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Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER GAVIN PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 7,420,798 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
-
7397 STATE RT 7 N
CHESHIRE, OH 45620
View on map ↗ - County
- GALLIA County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 4 · last Nov 14, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 10, 2007
- Registry ID
- 110043788327
How This Compares
#4
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#4
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
2
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)
+28% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,350,571 | — |
| 2016 | 2,997,511 | -11% |
| 2017 | 7,420,798 | +148% |
| 2018 | 8,066,922 | +9% |
| 2019 | 5,909,754 | -27% |
| 2020 | 6,166,102 | +4% |
| 2021 | 6,333,059 | +3% |
| 2022 | 5,460,676 | -14% |
| 2023 | 5,494,890 | +1% |
| 2024 | 4,297,582 | -22% |
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
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) | 4,993,210 | 4,993,210 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 759,688 | 510 | 146,953 | 612,225 | 5,540 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 156,856 | 502 | 40 | 156,314 | 94,573 |
2018
2017
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | 14,721 | — | — |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 18,000,000 |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 9,520,895 |
| Mercury compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 570,000 |
| Copper compounds | — | 32,386 | — | — |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 5,000,000 |
| Lead compounds | — | 2 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 147,210 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 58,884 | — | — |
| Arsenic compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 1 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS GRASSY MOUNTAIN
KNOLLS, UT
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS REIDSVILLE, LLC
REIDSVILLE, NC
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
GALLIA COUNTY LANDFILL
BIDWELL, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 201 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN
CHARLESTON, WV
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 0 | — | — |
|
L & L SCRAP METALS RECYCLING INC
GALLIPOLIS, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 147,209 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN
CHARLESTON, WV
|
Nickel compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
L & L SCRAP METALS RECYCLING INC
GALLIPOLIS, OH
|
Nickel compounds | — | 58,884 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS REIDSVILLE, LLC
REIDSVILLE, NC
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
GALLIA COUNTY LANDFILL
BIDWELL, OH
|
Mercury compounds | 8 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN
CHARLESTON, WV
|
Mercury compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
J&J CONTRACTING LLC - MN
OAKDALE, MN
|
Mercury compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN
CHARLESTON, WV
|
Lead compounds | — | 2 | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN
CHARLESTON, WV
|
Zinc compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Selenium compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS REIDSVILLE, LLC
REIDSVILLE, NC
|
Selenium compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
GALLIA COUNTY LANDFILL
BIDWELL, OH
|
Selenium compounds | 40 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN
CHARLESTON, WV
|
Selenium compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS REIDSVILLE, LLC
REIDSVILLE, NC
|
Ammonia | 90 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS REIDSVILLE, LLC
REIDSVILLE, NC
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 5 | — | — | — |
|
GALLIA COUNTY LANDFILL
BIDWELL, OH
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 4,023 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN
CHARLESTON, WV
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 1 | — | — |
|
L & L SCRAP METALS RECYCLING INC
GALLIPOLIS, OH
|
Manganese compounds | — | 14,721 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS REIDSVILLE, LLC
REIDSVILLE, NC
|
Arsenic compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN
CHARLESTON, WV
|
Arsenic compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
GALLIA COUNTY LANDFILL
BIDWELL, OH
|
Arsenic compounds | 201 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Arsenic compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
L & L SCRAP METALS RECYCLING INC
GALLIPOLIS, OH
|
Copper compounds | — | 32,386 | — | — |
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 | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 30, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jun 6, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jun 6, 2022 | Nov 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Jun 6, 2022 | Nov 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Jun 6, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 20, 2009 | Oct 25, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 20, 2009 | Oct 25, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 9, 1996 | Sep 23, 1997 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.80 mg/L | 3.00 | +27% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.80 mg/L | 2.00 | +90% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Toxicity, choice of species | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.46 toxic | 1.60 | +54% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.50 mg/L | 20.00 | +13% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.03 | +5% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Toxicity, choice of species | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.83 toxic | 1.00 | +183% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Mercury, total low level | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +246% | Sep 2022 | Resolved |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.50 mg/L | 15.00 | +10% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Mercury, total low level | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +70% | Jul 2022 | Resolved |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.80 mg/L | 20.00 | +9% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +13% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.20 mg/L | 15.00 | +108% | Feb 2022 | Resolved |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.20 mg/L | 20.00 | +56% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.85 mg/L | 15.00 | +52% | Jan 2022 | Resolved |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.85 mg/L | 20.00 | +14% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Toxicity, choice of species | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.38 toxic | 1.00 | +138% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Mercury, total low level | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +42% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Toxicity, choice of species | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.73 toxic | 1.00 | +273% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.09 mg/L | 5.00 | +38% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Toxicity, choice of species | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.58 toxic | 1.00 | +258% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Toxicity, choice of species | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.68 toxic | 1.00 | +68% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Mercury, total low level | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +33% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Mercury, total low level | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +58% | Jul 2019 | Resolved |
| Toxicity, choice of species | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.62 toxic | 1.00 | +62% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Mercury, total low level | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +83% | Jun 2019 | Resolved |
| Mercury, total low level | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +83% | Jun 2019 | Resolved |
| Toxicity, choice of species | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.62 toxic | 1.00 | +62% | Jun 2019 | Resolved |
| Toxicity, choice of species | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.26 toxic | 1.00 | +26% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Mercury, total low level | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +163% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Mercury, total low level | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 kg/d | 0.00 | +34% | Jan 2017 | 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
· Case 05-2023-0304 · Nov 21, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603368363 · Sep 29, 2022
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD000676775-002 · Oct 27, 2009
Judicial
· Case 05-1999-0644 · Dec 10, 2007
$8,025,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2005-3643 · Sep 30, 2005
$16,013
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD000676775-001 · May 29, 1996
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