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SEMINOLE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,001,406 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 $27,840 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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890 N HIGHWAY 17
PALATKA, FL 32177
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- PUTNAM County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 9 · last Dec 5, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $27,840 · last Jun 30, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110041142304
How This Compares
#3
of 622 TRI reporters in FL
#41
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
7
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)
-74% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,176,172 | — |
| 2016 | 1,960,149 | -10% |
| 2017 | 2,001,406 | +2% |
| 2018 | 2,163,444 | +8% |
| 2019 | 1,674,546 | -23% |
| 2020 | 1,384,755 | -17% |
| 2021 | 1,543,295 | +11% |
| 2022 | 1,403,092 | -9% |
| 2023 | 1,055,983 | -25% |
| 2024 | 558,166 | -47% |
2024
| 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) | 395,784 | 395,784 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 35,612 | 343 | 13 | 35,256 | 103 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 27,320 | 27,320 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 20,714 | 2,584 | 181 | 17,949 | 336 | |
| Ammonia | 20,218 | 19,464 | 592 | 162 | 849 | |
| Manganese compounds | 16,731 | 196 | 4,015 | 12,520 | 10,946 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 16,711 | 350 | 2,409 | 13,952 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 9,392 | 223 | 7 | 9,162 | 118 | |
| Nickel compounds | 7,419 | 240 | 155 | 7,024 | 69 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 5,133 | 131 | 4 | 4,998 | 53 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 2,999 | 2,999 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 77 | 77 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 56 | 20 | — | 36 | 0 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 661,807 | 661,807 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 148,050 | 146,586 | 962 | 502 | 6,461 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 57,121 | 407 | 15 | 56,699 | 22 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 44,037 | 44,037 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 39,409 | 2,806 | 173 | 36,430 | 69 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 28,097 | 340 | 2,633 | 25,124 | 1 | |
| Manganese compounds | 23,910 | 261 | 4,388 | 19,261 | 6,257 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 17,245 | 285 | 7 | 16,953 | 5,663 | |
| Nickel compounds | 12,832 | 277 | 233 | 12,322 | 15 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 10,899 | 198 | 4 | 10,697 | 14 | |
| Copper compounds | 7,428 | 152 | 339 | 6,937 | 1,600 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 4,982 | 4,982 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 102 | 21 | — | 81 | — | |
| Naphthalene | 63 | 63 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 2,364,805 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 86,815 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 3,423,261 |
| Manganese compounds | — | 9,366 | — | — |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 147,913 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TRIUMVIRATE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC
ORLANDO, FL
|
Naphthalene | — | — | — | — |
|
SUMTER COUNTY SOLID WASTE FACILITY
LAKE PANASOFFKEE, FL
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
TRIUMVIRATE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC
ORLANDO, FL
|
Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
SUMTER COUNTY SOLID WASTE FACILITY
LAKE PANASOFFKEE, FL
|
Nickel compounds | 69 | — | — | — |
|
SUMTER COUNTY SOLID WASTE FACILITY
LAKE PANASOFFKEE, FL
|
Zinc compounds | 336 | — | — | — |
|
SUMTER COUNTY SOLID WASTE FACILITY
LAKE PANASOFFKEE, FL
|
Vanadium compounds | 103 | — | — | — |
|
SUMTER COUNTY SOLID WASTE FACILITY
LAKE PANASOFFKEE, FL
|
Lead compounds | 32 | — | — | — |
|
TRIUMVIRATE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC
ORLANDO, FL
|
Lead compounds | 21 | — | — | — |
|
SUMTER COUNTY SOLID WASTE FACILITY
LAKE PANASOFFKEE, FL
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — |
|
SUMTER COUNTY SOLID WASTE FACILITY
LAKE PANASOFFKEE, FL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 108 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3 | — | — | — |
|
TRIUMVIRATE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC
ORLANDO, FL
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 7 | — | — | — |
|
SUMTER COUNTY SOLID WASTE FACILITY
LAKE PANASOFFKEE, FL
|
Manganese compounds | 1,580 | — | — | — |
|
1ST COAST RECYCLING
PALATKA, FL
|
Manganese compounds | — | 9,366 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Ammonia | 849 | — | — | — |
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 | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | Nov 20, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Sep 16, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Aug 28, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Oct 10, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 24, 2024 | Jul 2, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Overflow to Dry Land or Building Backup | May 26, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 25, 2023 | Sep 22, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Overflow to Dry Land or Building Backup | Jan 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 20, 2022 | Dec 21, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Dec 19, 2022 | Dec 21, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Overflow to Dry Land or Building Backup | Dec 2, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Nov 16, 2022 | Feb 15, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 16, 2022 | Feb 17, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Overflow to Dry Land or Building Backup | Feb 19, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Overflow to Dry Land or Building Backup | Oct 4, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Sep 9, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Overflow to Dry Land or Building Backup | Apr 19, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Overflow to Dry Land or Building Backup | Apr 12, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 8, 2021 | Apr 9, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Overflow to Dry Land or Building Backup | Apr 7, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Overflow