TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
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OWENSBORO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES ELMER SMITH STATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 617,346 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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4301 US 60 E
OWENSBORO, KY 42303
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- DAVIESS County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 1 · last Nov 18, 2021
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 15, 2004
- Registry ID
- 110056956940
How This Compares
#21
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#130
of 584 TRI reporters in Utilities
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 (2015–2020)
-78% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 497,428 | — |
| 2016 | 910,700 | +83% |
| 2017 | 617,346 | -32% |
| 2018 | 715,833 | +16% |
| 2019 | 457,768 | -36% |
| 2020 | 111,793 | -76% |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 99,415 | 99,415 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 9,734 | 9,734 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,223 | 1,223 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,124 | 164 | 960 | — | 17,174 | |
| Ammonia | 264 | 20 | 244 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 25 | 13 | 12 | — | 4,742 | |
| Mercury compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 20 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 409,103 | 409,103 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 35,606 | 35,606 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 4,474 | 4,474 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 3,734 | 450 | 3,284 | — | 64,307 | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,585 | 48 | 2,537 | — | 32,877 | |
| Ammonia | 1,014 | 682 | 332 | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 627 | 49 | 578 | — | 23,394 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 372 | 32 | 340 | — | 55,853 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 110 | 41 | 69 | — | 19,168 | |
| Lead compounds | 71 | 31 | 40 | — | 18,960 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 42 | 42 | — | — | 43,768 | |
| Mercury compounds | 29 | 29 | — | — | 70 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 648,531 | 648,531 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 48,460 | 48,460 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 6,090 | 6,090 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 4,925 | 636 | 4,289 | — | 85,073 | |
| Manganese compounds | 3,384 | 70 | 3,314 | — | 42,328 | |
| Ammonia | 2,043 | 1,591 | 452 | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 825 | 70 | 755 | — | 30,736 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Arsenic compounds | 689 | 39 | 650 | — | 20,136 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 491 | 47 | 444 | — | 72,347 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 149 | 58 | 91 | — | 25,013 | |
| Lead compounds | 97 | 45 | 53 | — | 25,518 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 60 | 60 | — | — | 57,311 | |
| Copper compounds | 48 | 48 | — | — | 21,620 | |
| Mercury compounds | 40 | 40 | — | — | 91 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 561,707 | 561,707 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 39,454 | 39,454 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 4,958 | 4,958 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 4,719 | 648 | 4,071 | — | 59,935 | |
| Manganese compounds | 3,226 | 81 | 3,145 | — | 31,022 | |
| Ammonia | 1,655 | 1,243 | 412 | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 791 | 75 | 716 | — | 21,797 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 483 | 62 | 421 | — | 51,937 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 151 | 65 | 86 | — | 17,862 | |
| Lead compounds | 101 | 51 | 50 | — | 17,700 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 68 | 68 | — | — | 40,771 | |
| Mercury compounds | 32 | 32 | — | — | 65 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 790,776 | 790,776 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 45,582 | 45,582 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 15,354 | 793 | 4,047 | 10,514 | 70,140 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 12,591 | 87 | 418 | 12,086 | 56,115 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 9,977 | 88 | — | 9,889 | 45,974 | |
| Manganese compounds | 7,404 | 107 | 3,126 | 4,171 | 43,796 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 5,728 | 5,728 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 5,386 | 93 | 712 | 4,581 | 24,842 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 4,403 | 84 | 85 | 4,234 | 20,419 | |
| Lead compounds | 4,351 | 67 | 50 | 4,235 | 20,559 | |
