Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
PRAIRIE SUN FOODS, LLC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 111,501 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.
- Address
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22058 K42
MERRILL, IA 51038
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- PLYMOUTH County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311225
- Inspections
- 3 · last Aug 25, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110037594902
How This Compares
#44
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#1,030
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
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 (2015–2016)
+6006% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,826 | — |
| 2016 | 111,501 | +6006% |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 111,501 | 111,501 | — | — | 14,611 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 1,826 | 1,826 | — | — | 17,891 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 5,552 |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 14,611 | AMERICAN WATER, SIOUX CITY |
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 | — | — | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.91 kg/d | 25.20 | +46% | Feb 2017 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 898.00 mg/L | 630.00 | +43% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 898.00 mg/L | 394.00 | +128% | Feb 2017 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 898.00 mg/L | 394.00 | +128% | Feb 2017 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.91 kg/d | 25.20 | +46% | Feb 2017 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 898.00 mg/L | 630.00 | +43% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 57.34 kg/d | 40.50 | +42% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.59 deg F | 70.90 | +2% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 880.00 mg/L | 630.00 | +40% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.77 kg/d | 25.20 | +18% | Jan 2017 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 880.00 mg/L | 630.00 | +40% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 616.50 mg/L | 394.00 | +56% | Jan 2017 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 57.34 kg/d | 40.50 | +42% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.77 kg/d | 25.20 | +18% | Jan 2017 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 616.50 mg/L | 394.00 | +56% | Jan 2017 | Resolved |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.59 deg F | 70.90 | +2% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,300.00 mg/L | 394.00 | +230% | Dec 2016 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.22 kg/d | 25.20 | +147% | Dec 2016 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 79.65 kg/d | 40.50 | +97% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,460.00 mg/L | 630.00 | +132% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 79.65 kg/d | 40.50 | +97% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,300.00 mg/L | 394.00 | +230% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.22 kg/d | 25.20 | +147% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,460.00 mg/L | 630.00 | +132% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 917.00 mg/L | 394.00 | +133% | Nov 2016 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 70.90 kg/d | 40.50 | +75% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,800.00 mg/L | 630.00 | +186% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.31 kg/d | 25.20 | +60% | Nov 2016 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,301.75 mg/L | 394.00 | +230% | Oct 2016 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.72 kg/d | 40.50 | +18% | Oct 2016 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.44 kg/d | 25.20 | +53% | Oct 2016 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,610.00 mg/L | 630.00 | +156% | Oct 2016 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 926.25 mg/L | 394.00 | +135% | Sep 2016 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 2,550.00 mg/L | 630.00 | +305% | Sep 2016 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,550.00 mg/L | 630.00 | +305% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.84 kg/d | 25.20 | +18% | Sep 2016 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 926.25 mg/L | 394.00 | +135% | Sep 2016 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 88.64 kg/d | 40.50 | +119% | Sep 2016 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 88.64 kg/d | 40.50 | +119% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 29.84 kg/d | 25.20 | +18% | Sep 2016 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,330.00 mg/L | 630.00 | +270% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 82.38 kg/d | 40.50 | +103% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,894.00 mg/L | 394.00 | +381% | Aug 2016 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.31 kg/d | 25.20 | +100% | Aug 2016 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 119.77 kg/d | 40.50 | +196% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,260.00 mg/L | 630.00 | +259% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.97 kg/d | 25.20 | +126% | Jul 2016 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,140.75 mg/L | 394.00 | +190% | Jul 2016 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 kg/d | 0.02 | +43% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7,150.00 mg/L | 630.00 | +1,035% | Jun 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600808200 · Sep 19, 2016
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-8253 · Feb 11, 2013
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-N8253 · Feb 11, 2013
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