GAINESVILLE DEERHAVEN GENERATING STATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 6,885 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
-
10001 NW 13TH ST
GAINESVILLE, FL 32653
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- ALACHUA County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 6 · last Sep 29, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 28, 2008
- Registry ID
- 110000362615
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10,103 | — |
| 2016 | 8,201 | -19% |
| 2017 | 6,885 | -16% |
| 2018 | 8,867 | +29% |
| 2019 | 729 | -92% |
| 2020 | 1,749 | +140% |
| 2021 | 2,420 | +38% |
| 2022 | 25,667 | +961% |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 25,667 | 25,667 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,472 | 1,472 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 610 | 610 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 140 | 140 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 93 | 59 | 31 | 3 | 1 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 89 | 47 | 20 | 22 | 62 | |
| Lead | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,088 | 1,088 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 450 | 450 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 92 | 92 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 70 | 37 | 13 | 20 | 56 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 41 | 17 | 21 | 3 | 1 | |
| Lead | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 434 | 12 | 2 | 420 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 190 | 190 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | 105 | 5 | 0 | 100 | 0 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanadium compounds | 3,283 | 50 | 33 | 3,200 | 4 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 2,200 | 2,200 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,922 | 201 | 21 | 1,700 | 59 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 914 | 914 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 286 | 14 | 2 | 270 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 190 | 190 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | 71 | 4 | 0 | 67 | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanadium compounds | 2,277 | 46 | 31 | 2,200 | 1 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 2,000 | 2,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,200 | 1,200 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 861 | 161 | 20 | 680 | 76 | |
| Lead | 302 | 10 | 2 | 290 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 190 | 190 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | 54 | 3 | 0 | 51 | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | 3,000 | 3,000 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 2,392 | 73 | 19 | 2,300 | 1 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,300 | 1,300 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 924 | 191 | 13 | 720 | 74 | |
| Lead | 327 | 16 | 1 | 310 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 200 | 200 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | 57 | 3 | 0 | 54 | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | 4,000 | 4,000 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 2,516 | 94 | 22 | 2,400 | 1 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,900 | 1,900 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 976 | 202 | 14 | 760 | 47 | |
| Lead | 348 | 17 | 1 | 330 | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 300 | 300 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury | 62 | 5 | 0 | 57 | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | 59 |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Vanadium compounds | 1 | KANAPAHA WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY, GAINESVILLE |
| Mercury | 0 | KANAPAHA WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY, GAINESVILLE |
| Lead | 1 | KANAPAHA WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY, GAINESVILLE |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 76 | KANAPAHA WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY, GAINESVILLE |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 19, 2014 | Jun 26, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 5, 2006 | Jul 17, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: General | Jul 5, 2006 | Jul 17, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 26, 1993 | Jun 7, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 26, 1993 | Jun 7, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 26, 1993 | May 26, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 26, 1993 | Jun 7, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 28, 1983 | Jun 25, 1989 | 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.