US AIR FORCE ACADEMY
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,181 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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8120 EDGERTON DRIVE
USAFA, CO 80840
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- EL PASO County
- Industry
- Public Administration
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 928110
- Inspections
- 2 · last Aug 6, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110043790181
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,349 | — |
| 2016 | 5,255 | -2% |
| 2017 | 4,181 | -20% |
| 2018 | 5,522 | +32% |
| 2019 | 13,793 | +150% |
| 2020 | 143 | -99% |
| 2024 | 140 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 140 | — | — | 140 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 143 | — | — | 143 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 13,793 | — | — | 13,793 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 5,522 | — | — | 5,522 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 4,181 | — | — | 4,181 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 4,892 | — | — | 4,892 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 363 | — | 363 | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 4,651 | — | — | 4,651 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 698 | — | 698 | — | — |
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 |
|---|
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 achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Frequency of Sampling Violation | Apr 6, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 8, 2000 | Jun 7, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Oct 14, 1998 | Nov 18, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 14, 1998 | Nov 18, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 2, 1994 | Jan 18, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 30, 1990 | Jul 2, 1990 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide, free available | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +54% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, inorganic total | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.50 mg/L | 13.00 | +42% | Jan 2017 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, inorganic total | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.00 mg/L | 13.00 | +54% | Aug 2016 | 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.