Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
RAINBOW FERTILIZER LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 9,919 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
-
1011 OAK AVENUE
AMERICUS, GA 31709
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- SUMTER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325314
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jan 26, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000361055
How This Compares
#160
of 653 TRI reporters in GA
#4,010
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
12
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)
+97% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,915 | — |
| 2016 | 4,162 | -30% |
| 2017 | 9,919 | +138% |
| 2018 | 10,573 | +7% |
| 2019 | 8,026 | -24% |
| 2020 | 11,307 | +41% |
| 2021 | 13,027 | +15% |
| 2022 | 6,975 | -46% |
| 2023 | 8,389 | +20% |
| 2024 | 11,681 | +39% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 8,160 | — | 8,160 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,758 | 813 | 1,945 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 644 | 520 | 124 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 118 | 103 | 15 | — | 63 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5,827 | — | 5,827 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,053 | 668 | 1,385 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 411 | 323 | 88 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 97 | 87 | 10 | — | 60 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 4,723 | — | 4,723 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,811 | 687 | 1,124 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 355 | 283 | 72 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 86 | 78 | 8 | — | 60 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 8,745 | — | 8,745 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 3,062 | 979 | 2,083 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 891 | 758 | 133 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 327 | 311 | 16 | — | 60 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 0 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 7,558 | — | 7,558 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,719 | 928 | 1,791 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 830 | 716 | 114 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 199 | 186 | 13 | — | 61 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 5,260 | — | 5,260 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,082 | 838 | 1,244 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 574 | 495 | 79 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 109 | 100 | 9 | — | 52 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 7,368 | — | 7,368 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,619 | 863 | 1,756 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 487 | 375 | 112 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 98 | 85 | 13 | — | 51 | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 6,881 | — | 6,881 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,495 | 854 | 1,641 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 443 | 339 | 104 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 99 | 87 | 12 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 2,040 | 676 | 1,364 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,476 | — | 1,476 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 419 | 301 | 118 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 227 | 185 | 42 | — | 106 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 2,850 | 660 | 2,190 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,341 | — | 2,341 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 562 | 372 | 190 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 162 | 95 | 67 | — | 48 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | 10,195 | — | — |
| Ammonia | — | 44,331 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 10 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 2,021 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MIDDLE GEORGIA SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
MONTEZUMA, GA
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
MIDDLE GEORGIA SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
MONTEZUMA, GA
|
Zinc compounds | 63 | — | — | — |
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 | FRV | Aug 26, 2021 | Dec 3, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR) | Nov 6, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2020 | Nov 20, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2020 | Nov 20, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2019 | Mar 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2018 | Mar 3, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 22, 1989 | Jul 27, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 20, 1988 | Aug 5, 1988 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602841230 · Aug 26, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD003282027-002 · Jul 3, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAD003282027-001 · Jun 1, 1988
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