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TAMPA ELECTRIC CO - POLK POWER
Quick Summary
- •Released 236,947 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
-
9995 STATE ROUTE 37 SOUTH
MULBERRY, FL 33860
View on map ↗ - County
- POLK County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 5 · last Oct 30, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 17, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110000365113
How This Compares
#29
of 622 TRI reporters in FL
#200
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
8
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
+2% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 138,246 | — |
| 2016 | 184,846 | +34% |
| 2017 | 236,947 | +28% |
| 2018 | 276,463 | +17% |
| 2019 | 87,143 | -68% |
| 2020 | 92,758 | +6% |
| 2021 | 95,793 | +3% |
| 2022 | 138,157 | +44% |
| 2023 | 126,011 | -9% |
| 2024 | 141,031 | +12% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 141,031 | 140,591 | 126 | 314 | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 125,956 | 124,231 | 1,361 | 364 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 55 | 55 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 138,157 | 137,035 | 49 | 1,073 | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 95,793 | 95,133 | 79 | 582 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 92,758 | 90,000 | 65 | 2,693 | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 87,143 | 86,000 | 13 | 1,130 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 153,016 | 100,000 | 12 | 53,004 | 192 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 83,850 | 83,850 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 36,000 | 36,000 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 1,498 | 1,462 | 4 | 32 | 1 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 566 | 566 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 408 | 121 | 47 | 240 | 170 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 389 | 23 | 16 | 350 | 1 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 331 | 232 | 26 | 73 | 110 | |
| Lead compounds | 181 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 119 | 119 | — | — | 420 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 82 | 82 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 24 | 24 | — | 0 | 0 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 170,810 | 170,810 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 34,000 | 34,000 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 27,714 | — | 34 | 27,680 | 125,172 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,607 | 1,600 | 6 | 1 | 350 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,147 | 1,147 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 451 | 24 | 83 | 344 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 407 | 130 | 42 | 235 | 127 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 331 | 226 | 33 | 72 | 111 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 166 | 166 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 161 | 160 | 0 | 0 | 460 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 130 | 130 | — | — | 550 | |
| Mercury compounds | 23 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 174,000 | 174,000 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 7,588 | 5,600 | 85 | 1,903 | 410,000 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,040 | 1,040 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 686 | 10 | 410 | 266 | 250 | |
| Zinc compounds | 510 | 510 | — | — | 350 | |
| Nickel compounds | 403 | 30 | 190 | 183 | 120 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 277 | 61 | 160 | 56 | 200 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 160 | 160 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 136 | 134 | 2 | 0 | 460 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 28 | 28 | — | — | 546 | |
| Mercury compounds | 17 | 17 | 0 | — | 0 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 137,000 | 137,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 550 | 550 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 300 | 45 | 250 | 5 | 150 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 242 | — | 68 | 174 | 362,840 | |
| Lead compounds | 114 | 113 | 1 | — | 60 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 29 | 29 | — | — | 528 | |
| Mercury compounds | 11 | 11 | 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
OKEECHOBEE LANDFILL
OKEECHOBEE, FL
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 111 | — | — | — |
|
OKEECHOBEE LANDFILL
OKEECHOBEE, FL
|
Vanadium compounds | 550 | — | — | — |
|
OKEECHOBEE LANDFILL
OKEECHOBEE, FL
|
Nickel compounds | 127 | — | — | — |
|
OKEECHOBEE LANDFILL
OKEECHOBEE, FL
|
Zinc compounds | 350 | — | — | — |
|
EQ OF FLORIDA, INC.
TAMPA, FL
|
Ammonia | 125,172 | — | — | — |
|
OKEECHOBEE LANDFILL
OKEECHOBEE, FL
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
OKEECHOBEE LANDFILL
OKEECHOBEE, FL
|
Lead compounds | 460 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 30, 2024 | Nov 25, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 11, 2019 | Jul 29, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 9, 2017 | Feb 9, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 8, 2011 | Dec 20, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 8, 2011 | Jan 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Dec 8, 2011 | Jan 17, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 8, 2011 | Mar 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 8, 2011 | Feb 24, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 7, 2011 | Jan 20, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 20, 2008 | Apr 30, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 20, 2008 | Apr 30, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Thermal Treatment | Oct 27, 2004 | Dec 3, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 27, 2004 | Mar 31, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Oct 27, 2004 | Dec 3, 2004 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specific conductance | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,320.00 umho/cm | 1,275.00 | +4% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Beryllium, total recoverable [as Be] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +15% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Specific conductance | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,310.00 umho/cm | 1,275.00 | +3% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.30 mg/L | 8.50 | +45% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| IC25 Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 81.70 % | 100.00 | +18% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.30 mg/L | 6.00 | +105% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Temp. diff. between samp. & upstrm deg. F | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.00 deg F | 4.70 | +49% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.27 MGD | 8.00 | +3% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.05 MGD | 8.00 | +13% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.79 MGD | 8.00 | +10% | May 2023 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.00 mg/L | 12.00 | +8% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Temp. diff. between samp. & upstrm deg. F | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.88 deg F | 4.70 | +4% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.10 MGD | 8.00 | +51% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.89 MGD | 8.00 | +24% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.86 mg/L | 5.00 | +3% | May 2022 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.14 mg/L | 1.00 | +14% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.61 mg/L | 5.00 | +52% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.28 MGD | 8.00 | +4% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.49 mg/L | 1.00 | +49% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.06 mg/L | 1.00 | +6% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.15 mg/L | 1.00 | +15% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| IC25 Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.06 % | 100.00 | +51% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| IC25 Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 92.10 % | 100.00 | +8% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| IC25 Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 88.75 % | 100.00 | +11% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.40 mg/L | 6.00 | +57% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.20 MGD | 8.00 | +3% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| IC25 Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.38 % | 100.00 | +34% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.40 mg/L | 8.50 | +11% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| IC25 Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 95.75 % | 100.00 | +4% | Feb 2015 | Open |
| IC25 Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Chrpimephales | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 91.00 % | 100.00 | +9% | Feb 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602197520 · May 7, 2020
$0
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602120080 · Jan 17, 2020
$13,300
INFORMAL VERBAL ENFORCEMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-FL0000336057-105 · Mar 9, 2017
DEP NON-COMPLIANCE LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-FL0000336057-123 · Feb 3, 2012
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2010-2039 · Jul 20, 2010
$5,759
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case FL-N00000385 · Apr 1, 2009
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case FL-N00000384 · Apr 17, 2007
$10,000
DEP WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-FL0000336057-125 · Mar 11, 2005
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case FL-N00000056 · Jun 20, 2000
$40,000
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