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AMEREN MISSOURI LABADIE ENERGY CENTER
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,065,885 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 $9,977 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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LABADIE BOTTOM ROAD
LABADIE, MO 63055
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- FRANKLIN County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 5 · last Nov 26, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $9,977 · last Apr 8, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000440470
How This Compares
#6
of 454 TRI reporters in MO
#18
of 584 TRI reporters in Utilities
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.
2
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
8
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)
-54% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,143,991 | — |
| 2016 | 2,812,165 | +31% |
| 2017 | 3,065,885 | +9% |
| 2018 | 3,158,198 | +3% |
| 2019 | 261,127 | -92% |
| 2020 | 1,473,893 | +464% |
| 2021 | 1,045,629 | -29% |
| 2022 | 1,559,287 | +49% |
| 2023 | 1,523,309 | -2% |
| 2024 | 981,249 | -36% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 506,434 | 5,694 | 182 | 500,558 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 148,502 | 148,502 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 147,810 | 147,810 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 97,489 | 97,489 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 19,881 | 586 | — | 19,295 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 16,652 | 707 | — | 15,945 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 13,911 | 557 | — | 13,354 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 13,305 | 3,961 | — | 9,344 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6,127 | 445 | 29 | 5,653 | 1 | |
| Nickel compounds | 5,454 | 456 | — | 4,998 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 2,941 | 281 | — | 2,660 | 3 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 2,482 | 110 | — | 2,372 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 213 | 149 | 2 | 62 | 0 | |
| Naphthalene | 46 | 46 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
2022
2021
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 829,259 | 5,170 | 334 | 823,755 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 168,278 | 168,278 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 167,041 | 167,041 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 164,636 | 164,636 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 32,521 | 570 | — | 31,951 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 31,689 | 741 | — | 30,948 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 27,093 | 4,704 | — | 22,389 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 20,093 | 555 | — | 19,538 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12,290 | 497 | 54 | 11,739 | 1 | |
| Nickel compounds | 12,002 | 507 | — | 11,495 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 4,442 | 108 | — | 4,334 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 4,233 | 292 | — | 3,941 | 4 | |
| Mercury compounds | 263 | 165 | 3 | 95 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 50 | 50 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
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) | 165,774 | 165,774 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 72,722 | 608 | — | 72,114 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 22,628 | 504 | — | 22,124 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2,433,824 | 7,679 | 12 | 2,426,133 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 181,585 | 181,585 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 144,486 | 144,486 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 142,782 | 142,782 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 74,923 | 647 | — | 74,276 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 56,555 | 625 | — | 55,930 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 42,242 | 630 | — | 41,612 | 142 | |
| Zinc compounds | 26,829 | 3,715 | — | 23,114 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 22,532 | 528 | — | 22,004 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 20,682 | 481 | — | 20,201 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 11,244 | 321 | — | 10,924 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 511 | 155 | — | 356 | 4 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2,306,834 | 7,035 | 12 | 2,299,787 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 175,780 | 175,780 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 162,569 | 162,569 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 144,484 | 144,484 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 70,822 | 612 | — | 70,210 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 59,298 | 630 | — | 58,668 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 46,565 | 649 | — | 45,916 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 37,548 | 4,165 | — | 33,383 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 21,352 | 509 | — | 20,843 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 19,575 | 457 | — | 19,118 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 10,593 | 303 | — | 10,290 | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 10,092 | 115 | — | 9,977 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 370 | 161 | — | 209 | 3 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2,185,575 | 6,352 | 12 | 2,179,211 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 170,334 | 170,334 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 163,936 | 163,936 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 71,396 | 569 | — | 70,827 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 64,548 | 565 | — | 63,983 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 40,985 | 574 | — | 40,411 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 40,505 | 3,738 | — | 36,767 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 18,414 | 406 | — | 18,008 | 14 | |
| Nickel compounds | 16,250 | 455 | — | 15,795 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 15,703 | 15,703 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 14,319 | 269 | — | 14,050 | 22 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 9,751 | 102 | — | 9,649 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 447 | 218 | — | 229 | 40 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,252,047 | 7,700 | 12 | 1,244,335 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 476,784 | 476,784 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 186,818 | 186,818 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 59,326 | 59,326 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 38,731 | 646 | — | 38,085 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 35,039 | 633 | — | 34,406 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 27,572 | 4,413 | — | 23,159 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 22,504 | 653 | — | 21,851 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 13,535 | 532 | — | 13,003 | 4 | |
| Nickel compounds | 9,015 | 511 | — | 8,504 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 8,246 | 313 | — | 7,932 | 5 | |
| Antimony compounds | 7,144 | 95 | — | 7,049 | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 6,616 | 126 | — | 6,490 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 611 | 481 | — | 131 | 66 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 177,717 |
| Mercury compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 671,324 |
| Lead compounds | — | 3 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 1 | — | — |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 13,028 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SAFETY-KLEEN
ST CHARLES, MO
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 1 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
SAUGET, IL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SERVICES
PORT WASHINGTON, WI
|
Mercury compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN
ST CHARLES, MO
|
Lead compounds | — | 3 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
SAUGET, IL
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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 | Dec 5, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 26, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 14, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 28, 2023 | Aug 14, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 28, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 28, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 28, 2023 | Aug 14, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 28, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 28, 2022 | Jun 29, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 28, 2022 | Jun 29, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 28, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 28, 2020 | Apr 8, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 28, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 28, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 28, 2020 | Apr 8, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 31, 2014 | Oct 20, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 31, 2014 | Oct 20, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 31, 2014 | Oct 20, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 5, 2009 | Jul 23, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 5, 2009 | Jul 23, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 5, 2009 | Jul 23, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 5, 2009 | Jul 23, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 22, 2003 | Jun 30, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 22, 2003 | Jun 30, 2003 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 1997 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 1996 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 1995 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 20, 1992 | Jun 30, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 20, 1992 | Apr 29, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 19, 1988 | May 14, 1989 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli, colony forming units [CFU] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9,210.00 MPN/100mL | 1,030.00 | +794% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| E. coli, colony forming units [CFU] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9,210.00 MPN/100mL | 260.00 | +3,442% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 93.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +210% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 274.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +509% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.30 mg/L | 30.00 | +74% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +25% | May 2015 | 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.
State/local Action
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604356787 · Apr 4, 2025
State/local Action
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604292394 · Mar 6, 2025
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604244988 · Dec 26, 2024
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603965918 · Apr 8, 2024
$9,977
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603707055 · Aug 14, 2023
Judicial
· Case 07-2009-0268 · Sep 30, 2019
LETTER OF WARNING
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD079933198-4 · Aug 15, 2014
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD079933198-001 · Mar 10, 2009
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD079933198-000 · Jun 8, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD079933198-002 · Oct 19, 1988
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