BIG BEND POWER PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 286,740 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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13031 WYANDOTTE ROAD
APOLLO BEACH, FL 33572
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- HILLSBOROUGH County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 6 · last Sep 19, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 30, 2002
- Registry ID
- 110008319505
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
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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 | 393,286 | — |
| 2016 | 351,774 | -11% |
| 2017 | 286,740 | -18% |
| 2018 | 243,542 | -15% |
| 2019 | 154,600 | -37% |
| 2020 | 116,544 | -25% |
| 2021 | 101,927 | -13% |
| 2022 | 86,055 | -16% |
| 2023 | 55,077 | -36% |
| 2024 | 8,654 | -84% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 7,524 | 1,105 | — | 6,419 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 830 | 830 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 300 | 300 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 83 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 36,634 | 18,756 | 17,878 | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 12,000 | 12,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,400 | 4,400 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,700 | 1,700 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 272 | 190 | 82 | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 29 | 29 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 25 | 19 | 6 | — | 2 | |
| Lead compounds | 14 | 8 | 6 | — | 0 | |
| Mercury compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 52,585 | 30,585 | 22,000 | — | — | |
| 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) | 7,800 | 7,800 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 3,100 | 3,100 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 340 | 340 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 76 | 34 | 42 | — | 441 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 53 | 53 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 36 | 36 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 36 | 36 | — | — | 3 | |
| Lead compounds | 25 | 15 | 10 | — | 130 | |
| Mercury compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 68,548 | 51,548 | 17,000 | — | — | |
| 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) | 7,800 | 7,800 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 3,000 | 3,000 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 340 | 340 | — | — | 14,800 | |
| Lead compounds | 59 | 15 | 44 | — | 1,600 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 54 | 54 | — | — | 35,000 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 47 | 36 | 11 | — | 31,000 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 38 | 35 | 3 | — | 7,200 | |
| Manganese compounds | 36 | 36 | — | — | 11,800 | |
| Mercury compounds | 4 | 4 | 0 | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 93,700 | 53,700 | 40,000 | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 15,000 | 15,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 5,300 | 5,300 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 2,200 | 2,200 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 220 | 220 | — | — | 10,850 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 52 | 24 | 28 | — | 21,300 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 35 | 35 | — | — | 25,400 | |
| Manganese compounds | 24 | 24 | — | — | 7,500 | |
| Lead compounds | 10 | 10 | 0 | — | 1,569 | |
| Mercury compounds | 3 | 3 | 0 | — | 17 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 134,600 | 95,600 | 39,000 | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 20,000 | 20,000 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 165,316 | 155,316 | 10,000 | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 49,000 | 49,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 23,000 | 23,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 4,300 | 4,300 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 4,550 | |
| Nickel compounds | 295 | 95 | 200 | — | 1,340 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 160 | 160 | — | — | 12,000 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 145 | 140 | 5 | — | 10,304 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 105 | 100 | 5 | — | 2,531 | |
| Manganese compounds | 100 | 100 | — | — | 3,600 | |
| Copper compounds | 63 | 62 | 1 | — | 910 | |
| Lead compounds | 46 | 46 | 0 | — | 833 | |
| Mercury compounds | 11 | 11 | 0 | — | 8 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 157,944 | 126,200 | 31,744 | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 68,000 | 68,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 51,000 | 51,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 6,800 | 6,800 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,100 | 1,100 | — | — | 5,279 | |
| Copper compounds | 876 | 77 | 799 | — | 1,100 | |
| Nickel compounds | 323 | 120 | 203 | — | 1,800 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 200 | 200 | — | — | 17,000 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 160 | 150 | 10 | — | 15,332 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 135 | 130 | 5 | — | 3,600 | |
| Manganese compounds | 130 | 130 | — | — | 5,300 | |
| Lead compounds | 57 | 56 | 1 | — | 990 | |
| Mercury compounds | 14 | 14 | 0 | — | 14 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 188,000 | 120,000 | 68,000 | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 79,000 | 79,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 72,000 | 72,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 9,100 | 9,100 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,300 | 1,300 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 868 | 88 | 780 | — | 1,800 | |
| Nickel compounds | 610 | 130 | 480 | — | 2,900 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 230 | 230 | — | — | 28,000 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 180 | 170 | 10 | — | 24,000 | |
| Manganese compounds | 160 | 160 | — | — | 8,500 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 155 | 150 | 5 | — | 5,900 | |
| Lead compounds | 127 | 62 | 65 | — | 1,600 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 28 | 28 | — | — | 1,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 15 | 15 | 0 | — | 24 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 199,060 | 147,800 | 51,260 | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 97,000 | 97,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 82,000 | 82,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 11,000 | 11,000 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,600 | 1,600 | — | — | 6,600 | |
| Copper compounds | 900 | 120 | 780 | — | 1,800 | |
| Nickel compounds | 580 | 200 | 380 | — | 3,600 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 310 | 310 | — | — | 22,000 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 241 | 230 | 11 | — | 19,000 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 214 | 200 | 14 | — | 4,600 | |
| Manganese compounds | 210 | 210 | — | — | 6,500 | |
| Lead compounds | 91 | 90 | 1 | — | 1,500 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 38 | 38 | — | — | 1,300 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 21 | 21 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 20 | 20 | 0 | — | 19 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 2,008 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 82,000 |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 53,666 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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HEART OF FLORIDA LANDFILL
LAKE PANASOFFKEE, FL
|
Lead compounds | — | — | — | — |
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HEART OF FLORIDA LANDFILL
LAKE PANASOFFKEE, FL
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Ammonia | — | — | — | — |
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 | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Oct 14, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Sep 4, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Aug 5, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 24, 2024 | May 29, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 23, 2024 | May 29, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Aug 30, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Apr 27, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 22, 2023 | May 18, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 21, 2022 | Dec 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Overflow to Dry Land or Building Backup | Nov 17, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Jun 9, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Jan 4, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 3, 2020 | Mar 19, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Overflow to Dry Land or Building Backup | Oct 16, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 21, 2015 | Sep 11, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 21, 2015 | Sep 11, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 29, 2011 | Aug 18, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 29, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 29, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 29, 2011 | Aug 18, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 26, 2011 | Jul 12, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 26, 2011 | Jul 12, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 14, 2007 | Feb 8, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 14, 2007 | Feb 8, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 24, 2003 | Aug 7, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 24, 2003 | Aug 7, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 24, 2003 | Feb 24, 2003 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jun 4, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | May 25, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | May 14, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 30, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Mar 15, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Feb 18, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Feb 15, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Dec 12, 1999 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Oct 11, 1999 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jan 19, 1999 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 3, 1998 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 2, 1998 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Aug 8, 1998 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 3, 1997 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 3, 1997 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 1997 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 4, 1996 | Apr 4, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 4, 1996 | Apr 4, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 4, 1996 | Apr 4, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Landfills | Sep 21, 1993 | May 27, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 21, 1993 | May 27, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 21, 1993 | May 27, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 21, 1993 | May 27, 1994 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +23% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved percent saturation | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 83.30 % | 92.00 | +9% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved percent saturation | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 83.30 % | 92.00 | +9% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +13% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Mercury, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +100% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved percent saturation | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 75.00 % | 92.00 | +18% | Nov 2015 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved percent saturation | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.70 % | 92.00 | +28% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved percent saturation | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.70 % | 92.00 | +28% | Sep 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.