TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
INDIAN RIVER GENERATING STATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 14,382 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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29416 POWERPLANT ROAD
MILLSBORO, DE 19966
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- SUSSEX County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 3 · last Mar 16, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 13, 2008
- Registry ID
- 110000603936
How This Compares
#9
of 45 TRI reporters in DE
#393
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)
+66% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 15,961 | — |
| 2016 | 20,028 | +25% |
| 2017 | 14,382 | -28% |
| 2018 | 9,692 | -33% |
| 2019 | 3,480 | -64% |
| 2020 | 3,185 | -8% |
| 2021 | 11,008 | +246% |
| 2022 | 1,942 | -82% |
| 2023 | 100 | -95% |
| 2024 | 26,559 | +26433% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 21,780 | 21,780 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3,052 | 1 | — | 3,051 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,129 | 1,129 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 319 | 319 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 256 | 5 | — | 251 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 23 | 0 | — | 23 | — |
2023
| 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) | 53 | 53 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 47 | 1 | — | 46 | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,288 | 1,288 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 306 | 306 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 235 | 5 | — | 230 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 91 | 91 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 22 | 1 | — | 21 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 6,781 | 1 | — | 6,779 | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,561 | 2,561 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 793 | 793 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 596 | 9 | — | 587 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 227 | 227 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 50 | 1 | — | 49 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 2,365 | 2,365 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 372 | 372 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 231 | 5 | — | 227 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 196 | 196 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 20 | 1 | — | 20 | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 2,548 | 2,548 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 451 | 451 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 236 | 5 | — | 231 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 221 | 221 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 23 | 1 | — | 22 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 5,630 | 25 | — | 5,605 | 2 | |
| Ammonia | 1,755 | 1,755 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 850 | 850 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 511 | 511 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 472 | 10 | — | 462 | 1 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 430 | 430 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 44 | 2 | — | 42 | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 9,308 | 30 | — | 9,278 | 9 | |
| Ammonia | 1,502 | 1,502 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,304 | 1,304 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 977 | 977 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 637 | 11 | — | 626 | 0 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 572 | 572 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 83 | 2 | — | 81 | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 10,010 | 42 | — | 9,968 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 5,529 | 23 | — | 5,506 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,202 | 1,202 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,104 | 1,104 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 793 | 15 | — | 778 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 697 | 697 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 625 | 625 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 68 | 2 | — | 66 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 10,799 | 57 | — | 10,742 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,378 | 1,378 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,257 | 1,257 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,043 | 1,043 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 860 | 16 | — | 844 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 543 | 543 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 81 | 2 | — | 79 | — |
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) | — | — | — | 180,322 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 3,160 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 867,260 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
DSWA - JONES CROSSROADS LANDFILL
GEORGETOWN, DE
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 9 | — | — | — |
|
DSWA - JONES CROSSROADS LANDFILL
GEORGETOWN, DE
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Lead compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
DSWA - JONES CROSSROADS LANDFILL
GEORGETOWN, DE
|
Mercury 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 | FRV | May 18, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 29, 2014 | Oct 29, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners | May 26, 1999 | Aug 30, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 26, 1999 | Aug 30, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 13, 1993 | Oct 12, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 1, 1993 | Aug 17, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 1, 1993 | Aug 17, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 1, 1993 | Aug 17, 1993 | Resolved |
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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603344213 · Aug 4, 2022
DE NOTICE OF VIOLATION (NOV)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-DED000621888-001 · Jan 8, 2015
DE NOTICE OF VIOLATION (NOV)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-DED000621888-000 · Jul 20, 1999
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1989-0025 · Jul 17, 1989
$15,800
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1986-0039 · Sep 14, 1983
$3,500
Judicial
· Case 03-1977-0010 · Apr 19, 1978
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