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RIVER VALLEY GENERATING STATION

Quick Summary

  • Released 1,352 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
3 MILES E OF HWY 31/59 JCT
PANAMA, OK 74951
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County
LE FLORE County
Industry
Utilities
NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
221112
Inspections
5 · last Jun 18, 2025
Total Penalties
$0 · last Apr 24, 2012
Registry ID
110056955460

How This Compares

#158 of 314 TRI reporters in OK
#471 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
1
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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) -97% overall
Year Total Releases (lbs) vs Prior Year
2015 80,771
2016 80,712 -0%
2017 1,352 -98%
2018 1,904 +41%
2019 48 -97%
2020 4,493 +9298%
2021 4,201 -7%
2022 3,715 -12%
2023 1,916 -48%
2024 2,183 +14%

2024

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Manganese compounds 941 122 819 193,024
Hydrogen fluoride 491 491
Zinc compounds 321 305 17 31,399
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 213 54 159 98,701
Arsenic compounds 74 46 28 31,346 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 58 28 21 9 14,769
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 44 44 27,001
Vanadium compounds 36 36 36,733
Mercury compounds 5 5 432
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0 0 ♦ Carcinogen

2023

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Manganese compounds 850 103 746 154,327
Hydrogen fluoride 440 440
Zinc compounds 277 262 15 25,189
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 191 47 145 76,926
Arsenic compounds 65 40 25 25,262 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 58 24 25 10 12,219
Vanadium compounds 31 31 29,509
Mercury compounds 4 4 348
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0 0 ♦ Carcinogen

2022

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Manganese compounds 2,130 151 1,978 229,528
Hydrogen fluoride 455 455
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 453 69 384 129,686
Zinc compounds 392 352 40 36,163
Arsenic compounds 124 58 67 35,462 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 59 32 19 8 16,569
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 52 52 30,549
Vanadium compounds 43 43 42,044
Mercury compounds 6 6 491
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0 0 ♦ Carcinogen

2021

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Manganese compounds 1,921 204 1,717 276,051
Hydrogen fluoride 939 939
Zinc compounds 510 475 35 44,873
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 422 89 333 162,576
Arsenic compounds 136 78 58 43,755 ♦ Carcinogen
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 68 68 35,187
Nickel compounds 66 66 30,141 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 66 39 19 8 16,577
Vanadium compounds 58 58 52,233
Mercury compounds 15 15 603
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0 0 ♦ Carcinogen

2020

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Manganese compounds 2,524 166 2,358 271,639
Hydrogen fluoride 610 610
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 533 76 457 154,700
Zinc compounds 437 389 48 48,530
Arsenic compounds 145 66 79 48,973 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 73 32 29 12 18,477
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 57 57 37,360
Nickel compounds 55 55 30,404 ♦ Carcinogen
Vanadium compounds 48 48 55,176
Mercury compounds 11 11 681
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0 0 ♦ Carcinogen

2019

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Lead compounds 48 11 26 11 7,013

2018

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Mercury compounds 183
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 1,232 1,232
Zinc compounds 237 237 196,474
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 168 168 122,276
Manganese compounds 143 143 118,128
Lead compounds 88 88 2,052
Vanadium compounds 12 12 9,616
Copper compounds 11 11 9,012
Nickel compounds 7 7 6,133 ♦ Carcinogen
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 6 6 5,141
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0 0 ♦ Carcinogen
Arsenic compounds 0 0 9,451 ♦ Carcinogen

2017

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 4,564
Copper compounds 8,022
Nickel compounds 5,448 ♦ Carcinogen
Arsenic compounds 8,394 ♦ Carcinogen
Mercury compounds 163
Vanadium compounds 8,552
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 1,117 1,117
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 147 147 108,869
Lead compounds 84 84 1,828
Zinc compounds 2 2 174,577
Manganese compounds 2 2 104,899
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0 0 ♦ Carcinogen

2016

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) 80,082 80,082
Manganese compounds 229 229 234,194
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 140 140 104,479
Lead compounds 86 86 560
Arsenic compounds 43 43 43,657 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 34 34 33,190
Vanadium compounds 31 31 29,798
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 25 25 23,250
Nickel compounds 24 24 22,282 ♦ Carcinogen
Copper compounds 18 18 16,779
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0 0 ♦ Carcinogen
Mercury compounds 0 0 450

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) 80,114 80,114
Manganese compounds 234 234 197,119
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 158 158 83,563
Lead compounds 88 88 461
Arsenic compounds 42 42 34,635 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 33 33 27,828
Vanadium compounds 32 32 25,304
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 25 25 19,594
Nickel compounds 25 25 18,726 ♦ Carcinogen
Copper compounds 18 18 13,904
Mercury compounds 2 2 367
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
Hydrogen fluoride 52,215

