Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
LA CYGNE GENERATING STATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 647,595 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
-
25166 E 2200TH RD
LACYGNE, KS 66040
View on map ↗ - County
- LINN County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 5 · last Nov 6, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 18, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110000747988
How This Compares
#7
of 261 TRI reporters in KS
#129
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
3
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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 (2015–2024)
-41% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,499,624 | — |
| 2016 | 2,121,921 | +41% |
| 2017 | 647,595 | -69% |
| 2018 | 886,569 | +37% |
| 2019 | 75,330 | -92% |
| 2020 | 928,596 | +1133% |
| 2021 | 1,171,829 | +26% |
| 2022 | 1,142,062 | -3% |
| 2023 | 1,111,581 | -3% |
| 2024 | 880,298 | -21% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 715,752 | 840 | 27 | 714,885 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 33,764 | 154 | 1 | 33,609 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 26,315 | 118 | 1 | 26,196 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 25,120 | 141 | 9 | 24,970 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 20,289 | 1,018 | 1 | 19,270 | — | |
| Ammonia | 17,770 | 17,694 | — | 76 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 11,250 | 105 | — | 11,145 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 9,800 | 9,800 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 8,634 | 117 | — | 8,517 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 6,198 | 57 | 0 | 6,141 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 3,406 | 3,406 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,826 | 1,826 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 151 | 9 | — | 142 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 904,153 | 1,268 | 28 | 902,857 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 42,728 | 217 | 1 | 42,510 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 33,488 | 187 | 1 | 33,300 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 32,810 | 157 | 1 | 32,652 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 26,275 | 1,334 | 1 | 24,940 | — | |
| Ammonia | 24,365 | 24,263 | — | 102 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 14,135 | 144 | — | 13,991 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 11,951 | 11,951 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 9,877 | 156 | — | 9,721 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 8,501 | 78 | 0 | 8,422 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,916 | 2,916 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 217 | 21 | — | 196 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 137 | 137 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 22 | 22 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 922,655 | 752 | 21 | 921,882 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 43,985 | 147 | 1 | 43,837 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 34,643 | 113 | 1 | 34,529 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 33,581 | 146 | 1 | 33,434 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 27,764 | 1,064 | — | 26,700 | — | |
| Ammonia | 23,486 | 23,384 | — | 102 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 14,863 | 103 | — | 14,760 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 11,872 | 11,872 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 11,170 | 119 | — | 11,051 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 8,843 | 55 | 0 | 8,788 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,932 | 4,932 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,015 | 4,015 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 227 | 56 | — | 171 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 22 | 22 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 939,002 | 465 | 18 | 938,519 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 47,796 | 101 | 1 | 47,694 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 36,439 | 83 | 1 | 36,355 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 33,807 | 114 | 1 | 33,692 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 29,635 | 846 | — | 28,789 | — | |
| Ammonia | 22,358 | 22,257 | — | 101 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 15,703 | 74 | — | 15,629 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 12,422 | 91 | — | 12,331 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 11,529 | 11,529 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 9,199 | 39 | 0 | 9,160 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 7,264 | 7,264 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 6,443 | 6,443 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 206 | 14 | — | 192 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 21 | 21 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 752,082 | 483 | 61 | 751,538 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 38,815 | 99 | 3 | 38,713 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 28,229 | 81 | 2 | 28,146 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 25,256 | 108 | 61 | 25,087 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 21,450 | 794 | 1 | 20,655 | — | |
| Ammonia | 14,472 | 14,408 | — | 64 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12,126 | 71 | 1 | 12,054 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 10,856 | 10,856 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 10,022 | 86 | 1 | 9,935 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 6,080 | 38 | 0 | 6,041 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,804 | 4,804 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,227 | 4,227 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 153 | 25 | — | 128 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 48,026 | 120 | 1 | 47,905 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 16,758 | 16,758 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 10,526 | 10,526 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 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)) | 690,853 | 497 | 33 | 690,323 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 37,158 | 104 | — | 37,054 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 29,996 | 82 | — | 29,914 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 26,220 | 796 | — | 25,424 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 25,531 | 107 | — | 25,424 | — | |
| Ammonia | 16,264 | 16,264 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12,979 | 73 | — | 12,906 | 11 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 11,319 | 11,319 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 11,269 | 87 | — | 11,182 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 9,728 | 9,728 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 8,095 | 39 | — | 8,056 | 11 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 6,974 | 6,974 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 160 | 22 | — | 139 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 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)) | 425,922 | 3,511 | 26 | 422,385 | — | |
| Ammonia | 74,175 | 74,100 | — | 75 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 25,798 | 444 | 2 | 25,352 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 22,741 | 137 | 2 | 22,602 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 18,872 | 867 | 1 | 18,004 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 17,442 | 229 | 1 | 17,212 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 15,121 | 15,121 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 14,442 | 285 | 1 | 14,156 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 11,261 | 11,261 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 9,105 | 252 | 1 | 8,852 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 8,263 | 8,263 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 4,320 | 131 | — | 4,189 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 133 | 13 | — | 120 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
2015
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 231,649 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 115,983 |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 292,497 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 14,218 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY
SUMTER, SC
|
Copper compounds | — | — | — | — |
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 | HPV | Mar 15, 2017 | Jul 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 15, 2012 | Nov 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 15, 2012 | Nov 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 4, 1998 | Jun 4, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 4, 1998 | Jun 19, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 3, 1995 | Jul 28, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 3, 1995 | Jul 28, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 15, 1991 | Jun 22, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.90 mg/L | 15.00 | +93% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.63 mg/L | 30.00 | +125% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.90 mg/L | 50.00 | +2% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +39% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 260.50 mg/L | 50.00 | +421% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Solids, Total Suspended, Net Value | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 75.60 mg/L | 30.00 | +152% | May 2019 | Open |
| Solids, Total Suspended, Net Value | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 224.80 mg/L | 100.00 | +125% | May 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 205.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +105% | May 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 110.10 mg/L | 30.00 | +267% | May 2019 | Open |
| Solids, Total Suspended, Net Value | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 224.80 mg/L | 30.00 | +649% | May 2019 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.23 mg/L | 0.20 | +15% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.15 mg/L | 30.00 | +101% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 103.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +3% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 80.00 mg/L | 0.20 | +39,900% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 73.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +46% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +40% | Apr 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +137% | Mar 2015 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601926194 · Jul 18, 2019
$9,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2019-0019 · Oct 25, 2018
$9,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KSD000766444-001 · Nov 19, 2012
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-1996-0254 · Feb 22, 1997
$200
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KSD000766444-000 · Jan 21, 1992
Judicial
· Case 07-1983-0003 · Mar 8, 1984
$50,000
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