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TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
EAST KY POWER COOP - COOPER STATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 28,625 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
-
670 COOPER POWER PLANT RD
SOMERSET, KY 42501
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- PULASKI County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 4 · last May 5, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 25, 2012
- Registry ID
- 110041007166
How This Compares
#85
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#359
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
1
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)
-82% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 190,125 | — |
| 2016 | 45,704 | -76% |
| 2017 | 28,625 | -37% |
| 2018 | 43,953 | +54% |
| 2019 | 1,647 | -96% |
| 2020 | 1,332 | -19% |
| 2021 | 29,366 | +2104% |
| 2022 | 39,906 | +36% |
| 2023 | 39,992 | 0% |
| 2024 | 33,720 | -16% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 29,024 | 7 | 17 | 29,000 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,916 | 4 | 12 | 2,900 | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 680 | 680 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 680 | 680 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 200 | 200 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 186 | 150 | 36 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 35 | 2 | — | 33 | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 34,022 | 13 | 9 | 34,000 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 3,807 | 7 | — | 3,800 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 930 | 930 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 730 | 730 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 222 | 190 | 32 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 220 | 220 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 61 | 2 | — | 59 | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 33,030 | 11 | 19 | 33,000 | 0 | |
| Lead compounds | 4,507 | 7 | — | 4,500 | 1 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 950 | 950 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 860 | 860 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 260 | 260 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 232 | 190 | 42 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 66 | 1 | — | 65 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 23,184 | 4 | 180 | 23,000 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 4,014 | 4 | 210 | 3,800 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 750 | 750 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 191 | 170 | 21 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 180 | 180 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 48 | 1 | — | 47 | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 971 | 1 | 140 | 830 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 220 | 220 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 66 | 60 | 6 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 63 | 63 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 12 | 0 | — | 12 | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 1,082 | 2 | 150 | 930 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 400 | 400 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 79 | 71 | 8 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 74 | 74 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 12 | 1 | — | 11 | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 38,177 | 7 | 170 | 38,000 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 3,484 | 4 | 180 | 3,300 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 960 | 960 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 860 | 860 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 240 | 240 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 191 | 170 | 21 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 41 | 1 | — | 40 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 24,154 | 4 | 150 | 24,000 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,403 | 3 | — | 2,400 | 90 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 840 | 840 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 790 | 790 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 220 | 220 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 179 | 160 | 19 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 40 | 1 | — | 39 | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 39,019 | 10 | 9 | 39,000 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 3,605 | 5 | — | 3,600 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,400 | 1,400 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 1,100 | 1,100 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 310 | 310 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 202 | 180 | 22 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 67 | 2 | — | 65 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 78,000 | 78,000 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 62,034 | 34 | — | 62,000 | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 21,022 | 22 | — | 21,000 | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 13,000 | 13,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 11,000 | 11,000 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 4,812 | 12 | — | 4,800 | — | |
| Ammonia | 182 | 160 | 22 | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 75 | 9 | — | 66 | — | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 1,300 |
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 30,000 |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 180,000 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 180,000 |
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 SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Lead compounds | 90 | — | — | — |
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 - Failed Toxicity Test | Oct 19, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Failed Toxicity Test | Feb 16, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Mar 18, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 17, 1995 | Nov 29, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 28, 1994 | Apr 1, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 28, 1992 | Jun 29, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Incinerators | May 28, 1992 | Sep 15, 1992 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toxicity, final conc toxicity units | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.10 toxic | 1.00 | +510% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 114.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +153% | Apr 2015 | 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 Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-DOW-110207 · Jan 25, 2012
$4,500
Judicial
· Case 04-2003-9015 · Sep 24, 2007
$750,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD050017755-000 · Sep 17, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD050017755-001 · Sep 17, 1992
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 04-1991-N044 · Jan 9, 1991
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00000151 · Jun 26, 1987
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