Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
JBS PLAINWELL, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,076,945 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 $96,271 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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11 11TH STREET
PLAINWELL, MI 49080
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- ALLEGAN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311611
- Inspections
- 6 · last Mar 10, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $96,271 · last Jun 24, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000409344
How This Compares
#6
of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#95
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
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 (2015–2024)
+41% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,749,510 | — |
| 2016 | 2,231,173 | +28% |
| 2017 | 2,076,945 | -7% |
| 2018 | 2,457,056 | +18% |
| 2019 | 2,621,624 | +7% |
| 2020 | 2,524,860 | -4% |
| 2021 | 2,387,162 | -5% |
| 2022 | 2,005,789 | -16% |
| 2023 | 2,215,564 | +10% |
| 2024 | 2,472,638 | +12% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,445,247 | — | 2,445,247 | — | 111 | |
| Ammonia | 27,391 | 27,137 | 254 | — | 310 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,199,257 | — | 2,199,257 | — | 132 | |
| Ammonia | 16,307 | 16,121 | 187 | — | 368 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,003,104 | — | 2,003,104 | — | 125 | |
| Ammonia | 2,685 | 2,538 | 147 | — | 348 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,386,768 | — | 2,386,768 | — | 120 | |
| Ammonia | 394 | 238 | 156 | — | 338 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,514,988 | — | 2,514,988 | — | 111 | |
| Ammonia | 9,872 | 9,377 | 495 | — | 308 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,614,204 | — | 2,614,204 | — | 131 | |
| Ammonia | 7,420 | 6,600 | 821 | — | 363 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,453,596 | — | 2,453,596 | — | 124 | |
| Ammonia | 3,460 | 3,178 | 283 | — | 354 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,076,386 | — | 2,076,386 | — | 139 | |
| Ammonia | 559 | 173 | 386 | — | 387 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,227,229 | — | 2,227,229 | — | 121 | |
| Ammonia | 3,944 | 3,837 | 107 | — | 348 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,749,299 | — | 1,749,299 | — | 135 | |
| Ammonia | 211 | 144 | 67 | — | 328 |
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) | — | 111 | — | 270,922 |
| Peracetic acid | — | 86,378 | — | 132,479 |
| Ammonia | — | 310 | — | 74,363 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MORGAN COMPOSTING
SEARS, MI
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 111 | — | — |
|
MORGAN COMPOSTING
SEARS, MI
|
Ammonia | — | 310 | — | — |
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 | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Apr 21, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Failure to develop, maintain, or get approval of an adequate SWPPP (industrial stormwater) | Feb 26, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Feb 21, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 14, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Sep 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Jul 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Apr 21, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - No Licensed/Certified Operator | Oct 25, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Chemical Handling | Oct 25, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Oct 25, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Aug 21, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Jul 21, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Feb 21, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 10, 2019 | Feb 26, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 10, 2019 | Feb 26, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 10, 2019 | Feb 26, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Oct 21, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Jun 21, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Late Submittal of DMRs | Aug 21, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | Mar 21, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Mar 21, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Mar 21, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Other noncompliance related to industrial stormwater discharges | Mar 21, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Failure to eliminate or relocate industrial stormwater outfalls from identified sensitive areas | Mar 21, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 4, 1995 | Jan 18, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.40 toxic | 1.00 | +40% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 550.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +38% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.30 toxic | 1.00 | +30% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.30 mg/L | 15.00 | +115% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.51 kg/d | 0.75 | +103% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.10 mg/L | 15.00 | +54% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.10 toxic | 1.00 | +10% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.30 toxic | 1.00 | +30% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,766.00 mg/L | 4,700.00 | +1% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.10 toxic | 1.00 | +10% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.30 toxic | 1.00 | +30% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.40 toxic | 1.00 | +40% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.10 toxic | 1.00 | +10% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.20 toxic | 1.00 | +20% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.40 toxic | 1.00 | +40% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.10 toxic | 1.00 | +10% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.40 toxic | 1.00 | +40% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.40 toxic | 1.00 | +40% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 kg/d | 0.04 | +2% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.10 toxic | 1.00 | +10% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.40 toxic | 1.00 | +40% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 545.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +36% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 248.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +24% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.20 toxic | 1.00 | +20% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 540.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +35% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 470.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +18% | May 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 250.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +25% | May 2019 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.70 toxic | 1.00 | +70% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.10 toxic | 1.00 | +10% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.20 toxic | 1.00 | +20% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.30 toxic | 1.00 | +30% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.20 mg/L | 15.00 | +41% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.80 toxic | 1.00 | +680% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.30 toxic | 1.00 | +30% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Toxicity [acute], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.20 toxic | 1.00 | +20% | Oct 2016 | 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 MI-59198360248672520 · Jun 24, 2025
$96,271
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603854605 · Dec 14, 2023
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2014-7230 · Oct 29, 2013
$67,900
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MID006017826-001 · Jan 4, 1995
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