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Clean Air Act
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LON D WRIGHT POWER PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 67,603 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
-
2701 EAST 1ST ST
FREMONT, NE 68025
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- DODGE County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 4 · last Oct 24, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 29, 2012
- Registry ID
- 110040983308
How This Compares
#21
of 154 TRI reporters in NE
#293
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
10
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)
-85% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 477,594 | — |
| 2016 | 474,867 | -1% |
| 2017 | 67,603 | -86% |
| 2018 | 70,788 | +5% |
| 2019 | 1,936 | -97% |
| 2020 | 59,155 | +2955% |
| 2021 | 69,820 | +18% |
| 2022 | 57,995 | -17% |
| 2023 | 71,795 | +24% |
| 2024 | 71,807 | 0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 37,015 | 37,005 | 5 | 5 | 21,700 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 31,000 | 31,000 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,850 | 1,850 | — | — | 86,000 | |
| Copper compounds | 1,460 | 1,205 | 250 | 5 | 13,700 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 260 | 255 | 0 | 5 | 40,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 195 | 144 | 51 | 0 | 13,200 | |
| Nickel compounds | 15 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 27,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 37,015 | 37,005 | 5 | 5 | 12,100 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 31,000 | 31,000 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,850 | 1,850 | — | — | 52,300 | |
| Copper compounds | 1,460 | 1,205 | 250 | 5 | 7,350 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 260 | 255 | 0 | 5 | 16,690 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 185 | 144 | 41 | 0 | 7,420 | |
| Nickel compounds | 15 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 16,300 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 39 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 29,015 | 29,005 | 5 | 5 | 3,200 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 26,000 | 26,000 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,550 | 1,550 | — | — | 12,600 | |
| Copper compounds | 1,230 | 975 | 250 | 5 | 2,000 | |
| Lead compounds | 160 | 113 | 47 | 0 | 1,920 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 15 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 5,700 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 15 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 3,900 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 11 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 35,260 | 35,005 | 250 | 5 | 20,700 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 31,000 | 31,000 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,850 | 1,850 | — | — | 81,000 | |
| Copper compounds | 1,460 | 1,205 | 250 | 5 | 12,900 | |
| Lead compounds | 211 | 134 | 77 | 0 | 12,600 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 15 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 37,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 15 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 25,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 71 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 30,260 | 30,005 | 250 | 5 | 33,120 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 26,000 | 26,000 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,405 | 1,405 | — | — | 132,100 | |
| Copper compounds | 1,260 | 1,005 | 250 | 5 | 20,960 | |
| Lead compounds | 191 | 111 | 79 | 0 | 20,750 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 15 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 60,150 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 15 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 41,810 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 115 | |
| 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)) | 1,750 | 1,750 | — | — | 118,000 | |
| Lead compounds | 186 | 133 | 53 | 0 | 18,092 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 35,260 | 35,005 | 5 | 250 | 6,600 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 32,000 | 32,000 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,850 | 1,850 | — | — | 28,655 | |
| Copper compounds | 1,460 | 1,205 | 250 | 5 | 3,700 | |
| Lead compounds | 176 | 133 | 43 | 0 | 3,750 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 15 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 6,050 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 15 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 9,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 18 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 34,015 | 34,005 | 5 | 5 | 18,250 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 30,000 | 30,000 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,750 | 1,750 | — | — | 86,750 | |
| Copper compounds | 1,360 | 1,105 | 250 | 5 | 10,350 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 260 | 255 | 0 | 5 | 13,855 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 178 | 134 | 44 | 0 | 11,095 | |
| Mercury compounds | 24 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 51 | |
| Nickel compounds | 15 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 27,170 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| 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) | 360,000 | 360,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 45,000 | 45,000 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 34,260 | 34,005 | 250 | 5 | 11,250 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 32,000 | 32,000 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,750 | 1,750 | — | — | 49,400 | |
| Copper compounds | 1,360 | 1,105 | 250 | 5 | 7,150 | |
| Nickel compounds | 260 | 255 | 0 | 5 | 15,250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 192 | 138 | 55 | 0 | 7,127 | |