to Dry Land or Building Backup | Dec 8, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Overflow to Dry Land or Building Backup | Jul 2, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Sep 26, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Dec 19, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 4, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 4, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 4, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 4, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to properly operate and maintain BMPs | Aug 25, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to develop any or adequate SWPPP/SWMP | Aug 25, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to properly install/implement BMPs | Aug 25, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 13, 2011 | Jul 13, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 13, 2011 | Aug 29, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 13, 2011 | Jul 13, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 17, 2007 | Jan 19, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 17, 2007 | Jan 30, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 17, 2007 | Jan 30, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 17, 2007 | Jan 17, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Landfills | Oct 20, 1999 | Jan 10, 2000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.91 mg/L | 0.50 | +882% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.30 mg/L | 5.00 | +26% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.00 mg/L | 5.00 | +940% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.00 mg/L | 5.00 | +120% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +7% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.30 mg/L | 0.50 | +40% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.60 mg/L | 5.00 | +12% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 mg/L | 12.00 | +350% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +260% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.80 mg/L | 5.00 | +96% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +100% | May 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.40 mg/L | 5.00 | +28% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.50 mg/L | 0.50 | +200% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 200.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +59% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.50 | +100% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +30% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.70 mg/L | 0.50 | +40% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.30 mg/L | 0.50 | +160% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.00 mg/L | 1.83 | +228% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.50 | +80% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.50 | +80% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.20 mg/L | 0.50 | +60% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.00 mg/L | 5.00 | +160% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Cadmium, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 120.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +20% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.90 mg/L | 30.00 | +26% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.50 mg/L | 5.00 | +10% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.80 mg/L | 30.00 | +6% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.20 mg/L | 1.83 | +75% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.60 mg/L | 30.00 | +9% | May 2020 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.40 mg/L | 5.00 | +48% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +35% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.60 mg/L | 5.00 | +12% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.40 mg/L | 5.00 | +28% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.50 mg/L | 5.00 | +70% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +5% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,667.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +734% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,667.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +734% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,667.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +734% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,667.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +734% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,667.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +734% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,667.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +734% | Oct 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,667.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +734% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,667.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +734% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,672.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +736% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,672.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +736% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 354.00 mg/L | 81.00 | +337% | May 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 83.60 mg/L | 30.00 | +179% | May 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,672.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +736% | May 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,672.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +736% | Apr 2017 | 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.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case FL-25-0195 · Jun 30, 2025
$11,590
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603717158 · Sep 7, 2023
$8,250
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603613223 · May 26, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603529310 · Mar 2, 2023
$8,000
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603468893 · Dec 28, 2022
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case FL-12-0669 · May 4, 2012
$4,000
DEP NON-COMPLIANCE LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-FLD000772194-123 · Aug 16, 2011
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case FL-N00000738 · Aug 24, 2001
INFORMAL VERBAL ENFORCEMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-FLD000772194-105 · Oct 20, 1999
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 04-1992-N004 · Nov 25, 1991
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 04-1991-N012 · Nov 15, 1991
$25,000
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