TVA BULL RUN FOSSIL PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 673,068 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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1265 EGDEMOOR RD
CLINTON, TN 37716
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- ANDERSON County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jan 21, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 24, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110043798487
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 | 599,624 | — |
| 2016 | 445,962 | -26% |
| 2017 | 673,068 | +51% |
| 2018 | 283,235 | -58% |
| 2019 | 290,961 | +3% |
| 2020 | 102,632 | -65% |
| 2021 | 183,910 | +79% |
| 2022 | 233,637 | +27% |
| 2023 | 152,277 | -35% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 49,000 | 49,000 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 36,826 | 56 | 770 | 36,000 | 16 | |
| Zinc compounds | 20,249 | 219 | 30 | 20,000 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 18,034 | 34 | — | 18,000 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 18,000 | 18,000 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 6,118 | 18 | — | 6,100 | 1 | |
| Ammonia | 2,180 | 2,000 | 180 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,800 | 1,800 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 65 | 6 | 0 | 59 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ 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) | 64,000 | 64,000 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 55,277 | 77 | 1,200 | 54,000 | 15 | |
| Zinc compounds | 27,359 | 329 | 30 | 27,000 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 26,049 | 49 | — | 26,000 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 24,000 | 24,000 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 22,769 | 79 | 690 | 22,000 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 8,529 | 29 | — | 8,500 | 1 | |
| Ammonia | 3,060 | 2,800 | 260 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 2,500 | 2,500 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 88 | 6 | 0 | 81 | 0 | |
| Naphthalene | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
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) | 49,000 | 49,000 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 37,334 | 64 | 270 | 37,000 | 58 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 24,000 | 24,000 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 23,299 | 269 | 30 | 23,000 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 20,041 | 41 | — | 20,000 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 19,170 | 70 | 1,100 | 18,000 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 7,024 | 24 | — | 7,000 | 3 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 2,000 | 2,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,970 | 1,800 | 170 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 67 | 7 | 0 | 60 | 0 | |
| Naphthalene | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 44,000 | 44,000 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 37,377 | 57 | 320 | 37,000 | 37 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 13,000 | 13,000 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 4,917 | 17 | — | 4,900 | 2 | |
| Ammonia | 1,790 | 1,600 | 190 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 43 | 2 | 0 | 41 | 0 | |
| Naphthalene | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ 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) | 86,000 | 86,000 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 58,480 | 70 | 410 | 58,000 | 102 | |
| Zinc compounds | 41,410 | 380 | 30 | 41,000 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 33,049 | 49 | — | 33,000 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 31,779 | 79 | 1,700 | 30,000 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 22,000 | 22,000 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 12,030 | 30 | — | 12,000 | 5 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 3,200 | 3,200 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,930 | 2,600 | 330 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 75 | 4 | 0 | 70 | 0 | |
| Naphthalene | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
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) | 60,000 | 60,000 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 57,498 | 68 | 430 | 57,000 | 98 | |
| Zinc compounds | 47,410 | 380 | 30 | 47,000 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 36,048 | 48 | — | 36,000 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 32,877 | 77 | 1,800 | 31,000 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 19,421 | 51 | 370 | 19,000 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 13,029 | 29 | — | 13,000 | 5 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 10,000 | 10,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 3,500 | 3,100 | 400 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 3,400 | 3,400 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 44 | 5 | 0 | 38 | 0 | |
| Naphthalene | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 550,000 |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 100,000 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 31,000 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 370,000 |
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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HOLSTON COMPANIES
CHATTANOOGA, TN
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 110 | — | — | — |
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HOLSTON COMPANIES
CHATTANOOGA, TN
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Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, EMELLE
EMELLE, AL
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Arsenic compounds | 3 | — | — | — |
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HOLSTON COMPANIES
CHATTANOOGA, TN
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Arsenic compounds | 6 | — | — | — |
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CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, EMELLE
EMELLE, AL
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 55 | — | — | — |
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CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, EMELLE
EMELLE, AL
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3 | — | — | — |
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HOLSTON COMPANIES
CHATTANOOGA, TN
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | — | — | — |
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CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, EMELLE
EMELLE, AL
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Lead compounds | 3 | — | — | — |
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HOLSTON COMPANIES
CHATTANOOGA, TN
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Lead compounds | 6 | — | — | — |
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CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, EMELLE
EMELLE, AL
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Mercury 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 | HPV | Jul 31, 2019 | Nov 20, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 18, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 13, 1988 | Apr 13, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 19, 1988 | Apr 19, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 19, 1988 | Apr 13, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 19, 1988 | Apr 13, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 19, 1988 | Apr 13, 1988 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 186.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +86% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 185.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +85% | Nov 2018 | 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.