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BURLINGTON GENERATING STATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 92,715 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
-
4282 SULLIVAN SLOUGH ROAD
BURLINGTON, IA 52601
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- DES MOINES County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 5 · last Feb 26, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 2, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110000415355
How This Compares
#48
of 420 TRI reporters in IA
#270
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
12
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 (2015–2021)
-25% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 85,431 | — |
| 2016 | 84,928 | -1% |
| 2017 | 92,715 | +9% |
| 2018 | 102,942 | +11% |
| 2019 | 15,057 | -85% |
| 2020 | 68,188 | +353% |
| 2021 | 64,228 | -6% |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 46,385 | 3,737 | 1,575 | 41,073 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 14,452 | 14,452 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 3,203 | 267 | 913 | 2,023 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 178 | 72 | 30 | 76 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 8 | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 53,313 | 1,977 | 2,070 | 49,266 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 14,719 | 14,719 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 143 | 50 | 40 | 54 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | 14,886 | 14,886 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 171 | 52 | 66 | 53 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 77,831 | 1,308 | 2,516 | 74,007 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 15,511 | 15,511 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 6,481 | 181 | 1,458 | 4,842 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 2,914 | 80 | — | 2,834 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 190 | 34 | 48 | 108 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 13 | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 59,876 | 1,239 | 1,506 | 57,132 | 3,202 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 18,859 | 18,859 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 13,841 | 13,841 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 127 | 20 | 29 | 78 | 20 | |
| Mercury compounds | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 61,474 | 2,630 | 1,384 | 57,460 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 13,867 | 13,867 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 9,385 | 9,385 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 194 | 20 | 27 | 147 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 57,110 | 2,670 | 1,490 | 52,950 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 13,739 | 13,739 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 7,590 | 7,590 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 6,783 | 6,783 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 199 | 20 | 29 | 151 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 48,732 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
OTTUMWA MIDLAND LANDFILL
OTTUMWA, IA
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3,202 | — | — | — |
|
OTTUMWA MIDLAND LANDFILL
OTTUMWA, IA
|
Lead compounds | 20 | — | — | — |
|
OTTUMWA MIDLAND LANDFILL
OTTUMWA, IA
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 1, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 1, 2016 | Jun 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 1, 2016 | Oct 4, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 1, 2016 | Jul 1, 2016 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.23 mg/L | 0.20 | +16% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.17 kg/d | 5.95 | +37% | Jul 2017 | 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.
Judicial
· Case 07-2012-0185 · Sep 2, 2015
$1,100,000
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