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DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC - BELEWS CREEK STEAM STATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 942,539 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
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3195 PINE HALL ROAD
WALNUT COVE, NC 27052
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- STOKES County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 8 · last Aug 14, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 20, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110000604141
How This Compares
#11
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#105
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
11
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)
-54% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,458,160 | — |
| 2016 | 1,126,576 | -23% |
| 2017 | 942,539 | -16% |
| 2018 | 598,157 | -37% |
| 2019 | 60,000 | -90% |
| 2020 | 463,299 | +672% |
| 2021 | 1,188,111 | +156% |
| 2022 | 601,401 | -49% |
| 2023 | 353,600 | -41% |
| 2024 | 670,011 | +89% |
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | 54,000 | 54,000 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5,555 | 151 | 4 | 5,400 | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 444 | 68 | 26 | 350 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 3,200,000 |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 1,900,000 |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | 0 | — |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 1 | — |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 210,000 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 39,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HAZ-MAT TRANSPORTATION & DISPOSAL INC
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Zinc compounds | 47 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Zinc compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
|
HAZ-MAT TRANSPORTATION & DISPOSAL INC
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Copper compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Copper compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
HAZ-MAT TRANSPORTATION & DISPOSAL INC
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
HAZ-MAT TRANSPORTATION & DISPOSAL INC
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Cobalt compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Cobalt compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
HAZ-MAT TRANSPORTATION & DISPOSAL INC
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Vanadium compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Vanadium compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
HAZ-MAT TRANSPORTATION & DISPOSAL INC
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
HAZ-MAT TRANSPORTATION & DISPOSAL INC
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
HAZ-MAT TRANSPORTATION & DISPOSAL INC
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Nickel compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Nickel compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
HAZ-MAT TRANSPORTATION & DISPOSAL INC
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Manganese compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Manganese compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
HAZ-MAT TRANSPORTATION & DISPOSAL INC
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 4 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
HAZ-MAT TRANSPORTATION & DISPOSAL INC
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
HAZ-MAT TRANSPORTATION & DISPOSAL INC
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Arsenic compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Arsenic compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
HAZ-MAT TRANSPORTATION & DISPOSAL INC
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Lead compounds | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Apr 28, 2023 | May 11, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 2, 2023 | Feb 15, 2023 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.16 deg C | 32.00 | +7% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.97 deg C | 32.00 | +16% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.26 deg C | 32.00 | +13% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.51 deg C | 32.00 | +8% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.22 MGD | 2.00 | +11% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.44 deg C | 32.00 | +1% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.38 deg C | 32.00 | +11% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.27 deg C | 32.00 | +20% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.27 deg C | 32.00 | +4% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.63 deg C | 32.00 | +14% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.20 deg C | 32.00 | +19% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.82 deg C | 32.00 | +9% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.14 deg C | 32.00 | +7% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.40 deg C | 32.00 | +17% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.03 deg C | 32.00 | +9% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. centigrade | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.80 deg C | 32.00 | +6% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.06 mg/L | 1.00 | +6% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.17 mg/L | 1.00 | +17% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +51% | Feb 2020 | Resolved |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +51% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 370.00 mg/L | 250.00 | +48% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 988.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +98% | Feb 2020 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 370.00 mg/L | 250.00 | +48% | Feb 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 988.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +98% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 678.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +36% | Jan 2020 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 260.00 mg/L | 250.00 | +4% | Jan 2020 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 260.00 mg/L | 250.00 | +4% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +34% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +34% | Jan 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 678.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +36% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 877.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +75% | Dec 2019 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 360.00 mg/L | 250.00 | +44% | Dec 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 877.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +75% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 360.00 mg/L | 250.00 | +44% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +31% | Dec 2019 | Resolved |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +31% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +32% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 835.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +67% | Nov 2019 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 320.00 mg/L | 250.00 | +28% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 835.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +67% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +32% | Nov 2019 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 320.00 mg/L | 250.00 | +28% | Nov 2019 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 380.00 mg/L | 250.00 | +52% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 380.00 mg/L | 250.00 | +52% | Oct 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 966.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +93% | Oct 2019 | Resolved |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +54% | Oct 2019 | Resolved |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +54% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 966.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +93% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +99% | Sep 2019 | Resolved |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 360.00 mg/L | 250.00 | +44% | Sep 2019 | 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.
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-S18009-0 · Mar 1, 2019
Judicial
· Case 04-2000-0278 · Oct 20, 2015
$975,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2011-5135 · Sep 2, 2011
$12,630
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2003-9507 · Feb 13, 2003
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00000452 · Oct 12, 1992
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00000041 · Mar 17, 1992
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