EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC CO ASBURY GENERATING STATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 269,648 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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21133 UPHILL LANE
ASBURY, MO 64832
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- JASPER County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110056960418
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 | 220,675 | — |
| 2016 | 250,571 | +14% |
| 2017 | 269,648 | +8% |
| 2018 | 197,948 | -27% |
| 2019 | 87,757 | -56% |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 61,375 | 27 | — | 61,348 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 15,473 | 15 | — | 15,458 | — | |
| Ammonia | 6,139 | 5,731 | — | 408 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 2,891 | 2,891 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 967 | 1 | — | 966 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 898 | 898 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 13 | 2 | — | 11 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 173,734 | 74 | — | 173,660 | — | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 13,785 | 368 | — | 13,417 | — | |
| Ammonia | 6,023 | 5,585 | — | 438 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,971 | 3 | — | 1,968 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,687 | 1,687 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 731 | 731 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 16 | 2 | — | 13 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 222,785 | 94 | — | 222,691 | — | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 34,039 | 1,672 | — | 32,367 | — | |
| Ammonia | 7,256 | 6,783 | — | 473 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 2,042 | 2,042 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,810 | 8 | — | 1,802 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,698 | 1,698 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 17 | 1 | — | 16 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 191,849 | 87 | — | 191,762 | — | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 37,947 | 2,027 | — | 35,920 | — | |
| Ammonia | 8,381 | 7,898 | — | 483 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 8,306 | 17 | — | 8,289 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,959 | 1,959 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,223 | 9 | — | 1,214 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 888 | 888 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 17 | 1 | — | 16 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 164,434 | 82 | — | 164,352 | — | |
| Zinc (fume or dust) | 34,778 | 2,555 | — | 32,223 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 8,795 | 9 | — | 8,786 | — | |
| Ammonia | 8,495 | 8,010 | — | 485 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 2,248 | 2,248 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,155 | 12 | — | 1,143 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 756 | 756 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 13 | 1 | — | 12 | — | |
| 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 |
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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 | Oct 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 1, 2022 | Mar 7, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2022 | Mar 7, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Apr 14, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 28, 2019 | Feb 20, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 28, 2019 | Feb 20, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 28, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 28, 2018 | Feb 20, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 28, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 28, 2018 | Feb 20, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 28, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 28, 2018 | Apr 13, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 28, 2018 | Apr 13, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 28, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 28, 2018 | Apr 13, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 28, 2018 | Apr 13, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 15, 2017 | Mar 24, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 15, 2017 | Mar 24, 2017 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil and grease [soxhlet extr.] tot. | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +20% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Lagoon freeboard | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.01 m | 6.56 | +8% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.19 mg/L | 1.00 | +119% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.70 mg/L | 1.00 | +270% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, free available | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.80 mg/L | 0.50 | +260% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Chlorine, free available | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.80 mg/L | 0.20 | +801% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.68 mg/L | 1.00 | +68% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.68 mg/L | 1.00 | +68% | Apr 2017 | Open |