MANITOWOC PUBLIC UTILITIES-ELECTRIC DIV
Quick Summary
- •Released 15,141 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1303 S 8TH ST
MANITOWOC, WI 54220
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- MANITOWOC County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 5 · last Dec 9, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000421384
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 | 12,925 | — |
| 2016 | 14,640 | +13% |
| 2017 | 15,141 | +3% |
| 2018 | 14,346 | -5% |
| 2019 | 13,159 | -8% |
| 2020 | 10,939 | -17% |
| 2021 | 7,727 | -29% |
| 2022 | 13,365 | +73% |
| 2023 | 10,459 | -22% |
| 2024 | 9,179 | -12% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 7,214 | 7,214 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,962 | 1,962 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 3 | 0 | — | 238 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 10,263 | 10,263 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 118 | 118 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 27 | 27 | 0 | — | 31,551 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 26 | 26 | 0 | — | 39,782 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 6 | 6 | 0 | — | 88,376 | |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | 4,611 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 102,647 | |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 39 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 104,204 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 11,291 | 11,291 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,763 | 1,763 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 193 | 193 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 49 | 49 | 0 | — | 26,763 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 14 | 14 | 0 | — | 48,755 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 13 | 13 | 0 | — | 209,294 | |
| Manganese compounds | 8 | 8 | 0 | — | 156,003 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | 152,100 | |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | 9,516 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 4 | 0 | — | 68,922 | |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 79 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 7,482 | 7,482 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 159 | 159 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 24 | 24 | 0 | — | 35,424 | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 12 | 12 | 0 | — | 67,961 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 12 | 12 | 0 | — | 12,755 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 8 | 8 | 0 | — | 283,143 | |
| Manganese compounds | 7 | 7 | 0 | — | 210,268 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | 168,946 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 4 | 4 | 0 | — | 93,473 | |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 98 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 10,813 | 10,813 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 100 | 100 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 8 | 7 | 0 | — | 41,380 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 6 | 6 | 0 | — | 142,727 | |
| Manganese compounds | 4 | 4 | 0 | — | 106,083 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 103,552 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 46,873 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 6,448 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 52 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 13,136 | 13,136 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 8 | 8 | 0 | — | 48,637 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | 189,789 | |
| Manganese compounds | 4 | 4 | 0 | — | 140,617 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 62,574 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 8,593 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 69 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 14,204 | 14,204 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 113 | 113 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 9 | 9 | 0 | — | 56,030 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 6 | 6 | 0 | — | 177,958 | |
| Manganese compounds | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | 128,058 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 140,429 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3 | 3 | 0 | — | 58,305 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 7,903 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 60 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 14,966 | 14,966 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 131 | 131 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 10 | 0 | — | 65,688 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 6 | 6 | 0 | — | 195,510 | |
| Manganese compounds | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | 140,934 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 165,520 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3 | 3 | 0 | — | 64,102 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 8,676 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 65 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 14,503 | 14,503 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 108 | 108 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 9 | 9 | 0 | — | 61,464 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | 156,203 | |
| Manganese compounds | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | 112,068 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 155,811 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3 | 3 | 0 | — | 51,002 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 6,960 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 55 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 12,796 | 12,796 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 103 | 103 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 9 | 9 | 0 | — | 46,915 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | 122,729 | |
| Manganese compounds | 4 | 4 | 0 | — | 87,643 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3 | 3 | 0 | — | 39,747 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 114,377 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 5,478 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 44 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 84,843 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RIDGEVIEW RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL FACILITY
WHITELAW, WI
|
Lead compounds | 238 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | 0 | MANITOWOC WWTP, MANITOWOC |
| Vanadium compounds | 0 | MANITOWOC WWTP, MANITOWOC |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | MANITOWOC WWTP, MANITOWOC |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2 | MANITOWOC WWTP, MANITOWOC |
| Lead compounds | 0 | MANITOWOC WWTP, MANITOWOC |
| Nickel compounds | 0 | MANITOWOC WWTP, MANITOWOC |
| Manganese compounds | 1 | MANITOWOC WWTP, MANITOWOC |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 22, 1991 | Nov 19, 1991 | 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.