Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
WPS WESTWOOD GENERATION LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 43,076 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 $41,864 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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490 W MAIN ST
TREMONT, PA 17981
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- SCHUYLKILL County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 6 · last Jan 22, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $41,864 · last Jul 28, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110010970235
How This Compares
#80
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#325
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.
5
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Water (CWA)
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)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 281,154 | — |
| 2016 | 134,503 | -52% |
| 2017 | 43,076 | -68% |
| 2018 | 162,141 | +276% |
| 2019 | 113,400 | -30% |
| 2020 | 301 | -100% |
| 2021 | 232 | -23% |
| 2022 | 275 | +19% |
| 2023 | 253 | -8% |
| 2024 | 254 | 0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 183 | 183 | — | — | 63,336 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 20 | 20 | — | — | 301,954 | |
| Zinc compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 17,758 | |
| Manganese compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 66,553 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 9 | 9 | — | — | 48,325 | |
| Copper compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 19,851 | |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 16,505 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 151 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 18 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 193 | 193 | — | — | 63,882 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 17 | 17 | — | — | 304,698 | |
| Manganese compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 67,328 | |
| Zinc compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 17,964 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 7 | 7 | — | — | 48,771 | |
| Copper compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 20,038 | |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 16,661 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 154 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 18 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 213 | 213 | — | — | 72,703 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 17 | 17 | — | — | 288,424 | |
| Manganese compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 64,308 | |
| Zinc compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 17,078 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 8 | 8 | — | — | 46,199 | |
| Copper compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 18,972 | |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 15,770 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 146 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 17 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 163 | 163 | — | — | 55,976 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 19 | 19 | — | — | 267,294 | |
| Zinc compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | 14,920 | |
| Manganese compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 55,458 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 9 | 9 | — | — | 42,687 | |
| Copper compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 17,507 | |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 14,573 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 133 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 15 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanadium compounds | 213 | 213 | — | — | 72,158 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 24 | 24 | — | — | 344,084 | |
| Zinc compounds | 20 | 20 | — | — | 20,099 | |
| Manganese compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | 74,798 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 13 | 13 | — | — | 54,979 | |
| Copper compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 22,609 | |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 18,803 | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 172 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 15 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 53,242 | 17 | 4 | 53,220 | 183,315 | |
| Manganese compounds | 11,383 | 11 | 1 | 11,372 | 39,170 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 11,319 | 98 | 1 | 11,220 | 38,648 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 8,643 | 8,643 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 8,500 | 8 | 1 | 8,491 | 29,247 | |
| Lead compounds | 7,486 | 4 | 1 | 7,481 | 25,769 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 6,266 | 6,266 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 3,492 | 4 | — | 3,487 | 12,012 | |
| Zinc compounds | 3,049 | 16 | — | 3,033 | 10,445 | |
| Mercury compounds | 18 | 0 | — | 18 | 61 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 0 | — | 3 | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | — | — | 0 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 78,990 | 9 | 6 | 78,975 | 272,025 | |
| Manganese compounds | 16,902 | 26 | 1 | 16,875 | 58,125 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 16,864 | 213 | 1 | 16,650 | 57,350 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 12,619 | 18 | 1 | 12,600 | 43,400 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 12,294 | 12,294 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 8,913 | 8,913 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 5,183 | 8 | — | 5,175 | 17,825 | |
| Zinc compounds | 4,531 | 31 | — | 4,500 | 15,500 | |
| Lead compounds | 4,278 | 3 | 0 | 4,275 | 14,725 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,537 | 1,537 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 27 | 1 | — | 26 | 91 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | 1 | — | 4 | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | — | — | 0 | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 39,631 | 10 | 0 | 39,621 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,030 | 2 | 0 | 2,028 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,396 | 1,396 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 17 | 0 | — | 17 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | 0 | — | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 82,540 | 21 | 20 | 82,499 | 45,714 | |
| Manganese compounds | 24,610 | 6 | 10 | 24,594 | 13,628 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 20,498 | 5 | 10 | 20,483 | 11,350 | |
| Lead compounds | 4,046 | 2 | 5 | 4,039 | 2,238 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 2,782 | 2,782 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 27 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 9 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 134,223 | 49 | 20 | 134,154 | 323,709 | |
| Manganese compounds | 39,610 | 21 | 10 | 39,579 | 95,502 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 33,691 | 226 | 10 | 33,455 | 80,727 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 23,237 | 14 | 10 | 23,213 | 56,013 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 12,992 | 12,992 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 11,974 | 20 | 20 | 11,934 | 28,795 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 9,418 | 9,418 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 9,315 | 7 | 10 | 9,298 | 22,435 | |
| Lead compounds | 6,644 | 8 | 10 | 6,626 | 15,989 | |
| Mercury compounds | 50 | 1 | 0 | 49 | 117 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 8,482 | — |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | 66 | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RAUSCH CREEK MINE RECLAMATION LLC
VALLEY VIEW, PA
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Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 0 |
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RAUSCH CREEK MINE RECLAMATION LLC
VALLEY VIEW, PA
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 48,325 | — | — | — |
|
RAUSCH CREEK MINE RECLAMATION LLC
VALLEY VIEW, PA
|
Copper compounds | 19,851 | — | — | — |
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RAUSCH CREEK MINE RECLAMATION LLC
VALLEY VIEW, PA
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 301,954 | — | — | — |
|
RAUSCH CREEK MINE RECLAMATION LLC
VALLEY VIEW, PA
|
Lead compounds | 16,505 | — | — | — |
|
RAUSCH CREEK MINE RECLAMATION LLC
VALLEY VIEW, PA
|
Manganese compounds | 66,553 | — | — | — |
|
RAUSCH CREEK MINE RECLAMATION LLC
VALLEY VIEW, PA
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Mercury compounds | 151 | — | — | — |
|
RAUSCH CREEK MINE RECLAMATION LLC
VALLEY VIEW, PA
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 18 | — | — | — |
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RAUSCH CREEK MINE RECLAMATION LLC
VALLEY VIEW, PA
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Vanadium compounds | 63,336 | — | — | — |
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RAUSCH CREEK MINE RECLAMATION LLC
VALLEY VIEW, PA
|
Zinc compounds | 17,758 | — | — | — |
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 - Numeric effluent violation | Jan 22, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Jan 22, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Jan 22, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Sep 3, 2024 | Feb 13, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Mar 20, 2023 | Jul 28, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Mar 3, 2023 | Jul 28, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 14, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 11, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 13, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Aug 5, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Aug 5, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Aug 5, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Frequency of Sampling Violation | Aug 5, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Apr 7, 2021 | Dec 5, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jan 6, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 9, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 8, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 12, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 17, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 24, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Dec 6, 2017 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.90 mg/L | 30.00 | +3% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.21 mg/L | 0.20 | +5% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.33 mg/L | 0.20 | +65% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 mg/L | 0.20 | +20% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 136.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +36% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.24 mg/L | 0.20 | +20% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 111.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +11% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 253.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +153% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 87.70 mg/L | 30.00 | +192% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.38 mg/L | 0.20 | +90% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.25 mg/L | 0.20 | +25% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 118.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +18% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.45 mg/L | 0.20 | +125% | Dec 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604090926 · Sep 3, 2024
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603674437 · Jul 28, 2023
$36,272
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603537528 · Mar 20, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603530112 · Sep 29, 2022
$5,592
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602690364 · Apr 7, 2021
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2015-6003 · Sep 30, 2015
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case PA-0061344_11122010 · Nov 12, 2010
$8,500
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