POINT BEACH NUCLEAR PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 475 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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6610 NUCLEAR RD
TWO RIVERS, WI 54241
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- MANITOWOC County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221113
- Inspections
- 4 · last May 20, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110002433304
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2,081 | — |
| 2017 | 475 | -77% |
| 2020 | 770 | — |
| 2021 | 481 | -38% |
2021
2020
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 475 | 0 | — | 475 | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 2,081 | 0 | — | 2,081 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Feb 28, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 28, 2007 | Jan 23, 2008 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.04 | +5% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.04 | +5% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.04 | +5% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.04 | +5% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.04 | +5% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.04 | +5% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.04 | +5% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.04 | +5% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.40 mg/L | 45.00 | +8% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.30 mg/L | 45.00 | +58% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 114.90 mg/L | 100.00 | +15% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.01 mg/L | 30.00 | +13% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 81.50 mg/L | 45.00 | +81% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Halogen, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.04 | +32% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +38% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.58 mg/L | 30.00 | +19% | Dec 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.