RAWHIDE ENERGY STATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 719,078 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 $21,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2700 E COUNTY ROAD 82
WELLINGTON, CO 80549
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- LARIMER County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 7 · last Jan 6, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $21,000 · last Nov 29, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000607148
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 | 619,010 | — |
| 2016 | 692,950 | +12% |
| 2017 | 719,078 | +4% |
| 2018 | 576,697 | -20% |
| 2019 | 57,939 | -90% |
| 2020 | 639,752 | +1004% |
| 2021 | 612,777 | -4% |
| 2022 | 644,563 | +5% |
| 2023 | 84,808 | -87% |
| 2024 | 138,502 | +63% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 129,297 | 530 | — | 128,767 | 338,103 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 3,946 | 12 | — | 3,934 | 9,675 | |
| Fluorine | 3,407 | 42 | — | 3,365 | 34,836 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 912 | 912 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 616 | 616 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 268 | 2 | — | 266 | 1,975 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 46 | 46 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 9 | 7 | — | 2 | 45 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 80,610 | 586 | — | 80,024 | 382,100 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 2,648 | 14 | — | 2,634 | 11,951 | |
| Fluorine | 583 | 41 | — | 542 | 34,580 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 511 | 511 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 242 | 2 | — | 240 | 1,864 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 152 | 152 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 52 | 52 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 10 | 9 | — | 0 | 39 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 551,043 | 966 | — | 550,077 | 206,269 | |
| Chlorine | 49,946 | 114 | — | 49,832 | 27,583 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 17,463 | 27 | — | 17,436 | 6,380 | |
| Copper compounds | 11,781 | 20 | — | 11,761 | 4,815 | |
| Manganese compounds | 10,626 | 26 | — | 10,600 | 3,755 | |
| Lead compounds | 2,514 | 3 | — | 2,511 | 1,034 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 883 | 883 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 165 | 165 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 86 | 86 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 55 | 14 | — | 42 | 23 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 522,073 | 659 | — | 521,414 | 181,433 | |
| Chlorine | 58,867 | 95 | — | 58,772 | 30,205 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 14,547 | 16 | — | 14,531 | 4,981 | |
| Manganese compounds | 13,977 | 15 | — | 13,962 | 3,943 | |
| Lead compounds | 2,427 | 2 | — | 2,425 | 953 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 588 | 588 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 168 | 168 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 78 | 78 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 52 | 12 | — | 40 | 20 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 603,101 | 644 | — | 602,457 | 138,900 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 19,131 | 18 | — | 19,113 | 4,175 | |
| Copper compounds | 13,391 | 13 | — | 13,378 | 3,181 | |
| Lead compounds | 3,171 | 3 | — | 3,168 | 805 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 454 | 454 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 359 | 359 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 78 | 78 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 67 | 13 | — | 55 | 17 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 57,939 | 178 | — | 57,761 | 34,957 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 519,580 | 958 | — | 518,622 | 109,889 | |
| Manganese compounds | 26,836 | 61 | — | 26,775 | 5,581 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 16,035 | 27 | — | 16,008 | 3,367 | |
| Zinc compounds | 9,566 | 17 | — | 9,549 | 2,090 | |
| Lead compounds | 2,631 | 3 | — | 2,628 | 565 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,418 | 1,418 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 509 | 509 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 71 | 71 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 51 | 13 | — | 39 | 9 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 652,997 | 970 | — | 652,027 | 76,698 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 24,224 | 32 | — | 24,192 | 2,845 | |
| Manganese compounds | 18,064 | 66 | — | 17,998 | 2,122 | |
