DUKE ENERGY LEE STEAM STATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 75,020 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.
- Address
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205 LEE STEAM PLANT RD
BELTON, SC 29627
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- ANDERSON County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 5 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 20, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110004937864
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 45,000 | — |
| 2020 | 68,010 | — |
| 2021 | 76,011 | +12% |
| 2022 | 62,000 | -18% |
| 2023 | 78,021 | +26% |
| 2024 | 75,020 | -4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 75,010 | 75,010 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 0 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 78,010 | 78,010 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 0 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 62,000 | 62,000 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 76,000 | 76,000 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 68,000 | 68,000 | — | — | 100 | |
| Mercury compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 45,000 | 45,000 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HAZ-MAT TRANSPORTATION & DISPOSAL INC
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SUPERIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
CANTON, NC
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
NOBLE OIL
SANFORD, NC
|
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 | FRV | Jun 12, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Aug 1, 2013 | Jan 21, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 1, 2013 | Jan 21, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Aug 1, 2012 | Jan 21, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 1, 2012 | Jan 21, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Aug 1, 2011 | Jan 21, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 1, 2011 | Jan 21, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 25, 1995 | Nov 16, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 25, 1995 | Nov 16, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 25, 1995 | Nov 16, 1995 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| %Effect Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.30 % | 40.00 | +71% | May 2020 | Open |
| %Effect Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.30 % | 25.00 | +173% | May 2020 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.04 | +103% | Jul 2019 | 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.