DYNEGY WOOD RIVER POWER STATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 97,576 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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3200 E BROADWAY
ALTON, IL 62002
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- MADISON County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 1 · last Sep 4, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110006402605
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
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 | 278,014 | — |
| 2016 | 97,576 | -65% |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 89,299 | 357 | 683 | 88,259 | 50,377 | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 7,660 | 7,660 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 601 | 20 | 58 | 523 | 510 | |
| Mercury compounds | 16 | 7 | — | 10 | 9 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 201,591 | 990 | 980 | 199,621 | 167,248 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 27,618 | 27,618 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 20,028 | 20,028 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 8,369 | 137 | 67 | 8,165 | 6,482 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 7,644 | 7,644 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 6,704 | 92 | 45 | 6,567 | 5,689 | |
| Copper compounds | 4,993 | 96 | 2 | 4,895 | 5,587 | |
| Lead compounds | 1,035 | 56 | 32 | 947 | 1,760 | |
| Mercury compounds | 30 | 13 | — | 17 | 30 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
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 | — | — | — | 34,779 |
| Mercury compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
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Mercury compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
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PERRY RIDGE LANDFILL
DUQUOIN, IL
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Mercury compounds | 8 | — | — | — |
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PERRY RIDGE LANDFILL
DUQUOIN, IL
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Lead compounds | 510 | — | — | — |
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PERRY RIDGE LANDFILL
DUQUOIN, IL
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Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 50,377 | — | — | — |
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 achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 1, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 2014 | May 23, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 1, 2014 | May 23, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 1, 2013 | May 20, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 2013 | May 20, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 1, 2012 | Jun 7, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 2012 | Jun 7, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Mar 1, 2011 | May 2, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 2011 | May 2, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 2003 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 1, 2003 | Mar 11, 2004 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 1998 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 30, 1997 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 1996 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 31, 1996 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 31, 1996 | Sep 30, 2002 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 30, 1996 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 30, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 31, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 31, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 30, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 30, 1993 | Sep 30, 2002 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 30, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 30, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 31, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 30, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 31, 1990 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 31, 1990 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 1989 | — | 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 | 52.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +4% | Jul 2020 | Open |
| Chromium, hexavalent [as Cr] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +63% | Jun 2016 | 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.