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BIG RIVERS ELECTRIC CORP - WILSON STATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,889,989 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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5663 KY 85 W
CENTERTOWN, KY 42328
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- OHIO County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 7 · last Nov 19, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000717877
How This Compares
#7
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#49
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
0
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)
+201% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 666,476 | — |
| 2016 | 637,369 | -4% |
| 2017 | 1,889,989 | +197% |
| 2018 | 1,620,483 | -14% |
| 2019 | 198,540 | -88% |
| 2020 | 1,781,905 | +798% |
| 2021 | 2,304,340 | +29% |
| 2022 | 1,903,346 | -17% |
| 2023 | 2,287,310 | +20% |
| 2024 | 2,004,885 | -12% |
2024
| 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) | 1,430,000 | 1,430,000 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 111,611 | 611 | — | 111,000 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 103,039 | 39 | — | 103,000 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 83,561 | 61 | — | 83,500 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 67,662 | 62 | — | 67,600 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 44,266 | 66 | — | 44,200 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 40,453 | 53 | — | 40,400 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 31,646 | 46 | 100 | 31,500 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 31,340 | 40 | — | 31,300 | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 25,234 | 34 | — | 25,200 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 25,200 | 25,200 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 6,540 | 6,540 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 4,134 | 3,708 | 426 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 191 | 20 | — | 171 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| 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) | 1,630,000 | 1,630,000 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 130,697 | 697 | — | 130,000 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 119,043 | 43 | — | 119,000 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 97,566 | 66 | — | 97,500 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 78,969 | 69 | — | 78,900 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 51,675 | 75 | — | 51,600 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 47,559 | 59 | — | 47,500 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 37,040 | 53 | 87 | 36,900 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 36,645 | 45 | — | 36,600 | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 29,538 | 38 | — | 29,500 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 16,000 | 16,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 7,600 | 7,600 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 4,745 | 4,248 | 497 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 223 | 18 | — | 205 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| 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) | 1,350,000 | 1,350,000 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 108,593 | 593 | — | 108,000 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 98,038 | 38 | — | 98,000 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 82,560 | 60 | — | 82,500 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 66,360 | 60 | — | 66,300 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 43,564 | 64 | — | 43,500 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 40,151 | 51 | — | 40,100 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 31,739 | 45 | 94 | 31,600 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 30,739 | 39 | — | 30,700 | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 24,933 | 33 | — | 24,900 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 16,200 | 16,200 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 6,250 | 6,250 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 4,021 | 3,608 | 413 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 191 | 23 | — | 168 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| 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) | 1,610,000 | 1,610,000 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 130,756 | 756 | — | 130,000 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 120,049 | 49 | — | 120,000 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 99,174 | 74 | — | 99,100 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 80,977 | 77 | — | 80,900 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 52,382 | 82 | — | 52,300 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 48,466 | 66 | — | 48,400 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 45,200 | 45,200 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 37,739 | 57 | 82 | 37,600 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 36,850 | 50 | — | 36,800 | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 29,743 | 43 | — | 29,700 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 7,850 | 7,850 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 4,915 | 4,398 | 517 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 229 | 28 | — | 201 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| 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) | 1,230,000 | 1,230,000 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 104,587 | 587 | — | 104,000 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 95,338 | 38 | — | 95,300 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 79,158 | 58 | — | 79,100 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 63,960 | 60 | — | 63,900 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 41,764 | 64 | — | 41,700 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 38,351 | 51 | — | 38,300 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 35,200 | 35,200 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 30,130 | 44 | 86 | 30,000 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 29,439 | 39 | — | 29,400 | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 23,833 | 33 | — | 23,800 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 6,060 | 6,060 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 3,896 | 3,498 | 398 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 182 | 15 | — | 167 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 107,044 | 44 | — | 107,000 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 42,058 | 58 | — | 42,000 | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 26,538 | 38 | — | 26,500 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 22,900 | 22,900 | — | — | — |
2018
| 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) | 1,090,000 | 1,090,000 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 100,554 | 554 | — | 100,000 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 91,636 | 36 | — | 91,600 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 76,053 | 53 | — | 76,000 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 61,657 | 57 | — | 61,600 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 40,160 | 60 | — | 40,100 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 37,148 | 48 | — | 37,100 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 33,300 | 33,300 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 29,039 | 42 | 97 | 28,900 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 28,337 | 37 | — | 28,300 | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 22,932 | 32 | — | 22,900 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 5,800 | 5,800 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 3,685 | 3,309 | 376 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 175 | 14 | — | 161 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| 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) | 1,290,000 | 1,290,000 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 112,634 | 634 | — | 112,000 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 103,043 | 43 | — | 103,000 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 85,162 | 62 | — | 85,100 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 69,166 | 66 | — | 69,100 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 44,869 | 69 | — | 44,800 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 44,100 | 44,100 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 40,856 | 56 | — | 40,800 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 32,415 | 48 | 167 | 32,200 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 31,543 | 43 | — | 31,500 | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 25,437 | 37 | — | 25,400 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 6,470 | 6,470 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 4,091 | 3,669 | 422 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 196 | 17 | — | 179 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| 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) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 117,699 | 699 | — | 117,000 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 109,049 | 49 | — | 109,000 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 90,669 | 69 | — | 90,600 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 74,275 | 75 | — | 74,200 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 53,000 | 53,000 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 47,677 | 77 | — | 47,600 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 43,963 | 63 | — | 43,900 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 34,453 | 53 | — | 34,400 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 32,948 | 48 | — | 32,900 | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 26,742 | 42 | — | 26,700 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 6,660 | 6,660 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 209 | 35 | — | 174 | — | |
| Ammonia | 17 | 13 | — | 3 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| 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) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 123,729 | 729 | — | 123,000 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 114,051 | 51 | — | 114,000 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 95,070 | 70 | — | 95,000 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 79,077 | 77 | — | 79,000 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 55,800 | 55,800 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 49,880 | 80 | — | 49,800 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 43,865 | 65 | — | 43,800 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 35,755 | 55 | — | 35,700 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 34,250 | 50 | — | 34,200 | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 27,743 | 43 | — | 27,700 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 7,020 | 7,020 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 218 | 46 | — | 172 | — | |
| Ammonia | 12 | 11 | — | 1 | — | |
| Chlorine | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 1,953,447 |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 1,337,111 |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 195,712 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 30,804 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.05 | +57% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.05 | +90% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.05 | +32% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Arsenic, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.38 mg/L | 0.34 | +12% | Aug 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.
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-DWM 180044 · May 24, 2018
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