MORGAN CREEK STEAM ELECTRIC STATION
Quick Summary
- •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
-
3177 HWY 163
COLORADO CITY, TX 79512
View on map ↗ - County
- MITCHELL County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jun 18, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110025238776
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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 achieved late but reported | Sep 21, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2006 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.60 mg/L | 20.00 | +78% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.05 mg/L | 30.00 | +14% | May 2023 | 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.