.00 | +8% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 111.00 mg/L | 103.00 | +8% | Feb 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.20 mg/L | 0.03 | +596% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 121.00 mg/L | 103.00 | +17% | Nov 2015 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 173.00 mg/L | 147.00 | +18% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 173.00 mg/L | 103.00 | +68% | Oct 2015 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 122.00 mg/L | 103.00 | +18% | Sep 2015 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 108.00 mg/L | 103.00 | +5% | Aug 2015 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 138.00 mg/L | 103.00 | +34% | Jul 2015 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,400% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 162.00 mg/L | 103.00 | +57% | Jun 2015 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 162.00 mg/L | 147.00 | +10% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 181.00 mg/L | 147.00 | +23% | May 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 181.00 mg/L | 103.00 | +76% | May 2015 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.70 mg/L | 30.00 | +49% | May 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 179.00 mg/L | 147.00 | +22% | Apr 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 179.00 mg/L | 103.00 | +74% | Apr 2015 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.50 mg/L | 4.00 | +163% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 155.00 mg/L | 147.00 | +5% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 155.00 mg/L | 103.00 | +50% | Mar 2015 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +2,900% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +20% | Feb 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 146.00 mg/L | 103.00 | +42% | Feb 2015 | Resolved |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.88 mg/L | 6.00 | +69% | Feb 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.90 mg/L | 4.00 | +1,148% | Jan 2015 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,200.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +450% | Jan 2015 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.03 | +150% | Jan 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 138.00 mg/L | 103.00 | +34% | Jan 2015 | Resolved |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.12 mg/L | 6.00 | +31% | Jan 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.70 mg/L | 30.00 | +2% | Jan 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.58 mg/L | 2.00 | +579% | Jan 2015 | 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.
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-S15002-0 · Feb 1, 2016
$10,382
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2016-0037 · Jan 27, 2016
$540
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00008875 · Jun 1, 2012
$1,923
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00003926 · Feb 15, 2012
$498
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00013380 · Jan 5, 2012
$298
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2012-0003 · Jan 5, 2012
$298
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00013728 · Nov 14, 2011
$398
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00001612 · Apr 11, 2011
$348
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00012372 · Mar 7, 2011
$248
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00006704 · Jul 27, 2009
$147
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00004343 · May 29, 2009
$8,330
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00010346 · Mar 30, 2009
$47
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00009402 · Jun 23, 2008
$1,297
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00009903 · Mar 15, 2008
$347
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00009449 · Dec 20, 2007
$294
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00001883 · Dec 17, 2007
$294
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00007896 · Apr 22, 2005
$294
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00004826 · Aug 9, 2004
$291
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00006066 · Jan 9, 2003
$303
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00003433 · Dec 5, 2002
$303
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