FARMER'S PRIDE, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 28,633 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $74,022 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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154 WEST MAIN STREET
FREDERICKSBURG, PA 17026
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- LEBANON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311615
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jul 23, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $74,022 · last Feb 23, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110013313431
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 442,592 | — |
| 2016 | 38,403 | -91% |
| 2017 | 28,633 | -25% |
| 2018 | 23,544 | -18% |
| 2019 | 33,810 | +44% |
| 2020 | 79,640 | +136% |
| 2021 | 121,185 | +52% |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 87,181 | — | 87,181 | — | 12,350 | |
| Ammonia | 32,988 | 32,862 | 126 | — | 952 | |
| Peracetic acid | 1,016 | 1,016 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 41,915 | — | 41,915 | — | 10,925 | |
| Ammonia | 36,975 | 36,828 | 147 | — | 841 | |
| Peracetic acid | 750 | 750 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 33,463 | — | 33,463 | — | 3,082 | |
| Peracetic acid | 347 | 347 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 23,150 | — | 23,150 | — | 7,274 | |
| Peracetic acid | 394 | 394 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 28,370 | — | 28,370 | — | 2,148 | |
| Peracetic acid | 263 | 263 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 38,152 | — | 38,152 | — | 4,025 | |
| Peracetic acid | 251 | 251 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 442,380 | — | 442,380 | — | 9,951 | |
| Peracetic acid | 212 | 212 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 78,428 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DALE ZIMMERMAN FARM
MYERSTOWN, PA
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 198 | — | — | — |
|
BASHORE
LEBANON, PA
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 505 | — | — | — |
|
BURKHOLDER FARM
FREDERICKSBURG, PA
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 897 | — | — | — |
|
JAMES WEAVER FARM
JONESTOWN, PA
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 475 | — | — | — |
|
RANDY MARTIN FARM
LEBANON, PA
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 73 | — | — | — |
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 | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Nov 16, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 16, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Nov 16, 2021 | Dec 5, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jan 14, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 29, 2018 | — | 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 | 2,200.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +450% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,200.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +450% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +50% | Dec 2021 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.52 kg/d | 3.40 | +444% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.90 mg/L | 1.00 | +790% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.02 | +100% | Nov 2021 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.10 mg/L | 3.00 | +3% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.49 kg/d | 1.73 | +218% | Nov 2021 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,300.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +225% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.30 mg/L | 6.00 | +12% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.40 mg/L | 6.00 | +7% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.23 mg/L | 0.06 | +283% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.38 mg/L | 0.50 | +376% | Nov 2021 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +20% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.50 mg/L | 6.00 | +8% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,160.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +190% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.28 mg/L | 0.50 | +356% | Jul 2021 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.62 kg/d | 3.40 | +388% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.60 mg/L | 1.00 | +660% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.27 kg/d | 1.73 | +206% | Jul 2021 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +50% | Jun 2021 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.27 mg/L | 0.06 | +350% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +50% | Apr 2021 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,900.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +375% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.33 mg/L | 0.50 | +166% | Mar 2021 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.26 kg/d | 1.73 | +89% | Mar 2021 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.71 kg/d | 3.40 | +244% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.78 mg/L | 1.00 | +378% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.45 mg/L | 6.00 | +8% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.06 | +33% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.54 kg/d | 3.40 | +4% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.72 kg/d | 6.81 | +43% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.71 mg/L | 1.00 | +71% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.06 mg/L | 2.00 | +153% | Oct 2020 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.25 mg/L | 1.00 | +25% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.30 mg/L | 6.00 | +105% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.46 kg/d | 20.43 | +64% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 800.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +100% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.20 mg/L | 3.00 | +7% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.58 mg/L | 6.00 | +10% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 458.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +15% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 642.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +61% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15,400.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +3,750% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,127.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +432% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.40 mg/L | 10.00 | +14% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +2,150% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 494.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +24% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +800% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.36 mg/L | 1.00 | +36% | Jul 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.