PLATTE GENERATING STATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 28,701 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1035 WEST WILDWOOD DRIVE
GRAND ISLAND, NE 68801
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- HALL County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 6 · last Feb 5, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000448249
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 | 35,696 | — |
| 2016 | 37,145 | +4% |
| 2017 | 28,701 | -23% |
| 2018 | 35,041 | +22% |
| 2019 | 35,265 | +1% |
| 2020 | 25,381 | -28% |
| 2021 | 27,452 | +8% |
| 2022 | 44,077 | +61% |
| 2023 | 26,638 | -40% |
| 2024 | 22,969 | -14% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | 18,929 | 18,929 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3,980 | 412 | — | 3,568 | 11,305 | |
| Lead compounds | 44 | 3 | — | 41 | 87 | |
| Mercury compounds | 15 | 2 | — | 13 | 1 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | 22,634 | 22,634 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3,952 | 806 | — | 3,146 | 6,866 | |
| Lead compounds | 38 | 3 | — | 35 | 56 | |
| Mercury compounds | 13 | 2 | — | 11 | 4 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | 27,507 | 27,507 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 16,446 | 920 | — | 15,526 | 13,747 | |
| Lead compounds | 121 | 3 | — | 118 | 122 | |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 49 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | 26,662 | 26,662 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 784 | 784 | — | — | 46,793 | |
| Lead compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 364 | |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 16 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | 24,654 | 24,654 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 723 | 723 | — | — | 47,312 | |
| Lead compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 326 | |
| Mercury compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | 14 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | 34,292 | 34,292 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 962 | 952 | — | 10 | 72,770 | |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 3 | — | 2 | 514 | |
| Mercury compounds | 5 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | 34,100 | 34,100 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 921 | 889 | — | 32 | 55,444 | |
| Lead compounds | 10 | 3 | — | 6 | 419 | |
| Mercury compounds | 10 | 3 | — | 7 | 3 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | 27,888 | 27,888 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 802 | 784 | — | 18 | 52,035 | |
| Lead compounds | 6 | 2 | — | 4 | 288 | |
| Mercury | 6 | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | 36,156 | 36,156 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 952 | 931 | — | 21 | 64,686 | |
| Mercury | 33 | 3 | — | 30 | 7 | |
| Lead compounds | 4 | — | — | 4 | 529 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | 34,611 | 34,611 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,055 | 1,055 | — | — | 76,085 | |
| Mercury | 21 | 21 | — | — | 4 | |
| Lead compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 589 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | 86 | — | — |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | 11,304 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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VARIOUS LOCAL BUSINESSES
GRAND ISLAND, NE
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1 | — | — | — |
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VARIOUS LOCAL BUSINESSES
GRAND ISLAND, NE
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Lead compounds | — | 86 | — | — |
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VARIOUS LOCAL BUSINESSES
GRAND ISLAND, NE
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Mercury compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
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.