HIBBING PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Quick Summary
- •Released 420 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 $26,960 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1902 6TH AVE E
HIBBING, MN 55746
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- ST. LOUIS County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jun 26, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $26,960 · last Sep 26, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110001442332
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
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 | 451 | — |
| 2016 | 413 | -8% |
| 2017 | 420 | +2% |
| 2018 | 213 | -49% |
| 2019 | 18 | -92% |
| 2021 | 3 | — |
| 2022 | 33,047 | +1055722% |
| 2023 | 40,156 | +22% |
| 2024 | 6 | -100% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 25 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 40,149 | 40,149 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 6 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 33,042 | 33,042 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 4 | 4 | 0 | — | 58 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3 | 2 | 0 | — | 1,446 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 44 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 17 | 17 | 0 | — | 134 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 156 | 156 | 0 | — | 7,080 | |
| Lead compounds | 49 | 49 | 0 | — | 409 | |
| Mercury compounds | 6 | 6 | 0 | — | 5 | |
| 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)) | 315 | 314 | 0 | — | 9,019 | |
| Lead compounds | 96 | 96 | 0 | — | 510 | |
| Mercury compounds | 7 | 7 | 0 | — | 6 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 308 | 307 | 0 | — | 9,569 | |
| Lead compounds | 94 | 94 | 0 | — | 545 | |
| Mercury compounds | 9 | 9 | 0 | — | 7 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 332 | 332 | 0 | — | 22,263 | |
| Lead compounds | 104 | 104 | 0 | — | 854 | |
| Mercury compounds | 13 | 13 | 0 | — | 9 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GENERAL WASTE & RECYCLING
KEEWATIN, MN
|
Lead compounds | 22 | — | — | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 3 | HIBBING WWTP SOUTH PLANT, HIBBING |
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 | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 26, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Aug 2, 2023 | Oct 24, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 12, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 6, 2002 | Mar 11, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 6, 2002 | Mar 11, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 6, 1995 | Oct 16, 1995 | Resolved |
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.