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TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
DOE RUN SWEETWATER MINE/MILL
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,207,403 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.
- Address
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1382 SWEETWATER MINE RD
ELLINGTON, MO 63638
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- REYNOLDS County
- Industry
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 212231
- Inspections
- 2 · last Mar 31, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 21, 2011
- Registry ID
- 110000606309
How This Compares
#5
of 454 TRI reporters in MO
#33
of 555 TRI reporters in Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
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)
+9% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,757,029 | — |
| 2016 | 3,935,544 | -17% |
| 2017 | 4,207,403 | +7% |
| 2018 | 4,233,226 | +1% |
| 2019 | 3,464,485 | -18% |
| 2020 | 3,878,320 | +12% |
| 2021 | 4,602,670 | +19% |
| 2022 | 4,853,606 | +5% |
| 2023 | 5,196,786 | +7% |
| 2024 | 5,167,922 | -1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,634,743 | 349 | 1,337 | 2,633,058 | 1,203 | |
| Lead compounds | 2,369,718 | 651 | 185 | 2,368,883 | 4,691 | |
| Copper compounds | 163,460 | 34 | 55 | 163,371 | 198 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 2,790,122 | 339 | 53 | 2,789,730 | 1,480 | |
| Lead compounds | 2,175,546 | 780 | 6 | 2,174,760 | 5,359 | |
| Copper compounds | 231,118 | 36 | 2 | 231,080 | 159 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,481,233 | 806 | 216 | 2,480,211 | 4,500 | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,063,741 | 282 | 2,167 | 2,061,292 | 643 | |
| Copper compounds | 308,632 | 82 | 57 | 308,493 | 212 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,209,649 | 162 | 1,487 | 2,208,000 | 591 | |
| Lead compounds | 2,024,922 | 754 | 168 | 2,024,000 | 3,784 | |
| Copper compounds | 368,099 | 43 | 56 | 368,000 | 277 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,325,033 | 765 | 268 | 2,324,000 | 2,992 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,165,189 | 164 | 3,025 | 1,162,000 | 217 | |
| Copper compounds | 388,098 | 42 | 56 | 388,000 | 102 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,077,082 | 782 | 300 | 2,076,000 | 4,504 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,041,258 | 158 | 3,100 | 1,038,000 | 428 | |
| Copper compounds | 346,145 | 45 | 100 | 346,000 | 165 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,574,756 | 668 | 88 | 2,574,000 | 3,119 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,106,354 | 187 | 2,167 | 1,104,000 | 341 | |
| Copper compounds | 552,116 | 55 | 61 | 552,000 | 158 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,193,762 | 668 | 1,094 | 2,192,000 | 3,986 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,465,460 | 187 | 3,273 | 1,462,000 | 486 | |
| Copper compounds | 548,182 | 55 | 127 | 548,000 | 162 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,144,874 | 718 | 2,156 | 2,142,000 | 4,702 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,432,346 | 608 | 3,738 | 1,428,000 | 607 | |
| Copper compounds | 358,324 | 181 | 143 | 358,000 | 173 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,377,524 | 876 | 2,648 | 2,374,000 | 4,735 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,830,809 | 500 | 4,309 | 1,826,000 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 548,696 | 500 | 196 | 548,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | 893 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 3,482 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 147 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Copper compounds | 51 | — | — | — |
|
BUICK RESOURCE RECYCLING FACILITY LLC THE
BOSS, MO
|
Copper compounds | — | 147 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Zinc compounds | 310 | — | — | — |
|
BUICK RESOURCE RECYCLING FACILITY LLC THE
BOSS, MO
|
Zinc compounds | — | 893 | — | — |
|
BUICK RESOURCE RECYCLING FACILITY LLC THE
BOSS, MO
|
Lead compounds | — | 3,482 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Lead compounds | 1,209 | — | — | — |
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 | Jan 28, 2019 | Mar 28, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 28, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 28, 2019 | Mar 28, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jul 31, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 28, 2014 | Sep 2, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 28, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 28, 2014 | Sep 2, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 10, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 28, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 28, 2005 | Nov 21, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 30, 2002 | Aug 15, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 14, 1997 | Nov 24, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 14, 1997 | Nov 24, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 14, 1997 | Nov 24, 1997 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 28, 1991 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.31 mg/L | 0.27 | +14% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.20 mg/L | 0.13 | +52% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.13 | +13% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.03 | +115% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +57% | Sep 2017 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +50% | Jul 2017 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +90% | May 2017 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.03 | +19% | May 2017 | Open |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +233% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +150% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.01 | +945% | Apr 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 100.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +233% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.28 mg/L | 0.03 | +911% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +200% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.03 | +93% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +289% | Dec 2016 | Resolved |
| Toxicity [chronic], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.24 toxic | 1.60 | +103% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.03 | +99% | Nov 2016 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.01 | +296% | Nov 2016 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +79% | Oct 2016 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +4% | Sep 2016 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +60% | Aug 2016 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +58% | Jul 2016 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +286% | Jun 2016 | Resolved |
| Toxicity [chronic], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.94 toxic | 1.60 | +84% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.03 | +92% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.03 | +58% | May 2016 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.01 | +218% | May 2016 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.38 mg/L | 0.03 | +1,268% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.26 mg/L | 0.01 | +1,793% | Apr 2016 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.01 | +497% | Feb 2016 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.03 | +196% | Feb 2016 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.01 | +792% | Jan 2016 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +12% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.03 | +343% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.03 | +177% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.01 | +458% | Dec 2015 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.03 | +15% | Nov 2015 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +132% | Nov 2015 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.03 | +15% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +132% | Oct 2015 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +74% | Sep 2015 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +29% | Aug 2015 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +129% | Jul 2015 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.03 | +14% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.01 | +219% | Jun 2015 | Resolved |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.03 | +58% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Toxicity [chronic], Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.09 toxic | 1.60 | +281% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.03 | +14% | May 2015 | Open |
| Lead, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +130% | May 2015 | 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.
Judicial
· Case 07-2007-0275 · Dec 21, 2011
$7,000,000
FINAL IMMINENT HAZARD ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOT300010352-001 · Jul 30, 2002
INITIAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOT300010352-000 · Sep 4, 1998
$2,400
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOT300010352-1 · Nov 6, 1997
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