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TVA SHAWNEE FOSSIL PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,571,512 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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7900 METROPOLIS LAKE ROAD
WEST PADUCAH, KY 42086
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- MCCRACKEN County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 12 · last Nov 19, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 7, 2012
- Registry ID
- 110000493305
How This Compares
#4
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#28
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
5
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
-12% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,674,292 | — |
| 2016 | 2,599,222 | -3% |
| 2017 | 2,571,512 | -1% |
| 2018 | 2,649,459 | +3% |
| 2019 | 2,199,728 | -17% |
| 2020 | 1,631,904 | -26% |
| 2021 | 2,443,093 | +50% |
| 2022 | 2,226,438 | -9% |
| 2023 | 1,953,465 | -12% |
| 2024 | 2,348,302 | +20% |
2024
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,504,290 | 2,290 | 2,000 | 1,500,000 | 68 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 130,000 | 130,000 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 61,317 | 304 | 13 | 61,000 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 55,213 | 213 | 6,000 | 49,000 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 52,203 | 203 | — | 52,000 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 49,000 | 49,000 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 35,905 | 1,405 | 1,500 | 33,000 | — | |
| Ammonia | 28,606 | 28,600 | 6 | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 19,172 | 172 | — | 19,000 | 4 | |
| Lead compounds | 15,122 | 122 | — | 15,000 | 3 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,300 | 2,300 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 313 | 23 | — | 290 | 0 | |
| Naphthalene | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 7 | 4 | — | 3 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2022
2021
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,293,650 | 1,150 | 2,500 | 1,290,000 | 134 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 99,000 | 99,000 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 51,099 | 173 | 26 | 50,900 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 45,133 | 133 | 5,000 | 40,000 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 43,346 | 113 | 33 | 43,200 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 35,000 | 35,000 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 28,714 | 914 | 1,100 | 26,700 | — | |
| Ammonia | 22,388 | 22,300 | 88 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 11,700 | 70 | — | 11,630 | 7 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,600 | 1,600 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 251 | 8 | — | 243 | 0 | |
| Naphthalene | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 8 | 3 | — | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2,055,050 | 2,350 | 2,700 | 2,050,000 | 61 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 70,259 | 223 | 36 | 70,000 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 47,000 | 47,000 | — | — | — | |
| Thallium compounds | 27,419 | 19 | — | 27,400 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 120,000 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 60,000 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 4,000 |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 160,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, EMELLE
EMELLE, AL
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE PATH SANITARY LANDFILL
CALVERTY CITY, KY
|
Mercury compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, EMELLE
EMELLE, AL
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE PATH SANITARY LANDFILL
CALVERTY CITY, KY
|
Lead compounds | 21 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, EMELLE
EMELLE, AL
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 5 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE PATH SANITARY LANDFILL
CALVERTY CITY, KY
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 420 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, EMELLE
EMELLE, AL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE PATH SANITARY LANDFILL
CALVERTY CITY, KY
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 21 | — | — | — |
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 Used Oil: Generators | Apr 3, 2025 | Apr 3, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Sep 10, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 10, 2014 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 20, 1995 | Jun 20, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 28, 1992 | Dec 1, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 28, 1992 | Oct 29, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 28, 1992 | Dec 1, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 28, 1992 | Dec 1, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 30, 1991 | Jun 10, 1991 | 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 04-1977-0017
$0
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2010-1528 · Jun 15, 2011
$8,000,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2010-1760 · Jun 13, 2011
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-DOW-100248 · Nov 23, 2010
$8,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2000-0017 · Nov 3, 1999
REFERRAL TO ENFORCEMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KY4640006686-000 · Oct 28, 1992
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KY4640006686-001 · May 15, 1991
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