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BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES - QUINDARO POWER STATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 743 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
-
3601 NORTH 12TH ST.
KANSAS CITY, KS 66104
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- WYANDOTTE County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 7 · last May 29, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 9, 2014
- Registry ID
- 110000445368
How This Compares
#122
of 261 TRI reporters in KS
#481
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
0
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)
-95% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,881 | — |
| 2016 | 2,384 | +27% |
| 2017 | 743 | -69% |
| 2018 | 1,193 | +61% |
| 2020 | 61 | — |
| 2021 | 104 | +71% |
| 2022 | 101 | -2% |
| 2023 | 72 | -29% |
| 2024 | 102 | +43% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 102 | 102 | — | — | 11 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 72 | 72 | — | — | 6 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 101 | 101 | — | — | 27 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 104 | 104 | — | — | 10 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 61 | 61 | — | — | 8 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 1,046 | 1,046 | — | — | 5 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 148 | 148 | — | — | 17 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 603 | 603 | — | — | 0 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 140 | 140 | — | — | 10 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 2,235 | 2,235 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 140 | 140 | — | — | 7 | |
| Copper compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 21,820 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 1,829 | 1,519 | — | 310 | 148,826 | |
| Mercury | 16 | 16 | — | 0 | 8 | |
| Lead | 15 | 14 | — | 1 | 687 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 9 | — | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SAFETY-KLEEN/CLEAN HARBORS
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | 9 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN/CLEAN HARBORS
EL DORADO, AR
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 1 |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT/JOHNSON CNTY LANDFILL
SHAWNEE, KS
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1 | — | — | — |
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 | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 27, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | May 24, 2010 | Jun 4, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 8, 2010 | Apr 8, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 8, 2010 | Jun 4, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 8, 2010 | Jun 4, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 8, 2010 | Apr 8, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 8, 2010 | Apr 8, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 15, 2007 | Apr 6, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 15, 2007 | Jun 6, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 15, 2007 | Apr 6, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 15, 2007 | Apr 6, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 15, 2007 | Mar 15, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Mar 15, 2007 | Apr 2, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 27, 1994 | Jan 26, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 27, 1994 | Jan 26, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 27, 1994 | Jan 26, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 19, 1987 | Apr 7, 1987 | Resolved |
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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KSD980742167-001 · Mar 9, 2010
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2008-0173 · Jun 18, 2008
$4,550
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KSD980742167-000 · Dec 27, 1994
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-1991-0276 · Apr 6, 1992
$35,000
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