CRIPPLE CREEK & VICTOR GOLD MINING CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 10,172,325 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.
- Address
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1280 STATE HWY 67
VICTOR, CO 80860
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- TELLER County
- Industry
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 212221
- Inspections
- 7 · last Nov 12, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 26, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110041971337
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 | 3,633,485 | — |
| 2016 | 8,894,171 | +145% |
| 2017 | 10,172,325 | +14% |
| 2018 | 7,768,269 | -24% |
| 2019 | 2,296 | -100% |
| 2020 | 5,609,720 | +244247% |
| 2021 | 2,697,232 | -52% |
| 2022 | 2,468,131 | -8% |
| 2023 | 5,704,395 | +131% |
| 2024 | 7,945,236 | +39% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 1,362 | |
| Lead compounds | 7,937,310 | 935 | — | 7,936,376 | 96 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 5,490 | 5,490 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1,632 | 24 | — | 1,608 | 1 | |
| Ammonia | 790 | 790 | — | — | 34 | |
| Manganese compounds | 14 | 2 | — | 12 | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 1,595 | |
| Lead compounds | 5,695,658 | 1,049 | — | 5,694,609 | 144 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 6,500 | 6,500 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1,453 | 25 | — | 1,428 | 2 | |
| Ammonia | 770 | 770 | — | — | 39 | |
| Manganese compounds | 14 | 2 | — | 12 | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 1,595 | |
| Lead compounds | 2,457,757 | 445 | — | 2,457,312 | 192 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 7,690 | 7,690 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1,451 | 21 | — | 1,430 | 0 | |
| Ammonia | 1,200 | 1,200 | — | — | 39 | |
| Zinc compounds | 13 | 11 | — | 2 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 11 | 2 | — | 9 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 9 | — | — | 9 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 1,595 | |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,686,746 | 421 | — | 2,686,325 | 321 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 7,090 | 7,090 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 2,113 | 23 | — | 2,090 | 0 | |
| Ammonia | 1,200 | 1,200 | — | — | 39 | |
| Chromium | 38 | — | — | 38 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 23 | 14 | — | 9 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 13 | 11 | — | 2 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 9 | — | — | 9 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 1,595 | |
| Cyanide compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 5,600,569 | 995 | — | 5,599,574 | 330 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 6,880 | 6,880 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1,961 | 29 | — | 1,932 | 1 | |
| Ammonia | 180 | 180 | — | — | 39 | |
| Chromium | 64 | — | — | 64 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 34 | 18 | — | 16 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 16 | 13 | — | 3 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 16 | — | — | 16 | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 1,835 | |
| Mercury compounds | 2,268 | 26 | — | 2,241 | 1 | |
| Manganese compounds | 15 | 13 | — | 2 | — | |
| Chromium | 7 | — | — | 7 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 1,838 | |
| Lead compounds | 7,751,430 | 922 | — | 7,750,508 | 31 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 13,150 | 13,150 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 2,389 | 31 | — | 2,358 | 1 | |
| Ammonia | 980 | 980 | — | — | 45 | |
| Chromium | 177 | — | — | 177 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 69 | 25 | — | 44 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 45 | 1 | — | 44 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 29 | 20 | — | 9 | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 1,868 | |
| Lead compounds | 10,154,770 | 1,169 | — | 10,153,601 | 1,160 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 14,150 | 14,150 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1,977 | 30 | — | 1,946 | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,300 | 1,300 | — | — | 46 | |
| Chromium | 66 | — | — | 66 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 35 | 19 | — | 16 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 16 | — | — | 16 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 12 | 9 | — | 3 | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 57 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 2,031 | |
| Lead compounds | 8,876,548 | 548 | — | 8,876,000 | 18 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 14,084 | 14,084 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,700 | 1,700 | — | — | 50 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1,419 | 32 | — | 1,387 | 0 | |
| Copper compounds | 400 | 400 | — | — | 14 | |
| Manganese compounds | 19 | 19 | — | — | 14 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 1,900 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 3,625,459 | 459 | — | 3,625,000 | 24 | |
| Cyanide compounds | 4,974 | 4,974 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,700 | 1,700 | — | — | 470 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1,333 | 7 | — | 1,326 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 20 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 1,226 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Mercury compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - MIDWAY LANDFILL
FOUNTAIN, CO
|
Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER TRAIL LLC
DEER TRAIL, CO
|
Lead compounds | 93 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - MIDWAY LANDFILL
FOUNTAIN, CO
|
Lead compounds | 2 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,362 | VICTOR CITY OF, VICTOR |
| Ammonia | 34 | VICTOR CITY OF, VICTOR |
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 unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 22, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Toxicity Requirements | Jan 1, 2016 | May 31, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 2004 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 14, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 30, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 1, 1992 | Oct 1, 1992 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.80 mg/L | 2.70 | +4% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Fluoride | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.90 mg/L | 2.70 | +7% | Jul 2022 | 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.