| Mercury compounds | 29 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 38 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 15 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 16,750 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| 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) | 360,000 | 360,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 45,000 | 45,000 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 36,000 | 36,000 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 33,015 | 33,005 | 5 | 5 | 3,200 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,750 | 1,750 | — | — | 17,000 | |
| Copper compounds | 1,360 | 1,105 | 250 | 5 | 1,600 | |
| Nickel compounds | 255 | 255 | 0 | — | 5,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 170 | 133 | 37 | — | 1,900 | |
| Mercury compounds | 28 | 28 | 0 | — | 7 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 15 | 10 | — | 5 | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NAC
WAHOO, NE
|
Lead compounds | 4,200 | — | — | — |
|
BUTLER COUNTY LANDFILL
DAVID CITY, NE
|
Lead compounds | 5,300 | — | — | — |
|
CEDAR RIDGE ACRES
ASHLAND, NE
|
Lead compounds | 3,700 | — | — | — |
|
BUTLER COUNTY LANDFILL
DAVID CITY, NE
|
Nickel compounds | 11,000 | — | — | — |
|
CEDAR RIDGE ACRES
ASHLAND, NE
|
Nickel compounds | 7,400 | — | — | — |
|
NAC
WAHOO, NE
|
Nickel compounds | 8,600 | — | — | — |
|
NAC
WAHOO, NE
|
Zinc compounds | 7,000 | — | — | — |
|
CEDAR RIDGE ACRES
ASHLAND, NE
|
Zinc compounds | 6,000 | — | — | — |
|
BUTLER COUNTY LANDFILL
DAVID CITY, NE
|
Zinc compounds | 8,700 | — | — | — |
|
BUTLER COUNTY LANDFILL
DAVID CITY, NE
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 34,000 | — | — | — |
|
CEDAR RIDGE ACRES
ASHLAND, NE
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 24,000 | — | — | — |
|
NAC
WAHOO, NE
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 28,000 | — | — | — |
|
BUTLER COUNTY LANDFILL
DAVID CITY, NE
|
Arsenic compounds | 16,000 | — | — | — |
|
CEDAR RIDGE ACRES
ASHLAND, NE
|
Arsenic compounds | 11,000 | — | — | — |
|
NAC
WAHOO, NE
|
Arsenic compounds | 13,000 | — | — | — |
|
BUTLER COUNTY LANDFILL
DAVID CITY, NE
|
Copper compounds | 5,500 | — | — | — |
|
CEDAR RIDGE ACRES
ASHLAND, NE
|
Copper compounds | 3,800 | — | — | — |
|
NAC
WAHOO, NE
|
Copper compounds | 4,400 | — | — | — |
|
BUTLER COUNTY LANDFILL
DAVID CITY, NE
|
Mercury compounds | 30 | — | — | — |
|
CEDAR RIDGE ACRES
ASHLAND, NE
|
Mercury compounds | 21 | — | — | — |
|
NAC
WAHOO, NE
|
Mercury compounds | 24 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 1, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 1, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO, no discharge to waters of the U.S., not permit compliant, no endangerment | Jul 2, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Failure to properly operate and maintain the sewer system - unanticipated prohibited bypass | May 12, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 1, 2023 | Dec 21, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2023 | Dec 21, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Dry-weather unanticipated prohibited bypass discharge to waters of the U.S. - endangerment | Aug 22, 2022 | Aug 30, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2022 | Dec 16, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 1, 2022 | Dec 16, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather SSO discharge to waters of the U.S. that may endanger health or the environment | Mar 14, 2022 | Mar 17, 2022 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 104.00 deg F | 90.00 | +16% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 91.00 deg F | 90.00 | +1% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 94.00 deg F | 90.00 | +4% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 101.00 deg F | 90.00 | +12% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 93.00 deg F | 90.00 | +3% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 106.00 deg F | 90.00 | +18% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.70 mg/L | 30.00 | +36% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 470.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +370% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 470.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +1,467% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.66 mg/L | 30.00 | +16% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.97 mg/L | 1.00 | +197% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.05 mg/L | 1.00 | +1,505% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 95.65 mg/L | 1.00 | +9,465% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.79 mg/L | 1.00 | +979% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.87 mg/L | 30.00 | +3% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.48 mg/L | 1.00 | +3,248% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.51 mg/L | 1.00 | +51% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.02 mg/L | 1.00 | +102% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.58 mg/L | 1.00 | +6,158% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.50 mg/L | 1.00 | +3,850% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.50 mg/L | 1.00 | +3,850% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.10 mg/L | 1.00 | +10% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.10 mg/L | 1.00 | +10% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.60 mg/L | 1.00 | +5,860% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 357.60 mg/L | 1.00 | +35,660% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.75 mg/L | 1.00 | +175% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 357.60 mg/L | 1.00 | +35,660% | Dec 2016 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 2.75 mg/L | 1.00 | +175% | Dec 2016 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 59.60 mg/L | 1.00 | +5,860% | Dec 2016 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.53 mg/L | 30.00 | +2% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 106.42 mg/L | 1.00 | +10,542% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 336.00 mg/L | 1.00 | +33,500% | Jun 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2012-0076 · Feb 29, 2012
$500
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