Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
XCEL ENERGY BAY FRONT GENERATING STATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,873 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
-
122 N 14TH AVE W
ASHLAND, WI 54806
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- ASHLAND County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jun 11, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000422846
How This Compares
#207
of 713 TRI reporters in WI
#439
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
9
Water (CWA)
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 (2015–2021)
-84% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7,375 | — |
| 2016 | 4,463 | -39% |
| 2017 | 4,873 | +9% |
| 2018 | 4,526 | -7% |
| 2019 | 3,566 | -21% |
| 2020 | 1,219 | -66% |
| 2021 | 1,186 | -3% |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creosote | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 998 | 998 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 99 | 94 | 5 | — | 134,092 | |
| Manganese compounds | 52 | 52 | — | — | 53,381 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 12 | 12 | — | — | 36,757 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,049 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 14 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creosote | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 978 | 978 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 134 | 129 | 5 | — | 129,040 | |
| Manganese compounds | 52 | 52 | — | — | 46,392 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 33 | 33 | — | — | 33,044 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,100 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 16 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creosote | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 3,342 | 3,342 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 145 | 141 | 4 | — | 140,404 | |
| Manganese compounds | 53 | 53 | — | — | 52,000 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 12 | 12 | — | — | 38,232 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,327 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 17 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creosote | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,318 | 4,318 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 124 | 120 | 4 | — | 127,219 | |
| Manganese compounds | 52 | 52 | — | — | 48,180 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 11 | 11 | — | — | 59,800 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,290 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 26 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creosote | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,650 | 4,650 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 132 | 127 | 5 | — | 126,100 | |
| Manganese compounds | 53 | 53 | — | — | 51,150 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 12 | 12 | — | — | 39,900 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1,400 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 29 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creosote | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,269 | 4,269 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 111 | 106 | 5 | — | 106,223 | |
| Manganese compounds | 50 | 50 | — | — | 42,680 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 60,050 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,160 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 25 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creosote | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,848 | 4,848 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,305 | 2,300 | 5 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 136 | 131 | 5 | — | 131,223 | |
| Manganese compounds | 52 | 52 | — | — | 47,780 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 11 | 11 | — | — | 64,000 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,530 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 113,687 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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BENEFICIAL REUSE MANAGEMENT, LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Mercury compounds | 23 | — | — | — |
|
BENEFICIAL REUSE MANAGEMENT, LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Zinc compounds | 101,100 | — | — | — |
|
LAKE AREA DISPOSAL LANDFILL
SARONA, WI
|
Zinc compounds | 25,000 | — | — | — |
|
LAKE AREA DISPOSAL LANDFILL
SARONA, WI
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 7,900 | — | — | — |
|
BENEFICIAL REUSE MANAGEMENT, LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 32,000 | — | — | — |
|
LAKE AREA DISPOSAL LANDFILL
SARONA, WI
|
Lead compounds | 277 | — | — | — |
|
BENEFICIAL REUSE MANAGEMENT, LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Lead compounds | 1,123 | — | — | — |
|
LAKE AREA DISPOSAL LANDFILL
SARONA, WI
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
BENEFICIAL REUSE MANAGEMENT, LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
BENEFICIAL REUSE MANAGEMENT, LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
|
Manganese compounds | 41,000 | — | — | — |
|
LAKE AREA DISPOSAL LANDFILL
SARONA, WI
|
Manganese compounds | 10,150 | — | — | — |
|
LAKE AREA DISPOSAL LANDFILL
SARONA, WI
|
Mercury compounds | 6 | — | — | — |
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