TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
INDEPENDENCE PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,297,215 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
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555 POINT FERRY ROAD
NEWARK, AR 72562
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- INDEPENDENCE County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 5 · last Mar 26, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 21, 2008
- Registry ID
- 110000452705
How This Compares
#6
of 316 TRI reporters in AR
#76
of 584 TRI reporters in Utilities
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-9% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 707,191 | — |
| 2016 | 1,458,381 | +106% |
| 2017 | 1,297,215 | -11% |
| 2018 | 1,513,293 | +17% |
| 2019 | 926,859 | -39% |
| 2020 | 530,968 | -43% |
| 2021 | 757,312 | +43% |
| 2022 | 726,699 | -4% |
| 2023 | 603,336 | -17% |
| 2024 | 645,317 | +7% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 482,160 | 2,160 | — | 480,000 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 56,000 | 56,000 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 21,000 | 21,000 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 18,196 | 196 | — | 18,000 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 16,235 | 235 | — | 16,000 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 14,000 | 14,000 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 11,373 | 1,304 | 69 | 10,000 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 11,232 | 165 | 67 | 11,000 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 6,701 | 162 | 39 | 6,500 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6,086 | 152 | 34 | 5,900 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,223 | 91 | 2 | 2,130 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 98 | 42 | — | 56 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 453,100 | 3,100 | — | 450,000 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 50,000 | 50,000 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 19,000 | 19,000 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 17,224 | 224 | — | 17,000 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 15,245 | 245 | — | 15,000 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 13,000 | 13,000 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 11,239 | 1,139 | 100 | 10,000 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 10,280 | 180 | 100 | 10,000 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 6,113 | 155 | 58 | 5,900 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5,799 | 148 | 51 | 5,600 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,222 | 90 | 3 | 2,130 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 97 | 42 | — | 55 | 35 | |
| Naphthalene | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 573,000 | 3,000 | — | 570,000 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 47,000 | 47,000 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 19,244 | 244 | — | 19,000 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 19,000 | 19,000 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 17,191 | 1,100 | 91 | 16,000 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 14,267 | 179 | 88 | 14,000 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 13,198 | 198 | — | 13,000 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 12,000 | 12,000 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 7,393 | 148 | 45 | 7,200 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 4,278 | 1,186 | 2 | 3,090 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 111 | 28 | — | 83 | 20 | |
| Naphthalene | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 592,800 | 2,800 | — | 590,000 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 42,000 | 42,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 29,000 | 29,000 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 22,195 | 195 | — | 22,000 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 19,217 | 217 | — | 19,000 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 17,000 | 17,000 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 16,087 | 1,012 | 75 | 15,000 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 15,236 | 163 | 73 | 15,000 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 3,641 | 79 | 2 | 3,560 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 122 | 28 | — | 95 | 20 | |
| Naphthalene | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 431,850 | 1,850 | — | 430,000 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 31,000 | 31,000 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 16,133 | 133 | — | 16,000 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 14,147 | 147 | — | 14,000 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 12,000 | 12,000 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 11,834 | 714 | 120 | 11,000 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 11,231 | 111 | 120 | 11,000 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,667 | 54 | 3 | 2,610 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 96 | 30 | — | 66 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 692,500 | 2,500 | — | 690,000 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 56,000 | 56,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 50,000 | 50,000 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 27,183 | 183 | — | 27,000 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 24,207 | 207 | — | 24,000 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 24,000 | 24,000 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 20,293 | 173 | 120 | 20,000 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 19,159 | 1,039 | 120 | 18,000 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 8,578 | 117 | 61 | 8,400 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 4,760 | 77 | 3 | 4,680 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 160 | 52 | — | 108 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,104,700 | 4,700 | — | 1,100,000 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 94,000 | 94,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 93,000 | 93,000 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 44,369 | 369 | — | 44,000 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 40,438 | 438 | — | 40,000 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 37,000 | 37,000 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 32,492 | 372 | 120 | 32,000 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 31,485 | 2,365 | 120 | 29,000 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 14,319 | 258 | 61 | 14,000 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 13,343 | 273 | 70 | 13,000 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 7,885 | 162 | 3 | 7,720 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 260 | 78 | — | 182 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 973,500 | 3,500 | — | 970,000 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 74,000 | 74,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 63,000 | 63,000 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 37,288 | 288 | — | 37,000 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 34,330 | 330 | — | 34,000 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 29,000 | 29,000 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 28,445 | 285 | 160 | 28,000 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 27,030 | 1,850 | 180 | 25,000 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12,322 | 202 | 120 | 12,000 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 11,292 | 208 | 84 | 11,000 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 6,790 | 123 | 7 | 6,660 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 216 | 57 | 0 | 159 | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,104,800 | 4,800 | — | 1,100,000 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 89,000 | 89,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 61,000 | 61,000 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 47,486 | 486 | — | 47,000 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 43,372 | 372 | — | 43,000 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 34,000 | 34,000 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 30,411 | 347 | 64 | 30,000 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 17,870 | 1,835 | 35 | 16,000 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 12,313 | 249 | 64 | 12,000 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12,262 | 243 | 19 | 12,000 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 5,573 | 142 | 11 | 5,420 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 292 | 120 | 0 | 172 | 5 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 532,140 | 2,140 | — | 530,000 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 61,000 | 61,000 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 23,214 | 214 | — | 23,000 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 22,000 | 22,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 21,000 | 21,000 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 20,172 | 172 | — | 20,000 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 12,473 | 173 | 300 | 12,000 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 7,473 | 903 | 170 | 6,400 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5,815 | 105 | 110 | 5,600 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,604 | 61 | 13 | 1,530 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 296 | 273 | 0 | 23 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 58,862 |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 253,749 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 22,636 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LEI, INC.
HAMMOND, LA
|
Mercury 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 31, 2010 | Sep 16, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | May 25, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 27, 2001 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 20, 2001 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 16, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 7, 1998 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Apr 14, 1997 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 7, 1994 | Jan 17, 1997 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Oct 7, 1994 | Jan 17, 1997 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.97 mg/L | 5.00 | +39% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +16% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +93% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,200.00 MPN/100mL | 630.00 | +90% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,400.00 MPN/100mL | 630.00 | +122% | Oct 2017 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +376% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 410.00 | +46% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 800.00 MPN/100mL | 410.00 | +95% | May 2015 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 800.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +535% | May 2015 | Open |
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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ARD096669015-001 · Aug 31, 2010
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-N00008322 · Feb 1, 2007
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1997-0200 · Feb 14, 1997
$2,500
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-N00004184 · Aug 10, 1995
$7,600
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