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KOCH NITROGEN COMPANY, LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,297,415 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
P.O. BOX 1337
DODGE CITY, KS 67801
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- FORD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325311
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jul 8, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 10, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110021074317
How This Compares
#3
of 261 TRI reporters in KS
#83
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-31% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,371,570 | — |
| 2016 | 2,153,342 | -9% |
| 2017 | 2,297,415 | +7% |
| 2018 | 2,729,070 | +19% |
| 2019 | 338,895 | -88% |
| 2020 | 3,196,755 | +843% |
| 2021 | 2,865,665 | -10% |
| 2022 | 1,935,635 | -32% |
| 2023 | 1,464,896 | -24% |
| 2024 | 1,644,437 | +12% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,350,380 | 1,350,000 | — | 380 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 268,805 | 8,805 | — | 260,000 | — | |
| Methanol | 24,082 | 24,005 | — | 77 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,145 | 145 | — | 1,000 | 32,005 | |
| Copper compounds | 15 | 10 | — | 5 | 28,005 | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,041,305 | 1,040,000 | — | 1,305 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 396,010 | 26,005 | — | 370,005 | — | |
| Methanol | 26,280 | 26,005 | — | 275 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,120 | 125 | — | 995 | 37,000 | |
| Copper compounds | 152 | 17 | — | 135 | 62,000 | |
| Nickel compounds | 19 | 14 | — | 5 | 11,830 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 5 | — | 5 | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,320,295 | 1,320,000 | — | 295 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 591,010 | 31,005 | — | 560,005 | — | |
| Methanol | 24,070 | 24,005 | — | 65 | — | |
| Nitric acid | 260 | 255 | — | 5 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 2,520,805 | 2,520,000 | — | 805 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 319,010 | 29,005 | — | 290,005 | — | |
| Methanol | 24,415 | 24,250 | — | 165 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 915 | 10 | — | 905 | 36,660 | |
| Copper compounds | 265 | 10 | — | 255 | 18,742 | |
| Nitric acid | 255 | 250 | — | 5 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 2,820,205 | 2,820,000 | — | 205 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 350,010 | 30,005 | — | 320,005 | — | |
| Methanol | 26,285 | 26,250 | — | 35 | — | |
| Nitric acid | 255 | 250 | — | 5 | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 317,010 | 27,005 | — | 290,005 | — | |
| Methanol | 20,305 | 20,250 | — | 55 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,060 | 255 | — | 805 | 36,500 | |
| Copper compounds | 265 | 10 | — | 255 | 63,440 | |
| Nitric acid | 255 | 250 | — | 5 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 2,220,705 | 2,220,000 | — | 705 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 467,010 | 27,005 | — | 440,005 | 7,000 | |
| Methanol | 39,375 | 39,250 | — | 125 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,460 | 255 | — | 1,205 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 265 | 10 | — | 255 | — | |
| Nitric acid | 255 | 250 | — | 5 | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,921,605 | 1,920,000 | — | 1,605 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 355,010 | 25,005 | — | 330,005 | — | |
| Methanol | 20,545 | 20,250 | — | 295 | — | |
| Nitric acid | 255 | 250 | — | 5 | 4 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,621,505 | 1,620,000 | — | 1,505 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 517,010 | 27,005 | — | 490,005 | 2,100 | |
| Methanol | 14,555 | 14,250 | — | 305 | — | |
| Nitric acid | 255 | 250 | — | 5 | 1 | |
| Nickel compounds | 17 | 12 | — | 5 | 11,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,620,405 | 1,620,000 | — | 405 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 720,010 | 30,005 | — | 690,005 | 74 | |
| Methanol | 29,465 | 27,250 | — | 2,215 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,170 | 255 | — | 915 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 265 | 10 | — | 255 | — | |
| Nitric acid | 255 | 250 | — | 5 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | 28,000 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 32,000 | — | — |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 100 |
| Ammonia | — | 1,300,000 | 110,000 | 14,000 |
| Methanol | — | 55,000 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FORD COUNTY LANDFILL
DODGE CITY, KS
|
Zinc compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
|
CRONIMET SPECIALTY METALS USA
GREENVILLE, PA
|
Zinc compounds | — | 32,000 | — | — |
|
FORD COUNTY LANDFILL
DODGE CITY, KS
|
Copper compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
|
CRONIMET SPECIALTY METALS USA
GREENVILLE, PA
|
Copper compounds | — | 28,000 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 28, 2018 | Mar 28, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 19, 2001 | Oct 2, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 5, 2000 | Jul 27, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 31, 1995 | Apr 24, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 31, 1995 | Apr 23, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 20, 1992 | Jan 13, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 11, 1992 | Mar 30, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 20, 1991 | May 9, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jun 22, 1990 | Jul 16, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 12, 1989 | Feb 28, 1990 | 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.
Judicial
· Case 07-2009-0301 · Apr 10, 2013
$380,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KSD044625010-001 · Jun 5, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KSD044625010-000 · Mar 18, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KSD044625010-003 · Apr 8, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KSD044625010-002 · Jun 22, 1990
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