TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SAM SEYMOUR FAYETTE POWER PROJECT
Quick Summary
- •Released 767,723 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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6549 POWER PLANT RD.
LA GRANGE, TX 78945
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- FAYETTE County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 5 · last Feb 20, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 22, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110000465620
How This Compares
#53
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#116
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 (2015–2024)
-82% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,134,303 | — |
| 2016 | 999,961 | -12% |
| 2017 | 767,723 | -23% |
| 2018 | 578,959 | -25% |
| 2019 | 157,591 | -73% |
| 2020 | 210,119 | +33% |
| 2021 | 545,050 | +159% |
| 2022 | 476,879 | -13% |
| 2023 | 164,895 | -65% |
| 2024 | 206,080 | +25% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 144,150 | 716 | 1,069 | 142,365 | 0 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 16,230 | 16,230 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 8,905 | 8,905 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 8,707 | 127 | 5,363 | 3,217 | 1 | |
| Manganese compounds | 7,693 | 146 | 1,377 | 6,170 | 1 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 6,814 | 6,814 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 4,965 | 109 | — | 4,856 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 3,341 | 941 | 140 | 2,260 | 0 | |
| Nickel compounds | 2,538 | 105 | 182 | 2,251 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2,095 | 98 | 35 | 1,961 | 0 | |
| Lead compounds | 505 | 47 | 138 | 320 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 116 | 107 | 1 | 9 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | ♦ 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)) | 106,214 | 676 | 973 | 104,565 | 0 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 17,216 | 17,216 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 8,714 | 8,714 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 7,653 | 128 | 5,163 | 2,363 | 1 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 7,602 | 7,602 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 7,087 | 143 | 2,412 | 4,532 | 1 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 3,670 | 103 | — | 3,567 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,756 | 950 | 145 | 1,662 | 0 | |
| Nickel compounds | 1,948 | 105 | 189 | 1,654 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,574 | 97 | 36 | 1,441 | 0 | |
| Lead compounds | 344 | 38 | 144 | 162 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 95 | 87 | 1 | 7 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ 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)) | 369,904 | 852 | 354 | 368,698 | 0 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 21,621 | 21,621 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 16,844 | 181 | 1,382 | 15,280 | 1 | |
| Copper compounds | 16,664 | 161 | 5,096 | 11,407 | 0 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 13,069 | 127 | — | 12,942 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 10,276 | 10,276 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 9,399 | 1,187 | 55 | 8,156 | 0 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 5,746 | 5,746 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5,499 | 123 | 14 | 5,363 | 0 | |
| Nickel compounds | 4,832 | 132 | 71 | 4,628 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 2,832 | 67 | 55 | 2,710 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 165 | 107 | 0 | 57 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 23 | 23 | — | — | — | ♦ 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)) | 419,553 | 769 | 6,654 | 412,130 | 0 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 22,815 | 22,815 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 18,736 | 158 | 5,296 | 13,282 | 1 | |
| Manganese compounds | 18,688 | 165 | 1,562 | 16,961 | 2 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 14,653 | 123 | — | 14,530 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 12,978 | 12,978 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 11,996 | 11,996 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 10,757 | 1,160 | 74 | 9,524 | 0 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6,178 | 114 | 19 | 6,045 | 0 | |
| Nickel compounds | 5,188 | 128 | 92 | 4,968 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 3,294 | 62 | 72 | 3,160 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 186 | 102 | 0 | 83 | 0 | |
| Naphthalene | 23 | 23 | — | — | — | ♦ 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)) | 130,200 | 885 | 373 | 128,943 | 0 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 19,434 | 19,434 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 14,907 | 14,907 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 13,548 | 145 | 5,497 | 7,905 | 1 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 9,615 | 9,615 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 7,926 | 158 | 2,386 | 5,382 | 1 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 4,636 | 118 | — | 4,518 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 3,882 | 1,021 | 43 | 2,818 | 0 | |
| Nickel compounds | 2,879 | 116 | 472 | 2,291 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 2,003 | 106 | 11 | 1,887 | 0 | |
| Lead compounds | 947 | 57 | 43 | 848 | 0 | |
| Mercury compounds | 115 | 84 | 21 | 10 | — | |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 138,931 | 954 | 317 | 137,660 | 0 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 10,887 | 10,887 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 5,011 | 124 | — | 4,887 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 2,761 | 124 | 443 | 2,193 | — | ♦ 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)) | 451,073 | 1,318 | 204 | 449,551 | 0 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 22,391 | 22,391 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 19,016 | 223 | 5 | 18,787 | 1 | |
| Copper compounds | 18,467 | 193 | 5,068 | 13,207 | 1 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 15,858 | 163 | — | 15,695 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 14,801 | 14,801 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 10,783 | 1,355 | 22 | 9,406 | 0 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 10,169 | 10,169 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6,620 | 147 | — | 6,472 | 0 | |
| Nickel compounds | 6,486 | 157 | 414 | 5,915 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 3,076 | 84 | 22 | 2,970 | 0 | |
| Mercury compounds | 190 | 106 | 11 | 74 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 23 | 23 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
2016
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 911,726 | 2,493 | 279 | 908,954 | 0 | |
| Copper compounds | 41,447 | 253 | 4,777 | 36,417 | 1 | |
| Manganese compounds | 39,025 | 333 | — | 38,691 | 2 | |
| Zinc compounds | 35,794 | 1,974 | 7 | 33,813 | 0 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 30,369 | 235 | — | 30,134 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 15,448 | 15,448 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 14,013 | 14,013 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 13,471 | 13,471 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 11,930 | 216 | 375 | 11,339 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 10,936 | 190 | — | 10,747 | 0 | |
| Lead compounds | 9,702 | 142 | — | 9,560 | 0 | |
| Mercury compounds | 418 | 289 | — | 129 | 0 | |
| Naphthalene | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 0 | — | — |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 0 | — | — |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 266,135 |
| Copper compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 246,294 |
| Manganese compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 140,313 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
H & H WASTE OIL INC
PFLUGERVILLE, TX
|
Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
H & H WASTE OIL INC
PFLUGERVILLE, TX
|
Zinc compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
H & H WASTE OIL INC
PFLUGERVILLE, TX
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 0 | — | — |
|
H & H WASTE OIL INC
PFLUGERVILLE, TX
|
Manganese compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
|
H & H WASTE OIL INC
PFLUGERVILLE, TX
|
Copper compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
|
H & H WASTE OIL INC
PFLUGERVILLE, TX
|
Lead compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
H & H WASTE OIL INC
PFLUGERVILLE, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 0 | — | — |
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 9, 2021 | Nov 9, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 10, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 25, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jun 12, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jun 12, 2012 | Oct 24, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 12, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 12, 2012 | Oct 24, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2010 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 270.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +802% | Jun 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 167.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +457% | Jun 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 190.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +280% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 406.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +712% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.40 mg/L | 30.00 | +98% | May 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 204.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +580% | May 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 102.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +104% | May 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 204.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +308% | May 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 106.95 kg/d | 73.55 | +45% | Oct 2017 | Open |
| Selenium, total [as Se] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +111% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 84.50 mg/L | 65.00 | +30% | Feb 2016 | 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 3602182970 · Sep 22, 2020
$2,813
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