Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
CHEROKEE NITROGEN
Quick Summary
- •Released 441,762 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 $40,524 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1080 INDUSTRIAL DR
CHEROKEE, AL 35616
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- COLBERT County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325311
- Inspections
- 8 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $40,524 · last Feb 2, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110000589373
How This Compares
#29
of 523 TRI reporters in AL
#414
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
+57% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 433,006 | — |
| 2016 | 531,756 | +23% |
| 2017 | 441,762 | -17% |
| 2018 | 431,735 | -2% |
| 2019 | 379,598 | -12% |
| 2020 | 459,704 | +21% |
| 2021 | 445,983 | -3% |
| 2022 | 812,821 | +82% |
| 2023 | 834,593 | +3% |
| 2024 | 681,353 | -18% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 440,959 | 439,183 | 1,776 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 176,346 | — | 175,187 | 1,159 | — | |
| Nitric acid | 64,048 | 64,048 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 553,188 | 550,597 | 2,591 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 213,176 | — | 212,741 | 435 | — | |
| Nitric acid | 68,229 | 68,229 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 485,102 | 458,195 | 26,907 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 261,239 | — | 218,209 | 43,030 | — | |
| Nitric acid | 66,480 | 66,480 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 249,619 | — | 248,620 | 999 | — | |
| Ammonia | 110,906 | 107,338 | 3,568 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 66,139 | 64,396 | — | 1,743 | — | |
| Methanol | 18,054 | 9,619 | — | 8,435 | — | |
| Chlorine | 500 | 250 | 250 | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 248,024 | — | 247,274 | 750 | — | |
| Ammonia | 114,999 | 110,801 | 4,198 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 74,700 | 73,444 | — | 1,256 | — | |
| Methanol | 20,716 | 11,037 | — | 9,679 | — | |
| Chlorine | 500 | 250 | 250 | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 255 | 255 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 252,220 | — | 251,221 | 999 | — | |
| Ammonia | 126,785 | 122,686 | 4,099 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 593 | 250 | 343 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 229,574 | — | 228,575 | 999 | — | |
| Ammonia | 117,790 | 112,980 | 4,810 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 64,881 | 63,252 | — | 1,629 | — | |
| Methanol | 18,078 | 9,632 | — | 8,446 | — | |
| Chlorine | 647 | 250 | 397 | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 255 | 255 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 226,415 | — | 225,416 | 999 | — | |
| Ammonia | 116,810 | 113,010 | 3,800 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 75,867 | 74,553 | — | 1,314 | — | |
| Methanol | 21,284 | 11,340 | — | 9,944 | — | |
| Chlorine | 621 | 250 | 371 | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 320,973 | — | 319,974 | 999 | — | |
| Ammonia | 125,319 | 121,208 | 4,111 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 69,011 | 67,573 | — | 1,438 | — | |
| Methanol | 15,053 | 8,020 | — | 7,033 | — | |
| Chlorine | 635 | 250 | 385 | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 243,683 | — | 242,684 | 999 | — | |
| Ammonia | 98,921 | 95,047 | 3,874 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 71,881 | 70,604 | — | 1,277 | — | |
| Methanol | 17,146 | 10,882 | — | 6,264 | — | |
| Chlorine | 610 | 250 | 360 | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
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) | — | 1,093 | — | — |
| Ammonia | — | 2,623 | — | — |
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 | May 22, 2024 | May 22, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 30, 2002 | Oct 9, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 25, 1995 | Oct 10, 1995 | 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 | 21.50 mg/L | 15.00 | +43% | Nov 2023 | 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 04-2024-0305 · May 28, 2025
$40,524
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604006051 · May 22, 2024
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2015-8015 · Feb 2, 2016
$26,250
Judicial
· Case 04-2012-9005 · May 28, 2014
$246,875
UNDEFINED TO HQ ON V3 DEPLOYMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD057203135-001 · Sep 30, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD057203135-SFQ · Aug 25, 1995
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