| Zinc compounds | 14,370 | 19 | — | 14,351 | 1,688 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 5,669 | 5,669 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,815 | 15 | — | 2,800 | 331 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 815 | 815 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 124 | 24 | — | 100 | 14 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 633,248 | 950 | — | 632,298 | 76,269 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 20,472 | 30 | — | 20,442 | 2,465 | |
| Zinc compounds | 16,324 | 22 | — | 16,302 | 1,966 | |
| Manganese compounds | 13,111 | 68 | — | 13,043 | 1,580 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 5,843 | 5,843 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,962 | 15 | — | 2,947 | 357 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 900 | 900 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 90 | 30 | — | 60 | 11 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 565,462 | 833 | — | 564,629 | 83,727 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 16,492 | 26 | — | 16,466 | 2,442 | |
| Zinc compounds | 15,853 | 20 | — | 15,833 | 2,347 | |
| Manganese compounds | 12,547 | 64 | — | 12,483 | 1,858 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,941 | 4,941 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,816 | 14 | — | 2,802 | 417 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 826 | 826 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 74 | 30 | — | 44 | 11 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluorine | — | 34,836 | — | — |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 1,299,916 |
| Vanadium compounds | — | 9,675 | — | — |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 338,103 | — | — |
| Mercury compounds | — | 45 | — | — |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 156,521 |
| Lead compounds | — | 1,975 | — | — |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 66,914 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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CLEAN HARBORS DEER TRAIL LLC
DEER TRAIL, CO
|
Mercury compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
CONSERVATION SERVICES INC
BENNETT, CO
|
Mercury compounds | — | 11 | — | — |
|
MCDONALD FARMS ENTERPRISES INC
LONGMONT, CO
|
Mercury compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
|
MOUNTAINTRAX INTERMODAL
LASALLE, CO
|
Mercury compounds | — | 11 | — | — |
|
PAVESTONE, LLC
HENDERSON, CO
|
Mercury compounds | — | 5 | — | — |
|
TRANSPRO/BURGENER
FORT COLLINS, CO
|
Mercury compounds | — | 16 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER TRAIL LLC
DEER TRAIL, CO
|
Vanadium compounds | — | 52 | — | — |
|
CONSERVATION SERVICES INC
BENNETT, CO
|
Vanadium compounds | — | 2,473 | — | — |
|
MCDONALD FARMS ENTERPRISES INC
LONGMONT, CO
|
Vanadium compounds | — | 202 | — | — |
|
MOUNTAINTRAX INTERMODAL
LASALLE, CO
|
Vanadium compounds | — | 2,490 | — | — |
|
PAVESTONE, LLC
HENDERSON, CO
|
Vanadium compounds | — | 978 | — | — |
|
TRANSPRO/BURGENER
FORT COLLINS, CO
|
Vanadium compounds | — | 3,480 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER TRAIL LLC
DEER TRAIL, CO
|
Fluorine | — | 188 | — | — |
|
CONSERVATION SERVICES INC
BENNETT, CO
|
Fluorine | — | 8,904 | — | — |
|
MCDONALD FARMS ENTERPRISES INC
LONGMONT, CO
|
Fluorine | — | 727 | — | — |
|
MOUNTAINTRAX INTERMODAL
LASALLE, CO
|
Fluorine | — | 8,966 | — | — |
|
PAVESTONE, LLC
HENDERSON, CO
|
Fluorine | — | 3,521 | — | — |
|
TRANSPRO/BURGENER
FORT COLLINS, CO
|
Fluorine | — | 12,530 | — | — |
|
CONSERVATION SERVICES INC
BENNETT, CO
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 86,418 | — | — |
|
MCDONALD FARMS ENTERPRISES INC
LONGMONT, CO
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 7,055 | — | — |
|
TRANSPRO/BURGENER
FORT COLLINS, CO
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 121,617 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER TRAIL LLC
DEER TRAIL, CO
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 1,821 | — | — |
|
MOUNTAINTRAX INTERMODAL
LASALLE, CO
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 87,022 | — | — |
|
PAVESTONE, LLC
HENDERSON, CO
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 34,170 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER TRAIL LLC
DEER TRAIL, CO
|
Lead compounds | — | 11 | — | — |
|
CONSERVATION SERVICES INC
BENNETT, CO
|
Lead compounds | — | 505 | — | — |
|
MCDONALD FARMS ENTERPRISES INC
LONGMONT, CO
|
Lead compounds | — | 41 | — | — |
|
MOUNTAINTRAX INTERMODAL
LASALLE, CO
|
Lead compounds | — | 508 | — | — |
|
PAVESTONE, LLC
HENDERSON, CO
|
Lead compounds | — | 200 | — | — |
|
TRANSPRO/BURGENER
FORT COLLINS, CO
|
Lead compounds | — | 710 | — | — |
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 | May 8, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 31, 2017 | — | 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.