US TVA MUSCLE SHOALS
Quick Summary
- •Released 42 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 $26,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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HWY 133N NEAR WILSON DAM
MUSCLE SHOALS, AL 35662
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- COLBERT County
- Industry
- Other Services
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 811310
- Inspections
- 10 · last Mar 25, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $26,500 · last Oct 11, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000608753
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
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 47 | — |
| 2016 | 45 | -5% |
| 2017 | 42 | -6% |
| 2018 | 47 | +11% |
| 2019 | 47 | -0% |
| 2020 | 50 | +6% |
| 2021 | 43 | -14% |
| 2022 | 44 | +2% |
| 2023 | 40 | -8% |
| 2024 | 68 | +71% |
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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.
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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ATM OIL CO INC
MARION, AR
|
Chromium | 1 | — | — | — |
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C & D RECYCLING
SOUTH PITTSBURGH, TN
|
Chromium | — | 9,800 | — | — |
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CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Chromium | 1 | — | — | — |
|
MORRIS FARM LANDFILL
HILLSBORO, AL
|
Chromium | 26 | — | — | — |
|
C & D RECYCLING
SOUTH PITTSBURGH, TN
|
Copper | — | — | — | — |
|
MORRIS FARM LANDFILL
HILLSBORO, AL
|
Copper | 7 | — | — | — |
|
ATM OIL CO INC
MARION, AR
|
Lead | 1 | — | — | — |
|
C & D RECYCLING
SOUTH PITTSBURGH, TN
|
Lead | — | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Lead | 2 | — | — | — |
|
MORRIS FARM LANDFILL
HILLSBORO, AL
|
Lead | 3 | — | — | — |
|
C & D RECYCLING
SOUTH PITTSBURGH, TN
|
Nickel | — | 4,700 | — | — |
|
MORRIS FARM LANDFILL
HILLSBORO, AL
|
Nickel | 7 | — | — | — |
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 | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Oct 19, 2022 | Oct 11, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 19, 2022 | Oct 11, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 19, 2022 | Oct 11, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 31, 2012 | Sep 5, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 6, 2011 | Apr 11, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 6, 2011 | Jun 20, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 26, 2008 | Sep 2, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Jun 13, 2003 | Aug 15, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 13, 2002 | Sep 6, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 13, 2002 | Jun 13, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Oct 25, 2000 | Feb 21, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 25, 2000 | Feb 21, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 25, 2000 | Feb 21, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 25, 2000 | Feb 21, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 3, 1999 | Feb 3, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 3, 1999 | Feb 3, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 3, 1999 | Mar 2, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 2, 1999 | Feb 3, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 27, 1998 | Sep 21, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 31, 1995 | Jan 2, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Dec 8, 1994 | Mar 27, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 28, 1994 | Nov 16, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 28, 1994 | Nov 16, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jul 28, 1994 | Nov 16, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 28, 1994 | Nov 16, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 28, 1994 | Nov 16, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 28, 1994 | Nov 16, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Jul 28, 1994 | Nov 16, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 19, 1994 | Mar 30, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 19, 1994 | Jul 6, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 19, 1994 | Mar 30, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jan 19, 1994 | Mar 30, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 22, 1992 | Apr 17, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 23, 1991 | Jan 13, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 27, 1991 | Jan 13, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 27, 1991 | Apr 16, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 22, 1990 | Aug 27, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 22, 1990 | Aug 27, 1990 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.40 mg/L | 17.50 | +39% | Dec 2016 | 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.