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TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY-DRAYTON PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 77,832 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.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
8152 OLD HIGHWAY 44
DRAYTON, ND 58225
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- PEMBINA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311313
- Inspections
- 10 · last Nov 6, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 5, 1993
- Registry ID
- 110022357180
How This Compares
#19
of 91 TRI reporters in ND
#1,284
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
7
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)
+79% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 83,236 | — |
| 2016 | 106,334 | +28% |
| 2017 | 77,832 | -27% |
| 2018 | 56,372 | -28% |
| 2019 | 80,048 | +42% |
| 2020 | 99,664 | +25% |
| 2021 | 92,199 | -7% |
| 2022 | 115,291 | +25% |
| 2023 | 124,487 | +8% |
| 2024 | 148,739 | +19% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 148,726 | 123,917 | 24,809 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 124,473 | 115,486 | 8,987 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 115,279 | 109,339 | 5,940 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 92,188 | 90,008 | 2,180 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 99,664 | 91,966 | 7,698 | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 80,048 | 77,778 | 2,270 | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 56,360 | 46,050 | 10,310 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 77,820 | 67,510 | 10,310 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 106,270 | 102,890 | 3,380 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 53 | 53 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 83,170 | 79,790 | 3,380 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 55 | 55 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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 - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Sep 23, 2019 | Nov 26, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Laboratory Not Certified | Sep 18, 2014 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 13, 2013 | Jul 30, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 13, 2013 | Jul 30, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 15, 2010 | Mar 25, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 8, 2008 | Sep 5, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 8, 2008 | Sep 5, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 1, 1999 | Nov 10, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 10, 1997 | Jul 18, 1997 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 866.40 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +117% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 980.40 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +145% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 613.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +53% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.30 mg/L | 45.00 | +21% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,488.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,522% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,076.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +669% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.60 mg/L | 30.00 | +2% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.50 mg/L | 45.00 | +8% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 61.40 mg/L | 45.00 | +36% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.60 mg/L | 30.00 | +19% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7,270.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,718% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 79.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +76% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +13% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| TU Static Renewal 96Hr Acute Pimphales promelas | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.62 toxic | 1.00 | +62% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Toxic Units Static Renewal 48Hr Acute Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.13 toxic | 1.00 | +13% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +53% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.10 mg/L | 30.00 | +30% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +60% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +48% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,106.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +927% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Toxic Units Static Renewal 48Hr Acute Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.58 toxic | 1.00 | +258% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +20% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.30 mg/L | 45.00 | +54% | May 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 128.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +184% | May 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.40 mg/L | 30.00 | +68% | May 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +212% | May 2022 | Open |
| TU Static Renewal 96Hr Acute Pimphales promelas | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.33 toxic | 1.00 | +33% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Toxic Units Static Renewal 48Hr Acute Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.84 toxic | 1.00 | +84% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,553.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +288% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 411.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +3% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,340.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +235% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,500.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +775% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,500.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +775% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9,430.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +2,258% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +51% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,900.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +375% | Oct 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,550% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,720.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +580% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,200.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +450% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +58% | Sep 2015 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NDD000819185-001 · Mar 17, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NDD000819185-000 · Oct 21, 1999
Administrative - Formal
· Case 08-1992-0162 · Apr 5, 1993
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