CARDINAL POWER PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,053,923 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 $112,621 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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306 COUNTY ROAD 7E
BRILLIANT, OH 43913
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- JEFFERSON County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 7 · last Feb 12, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $112,621 · last Sep 13, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000605426
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,854,382 | — |
| 2016 | 1,829,468 | -1% |
| 2017 | 2,053,923 | +12% |
| 2018 | 1,969,506 | -4% |
| 2019 | 520,490 | -74% |
| 2020 | 1,759,945 | +238% |
| 2021 | 2,149,210 | +22% |
| 2022 | 2,028,564 | -6% |
| 2023 | 1,444,685 | -29% |
| 2024 | 1,856,047 | +28% |
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 390,000 | 390,000 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 130,489 | 478 | 6 | 130,005 | 5,600 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
2017
2016
2015
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 | — | 2,569 | — | — |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 467,745 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 17,051,964 |
| Arsenic compounds | — | 3 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 5,512 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 10,021 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 25,060 | — | — |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 6,893,394 |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 12,030,749 |
| Lead compounds | — | 70 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
ALLIANCE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
ALLIANCE, OH
|
Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
PHOENIX METAL RECYCLERS
WINTERSVILLE, OH
|
Nickel compounds | — | 10,021 | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
ALLIANCE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
ALLIANCE, OH
|
Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
PHOENIX METAL RECYCLERS
WINTERSVILLE, OH
|
Manganese compounds | — | 2,505 | — | — |
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Manganese compounds | — | 64 | — | — |
|
WASTE MMGT RENEWABLE ENERGY OF OHIO AMERICAN LANDFILL
WAYNESBURG, OH
|
Naphthalene | 47 | — | — | — |
|
ALLIANCE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
ALLIANCE, OH
|
Copper compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Copper compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
PHOENIX METAL RECYCLERS
WINTERSVILLE, OH
|
Copper compounds | — | 5,512 | — | — |
|
ALLIANCE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
ALLIANCE, OH
|
Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — |
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ALLIANCE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
ALLIANCE, OH
|
Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — |
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VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
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Vanadium compounds | — | — | — | — |
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ALLIANCE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
ALLIANCE, OH
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Vanadium compounds | — | — | — | — |
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VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
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Selenium compounds | — | — | — | — |
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ALLIANCE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
ALLIANCE, OH
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Selenium compounds | — | — | — | — |
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VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
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Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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ALLIANCE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
ALLIANCE, OH
|
Lead compounds | — | — | — | — |
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SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
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Lead compounds | — | 70 | — | — |
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SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
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Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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ALLIANCE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
ALLIANCE, OH
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1 | — | — | — |
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VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1 | — | — | — |
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VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
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Beryllium compounds | — | — | — | — |
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ALLIANCE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
ALLIANCE, OH
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Beryllium compounds | — | — | — | — |
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SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
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Arsenic compounds | — | 3 | — | — |
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SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Arsenic compounds | — | — | — | — |
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ALLIANCE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
ALLIANCE, OH
|
Arsenic compounds | — | — | — | — |
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VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Arsenic compounds | — | — | — | — |
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ALLIANCE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
ALLIANCE, OH
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | — | — | — |
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PHOENIX METAL RECYCLERS
WINTERSVILLE, OH
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 25,053 | — | — |
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SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 7 | — | — |
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SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — |
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VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 35 | — | — | — |
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VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
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Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — |
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ALLIANCE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
ALLIANCE, OH
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Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — |
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 unachieved and not reported | Dec 1, 2025 | Mar 2, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Jan 12, 2024 | Jan 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | Jan 12, 2024 | Jan 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Jan 12, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jan 12, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jan 12, 2024 | Jan 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 23, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 1, 2011 | Nov 1, 2011 | Resolved |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +5% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Mercury, total low level | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +53% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Mercury, total low level | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +100% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | — MPN/100mL | 1,000.00 | +99,999% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | — MPN/100mL | 2,000.00 | +99,999% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 200.00 kg/d | 177.00 | +13% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Mercury, total low level | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +5% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +85% | Oct 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.