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
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3 MILES E OF HWY 31/59 JCT
PANAMA, OK 74951
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- 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
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 | 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.