Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
W A PARISH ELECTRIC GENERATING STATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,763,098 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 $18,701 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
2500 YU JONES RD
RICHMOND, TX 77469
View on map ↗ - County
- FORT BEND County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jul 30, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $18,701 · last Jun 13, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000608254
How This Compares
#14
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#22
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
-27% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,549,091 | — |
| 2016 | 2,383,980 | -6% |
| 2017 | 2,763,098 | +16% |
| 2018 | 2,491,652 | -10% |
| 2019 | 139,892 | -94% |
| 2020 | 1,350,311 | +865% |
| 2021 | 2,370,226 | +76% |
| 2022 | 1,861,168 | -21% |
| 2023 | 1,848,394 | -1% |
| 2024 | 1,856,052 | 0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 907,348 | 1,675 | 366 | 905,307 | — | |
| Ammonia | 293,451 | 293,451 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 275,405 | 275,405 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 96,821 | 527 | 688 | 95,606 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 82,026 | 82,026 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 46,979 | 46,979 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 41,218 | 238 | — | 40,980 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 32,435 | 288 | 28 | 32,119 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 31,266 | 2,088 | — | 29,178 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 17,275 | 226 | 8 | 17,041 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 12,888 | 285 | — | 12,603 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 9,507 | 147 | — | 9,360 | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 5,959 | 94 | 8 | 5,857 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 3,166 | 3,166 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 306 | 38 | — | 269 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 765,088 | 1,605 | 503 | 762,980 | — | |
| Ammonia | 442,531 | 442,531 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 304,561 | 304,561 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 93,430 | 93,430 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 81,345 | 503 | 945 | 79,897 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 34,732 | 227 | — | 34,505 | — | |
| n-Hexane | 30,788 | 30,788 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 27,359 | 268 | 38 | 27,053 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 26,434 | 1,982 | — | 24,452 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 14,550 | 216 | 12 | 14,322 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 10,852 | 256 | — | 10,596 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 8,015 | 138 | — | 7,877 | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 5,026 | 90 | 11 | 4,925 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 3,419 | 3,419 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 262 | 36 | — | 226 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 904,117 | 3,366 | 539 | 900,212 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 371,212 | 371,212 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 164,227 | 164,227 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 124,432 | 124,432 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 95,695 | 887 | 1,012 | 93,796 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 41,064 | 395 | — | 40,669 | — | |
| n-Hexane | 33,105 | 33,105 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 32,347 | 408 | 41 | 31,898 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 31,605 | 3,020 | — | 28,585 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 17,504 | 17,504 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 17,225 | 367 | 12 | 16,846 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 12,853 | 389 | — | 12,464 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 9,504 | 234 | — | 9,271 | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 5,972 | 171 | 11 | 5,790 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 303 | 35 | — | 269 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 646,182 | 710 | 646 | 644,826 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 286,600 | 286,600 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 126,737 | 126,737 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 99,372 | 99,372 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 69,591 | 277 | 1,214 | 68,100 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 29,335 | 126 | — | 29,209 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 23,115 | 177 | 49 | 22,889 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 22,271 | 1,342 | — | 20,929 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 14,428 | 14,428 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12,298 | 124 | 15 | 12,159 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 9,156 | 161 | — | 8,995 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 6,757 | 78 | — | 6,679 | — | |
| Arsenic compounds | 4,239 | 45 | 14 | 4,180 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 228 | 38 | — | 191 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 113,302 | 113,302 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 15,287 | 179 | — | 15,108 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 11,301 | 82 | — | 11,219 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
2017
2016
2015
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 67,143 |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 961,272 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 105,560 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 379,095 |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 14, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 30, 2023 | Sep 11, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 30, 2023 | Sep 11, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 26, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 21, 2022 | Mar 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 15, 2021 | Jan 13, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 15, 2021 | Jan 13, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 20, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 9, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 15, 2013 | Feb 18, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 15, 2013 | Feb 18, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 15, 2013 | Feb 21, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 14, 2003 | May 20, 2003 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Nov 20, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Nov 11, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 29, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Feb 24, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jan 15, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jan 6, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Dec 31, 1990 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 13, 1990 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Oct 8, 1990 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Aug 26, 1990 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jun 29, 1990 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Dec 25, 1989 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Dec 4, 1989 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jul 10, 1989 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | May 18, 1989 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.00 % | 100.00 | +45% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Whole Effluent Toxicity [WET] - C. dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.00 % | 80.00 | +31% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 399.00 | +99,999% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 346.60 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +99,999% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.70 mg/L | 30.00 | +2% | Sep 2024 | 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.
Date Out of Range
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603939834
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2024-3348 · Jun 13, 2024
$2,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD097311849-3 · Aug 30, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602860373 · Jul 27, 2023
$14,100
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602687623 · Apr 12, 2022
$2,601
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD097311849-2 · Feb 15, 2013
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD097311849-1 · May 15, 2003
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N560 · Aug 29, 1991
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1990-N505 · Sep 13, 1990
Other facilities in FORT BEND County, TX
HULL PROPERTY
ROSENBERG, TX
ESPERANZA
RICHMOND, TX
FORT BEND COUNTY MUD 66-PLANT
SUGAR LAND, TX
KATY BOAT WALK
KATY, TX