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
OZINGA
CLEBURNE, TX
Mercury compounds 6
OZINGA
CLEBURNE, TX
Zinc compounds 414
LIGHTLE SAND & CONSTRUCTION LLC
HENNESSEY, OK
Lead compounds 14,335
BLACKGOLD TERMINAL, ODESSA TX
ODESSA, TX
Lead compounds 239
OZINGA
CLEBURNE, TX
Lead compounds 195
LIGHTLE SAND & CONSTRUCTION LLC
HENNESSEY, OK
Mercury compounds 420
BLACKGOLD TERMINAL, ODESSA TX
ODESSA, TX
Mercury compounds 7
LIGHTLE SAND & CONSTRUCTION LLC
HENNESSEY, OK
Manganese compounds 187,345
BLACKGOLD TERMINAL, ODESSA TX
ODESSA, TX
Manganese compounds 3,131
OZINGA
CLEBURNE, TX
Manganese compounds 2,549
LIGHTLE SAND & CONSTRUCTION LLC
HENNESSEY, OK
Vanadium compounds 35,652
BLACKGOLD TERMINAL, ODESSA TX
ODESSA, TX
Vanadium compounds 596
OZINGA
CLEBURNE, TX
Vanadium compounds 485
LIGHTLE SAND & CONSTRUCTION LLC
HENNESSEY, OK
Arsenic compounds 30,424
BLACKGOLD TERMINAL, ODESSA TX
ODESSA, TX
Arsenic compounds 509
OZINGA
CLEBURNE, TX
Arsenic compounds 414
LIGHTLE SAND & CONSTRUCTION LLC
HENNESSEY, OK
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 95,797
BLACKGOLD TERMINAL, ODESSA TX
ODESSA, TX
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 1,601
OZINGA
CLEBURNE, TX
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 1,303
LIGHTLE SAND & CONSTRUCTION LLC
HENNESSEY, OK
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 26,207
BLACKGOLD TERMINAL, ODESSA TX
ODESSA, TX
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 438
OZINGA
CLEBURNE, TX
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 356
LIGHTLE SAND & CONSTRUCTION LLC
HENNESSEY, OK
Zinc compounds 30,475
BLACKGOLD TERMINAL, ODESSA TX
ODESSA, TX
Zinc compounds 510

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 Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Jun 30, 2022 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved but reported Jun 30, 2022 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Jun 30, 2022 Open
cwa Schedule Event reported late Jun 30, 2022 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved but reported Oct 1, 2021 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Oct 1, 2021 Open
cwa Schedule Event reported late Oct 1, 2021 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Oct 1, 2021 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Oct 1, 2021 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved but reported Oct 1, 2021 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Oct 1, 2021 Open
cwa Schedule Event reported late Oct 1, 2021 Open
caa FRV Aug 14, 2020 Open
cwa Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment Aug 23, 2017 Open
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Apr 1, 2004 May 3, 2004 Resolved
cwa Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment Feb 13, 2003 Open
cwa Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment May 6, 2002 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Oct 1, 1999 Open
cwa Permit Violations - CWA §308 Failure to submit required permit application information Jun 28, 1993 Open
cwa Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment Jun 28, 1993 Open
cwa Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment Jun 28, 1993 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Jan 29, 1993 Open
cwa Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment Aug 3, 1992 Nov 5, 1993 Resolved
cwa Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment Sep 9, 1990 Jul 18, 1991 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Aug 16, 1990 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Jul 31, 1990 Open
cwa Schedule Event unachieved and not reported Jul 31, 1990 Mar 19, 1991 Resolved
cwa Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment Apr 4, 1990 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 115.00 mg/L 50.00 +130% Oct 2020 Resolved
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 90.00 mg/L 50.00 +80% Jul 2020 Resolved
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 40.00 mg/L 38.00 +5% Jul 2020 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 192.47 kg/d 157.31 +22% May 2020 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 41.00 mg/L 38.00 +8% May 2020 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 165.26 kg/d 157.31 +5% Jun 2018 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 253.79 kg/d 157.31 +61% Apr 2018 Open
Coliform, fecal general DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 96.00 MPN/100mL 0.40 +23,900% Sep 2017 Open
Coliform, fecal general DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 55.20 MPN/100mL 0.20 +27,500% Sep 2017 Open
Coliform, fecal general DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 628.00 MPN/100mL 0.40 +156,900% Aug 2017 Open
Coliform, fecal general DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 147.20 MPN/100mL 0.20 +73,500% Aug 2017 Open
Coliform, fecal general DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 212.00 MPN/100mL 0.40 +52,900% Jul 2017 Open
Coliform, fecal general DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 100.40 MPN/100mL 0.20 +50,100% Jul 2017 Open
Coliform, fecal general DMR, Limited - Overdue 136.00 MPN/100mL 0.40 +33,900% Jun 2017 Resolved
Coliform, fecal general DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 136.00 MPN/100mL 0.40 +33,900% Jun 2017 Open
Coliform, fecal general DMR, Limited - Overdue 74.60 MPN/100mL 0.20 +37,200% Jun 2017 Resolved
Coliform, fecal general DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 74.60 MPN/100mL 0.20 +37,200% Jun 2017 Open
Coliform, fecal general DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 48.20 MPN/100mL 0.20 +24,000% May 2017 Open
Coliform, fecal general DMR, Limited - Overdue 170.00 MPN/100mL 0.40 +42,400% May 2017 Resolved
Coliform, fecal general DMR, Limited - Overdue 48.20 MPN/100mL 0.20 +24,000% May 2017 Resolved
Coliform, fecal general DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 170.00 MPN/100mL 0.40 +42,400% May 2017 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 172.00 mg/L 45.00 +282% Jul 2016 Open
Oxidants, total residual DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 22.00 mg/L 0.10 +22,122% May 2015 Open
Oxidants, total residual DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.10 mg/L 0.10 +1% Jan 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 CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case OK-40000750-20-1 · Dec 30, 2020
NOTICE TO COMPLY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-OKD982760217-001 · Apr 1, 2004
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1993-0035 · Oct 7, 1993
$125,000
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act · Case 06-1993-N070 · Aug 26, 1993
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act · Case 06-1993-N077 · Dec 29, 1992
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act · Case 06-1991-N157 · May 24, 1991
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act · Case 06-1990-N131 · Jul 16, 1990
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act · Case 06-1990-N138 · May 7, 1990

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