EPA TRI Facility · Chemicals

SIMPLOT PHOSPHATES LLC

Rock Springs, WY · Parent: J R SIMPLOT CO

Total releases
10.3M lbs
Chemicals reported
23
Carcinogens
5
Primary pathway
Land Disposal
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SIMPLOT PHOSPHATES LLC has reported 10.3M lbs of toxic releases across 23 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2024. Of the chemicals reported, 5 are classified as carcinogens, representing 22% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Chemicals sector. The primary release pathway is land disposal, accounting for 89% of total releases. All release data shown below is self-reported to the EPA under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 313.

#204 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases — among the top 0.8% of reporting sites by volume. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

SIMPLOT PHOSPHATES LLC files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 325312 (Chemicals). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 10.3M lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 23 distinct chemicals, 5 of which (22%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is land disposal at 9.2M lbs (89.0% of total volume), followed by air releases at 10.9%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals decreased by 4% — from 2.2M lbs to 2.1M lbs. The facility is operated under parent company J R SIMPLOT CO.

TRI Form R values are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions, and treat every pound of reported chemical equally regardless of toxicity. Inclusion in the TRI database does not establish a health risk to nearby residents; it documents the annual reporting record that SIMPLOT PHOSPHATES LLC has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Chemicals
NAICS Code
325312
Total Releases
10.3M lbs
Chemicals Reported
23
Latest Report Year
2023

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Total reported releases
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Chemicals reported
SIMPLOT PHOSPHATES LLC
23
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8

2.9× more than the comparison

Comparison reflects reported pounds and chemical counts, not toxicity or health risk. Averages cover facilities reporting any release.

How does this facility release toxic chemicals?

How SIMPLOT PHOSPHATES LLC releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 10.3M lbs.

Land Disposal 9.2M lbs (89.0%)
Air Releases 1.1M lbs (10.9%)
Off-site Transfers 13.8K lbs (0.1%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 4% (2.2M lbs to 2.1M lbs).

Reported total releases by year

SIMPLOT PHOSPHATES LLC — annual TRI totals

million lbs

What this shows Year-over-year reported totals. TRI figures are self-reported estimates and can swing with production levels, waste-rock handling and reporting changes — not only with emissions controls.

Source EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)
Year Total Chemicals
2019 2.2M lbs 15
2020 2.0M lbs 14
2021 1.9M lbs 15
2022 2.1M lbs 15
2023 2.1M lbs 14

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 5 of 23 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Hydrogen fluoride 4.8M lbs
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 1.6M lbs
Zinc compounds 1.5M lbs
Ammonia 721.2K lbs
Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 338.6K lbs
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 306.3K lbs
Manganese compounds 172.1K lbs
Vanadium compounds 164.6K lbs
Chlorine 160.0K lbs
Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 138.0K lbs
Nickel compounds 99.1K lbs Carcinogen
Lead compounds 74.1K lbs
Barium And Barium Compounds 68.8K lbs
Selenium compounds 33.5K lbs
Manganese And Manganese Compounds 32.4K lbs
Arsenic compounds 30.8K lbs Carcinogen
Copper compounds 29.0K lbs
Arsenic And Arsenic Compounds 18.9K lbs Carcinogen
Selenium And Selenium Compounds 18.4K lbs
Nickel And Nickel Compounds 18.1K lbs Carcinogen
Lead And Lead Compounds 14.8K lbs
Mercury 663 lbs
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 181 lbs Carcinogen

Location

Coordinates
41.5829, -109.2174
ZIP Code
82901
EPA Facility ID
82901CHVRN525SH

About TRI Data

Data as of 2024 reporting year. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Toxic Release Inventory.

Data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. Facilities that manufacture, process, or otherwise use listed toxic chemicals above threshold amounts are required to report annually to the EPA.

Release quantities are self-reported by the facility and may represent estimates rather than exact measurements. "Total releases" includes releases to air, water, land, and off-site transfers for disposal. Quantities shown here are aggregated across all available reporting years.

PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing. The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chemicals does SIMPLOT PHOSPHATES LLC release?
SIMPLOT PHOSPHATES LLC has reported releases of 23 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 10.3M lbs. 5 of these (22%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is SIMPLOT PHOSPHATES LLC in?
SIMPLOT PHOSPHATES LLC is classified under the "Chemicals" industry (NAICS code 325312), located in Rock Springs, WY.
How long has SIMPLOT PHOSPHATES LLC reported to the TRI?
SIMPLOT PHOSPHATES LLC has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does SIMPLOT PHOSPHATES LLC release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for SIMPLOT PHOSPHATES LLC is land disposal, accounting for 89.0% of total releases (9.2M lbs). Secondary pathway: air releases (10.9%).
Are emissions from SIMPLOT PHOSPHATES LLC increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 4%, from 2.2M lbs to 2.1M lbs.
Is SIMPLOT PHOSPHATES LLC a health risk?
The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.
Does SIMPLOT PHOSPHATES LLC release carcinogens?
Yes, SIMPLOT PHOSPHATES LLC reports 5 chemicals classified as carcinogens, representing 22% of all chemicals reported by this facility. Carcinogen classification is based on EPA and IARC assessments.

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