Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
AHN NORTH AMERICA, INC. HEARTLAND INGREDIENTS
Quick Summary
- •Released 19,412 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 $458,265 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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1116 IA-137
EDDYVILLE, IA 52553
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- MONROE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311119
- Inspections
- 2 · last Dec 9, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $458,265 · last Sep 28, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110035869165
How This Compares
#115
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#2,867
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.
5
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)
+1292% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 61,195 | — |
| 2016 | 60,037 | -2% |
| 2017 | 19,412 | -68% |
| 2018 | 62,672 | +223% |
| 2019 | 64,676 | +3% |
| 2020 | 80,179 | +24% |
| 2021 | 266,114 | +232% |
| 2022 | 920,111 | +246% |
| 2023 | 975,392 | +6% |
| 2024 | 851,656 | -13% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 555,720 | — | 555,720 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 188,732 | 188,312 | 420 | — | 31,338 | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 107,204 | — | 107,204 | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 574,384 | — | 574,384 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 207,106 | 206,905 | 201 | — | 43,645 | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 193,902 | — | 193,902 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 551,809 | — | 551,809 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 368,302 | 367,986 | 316 | — | 61,497 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 266,114 | 265,902 | 212 | — | 41,046 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 80,179 | 77,812 | 2,367 | — | 41,586 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 64,676 | 60,981 | 3,695 | — | 53,558 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 62,672 | 59,542 | 3,130 | — | 65,488 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 19,412 | 19,396 | 16 | — | 30,702 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 60,037 | 58,274 | 1,763 | — | 57,875 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 61,195 | 58,475 | 2,720 | — | 71,471 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | 4,679,526 | — | 1,468,579 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 4,644,892 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CARGILL INC
EDDYVILLE, IA
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 31,338 |
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 | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 1, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2020 | Jun 9, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 1, 2020 | Jun 9, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 20, 2007 | Oct 15, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 30, 2002 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.10 mg/L | 17.80 | +165% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 109.33 kg/d | 80.81 | +35% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +58% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +43% | Dec 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.23 mg/L | 0.01 | +1,945% | Nov 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.32 kg/d | 0.04 | +783% | Nov 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.22 kg/d | 0.06 | +6,727% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.00 mg/L | 0.02 | +15,689% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +95% | Oct 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.02 | +426% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 kg/d | 0.06 | +144% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.02 | +426% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.18 kg/d | 0.06 | +198% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 kg/d | 0.04 | +45% | Sep 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +160% | Sep 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 kg/d | 0.06 | +2% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.02 | +111% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +124% | Aug 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 kg/d | 0.04 | +20% | Aug 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +82% | Jul 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.02 | +111% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 kg/d | 0.04 | +12% | Jun 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +124% | Jun 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.02 | +111% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 kg/d | 0.06 | +24% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +49% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 92.61 deg F | 89.60 | +3% | May 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.02 | +111% | May 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +101% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +58% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 146.41 kg/d | 76.27 | +92% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.00 mg/L | 17.00 | +71% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.09 | +7% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.16 | +6% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.00 mg/L | 17.00 | +6% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 108.99 kg/d | 76.27 | +43% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 81.05 kg/d | 76.27 | +6% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.27 kg/d | 3.25 | +1% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.05 mg/L | 1.00 | +5% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 734.00 MPN/100mL | 630.00 | +17% | May 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.61 kg/d | 0.36 | +67% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.61 kg/d | 0.54 | +12% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +3% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 72.33 deg F | 64.00 | +13% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.08 deg F | 64.00 | +8% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 981.72 MPN/100mL | 630.00 | +56% | Oct 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.83 kg/d | 0.36 | +128% | Sep 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +31% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +28% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.83 kg/d | 0.54 | +52% | Sep 2017 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2024-0139 · Dec 2, 2024
$458,265
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IA-N8444 · Sep 28, 2016
$5,349
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IAD984570325-001 · Oct 30, 2007
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2000-0134 · Sep 6, 2000
$15,300
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