Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
VIRGIN ISLANDS WATER & POWER AUTHORITY - ESTATE RICHMOND GENERATING STATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 224 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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1 PENITENTIARY LN
CHRISTIANSTED, VI 00821
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- ST. CROIX ISLAND County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jan 22, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 16, 2014
- Registry ID
- 110000602866
How This Compares
#5
of 6 TRI reporters in VI
#500
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 (2015–2024)
-89% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 389 | — |
| 2016 | 328 | -16% |
| 2017 | 224 | -32% |
| 2018 | 104 | -54% |
| 2019 | 61 | -41% |
| 2020 | 37 | -39% |
| 2021 | 59 | +58% |
| 2022 | 63 | +7% |
| 2023 | 70 | +11% |
| 2024 | 45 | -37% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 14 | 14 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 13 | 12 | 1 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 8 | 2 | 6 | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 8 | 2 | 6 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 25 | 25 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 24 | 23 | 1 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 10 | 4 | 6 | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 10 | 4 | 6 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 25 | 25 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 22 | 22 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 7 | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 7 | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 22 | 22 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 21 | 20 | 1 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 8 | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 8 | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 12 | 12 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 11 | 10 | 1 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 7 | 2 | 5 | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 7 | 2 | 5 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 44 | 44 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 14 | 8 | 6 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 3 | 0 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 38 | 38 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 35 | 34 | 1 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 14 | 7 | 7 | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 14 | 7 | 7 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 78 | 78 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 73 | 70 | 3 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 34 | 14 | 20 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 34 | 14 | 20 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 136 | 136 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 124 | 123 | 1 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 30 | 25 | 5 | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 30 | 25 | 5 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 9 | 9 | 0 | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 165 | 165 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 149 | 149 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 32 | 30 | 2 | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 32 | 30 | 2 | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 11 | 11 | 0 | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 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 |
|---|
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 | Nov 17, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 17, 2021 | Feb 27, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Nov 17, 2021 | Feb 27, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 17, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | Mar 3, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Nov 8, 2019 | Feb 27, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Nov 8, 2019 | Feb 27, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Toxicity Requirements | Sep 5, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Toxicity Requirements | Sep 7, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Failed Toxicity Test | Jul 19, 2016 | Jul 19, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Jan 21, 2016 | Jan 21, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Aug 13, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Develop Adequate SPCC Plan | Aug 13, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water MS4 - Failure to properly install/implement BMPs | Oct 24, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water MS4 - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | Sep 12, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water MS4 - Failure to properly install/implement BMPs | Sep 12, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Construction - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | Jul 26, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water MS4 - CWA §308 Failure to submit required permit application information | Jul 26, 2013 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 9, 2011 | Jan 31, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Applicability | Aug 6, 2010 | Jan 31, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 6, 2010 | Jan 31, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Mar 22, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Construction - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | Mar 22, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 9, 1988 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 30, 1982 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 18, 1980 | — | Open |
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 | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +771% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.01 | +1,067% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.01 | +1,067% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.01 | +916% | Dec 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +755% | Nov 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.17 mg/L | 0.01 | +1,317% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.01 | +1,110% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.90 mg/L | 0.01 | +7,400% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.90 mg/L | 0.20 | +350% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.01 | +1,029% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.01 | +567% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.01 | +868% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.01 | +400% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.01 | +233% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.01 | +545% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.84 mg/L | 1.00 | +84% | Nov 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.30 mg/L | 20.00 | +52% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.49 mg/L | 1.00 | +49% | Jun 2022 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.42 mg/L | 1.00 | +142% | May 2022 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.80 mg/L | 1.00 | +1,080% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.67 mg/L | 1.00 | +67% | Jan 2022 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.01 mg/L | 1.00 | +101% | Dec 2021 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.15 mg/L | 1.00 | +15% | Nov 2021 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.40 mg/L | 15.00 | +23% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.40 mg/L | 10.00 | +84% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +20% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.50 mg/L | 1.00 | +50% | Jul 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.80 mg/L | 30.00 | +43% | May 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +85% | Apr 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +115% | Feb 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 73.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +143% | Jan 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +38% | Dec 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +72% | Nov 2019 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.70 mg/L | 10.00 | +37% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +45% | Oct 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +23% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.23 mg/L | 1.00 | +123% | Oct 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +85% | Oct 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.50 mg/L | 20.00 | +78% | Sep 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 57.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +90% | Sep 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +18% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +67% | Aug 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +67% | Jul 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.50 mg/L | 50.00 | +11% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +97% | Jun 2019 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.10 mg/L | 1.00 | +1,010% | Jun 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +48% | May 2019 | Resolved |
| Iron, total [as Fe] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.11 mg/L | 1.00 | +411% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 96.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +222% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 96.50 mg/L | 20.00 | +383% | Apr 2019 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-1988-0163
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-1995-0377
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2020-3100 · Sep 17, 2020
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2017-8033 · Sep 23, 2017
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2015-3108 · Jul 28, 2015
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2014-3802 · Sep 16, 2014
$1,500
Judicial
· Case 02-2011-0011 · Aug 12, 2014
$700,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2012-7108 · Jan 31, 2014
$82,564
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VID980301592-001 · Sep 27, 2012
$176,628
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2011-1008 · May 9, 2011
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2005-3273 · Sep 29, 2005
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-2005-3272 · Sep 28, 2005
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 02-2005-N023 · Sep 28, 2005
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-1995-0376 · Apr 3, 1997
Judicial
· Case 02-1982-0040 · Jan 25, 1996
$150,000
Judicial
· Case 02-1988-0392 · Jan 25, 1996
$35,000
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case 02-1996-N018 · Jan 25, 1996
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case VI-N00000008 · Jun 5, 1992
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 02-1988-N007 · Mar 8, 1988
Administrative - Formal
· Case 02-1988-0755 · Apr 23, 1985
$42,500
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