| Copper compounds | 3,772 | 61 | — | 3,711 | 17,548 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 3,439 | 64 | 614 | 2,761 | 16,230 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1,884 | 1,452 | 432 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 53 | 38 | — | 16 | 72 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 348,403 | 348,403 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 50,333 | 50,333 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 33,925 | 9,950 | 400 | 23,575 | 125,392 | |
| Copper compounds | 27,100 | 25,126 | 449 | 1,525 | 13,277 | |
| Manganese compounds | 11,237 | 499 | 2,988 | 7,750 | 55,627 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 6,325 | 6,325 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 5,551 | 8 | 3,868 | 1,675 | 17,659 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 4,692 | 4,442 | 250 | — | 1,150 | |
| Nickel compounds | 4,178 | 278 | 680 | 3,220 | 25,378 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3,736 | 218 | 82 | 3,436 | 25,762 | |
| Lead compounds | 1,169 | 420 | 48 | 701 | 13,060 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 565 | 402 | 49 | 114 | 10,411 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 155 | — | — | 155 | 17,502 | |
| Mercury compounds | 58 | 55 | 1 | 2 | 31 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 15,571 |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 182,378 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 1,795,459 |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 1,570,678 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SOMERVILLE CENTRAL PEABODY MIDWEST MINING, LLC
OAKLAND CITY, IN
|
Zinc compounds | 31,540 | — | — | — |
|
SOMERVILLE CENTRAL PEABODY MIDWEST MINING, LLC
OAKLAND CITY, IN
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 9,399 | — | — | — |
|
DAVIESS COUNTY LANDFILL
OWENSBORO, KY
|
Lead compounds | 8,365 | — | — | — |
|
US GYPSUM
CHICAGO, IL
|
Lead compounds | — | 10 | — | — |
|
SOMERVILLE CENTRAL PEABODY MIDWEST MINING, LLC
OAKLAND CITY, IN
|
Lead compounds | 9,325 | — | — | — |
|
DAVIESS COUNTY LANDFILL
OWENSBORO, KY
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Nickel compounds | 10,298 | — | — | — |
|
US GYPSUM
CHICAGO, IL
|
Nickel compounds | — | 20 | — | — |
|
SOMERVILLE CENTRAL PEABODY MIDWEST MINING, LLC
OAKLAND CITY, IN
|
Nickel compounds | 11,479 | — | — | — |
|
DAVIESS COUNTY LANDFILL
OWENSBORO, KY
|
Mercury compounds | 31 | — | — | — |
|
US GYPSUM
CHICAGO, IL
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Mercury compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
SOMERVILLE CENTRAL PEABODY MIDWEST MINING, LLC
OAKLAND CITY, IN
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Mercury compounds | 34 | — | — | — |
|
DAVIESS COUNTY LANDFILL
OWENSBORO, KY
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Vanadium compounds | 19,265 | — | — | — |
|
US GYPSUM
CHICAGO, IL
|
Vanadium compounds | — | 30 | — | — |
|
SOMERVILLE CENTRAL PEABODY MIDWEST MINING, LLC
OAKLAND CITY, IN
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Vanadium compounds | 21,476 | — | — | — |
|
DAVIESS COUNTY LANDFILL
OWENSBORO, KY
|
Manganese compounds | 14,444 | — | — | — |
|
US GYPSUM
CHICAGO, IL
|
Manganese compounds | — | 476 | — | — |
|
SOMERVILLE CENTRAL PEABODY MIDWEST MINING, LLC
OAKLAND CITY, IN
|
Manganese compounds | 16,102 | — | — | — |
|
DAVIESS COUNTY LANDFILL
OWENSBORO, KY
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 24,559 | — | — | — |
|
SOMERVILLE CENTRAL PEABODY MIDWEST MINING, LLC
OAKLAND CITY, IN
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 27,378 | — | — | — |
|
DAVIESS COUNTY LANDFILL
OWENSBORO, KY
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Zinc compounds | 28,294 | — | — | — |
|
US GYPSUM
CHICAGO, IL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 101 | — | — |
|
DAVIESS COUNTY LANDFILL
OWENSBORO, KY
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 8,431 | — | — | — |
|
US GYPSUM
CHICAGO, IL
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 32 | — | — |
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 | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 18, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Jul 18, 2012 | — | Open |
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 | 44.10 mg/L | 18.40 | +140% | May 2020 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.10 mg/L | 19.00 | +58% | May 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 138.10 mg/L | 30.00 | +360% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 193.70 mg/L | 96.60 | +101% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +3% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 393.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +1,210% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 115.80 mg/L | 96.60 | +20% | Jul 2018 | 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.
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-DOW-19-3-0080 · Mar 7, 2022
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2004-5021 · Mar 15, 2004
$500
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00000844 · Dec 4, 1997
$7,200
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00001065 · Dec 1, 1997
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