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UNION ELECTRIC RUSH ISLAND POWER PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,041,312 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
-
100 BIG HOLLOW RD
FESTUS, MO 63028
View on map ↗ - County
- JEFFERSON County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 7 · last May 6, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000440210
How This Compares
#12
of 454 TRI reporters in MO
#92
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
6
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)
-100% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,401,592 | — |
| 2016 | 1,061,549 | -56% |
| 2017 | 1,041,312 | -2% |
| 2018 | 369,017 | -65% |
| 2019 | 3,301 | -99% |
| 2020 | 164,361 | +4879% |
| 2021 | 193,217 | +18% |
| 2022 | 110,030 | -43% |
| 2023 | 8,490 | -92% |
| 2024 | 6,267 | -26% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | 6,028 | 6,028 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 221 | 221 | — | — | 61 | |
| Lead compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 6 | |
| Mercury compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | 8,186 | 8,186 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 281 | 281 | — | — | 4,492 | |
| Lead compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | 61 | |
| Mercury compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 4 | |
| Naphthalene | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | 51,234 | 51,234 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 38,537 | 38,537 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 17,710 | 17,710 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,016 | 999 | 17 | — | 3 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 994 | 994 | — | — | 3,918 | |
| Manganese compounds | 150 | 150 | — | — | 1 | |
| Copper compounds | 140 | 140 | — | — | 4 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 128 | 128 | — | — | 3 | |
| Lead compounds | 59 | 59 | — | — | 50 | |
| Mercury compounds | 46 | 46 | — | — | 3 | |
| Naphthalene | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 31,326 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 79,102 | 79,102 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 78,240 | 78,240 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 29,459 | 29,459 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2,832 | 2,832 | — | — | 37 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,918 | 1,898 | 20 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 375 | 375 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 297 | 297 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 292 | 292 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 242 | 242 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 234 | 234 | — | — | 1 | |
| Lead compounds | 123 | 123 | — | — | 2 | |
| Mercury compounds | 76 | 76 | — | — | 0 | |
| Naphthalene | 25 | 25 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | 67,081 | 67,081 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 66,130 | 66,130 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 26,129 | 26,129 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2,130 | 2,130 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,631 | 1,611 | 20 | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 242 | 242 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 234 | 234 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 216 | 216 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 191 | 191 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 179 | 179 | — | — | 0 | |
| Lead compounds | 105 | 105 | — | — | 1 | |
| Mercury compounds | 69 | 69 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 23 | 23 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,866 | 870 | 848 | 148 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,168 | 1,049 | 119 | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 150 | 115 | — | 35 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 117 | 96 | 21 | — | 1 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 160,168 | 2,026 | 60 | 158,082 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 89,497 | 89,497 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 72,863 | 72,863 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 27,882 | 27,882 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 5,147 | 208 | — | 4,939 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 4,609 | 229 | 30 | 4,350 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 3,241 | 1,384 | 7 | 1,850 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 2,817 | 198 | — | 2,619 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1,510 | 158 | 1 | 1,351 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,173 | 102 | — | 1,071 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 108 | 73 | — | 35 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 755,634 | 2,421 | 60 | 753,153 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 97,505 | 97,505 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 82,100 | 82,100 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 33,334 | 33,334 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 23,031 | 241 | — | 22,790 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 18,977 | 263 | 30 | 18,684 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 12,616 | 229 | — | 12,387 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 7,291 | 1,436 | 7 | 5,848 | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6,368 | 183 | 1 | 6,184 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 4,285 | 118 | — | 4,167 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 169 | 84 | — | 85 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 880,938 | 1,538 | 60 | 879,340 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 77,033 | 77,033 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 26,216 | 26,216 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 25,716 | 159 | — | 25,557 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 22,452 | 190 | 30 | 22,232 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 16,606 | 165 | — | 16,441 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 8,192 | 8,192 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 4,260 | 78 | — | 4,181 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 136 | 51 | — | 84 | 6 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 2,041,814 | 1,831 | 60 | 2,039,923 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 87,256 | 87,256 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 63,053 | 192 | — | 62,861 | — | |
| Copper compounds | 52,861 | 218 | 30 | 52,613 | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 37,252 | 1,544 | 7 | 35,701 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 36,734 | 190 | — | 36,544 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 27,534 | 27,534 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 23,011 | 23,011 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 21,048 | 163 | 1 | 20,884 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 10,662 | 90 | — | 10,572 | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 366 | 58 | — | 308 | 105 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | 3 | — | — |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 27,319 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PERRY RIDGE
DU QUOIN, IL
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 57 | — | — | — |
|
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS REGIONAL LANDFILL
DESOTO, IL
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 4 | — | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC
ST LOUIS, MO
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN
ST CHARLES, MO
|
Lead compounds | — | 3 | — | — |
|
PERRY RIDGE
DU QUOIN, IL
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS REGIONAL LANDFILL
DESOTO, IL
|
Lead compounds | 3 | — | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC
ST LOUIS, MO
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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 | — | — | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Oct 3, 2024 | Oct 7, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 2024 | Oct 7, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 1, 2024 | Oct 7, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 28, 2024 | Oct 7, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 28, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 28, 2024 | Oct 7, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 28, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 28, 2024 | Oct 7, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 28, 2024 | Oct 7, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 28, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 4, 2023 | Apr 10, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 4, 2023 | Apr 10, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 28, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 28, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 28, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 28, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 12, 2015 | Jul 1, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 12, 2015 | Jul 1, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 29, 2009 | Mar 23, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 29, 2009 | Mar 23, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 29, 2009 | Mar 23, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 29, 2009 | Mar 23, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 28, 2005 | — | 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 | 52.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +4% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +4% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 408.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +224% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 355.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +182% | Jun 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.
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604007731 · May 28, 2024
Judicial
· Case 07-2009-0268 · Sep 30, 2019
LETTER OF WARNING
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD079888871-1 · Jun 4, 2015
LETTER OF WARNING
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MOD079888871-001 · Feb 9, 2009
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